Role: Collaborator

Project Title: AI-Driven Agronomic Recommendation and Early Detection System for Maize Pest Management Using Hyperspectral lmaging 

Year: 2026-2028 (13.02.2026 - 12.02.2028)

Amount: Rs. 25,93,500

Grant No: CMRG251058

Outcome: The proposed project is expected to develop an AI-driven, UAV-based hyperspectral imaging system for early detection and severity assessment of maize pests and diseases, enabling timely agronomic recommendations and precision crop management. The system will integrate advanced deep learning and Explainable AI techniques to improve detection accuracy, reduce pesticide usage, enhance maize productivity, and support sustainable farming. Additionally, the project will generate a field-validated TRL-7 prototype, create valuable hyperspectral datasets, facilitate technology transfer and patent generation, and contribute to food security, environmental sustainability, and improved farmer livelihoods. 

Role: Principal Investigator 

Project Title: Children Outreach Awareness Programme on Emerging Technologies for Doddaballapura Rural School Students in Karnataka

Year: 2023-2025 (02-01-2023 - 28-12-2024)

Amount: Rs. 16.35 Lakhs

Grant No:  CO/B/FP/G178/2021
Outcome: Students gained foundational technical knowledge in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT), Robotics, and Cyber Security through a combination of theoretical learning and hands-on projects, including face and object detection systems, IoT-based automation applications, robotic systems, and cyber security exercises. Through team-based project development and practical problem-solving activities, they enhanced their skills in applying emerging technologies to real-world challenges, fostering critical thinking, innovation, and technical competence while preparing for future educational and career opportunities in science and technology.

Role: Co-Principal Investigator 

Project Title: Strengthening the livelihood of Jenu Kuruba Community in parts of Mysore, Kodagu and Chamarajanagara districts of Karnataka State through sustainable honey harvesting techniques

Year: 2025-2028 (21-Apr-2025 -20-Apr-2028)

Amount: Rs. 1,44,85,176

Grant No: DST/SEED/PVTG/2023/68

Outcome: Build the technical capacity of beneficiaries in scientific and systematic beekeeping. Key competencies were developed in colony management, pest and disease control, hive inspection, seasonal management, and maintenance of colony health. These technical interventions established the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for the effective adoption of advanced beekeeping technologies, including smart hive systems, precision monitoring tools, and honey quality improvement techniques in the subsequent phases of the project.

Role: Principal Investigator 

Project Title: Identification, Preservation Promotion of Indian Heritage Art and Crafts through Deep Learning with e-Marketing 

Year: 2025-2027

Amount: Rs. 30.26 Lakhs

Role: Principal Investigator 

Project Title: Crop Management: Disease Detection, Health Monitoring and Yield Prediction 

Year: 2023-2026

Amount: Rs. 40 Lakhs

Role: JRF

TITLE OF THE PROJECT: Internet of Things (IOT) enabled elephant intrusion warning system using low power wireless personal area networks (6LOWPAN) network with constrained application protocol (COAP) for Krishnagiri District 

AMOUNT IN LAKHS: 9.76 

Role: JRF

TITLE OF THE PROJECT: Studies and investigations on improvement of effective communication in aircraft mobile ad hoc networks (AMANET) using neighborbased collaboration technique for military aircraft 

AMOUNT IN LAKHS: 9.38