Mangaluru: Ms Vidya Kumari, Assistant Professor at the School of Information Technology, St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), has been awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree by Mangalore University.
She received the doctorate for her research titled “Biometric Encoding and Authentication Protocols for Secure Digital Payment,” focusing on enhancing security mechanisms in digital transactions.
Research in secure digital payments
The research addresses critical challenges in biometric authentication and digital payment security, contributing to the development of safer and more reliable digital financial systems.
Her work was carried out under the guidance of Dr B. H. Shekar, Senior Professor, Department of Computer Science, Mangalore University.
Academic and personal background
Ms Vidya Kumari is the daughter of Mr U. Ramesh Achar and late Mrs K. Pushpa, and the wife of Mr Chandrashekar Santhosh Kumar.
She is also the daughter-in-law of Mr G. Gopala Acharya and late Mrs Shashikala, and mother of G. Samvid Acharya.
Recognition of academic excellence
The achievement reflects her dedication to research, innovation, and academic excellence, while also bringing recognition to St Aloysius (Deemed to be University).
Her work is expected to contribute meaningfully to the evolving field of secure digital payment systems, which is increasingly important in today’s technology-driven economy.