Asia Metropolitan University (AMU) has achieved another significant milestone in international research collaboration with the successful award of a research grant worth RMB100,000 from Jilin Province, China, for a multinational research project focused on advancing biometric payment security within the smart retail ecosystem.
The project, titled "Security Evaluation and Anti-Spoofing Framework for Palm-Based Biometric Payment Systems in Smart Retail Ecosystem", brings together researchers from three higher education institutions across China and Malaysia, reflecting a growing commitment towards cross-border research, digital innovation, and emerging financial technologies.
The collaborative project involves:
The research team comprises seven academics and researchers led by Professor Dr. Song Dandan from Jilin International Studies University. Other members of the project include:
The project focuses on addressing emerging cybersecurity challenges associated with palm-based biometric payment systems, an increasingly adopted technology in smart The project focuses on addressing emerging cybersecurity challenges associated with palm-based biometric payment systems, an increasingly adopted technology in smart retail and digital commerce environments. As biometric authentication gains traction in cashless transactions, ensuring system reliability, anti-spoofing capabilities, and user security has become critical for the sustainable development of digital payment ecosystems.
The research aims to develop a comprehensive security evaluation model and anti-spoofing framework capable of enhancing trust, resilience, and fraud prevention in next-generation biometric payment technologies. The outcomes are expected to contribute to the broader advancement of smart retail systems, digital transformation initiatives, and secure financial technology applications.
This research collaboration builds upon the growing academic relationship between AMU and its Chinese partners. Earlier this year, Associate Professor Dr. Syarizal Abdul Rahim, Dean of AMU's Faculty of Business, Management and Accounting, visited Guangzhou Huashang College where both institutions engaged in discussions on internationalisation strategies, research collaboration, academic exchanges, joint publications, and future transnational research initiatives in areas such as digital transformation and cross-border commerce. The discussions highlighted the strong alignment between the participating institutions and their shared commitment to advancing international academic cooperation.
The partnership further reflects AMU's commitment to expanding its global research network and strengthening international collaborations that address real-world challenges through innovation and interdisciplinary expertise.
Speaking on the achievement, the research team noted that international collaborations such as this provide valuable opportunities for knowledge exchange, talent development, and the creation of impactful research outcomes that benefit both academia and industry.
The successful award of this grant reinforces AMU's growing reputation as a research-active institution and demonstrates the university's continued efforts to contribute to advancements in digital technologies, cybersecurity, financial innovation, and smart retail solutions on a global scale.
As the project progresses, the collaborating institutions will work closely to produce high-impact research outputs, foster academic exchange, and generate practical solutions that support the future of secure biometric payment technologies.
