Post Doctoral Researcher · Academician · Technologist
Dr. Sanket Salvi
Innovative academician with over a decade of experience in teaching, research, and technology. Specializing in Visible Light Communication, Internet of Things, and AI-driven solutions.
Biography
Innovative and forward-thinking academician and technologist with over a decade of experience in multifaceted roles — including teaching, research, project management, training, and solutions architecture.
Co-author of 47+ internationally published and well-cited technical papers spanning journals (IEEE Access, MDPI Sensors, Electronics, Healthcare), conferences (IEEE TENCON, INDICON, I2CT, AIC), and book chapters (Springer, IGI Global). Co-creator of various requirement-specific web and mobile apps as a freelance consultant.
Experienced in Internet of Things hardware prototyping and testing, Visible Light Communication (Li-Fi), technical writing, project pipeline design, and simulations. Passionate about new technologies including autonomous electric vehicles, vehicle platooning, P2P energy trading, quantum computing, and machine learning.
Teach
C, Algorithms, IoT, Cloud, AI, MERN Stack, Python, Blockchain
Research
Visible Light Communication, IoT, Healthcare AI, Digital Twins
Build
IoT prototypes, Full-Stack apps, AR systems, Drones, Robots
Academic Experience
Post Doctoral Researcher
Center for Decision Support Systems and Informatics
School of Global Health Management and Informatics, UCF, Florida, USA
Working with various research groups writing research papers on Healthcare IoT and AI. Published in MDPI Healthcare, Sensors, and Electronics journals.
Assistant Professor
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Symbiosis Institute of Technology, SIU, Pune, India
Teaching Programming in C (theory & practical). Member of Departmental Examination Committee and Research Committee.
Assistant Professor
School of Computer Engineering Technology
MIT World Peace University, Pune, India
Instructed DAA, C, Cloud & Blockchain for Data Analytics, AI & Expert Systems, IoT Lab. Organized competitive coding sessions (C++/Java). Oversaw Full Stack Development Lab (MERN Stack).
Research Scholar & Teaching Assistant
Department of Information Technology (Advisor: Dr. Geetha V)
National Institute of Technology Karnataka, India
Conducted experiments analyzing effects of Visible Light Communication (VLC)/Li-Fi and designed techniques to enhance VLC performance. Developed product prototypes using simulation and assisted teaching faculty.
Assistant Professor
Department of Information Science Engineering
Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India
Taught Discrete Mathematics, Python for Data Science, IoT, Android, Cloud Computing, and Network Security. Led research/consultancy projects funded by UNESCO, JNCASR, and Voice-NGO.
Assistant Professor
Department of Computer Science Engineering
Matorshri Pratishthan School of Engineering, Nanded, India
Taught Discrete Mathematics and Web Development. Additional responsibility as Asst. Director Research and Development.
Publications
Incompleteness of Electronic Health Records: An Impending Process Problem Within Healthcare
Healthcare 2025, 13, 2900 · MDPI
View Paper →Digital Convergence in Dental Informatics: AI, IoT, Digital Twins, and LLMs with Security, Privacy, and Ethical Perspectives
Electronics 2025, 14, 3278 · MDPI
View Paper →Stage-Wise IoT Solutions for Alzheimer's Disease: Detection, Monitoring, and Assistive Technologies
Sensors 2025, 25, 5252 · MDPI
View Paper →Classifying Tooth Loss and Assessing Risk Factors in U.S. Adults: ML Analysis of BRFSS 2022 Data
Electronics 2025, 14, 3559 · MDPI
View Paper →A Nested Texture Inspired Novel Image Pattern Based Optical Camera Communication
IEEE Access, vol. 10, pp. 109056-109067
View Paper →An Optical Camera Communication Using Novel Hybrid Frequency Shift and Pulse Width Modulation for Li-Fi
Computation 2022, 10, 110 · MDPI
View Paper →Quantum-Chromodynamics-Inspired 2D Multicolor LED Matrix to Camera Communication for User-Centric MIMO
Applied Sciences 2022, 12, 10204 · MDPI
View Paper →IoTaaS: An Internet of Things as a Service Framework for Virtual Experimentation 🏆 Best Paper
Int'l Conf. on AI and Robotics (AIR 2025), Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan · Springer
VLC for IoT-Enabled Healthcare: Applications, Challenges, and Future Directions
ICEC2NT 2025, DY Patil College of Engg., Pune · IEEE
ScrapeSense: A Deep Learning Based Framework for Real-Time Intelligent Web Categorization
ICDSA 2025, MNIT Jaipur · Springer
Digital Replicas in Mental Healthcare Education
GECOST 2025, Curtin University, Malaysia · IEEE
Continuous Sign Language Recognition Using Leap Motion Sensor 🏆 Best Paper
IEEE 3rd World Conf. on Applied Intelligence and Computing (AIC 2024), Gwalior
AR-based Sudoku Solver with Training Module to Improve Cognitive Skills
IEEE AIC 2024, Gwalior · pp. 60-66
Dynamic Face Tracking and Route Prediction Across Distributed Camera Network
IEEE AIC 2024, Gwalior · pp. 1211-1216
Eye Blink-based Morse Code Communication Tool for ALS Patient
IEEE I2CT 2024, Pune · pp. 1-5
Crowd Density Estimation and Real-time Monitoring using Digital Twins in Transportation Hubs
IEEE PuneCon 2024 · pp. 1-6
ClassScan: Simplifying Classroom Attendance using 3D Dense Face Alignment & Face Recognition
IEEE CSITSS 2023, Bangalore · pp. 1-6
A Novel 2D LED Matrix and Aztec Pattern Inspired Optical Camera Communication for Industrial IoT
IEEE INDICON 2022, Kochi · pp. 1-6
LiCamIoT: An 8×8 LED Matrix Pattern to Camera Communication for LiFi-IoT Applications
IEEE SILICON 2022, Silchar · pp. 1-6
HydroIoT: IoT & Edge Computing based Multi-Level Hydroponics System
IEEE CSITSS 2021, Bangalore · pp. 1-6
An Image Transmission Technique using Low-Cost Li-Fi Testbed
IEEE ICSCCC 2021, Jalandhar · pp. 114-119
LiCamPos: An Indoor Positioning System using Light to Camera Communication
IEEE ICSCCC 2021, Jalandhar · pp. 261-266
Jamura: A Conversational Smart Home Assistant Built on Telegram & Google Dialogflow
IEEE TENCON 2019, Kochi · pp. 1564-1571
From Light to Li-Fi: Research Challenges in Modulation, MIMO, Deployment Strategies and Handover
IEEE ICDSE 2019, Patna · pp. 107-119
AI based Solar Powered Railway Track Crack Detection & Notification System with Chatbot Support
IEEE I-SMAC 2019, Palladam · pp. 565-571
AgrOne: An Agricultural Drone using IoT, Data Analytics and Cloud Computing
IEEE I2CT 2018, Mangalore · pp. 1-5
Cloud based Data Analysis & Monitoring of Smart Multi-level Irrigation System using IoT
IEEE I-SMAC 2017, Palladam · pp. 752-757
Talking Hands — An Indian Sign Language to Speech Translating Gloves
IEEE ICIMIA 2017, Bengaluru · pp. 746-751
An ECK Management Based Data Security Framework for IaaS in Cloud
IEEE IACC 2015, Bangalore · pp. 872-876
Comparative Analysis of Traditional vs. Blockchain Enhanced IoT Systems
Green Cyber-Physical Systems: IoT and Blockchain · River Publishers
Design, Implementation, and Evaluation of a Low-Cost VLC Testbed
Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, vol 379 · Springer
View Chapter →Comparative Study of Directive-based Programming Models on CPUs and GPUs
LNEE, vol 790 · Springer
View Chapter →Fully Automated Waste Management System Using Line Follower Robot
LNEE, vol 790 · Springer
View Chapter →Smart Home Environment: AI-Enabled IoT Framework for Smart Living & Health
AI-Based Services for Smart Cities and Urban Infrastructure · IGI Global
View Chapter →A Smart Biometric-Based Public Distribution System with Chatbot & Cloud Platform Support
LNDECT, vol 55 · Springer
View Chapter →An IoT-Based Smart Water Microgrid and Smart Water Tank Management System
AISC, vol 906 · Springer
View Chapter →Patents & Awards
📋 Patents (6)
Li-Fi for Secured Access to Wi-Fi for Conduction of On-Campus Online Exams
South African Patent · CIPC 2023/02929 · May 2023
Wireless Sensor-Based Railway Track Crack Detection Device
Indian Patent · IPR 464849-001 · July 2025
Teleoperated Robotic System
Indian Patent · IPR 202421097626 · Jan 2025
AI Powered Content Creation in Automated Marketing Strategies
Indian Patent · IPR 202441025040 · Mar 2024
Integrated Smart Water Management System for Sustainable Urban Development
Indian Patent · IPR 202441068913 · Sep 2024
Li-Fi for Secured Access to Wi-Fi for Online Exams (Indian Filing)
Indian Patent · IPR 202424013857 · Aug 2024
🏆 Awards
Best Paper Award — IoT & Virtual Experimentation
"IoTaaS" at Int'l Conf. on AI and Robotics (AIR 2025), Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan · Springer
Best Paper Award — Robotics, IoT & Control Systems
"Continuous Sign Language Recognition using Leap Motion" at IEEE AIC 2024, India
Best Paper Award — Data Analytics & Computing
"Music-Induced Neural & Cardiovascular Responses" at AITA 2024, IBS Bangalore
Best Project — Unisys Cloud 20/20
"Advhan: A Crowd Sourcing based Road Health Monitoring System" — Unisys Corp., Bangalore, 2017
Best Project — Aavishkar 2017
"Agrone: CV-assisted Autonomous Drone for Crop Health Monitoring" — REVA University, 2017
UNESCO Grant — DIY Rainwater Harvesting Advisor
Co-Investigator & Developer. Sponsored by Karnataka State Council for Science & Technology · ₹1,50,000 · 2016
Education
Ph.D. Information Technology
National Institute of Technology Karnataka
Thesis: "A Framework for Efficient Modulation Techniques for Visible Light Communication for IoT Applications under Indoor Environment"
M.Tech. Computer Network Engineering
Visvesvaraya Technical University
Thesis: "Encryption, Compression and Key Management (ECK) based Enhanced Data Security Framework for Clouds"
B.E. Computer Science Engineering
University of Pune
Thesis: "A Word-set based Hierarchical Clustering for Large Datasets"
Skills & Certifications
Development
Research & Analysis
Cloud & Infrastructure
Certifications
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