Research Paper co-authored by Dr. Vikas Upadhyay and Student Soumith Gajula Published and Presented at the International Conference on Data Driven Computing and IOT 2025

A research paper titled “AI-Powered Beach Safety System” was successfully peer-reviewed, accepted, and presented for Oral Presentation at the International Conference on Data Driven Computing and IOT (DDCIOT 2025) on Dec 27, 2025. The paper was co-authored by Soumith Gajula B.Tech stream 2023 batch, a student of NIIT University, and faculty member Dr. Vikas Upadhyaya.

The research has been shortlisted for possible publication in the Springer Book Series (AIS) Algorithms for Intelligent Systems, which is indexed in Scopus. The work focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence for enhancing public safety in coastal environments, demonstrating practical and socially relevant innovation. This achievement reflects the university’s growing emphasis on high-quality research, faculty mentorship, and active student participation in international academic forums.