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Welcoming you to explore the forefront of my academic journey with comprehensive collection of publications, supervised research topics, research works, and educational contributions. I am committed to mentor doctoral aspirants (social sciences research), facilitating their research progress. With the mission to cultivate academic excellence and guiding scholars as well as institutions towards achieving global recognition in research, I invite you to join me in the pursuit of knowledge and innovation. 

Brief Bio: Prof. Dr. Valliappan Raju (Vally) is an internationally recognized academic specializing in Financial Technology (FinTech), and Research Methodology. He is associated with GISMA University of Applied Sciences, Germany. His Postdoctoral Fellowship in FinTech was from IIUM, a leading public University in Malaysia. In 2025, he was listed in Top 2% Scientist by Sandford University and Elsevier database. With over 22 years of academic and industry experience, he has served universities across Germany, Malaysia, and Botswana in research leadership roles. Prof. Vally has authored 343+ scholarly publications, five books, and holds three patents. He has successfully supervised 65 doctoral candidates as of 2026 and secured more than US$250,000 in research grants. His research interests span FinTech, blockchain, digital banking, artificial intelligence in higher education, entrepreneurship, and research excellence. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of few Scopus-indexed journals and has established 12 international conference series with IEEE approvals. An active member of The World Bank’s Civil Society (CSO) Policy Forum and engaged in Adjunct roles with Hengxing University (China), GNSU (India), Brno University of Technology (Czech Republic), MAHSA University, Jesselton University College, Spectrum International University College (Malaysia), etcetera. Prof Vally is also the founder of VallyLab.com & Myfintechs.com, an AI-driven FinTech simulation platforms. He recently launched VELS coin, a cryptocoin reflecting his commitment to advancing innovation in FinTech research. Presently, he is thriving to setup an e-Bank (NeoBank) in Austria and executing his FinTech research into practice. Remains with the ideology that research works must be implemented and commercialized for betterment of humanity.

Professor of FinTech

Research Consultant

Adjunct Researcher

Visiting Professor

FinTech Master Series

Curated 4 sessions comprising 1-hour total is getting uploaded in my YouTube channel. Don't miss it. I shall discuss about Fundamentals like financial ratios, and banking principles, then move into the real engines of modern finance, that is, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Blockchain, e-wallets, AI, and RPA – through simulative models, real time cases and regulatory insights. These all will be based on how banks use Finacle, SAP FICO, PSD2 compliance, and Basel norms to shape digital ecosystems. No fee. No timeline. And no Assessment. It’s a pure Knowledge-Transfer, for you to become a FinTech professional and be part of a 200-billion-dollar industry.

My Conference Initiatives with IEEE

Following are the conferences that I Chair and have sought approval from IEEE (few on-going application) to index the proceedings in Scopus database. Researches that are ground-breaking are invited. Model is, Universities take part as collaborators in these and send their best & selected papers (authors) to present. One of my highly successful contribution as a research administrator to research community.

March 6-7, 2026, Malaysia

June 5-6, 2026, Malaysia

Sep 11-12, 2026, Malaysia

Nov 6-7, 2026, Germany

Sep 3-4, 2027, Sri Lanka

May 7-8, 2027, Portugal

Mar 5-6, 2027, Germany

Jan 25-26, 2027, Malaysia

Dec 11-12, 2026, USA

Recent Activity

Participated at World Bank's Spring Meetings - 2024 in Washington DC, USA

ICWMR Conference Valedictory Speech - Prof. Dr. Valliappan Raju, March 2024

Perdana University was awarded for the "Most Sustainable Brand in Higher Education 2023-2024" from the Brand Laureate. Proud to hold the award !

Thanks to Jesselton Univ. College for wishing me for my recent recognition as Top 2% scientist in World for 2025

'Research Mastery' training to Limkokwing University Staff at Sierra Leone

Conducted a 'Workshop' on PUBLICATIONS with staff of Spectrum Intl. Univ. College

Addressed at one of the most intellectual gathering filled with leading University's Vice Chancellors, Rectors and Presidents. Organized by AppliedHE along with UNS (Indonesia) in Bali

My recent book got released on May 7th 2025. Buy this book.

Convocation Speech for Class of 2024, Sierra Leone

Workshop at Brno University, Czech Republic for their staffs

Videos

Proceed to my exclusive video series tailored specifically for the academic and research community. These videos are designed to provide insights, tutorials, and discussions on the latest trends and methodologies in research. Whether you're a seasoned researcher or just embarking on your academic journey, the content is crafted to inspire and inform. Dive deep into the world of research with me by clicking the link below, which will direct you to my YouTube channel. There, you'll find all my exclusive videos ready to watch. 

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