This involves utilizing algebraic methods in the realms of communication, coding, and information theory, as well as employing risk management strategies to ensure adherence to regulations, such as the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Act.
[4][5][6] Highlights include influential academic contributions in the cyber security space[7][8][9] as well as science communication outreach advocating for the importance of mathematics in high profile media platforms such as the Australian Financial Review[10] and The Conversation.
[12] Rao has been interviewed by SAARI for National Science Week,[13] Women’s Agenda,[14] ACEMS,[15] and provided expert commentary on cybercrime in the ABC News.
In her role as the inaugural leader of Women in Maths, she has spearheaded various programs aimed at enhancing gender equality in the field of mathematical sciences in Australia.
She remains an advocate for encouraging young women to pursue mathematics, actively engaging in discussions about this imperative through both conventional media and social platforms.