Publications and Patents

2025

77. P. Sundaravadivel, P. Sethurani, R. Ramirez, C. Brown, S. Borah, and C. Kousik. AI-Enabled Reconfigurable Edge Device for Plant Health Assessment in Green-house Environment. In Agri AI 2026 workshop in 40th Annual AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Jan 2026.

76. H. Manjunatha, S. Borah, A. Anand, P. Sundaravadivel, L. Tamil, S. Kumpatla, P. Knight, and H. Torbert. Comparative Analysis of Large Language Models for Multimodal Agricultural Intelligence in Precision Nursery Management Systems. In Proceedings of 2025 Large Language Model (LLM), Dec 2025.

75. T. Stroud, S. Borah, and P. Sundaravadivel. CeRIS-Tutor: An AI-Based Tutoring Tool for Hardware-Software Co-Design in Computer Engineering Curriculum . In Proceedings of 2025 Large Language Model (LLM), Dec 2025.

74. M. Syed, A. Anand, S. Borah, H. Manjunatha, P. Sundaravadivel, P. Knight, P. Gowda, and H. Torbert. MagCount: A digital framework for automated counting of southern magnolias for inventory management in nurseries . In Proceedings of International Plant Production Society (IPPS), Oct 202591. H. Manjunatha, P. Sundaravadivel, S. Borah, L. Tamil, S. Kumpatla, P. Knight, and H. Torbert. AI-driven tool for high-dimensional phenotyping of rose flowers using hyperspectral imaging . In Proceedings of International Plant Production Society (IPPS), Oct 2025

73. S. Balasubramaniam, P.J. Roselyn, and P. Sundaravadivel. Optimization based Relay Coordination with Directional and Distance Relays for enhanced power system protection. Frontiers in Energy Research, Sep 2025.

72. P.J. Roselyn, K. S. Chitsenga, P. Sundaravadivel, and D. Devaraj. Data Analytics for Ocean wave Prediction and Vision-based Underwater Sensing. Springer Book Chapter, August 2025.

71. S. Balasubramaniam, P.J. Roselyn, and P. Sundaravadivel. Enhancing Microgrid Protection through Adaptive Decentralized Relay Coordination: A Solution to Blinding and Sympathetic Tripping. IEEE Access, July 2025

70. S. Borah, A. Anand, P. Sundaravadivel, R. Fletcher, and K. Reddy. Remote Aerial Vehicle Solutions for Weed Detection in Precision Agriculture. IEEE Access, 13:101440–101454, June 2025

69. T. Bhaattacharyya, A. Anand, P. Sundaravadivel, and H. A. Torbert. VisNAV: An Autonomous, Unified, Focus-assisted Navigation in UAVs for Agricultural Field Operations . In proceedings of ACM GLSVLSI, July 2025

68. S. Borah and P. Sundaravadivel. Resistorless Grounded Memristor Emulator Using OTA-OTRA for low-power edge intelligence . In Proceedings of ACM GLSVLSI, July 2025

67. R. Bansal, A. Anand, P. Sundaravadivel, B. Prabhakaran, and H. A. Torbert. Agri-NET UAV: A Drone-Captured Dataset and Model Exploration for Enhanced Plant Recognition using Low-Cost Drones . In proceedings of SPIE Defense and Commercial Sensing, April 2025

66. V. Kumar, P.J. Roselyn, and P. Sundaravadivel. Real-Time DNN-Driven IoT Control for Intelligent Chatbot Interaction . In Proceedings of IEEE DCAS, April 2025

65. A. Anand, M. Yuva Bharath, V. Bala Naga Jyothi, P. J. Roselyn, N. Vedhachalam, and P. Sundaravadivel. Design and Implementation of Indigenous Bio-inspired Flagellum’s Propulsion Autonomous Surface Micro Robotic Vehicle . In proceedings of IEEE DCAS, April 2025

64. R. Reyes, T. Stroud, C. Henderson, T. Lyon, M. Shirvaikar, K. Gibbs, and P. Sundaravadivel. A Decentralized, Low-cost Indoor Autonomous Aerial Swarm with Open-Source Intelligence . In proceedings of IEEE DCAS, April 2025. Best Paper Award - Special Session

63. S. Borah, M. Hannoun, P. Indic, and P. Sundaravadivel. Enabling On-Device Automation of Low-Power Wearable Energy Management Systems . In 41st Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference, New Orleans, August 2025

62. C. Brown and P. Sundaravadivel. FractureDetect: AI-Driven Computer Vision for Accurate Bone Fracture Detection and Classification . In 41st Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference, New Orleans, August 2025

2024

61. P.J. Roselyn, D. Devaraj, P. Sundaravadivel, C. Nithya, and P. Deshpande. Intelligent Sensor Fusion Model for Environmental Sensing in Autonomous Vehicles . In proceedings of Springer 7th International Conference on Data Analytics and Cyber Security (DACS), Dec 2024. Best Paper Award (Runner-up)

60. P. Sundaravadivel L. Mahoney, P. J. Roselyn, and P. Deshpande. Edge Modeling of Smart Microgrid for Load Prediction and Renewable Energy Optimization in Adverse Weather . In Proceedings of Springer DACS, Dec 2024

59. P.J. Roselyn, P. Sundaravadivel, V. V. Babu, C. Nithya, and D. Devaraj. LSTM Based Model Predictive Control Approach for Energy Management System in PV-Battery Integrated Microgrid Network . In proceedings of IEEE ISES, Dec 2024

58. S. Borah, P. Sundaravadivel, K. Reddy, and R. Fletcher. Memristor based LSTM Network for enhanced on-device learning . In proceedings of IEEE ISES, Dec 2024

57. R. Daoud, M. Vechione, O. Gurbuz, and P. Sundaravadivel. Comparison of Machine Learning Models to Predict Nighttime Crash Severity: A Case Study in Tyler, Texas, USA. Vehicles, 7(1):20, Aug 2024

56. S. Borah and P. Sundaravadivel. A Review of Current Differencing Buffered Amplifiers: Performance Metrics and Technological Advances. Electronics, 13(18):3623, Aug 2024

55. M. Kabir, A. Anand, A. N. Banothu, V. Budhraja, and P. Sundaravadivel. Enabling On-Device Automation of Low-Power Wearable Energy Management Systems. In Proceedings of the 41st Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference, New Orleans, August 2024

54. S. Borah, P. Sundaravadivel, M. Hannoun, and P. Indic. Integration of Memristor-based Neural Networks for On-Device Automation of Low-Power Wearable Energy Management Systems . In proceedings of IEEE ISVLSI, July 202468. S. Borah, M. Ghosh, B. Nagar, and P. Sundaravadivel. Design and Analysis of an Electronically Tunable VDTA-based Quadrature Oscillator . In proceedings of IEEE ISVLSI, July 2024

53. M. Kabir, R. Gonzalez, T. Pulaski, P. Wilmoth, and P. Sundaravadivel. FPGAs for Intruder Detection Systems in Aerial Robots . In proceedings of IEEE ISVLSI, July 2024

52. R. Gonzalez, M. Gonzalez, L. Trevino, and P. Sundaravadivel. Embedding Environmental Intelligence in Low-cost Drones. In proceedings of IEEE ISVLSI, July 2024

51. M. A. R. Biswas, A. Khanal, and P. Sundaravadivel. Data-driven Approach to Problem Solving in Renewable Energy and Engineering Education. In proceedings of ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 2024

50. A. Khanal, P. Sundaravadivel, and M. A. R. Biswas. Incorporating Sustainability into Engineering Curriculum Through Project-Based Learning (PBL). In proceedings of ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 2024

49. M. A. R. Biswas, P. Sundaravadivel, and A. Khanal. Using Video Creation to Develop the Entrepreneurial Mindset of Engineering Students. In proceedings of ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 2024

48. U. Sowmmiya, P. J. Roselyn, and P. Sundaravadivel. Integrating Edge-Intelligence in AUV for real-time fish species Classification . Information, 15(6):324, May 2024

47. M. Kabir, A. Anand, and P. Sundaravadivel. Hop-Bot: A Bio-inspired Approach to Locomotion and Stability in Modular Robotics. In proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Electro/Information Technology (EIT2024), May 2024

46. V. Babu, P. J. Roselyn, C. Nithya, and P. Sundaravadivel. Development of Grid-Forming and Grid-Following Inverter Control in Microgrid Network Ensuring Grid Stability and Frequency Response. Electronics, 13(10):1958, May 2024

45. A. N. Banothu, V. Budhraja, P. Sundaravadivel, R. Fletcher, and K. Reddy. Flexible Humidity Sensors for Robotic Hands. ElectroChemical Society Transactions (ECST), May 2024

44. P. Sundaravadivel, V. Jeyaraj, A. Ramesh, P. Roselyn, and A. Khanal. Integrating Image-based LLMs on edge-devices for Underwater Robotics . In Proceedings of SPIE Defense and Commercial Sensing, April 2024

43. S. Borah, A. Khanal, and P. Sundaravadivel. Emerging Technologies for Automation in Environmental Sensing: Review. Applied Sciences, 14(8):5351, March 2024

42. V. Vignesh Babu, P. Sundaravadivel, and P. J. Roselyn. Coordination of SRF-PLL and Grid Forming Inverter Control In Microgrid With Solar PV and Energy Storage. JLPEA, 14(2):29, April 2024

41. A. Anand, M. YuvaBharath, P. J. Roselyn, P. Sundaravadivel, and A. Uthata. On-device Intelligence for AI-enabled Bio-inspired Autonomous Underwater Vehicles. IEEE Access, 12:51982 – 51994, April 2024

40. M. Kabir, A. Anand, A. N. Banothu, V. Budhraja, and P. Sundaravadivel. Design, Characterization, and Testing of Bio-inspired Flexible Humidity-aware Soft Effectors. In Proceedings of the 40th Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference, New Orleans, August 2024

39. R. Gonzalez, P. Sundaravadivel, R. Fletcher, and K. Reddy. Enhanced Weed Detection Capabilities in Low-Cost Drone Systems for Crop Monitoring. In proceedings of WSSA Annual Meeting, Jan 2024

38. A. Anand, M. Kabir, P. Sundaravadivel, R. Fletcher, and K. Reddy. Precision Weed Detection and Management using Mini-robots. In proceedings of WSSA Annual Meeting, Jan 2024

37. A. N. Banothu, V. Budhraja, P. Sundaravadivel, R. Fletcher, and K. Reddy. Enabling WeedID through Printable Moisture Sensors. In proceedings of WSSA Annual Meeting, Jan 2024

2023

36. V. Babu, P. Roselyn, and P. Sundaravadivel. Multi-objective genetic algorithm based energy management system considering optimal utilization of grid and degradation of battery storage in microgrid. Energy Reports (Elsevier), 9(X):5992–6005, Dec 2023

35. Md. Ahmed, P. Sundaravadivel, and L. Tamil. Smart Road Reflector: Enhancing Road Health and Safety through Precise Sensing Technology. In proceedings of IEEE 9th International World Forum on Internet of Things, Oct 2023

34. Md. Ahmed, M. Kabir, P. Wilmoth, P. Sundaravadivel, and P. Roselyn. Multi-Object Detection Using Enhanced Computer Vision Models for Underwater Systems . In proceedings of IEEE 9th International World Forum on Internet of Things, Oct 2023

33. P. Ghosh and P. Sundaravadivel. Stretchable Sensors for Soft Robotic Grippers in Edge-Intelligent IoT Applications. Sensors, 23(8), April 2023

32. P. Wilmoth and P. Sundaravadivel. Voice-enabled real-time affective framework for negative emotion monitoring. IOP Book - Affective Computing in Healthcare: Applications based on Biosignals and Artificial Intelligence, x(x):x, 2023. Aug 2023

31. M. Kabir, P. Ghosh, Md. Ahmed, T. Perumal, and P. Sundaravadivel. Design and Fabrication of Sensorized Soft Effectors for Modular Soft Robots. In proceedings of 7th International Conference on Automation, Control and Robots, August 2023

30. R. Gomez, T. Pulaski, and P. Sundaravadivel. FPGA-based Controllers for Edge-Intelligence in Light-weight Drones. International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), May 2023. Poster43. P. Ghosh and P. Sundaravadivel. Design of Sensorized Soft Grippers for Automated Object Detection. International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), May 2023. Poster

29. M. Kabir, A. Fitzgerald, and P. Sundaravadivel. Design and Characterization of Soft hind legs for Amphibious Robots. International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), May 2023. Poster

28. S. Tabassum and P. Sundaravadivel. Blending Entrepreneurial Education in Senior and Graduate-level Electrical Engineering Courses. In proceedings of IEEE DCAS, April 2023

27. P. Ghosh, S. Riam, Md. Ahmed, and P. Sundaravadivel. CMOS-based memristor emulator circuits for low-power edge-computing applications. Electronics, 12(7), March 2023

2022

26. M. Kabir, T. Mummadi, and P. Sundaravadivel. Poster: Towards Edge-Intelligent Drowning Detection System. Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Underwater Networks and Systems, Boston, MA, USA., November 2022

25. M. Milon, J. Stapp, M. Vechione, and P. Sundaravadivel. iMOST: An IoT Framework for Energy Efficient Street Lights. In proceedings of IEEE WF-IoT, Nov 2022

24. P. Wilmoth and P. Sundaravadivel. Easy-Turb: Light-weight cost-effective turbidity sensors for distributed underwater sensing systems. In proceedings of OCEANS 2022, October 2022

23. P. Sundaravadivel, A. Fitzgerald, P. Ghosh, and MdAhmed. HAPT-EDGE: Haptics in soft effectors for smart interactive assistive frameworks. In Proceedings of the 38th Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference, New Orleans, LA, 1, August 2022

22. M. Hanoun, I. AbuTerkia, B. Suwal, M. Shariff, and P. Sundaravadivel. FPGA-based smart chair recognition system using flex sensors. In proceedings of IEEE DCAS, June 2022

21. N. Mcnara, J. Park, M. Vechione, and P. Sundaravadivel. UAV-based travel assistive technology for smart transportation. In proceedings of IEEE DCAS, June 2022

20. M. Shariff, R. Mukherjee, P. Ghosh, S. K. Nayem, and P. Sundaravadivel. FPGA-based assistive framework for smart home automation. In proceedings of IEEE DCAS, June 2022

19. P. Sundaravadivel, P. Ghosh, and B. Suwal. IoT-enabled soft robots: A Problem-Based Learning Module for Electrical Engineers. In proceedings of ACM GLSVLSI, June 2022. Status: Accepted

18. P. Ghosh and P. Sundaravadivel. i-lete: AN IoT-based framework for monitoring physical stress in athletes. In proceedings of IEEE ISQED, April April 2022

17. S. Polineni, O. Shastri, A. Bagchi, S. Rasamsetti, G. Gnanakumar, and P. Sundaravadivel. MOSEDGE: An Edge-Intelligent real-time mosquito threat prediction using IoT-enabled hardware system. Sensors (invited paper), 22(2):695, Jan. 2022. https://doi.org/10.3390/s22020695

2021

16. P. Wilmoth, P. Ghosh, D. Stephens, and P. Sundaravadivel. Towards Bio-inspired Edge Intelligent Wearables. IEEE Bio-Inspired Computing STC Newsletter, 2021

15. P. Wilmoth and P. Sundaravadivel. An Interactive IoT-based framework for Resource Management in Assisted living during pandemic. In proceedings of 22nd International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design (ISQED), pages 571–575, 2021

14. P. Sundaravadivel, P. Wilmoth, and A. Fitzgerald. SolicitudeSavvy: An IoT-based Edge Intelligent Framework for Monitoring Anxiety in Real-time. In proceedings of 22nd International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design (ISQED), pages 576–580, 2021

13. P. Sundaravadivel. Integrating Computational Thinking in an Interdisciplinary Programming Course for Engineering Undergraduates. In proceedings of ASEE 2021 Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference, March 2021

12. Y.Mahgoub and P. Sundaravadivel. Improving the Instructional Strategies of Traditional Electrical Engineering Course during the Pandemic. In proceedings of ASEE 2021 Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference, March 2021

2020

11. A. Sallah and P. Sundaravadivel. Tot-Mon: A Real-Time Internet of Things Based Affective Framework for Monitoring Infants. In proceedings of IEEE Computer Society Annual Symposium on VLSI (ISLVSI), pages 600–601, 2020

10. G. Yadav, P. Sundaravadivel, and L. Kesavan. Affect-learn: An iot-based affective learning framework for special education. In proceedings of IEEE 6th World Forum on Internet of Things (WF-IoT), pages 1–5, 2020

9. P. Sundaravadivel, P. Salvatore, and P. Indic. M-SID: An IoT-based Edge-intelligent Framework for Suicidal Ideation Detection. In proceedings of IEEE 6th World Forum on Internet of Things (WF-IoT), pages 1–6, 2020

8. P. Sundaravadivel, V. Goyal, and L. Tamil. i-RISE: An IoT-based Semi-Immersive Affective monitoring framework for Anxiety Disorders. In proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Consumer Electronics (ICCE), pages 1–5, 2020

7. P. Sundaravadivel, C. Tumwesigye, S. P. Mohanty, and E. Kougianos. iMED-Tour: An IoT-based Privacy-assured framework for Medical Services in Smart Tourism. In proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Consumer Electronics (ICCE), pages 1–5, 2020

6. P. Sundaravadivel, A. Fitzgerald, S. P. Mohanty, and E. Kougianos. Easy-Assist: An Intelligent Haptic-based Affective framework for Assisted Living. In proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Consumer Electronics (ICCE), pages 1–5, 20202019

5. L. Rachakonda, S. Mohanty, E. Kougianos, and P. Sundaravadivel. Stress-Lysis: A DNN-Integrated Edge Device for Stress Level Detection in the IoMT. IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics, 65(4):474–483, Nov

2019

4. P. Sundaravadivel, A. Fitzgerald, and P. Indic. i-SAD: An Edge-Intelligent IoT-Based Wearable for Substance Abuse Detection. In proceedings of IEEE International Symposium on Smart Electronic Systems (iSES), 2019

3. P. Sundaravadivel, I. Lee, S. P. Mohanty, E. Kougianos, and L. Rachakonda. RM-IoT: An IoT Based Rapid Medical Response Plan for Smart Cities. In proceedings of IEEE International Symposium on Smart Electronic Systems (iSES), 2019

2. Y. Baiji and P. Sundaravadivel. iLoLeak-Detect: An IoT-Based LoRAWAN-Enabled Oil Leak Detection System for Smart Cities. In proceedings of IEEE International Symposium on Smart Electronic Systems (iSES) (Formerly iNiS), pages 262–267, 2019

1. M. Mendez, J. Carrillo, O. Martin, C. Tchata, and P. Sundaravadiveland J. Vasil. EasyYard: An IoT-Based Smart Controller for a Connected Backyard. In proceedings of IEEE International Symposium on Smart Electronic Systems (iSES) (Formerly iNiS), pages 257–261, 2019