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Research and Innovation

Dr. TMA Pai Endowment Chair, MAHE, Manipal

Intelligent Technologies, Industry 4.0 & Sustainability

The Dr. TMA Pai Endowment Chair at Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is dedicated to advancing the frontiers of Intelligent Technologies, Industry 4.0, and Sustainability.

Intelligent Technologies refer to advanced digital systems such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and smart automation that enable machines to learn, adapt, and make decisions. Industry 4.0 represents the fourth industrial revolution, characterized by the integration of cyber-physical systems, the Internet of Things (IoT), and data-driven manufacturing for smarter, more connected industries. Sustainability focuses on developing solutions that meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs, emphasizing environmental stewardship, resource efficiency, and social responsibility.

In an era defined by rapid technological transformation, applied research in these domains is crucial for shaping a smarter, more sustainable future. Students and professors at MAHE are at the forefront of this movement, collaborating on innovative projects that bridge academia and industry, foster interdisciplinary learning, and drive impactful solutions for real-world challenges. Through this initiative, MAHE empowers the next generation of researchers and leaders to make meaningful contributions to society and industry alike.

20+
Active Research Projects
10+
Industry Collaborators
50+
Student Researchers

Current Research Projects

A global specialist in automation and AI.

Document Query System

Utilizing modern AI tools like LLMs, VLMs, and OCR to develop a system for querying specific data from documents via an LLM chatbot.

AIMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingDocument ManagementGenerative AI
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Specialists in energy management

Digital Transformation and Intelligent Technologies

Conversion of codebases and tools.

EnergySustainabilityIoTSmart GridMachine LearningGenerative AI
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Experts in Cybersecurity and AI.

Software Quality Analysis and Improvements

Utilizing modern AI tools, API integrations, browser control tooling, and scrapers to build an all-in-one Qualimetry tool that generates statistics for various codebases.

AIMachine LearningCode QualityVulnerability AnalysisCode Metrics
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Cybersecurity and AI Expertise.

Threat Testing Recommendation Engine

Utilizing modern AI tooling, web querying in an isolated environment, and a sophisticated shared knowledge database to design a threat testing recommendation engine for a cybersecurity team.

AICybersecurityThreat AnalysisWeb QueryingKnowledge Database
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Completed Research Projects

DST, Govt. of India

Department of Science and Technology

Development and Deployment of Smart Aquaculture: An IoT enabled System

An IoT-based system for smart aquaculture monitoring and management, funded by DST, Government of India.

IoTAquacultureSmart SystemsDST
View ResultsCompleted: 12/31/2021

BIRAC BIG Scheme 07, Govt. of India

Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council

Sensor Based Insole For Early Detection of Diabetic Foot Ulceration

Design and development of a sensor-based insole for early detection of abnormal plantar pressure in diabetic patients to predict and prevent foot ulceration.

Healthcare TechnologyDiabetesMedical DevicesBIRAC
View ResultsCompleted: 12/31/2018

Schneider Electric, BGRT, Bengaluru

Global specialist in energy management and automation

Event Driven Programming for Industrial Automation and IOT (Intelligent Technologies)

Developing event-driven programming solutions for industrial automation and IoT, focusing on intelligent technologies.

Industrial AutomationIoTEvent-Driven ProgrammingSchneider Electric
View ResultsCompleted: 4/30/2024

Schneider Electric Boston, USA and BGRT, Bengaluru

Global specialist in energy management and automation

SoH & RUL Estimation Model for Battery Energy Management

Development of an algorithm to determine the State of Health (SoH) & Remaining Useful Life (RUL) of a battery for energy management.

Battery TechnologyEnergy ManagementPredictive AlgorithmsSchneider Electric
View ResultsCompleted: 3/31/2024

Schneider Electric, BGRT, Bengaluru

Global specialist in energy management and automation

Exploratory Research in Agile AI Model Development (Cascaded Super Learning)

This project focused on exploratory research in agile AI model development, specifically using cascaded super learning techniques.

AIMachine LearningAgile DevelopmentSuper LearningSchneider Electric
View ResultsCompleted: 5/15/2024

Research and Innovation, Schneider Electric, Hyderabad

Global specialist in energy management and automation

Generalized Anomaly Detection and Predictive Analytics

Research on generalized anomaly detection and predictive analytics.

Anomaly DetectionPredictive AnalyticsMachine LearningSchneider Electric
View ResultsCompleted: 12/31/2023

IBM Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, India

Global technology and consulting company

Connected Cars Services and Apps (VANET Application on IBM Bluemix)

Development and deployment of a predictive analytics Vehicular Ad-hoc Network (VANET) application on IBM Bluemix Cloud.

Connected VehiclesVANETPredictive AnalyticsIBM Cloud
View ResultsCompleted: 12/31/2016

Schneider Electric India Pvt Ltd

Global specialist in energy management and automation

Deep Learning and Data Analytic Tools and Techniques in DCES Application

Application of deep learning and data analytic tools and techniques in Digital Control and Excitation Systems (DCES).

Deep LearningData AnalyticsDCESSchneider Electric
View ResultsCompleted: 10/31/2020

IBM Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, India

Global technology and consulting company

Cloud Enabled Application Development and Deployment for Drones (IBM Bluemix)

Development and deployment of cloud-enabled applications for drones using the IBM Bluemix Cloud platform.

Drone TechnologyCloud ComputingIBM BluemixIoT
View ResultsCompleted: 12/31/2016

TE Connectivity

Global leader in connectivity and sensor solutions

Ribbonization Defect Analysis & Copper Line Productivity Improvement

Analysis of ribbonization defects in optical fiber cables and methods for improving copper line productivity for RJ-45 cables.

Optical FiberManufacturingQuality ControlTE Connectivity
View ResultsCompleted: 1/31/2016

NSTEDB, DST, Govt. of India

National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board

Seed Support Scheme for Innovation

A scheme to provide seed support for innovation, funded by NSTEDB, DST, Govt. of India.

InnovationStartupsSeed FundingEntrepreneurshipDST
View ResultsCompleted: 6/30/2024

TDB, DST, Govt. of India

Technology Development Board, Department of Science & Technology

Innovation and Incubation Program (TDB)

An innovation and incubation program funded by TDB, DST, Govt. of India.

InnovationIncubationStartupsTDBDST
View ResultsCompleted: 12/31/2015

NSTEDB, DST, Govt. of India

National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board

Innovation and Incubation Program (NSTEDB)

An innovation and incubation program funded by NSTEDB, DST, Govt. of India.

InnovationIncubationStartupsNSTEDBDST
View ResultsCompleted: 12/31/2018
AICTE

AICTE

All India Council for Technical Education

3D Motion Planning (Robotics)

Research project on 3D motion planning for robotics, funded by AICTE.

Robotics3D Motion PlanningAICTEAutomation
View ResultsCompleted: 12/31/2001

Research Grant Supporting Government AgenciesSupported by the Indian government organizations in science and technology

DST

DST

Department of Science & Technology

Government
BIRAC

BIRAC

Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council

Biotechnology
AICTE

AICTE

All India Council for Technical Education

Education

Industry CollaboratorsCollaborating with leading companies across multiple sectors

Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric

Energy Management & Automation

Energy
TE Connectivity

TE Connectivity

Electronic Connectors

Technology
IBM

IBM

Cloud Computing & AI

Technology

Events

Industry Academia Collaboration
May 24th, 2025

Industry Academia Collaboration

11 Industry employees of Schneider Electric received Masters' Degree in Software Engineering.

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Workshop on AI Innovations and Applications
May 14, 2025

Workshop on AI Innovations and Applications

A workshop on understanding, brainstorming on and designing applications with bleeding edge AI.

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Events and Workshops on AI, Cybersecurity & Digital Transformation
March 28-30, 2025

Events and Workshops on AI, Cybersecurity & Digital Transformation

A comprehensive three-day event focusing on Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Digital Transformation organized by the Dr. TMA Pai Endowment Chair in ITIS along with Department of Information & Communication Technology, MIT Manipal.

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Generative AI and Large Language Models Workshop - PING 2025
March 28, 2025

Generative AI and Large Language Models Workshop - PING 2025

An expert-led workshop on Generative AI and Large Language Models by Mr. Vivek Kumar Rai from NVIDIA, part of PING 2025.

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Cybersecurity Trends and Real-World Case Studies Workshop - PING 2025
March 29, 2025

Cybersecurity Trends and Real-World Case Studies Workshop - PING 2025

An intensive workshop on current cybersecurity trends and real-world case studies, led by Mr. Mohan Singh from Schneider Electric and Dr. Srikanth Prabhu from the Centre for Cybersecurity Lab.

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Panel Discussion: The Impact of AI on the Future of Computer Science Education - PING 2025
March 30, 2025

Panel Discussion: The Impact of AI on the Future of Computer Science Education - PING 2025

A high-level panel discussion exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping Computer Science education, featuring distinguished leaders from academia and industry.

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Indomitus CTF 2025: Premier Cybersecurity Competition
March 28-30, 2025

Indomitus CTF 2025: Premier Cybersecurity Competition

A premier 48-hour offline Capture The Flag cybersecurity competition held as part of PING 2025, bringing together the best cybersecurity talent from leading institutions across India.

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