Post Doctoral Researcher · Academician · Technologist

Dr. Sanket Salvi

IoT & VLC Researcher · Full Stack Developer

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.

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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.

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Teach

C, Algorithms, IoT, Cloud, AI, MERN Stack, Python, Blockchain

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Research

Visible Light Communication, IoT, Healthcare AI, Digital Twins

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Build

IoT prototypes, Full-Stack apps, AR systems, Drones, Robots

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Academic Experience

Jan 2025 – Oct 2025
Post Doctoral

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.

Aug 2024 – Dec 2024
Level 11

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.

Oct 2022 – Jul 2024
Level 10

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).

Jul 2017 – Oct 2022
Ph.D.

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.

Feb 2015 – Jul 2017

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.

Jul 2014 – Feb 2015

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.

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2025

Incompleteness of Electronic Health Records: An Impending Process Problem Within Healthcare

Gurupur, V.; Hooshmand, S.; Prabhu, D.F.; Trader, E.; Salvi, S.

Healthcare 2025, 13, 2900 · MDPI

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2025

Digital Convergence in Dental Informatics: AI, IoT, Digital Twins, and LLMs with Security, Privacy, and Ethical Perspectives

Salvi, S.; Vu, G.; Gurupur, V.; King, C.

Electronics 2025, 14, 3278 · MDPI

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2025

Stage-Wise IoT Solutions for Alzheimer's Disease: Detection, Monitoring, and Assistive Technologies

Salvi, S.; Garg, L.; Gurupur, V.

Sensors 2025, 25, 5252 · MDPI

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2025

Classifying Tooth Loss and Assessing Risk Factors in U.S. Adults: ML Analysis of BRFSS 2022 Data

Salvi, S.; Vu, G.; Gurupur, V.; King, C.

Electronics 2025, 14, 3559 · MDPI

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2022

A Nested Texture Inspired Novel Image Pattern Based Optical Camera Communication

Salvi, S. and Geetha, V.

IEEE Access, vol. 10, pp. 109056-109067

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2022

An Optical Camera Communication Using Novel Hybrid Frequency Shift and Pulse Width Modulation for Li-Fi

Salvi, S.; Vasantha, G.

Computation 2022, 10, 110 · MDPI

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2022

Quantum-Chromodynamics-Inspired 2D Multicolor LED Matrix to Camera Communication for User-Centric MIMO

Vasantha, G.; Salvi, S.

Applied Sciences 2022, 12, 10204 · MDPI

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2025

IoTaaS: An Internet of Things as a Service Framework for Virtual Experimentation 🏆 Best Paper

Bhise, S.; Mehta, D.; Apune, S.; Nagare, A.; Salvi, S.

Int'l Conf. on AI and Robotics (AIR 2025), Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan · Springer

2025

VLC for IoT-Enabled Healthcare: Applications, Challenges, and Future Directions

Salvi, L.; Jethani, A.; Apune, S.; Salvi, S.

ICEC2NT 2025, DY Patil College of Engg., Pune · IEEE

2025

ScrapeSense: A Deep Learning Based Framework for Real-Time Intelligent Web Categorization

Nayak, A.A.; Shetty, S.; Shrisha, S.H.; Salvi, S.

ICDSA 2025, MNIT Jaipur · Springer

2025

Digital Replicas in Mental Healthcare Education

Salvi, S.; Nagare, A.; Borkar, M.; Apune, S.; Jain, P.; Gawade, M.

GECOST 2025, Curtin University, Malaysia · IEEE

2024

Continuous Sign Language Recognition Using Leap Motion Sensor 🏆 Best Paper

Kumar, N.; Ahmed, R.; V. B. H.; Salvi, S.; Panjwani, Y.

IEEE 3rd World Conf. on Applied Intelligence and Computing (AIC 2024), Gwalior

2024

AR-based Sudoku Solver with Training Module to Improve Cognitive Skills

Dugar, A.; S, R.; Agarwal, S.; Salvi, S.; Borkar, M.

IEEE AIC 2024, Gwalior · pp. 60-66

2024

Dynamic Face Tracking and Route Prediction Across Distributed Camera Network

Salvi, S.; Mutha, R.; Nawghare, Y.; Noel, P.; Reddy, S.

IEEE AIC 2024, Gwalior · pp. 1211-1216

2024

Eye Blink-based Morse Code Communication Tool for ALS Patient

Singh, A.; Tandel, I.; Salvi, S.; Tiple, B.

IEEE I2CT 2024, Pune · pp. 1-5

2024

Crowd Density Estimation and Real-time Monitoring using Digital Twins in Transportation Hubs

Shah, M.; Goyal, S.; Salvi, S.

IEEE PuneCon 2024 · pp. 1-6

2023

ClassScan: Simplifying Classroom Attendance using 3D Dense Face Alignment & Face Recognition

Salvi, S. and Pramod, J.S.A.

IEEE CSITSS 2023, Bangalore · pp. 1-6

2022

A Novel 2D LED Matrix and Aztec Pattern Inspired Optical Camera Communication for Industrial IoT

Salvi, S. and G. V.

IEEE INDICON 2022, Kochi · pp. 1-6

2022

LiCamIoT: An 8×8 LED Matrix Pattern to Camera Communication for LiFi-IoT Applications

Salvi, S. and G. V.

IEEE SILICON 2022, Silchar · pp. 1-6

2021

HydroIoT: IoT & Edge Computing based Multi-Level Hydroponics System

Salvi, S.; Savitha, S.; et al.

IEEE CSITSS 2021, Bangalore · pp. 1-6

2021

An Image Transmission Technique using Low-Cost Li-Fi Testbed

Salvi, S.; Geetha, V.; Maru, H.; Kumar, N.; Ahmed, R.

IEEE ICSCCC 2021, Jalandhar · pp. 114-119

2021

LiCamPos: An Indoor Positioning System using Light to Camera Communication

Salvi, S.; Geetha, V.; Praveen, K.; et al.

IEEE ICSCCC 2021, Jalandhar · pp. 261-266

2019

Jamura: A Conversational Smart Home Assistant Built on Telegram & Google Dialogflow

Salvi, S.; Geetha, V.; Kamath, S.S.

IEEE TENCON 2019, Kochi · pp. 1564-1571

2019

From Light to Li-Fi: Research Challenges in Modulation, MIMO, Deployment Strategies and Handover

Salvi, S. and Geetha, V.

IEEE ICDSE 2019, Patna · pp. 107-119

2019

AI based Solar Powered Railway Track Crack Detection & Notification System with Chatbot Support

Salvi, S. and Shetty, S.

IEEE I-SMAC 2019, Palladam · pp. 565-571

2018

AgrOne: An Agricultural Drone using IoT, Data Analytics and Cloud Computing

Suhas, M.V.; Tejas, S.; Snigdha; Yaji, S.; Salvi, S.

IEEE I2CT 2018, Mangalore · pp. 1-5

2017

Cloud based Data Analysis & Monitoring of Smart Multi-level Irrigation System using IoT

Salvi, S. et al.

IEEE I-SMAC 2017, Palladam · pp. 752-757

2017

Talking Hands — An Indian Sign Language to Speech Translating Gloves

Heera, S.Y.; Murthy, M.K.; Sravanti, V.S.; Salvi, S.

IEEE ICIMIA 2017, Bengaluru · pp. 746-751

2015

An ECK Management Based Data Security Framework for IaaS in Cloud

Salvi, S.; Sanjay, H.A.; Deepika, K.M.; Rangavittala, S.R.

IEEE IACC 2015, Bangalore · pp. 872-876

2025

Comparative Analysis of Traditional vs. Blockchain Enhanced IoT Systems

Salvi, S.; Garg, L.; Gurupur, V.

Green Cyber-Physical Systems: IoT and Blockchain · River Publishers

2023

Design, Implementation, and Evaluation of a Low-Cost VLC Testbed

Salvi, S.; Geetha, V.

Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, vol 379 · Springer

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2022

Comparative Study of Directive-based Programming Models on CPUs and GPUs

Navya, C.; Sanjay, H.A.; Salvi, S.

LNEE, vol 790 · Springer

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2022

Fully Automated Waste Management System Using Line Follower Robot

Geetha, V.; Salvi, S.; Ghosh, S.K.; et al.

LNEE, vol 790 · Springer

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2021

Smart Home Environment: AI-Enabled IoT Framework for Smart Living & Health

Geetha, V.; Kamath, S.S.; Salvi, S.

AI-Based Services for Smart Cities and Urban Infrastructure · IGI Global

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2021

A Smart Biometric-Based Public Distribution System with Chatbot & Cloud Platform Support

Shetty, S.; Salvi, S.

LNDECT, vol 55 · Springer

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2021

Follow Me: A Human Following Robot Using Wi-Fi RSSI

Geetha, V.; Salvi, S.; Saini, G.; et al.

AISC, vol 1270 · Springer

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2019

An IoT-Based Smart Water Microgrid and Smart Water Tank Management System

Kumar, S.; Yadav, S.; Yashaswini, H.M.; Salvi, S.

AISC, vol 906 · Springer

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Patents & Awards

📋 Patents (6)

Granted

Li-Fi for Secured Access to Wi-Fi for Conduction of On-Campus Online Exams

South African Patent · CIPC 2023/02929 · May 2023

Filed

Wireless Sensor-Based Railway Track Crack Detection Device

Indian Patent · IPR 464849-001 · July 2025

Published

Teleoperated Robotic System

Indian Patent · IPR 202421097626 · Jan 2025

Published

AI Powered Content Creation in Automated Marketing Strategies

Indian Patent · IPR 202441025040 · Mar 2024

Published

Integrated Smart Water Management System for Sustainable Urban Development

Indian Patent · IPR 202441068913 · Sep 2024

Published

Li-Fi for Secured Access to Wi-Fi for Online Exams (Indian Filing)

Indian Patent · IPR 202424013857 · Aug 2024

🏆 Awards

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Best Paper Award — IoT & Virtual Experimentation

"IoTaaS" at Int'l Conf. on AI and Robotics (AIR 2025), Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan · Springer

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Best Paper Award — Robotics, IoT & Control Systems

"Continuous Sign Language Recognition using Leap Motion" at IEEE AIC 2024, India

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Best Paper Award — Data Analytics & Computing

"Music-Induced Neural & Cardiovascular Responses" at AITA 2024, IBS Bangalore

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Best Project — Unisys Cloud 20/20

"Advhan: A Crowd Sourcing based Road Health Monitoring System" — Unisys Corp., Bangalore, 2017

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Best Project — Aavishkar 2017

"Agrone: CV-assisted Autonomous Drone for Crop Health Monitoring" — REVA University, 2017

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UNESCO Grant — DIY Rainwater Harvesting Advisor

Co-Investigator & Developer. Sponsored by Karnataka State Council for Science & Technology · ₹1,50,000 · 2016

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Education

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2017 – 2023

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"

Internet of Things Li-Fi / VLC
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2012 – 2014

M.Tech. Computer Network Engineering

Visvesvaraya Technical University

Thesis: "Encryption, Compression and Key Management (ECK) based Enhanced Data Security Framework for Clouds"

Cloud Computing Network Security
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2007 – 2012

B.E. Computer Science Engineering

University of Pune

Thesis: "A Word-set based Hierarchical Clustering for Large Datasets"

Game Theory Mobile Networks
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Skills & Certifications

Development

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Full Stack / IoT Dev
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Web Development
J2EE / Java
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Android App Dev

Research & Analysis

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Technical Writing
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Image Processing / MATLAB
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Big Data / Data Science
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Blockchain

Cloud & Infrastructure

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Cloud Computing
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IoT Prototyping
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AI / ML
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Drone Pilot (DRPC)

Certifications

Microsoft & LinkedIn: Human Skills in the Age of AI
edX: Applied Local LLMs (Verified)
CITI Program: Human Subjects Research
Google: Industrial IoT on Google Cloud
Google: Intro to AR and ARCore
Wipro: Global Java Trainer
CloudXlab: Machine Learning Specialization
Microsoft: Data Science Orientation
Microsoft: Introduction to Python
Microsoft: Introduction to Cloud Computing
DRPC Certified: Drone Pilot
LinkedIn: Pair Programming with AI
LinkedIn: Integrating Generative AI
LinkedIn: Python Data Analysis for Healthcare
LinkedIn: Digital Transformation Foundations
World Education Services: Verified Intl. Qualifications
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Get in Touch

Open for collaborations, research, and academic opportunities.

Whether you're a fellow researcher, an industry partner, or a student looking for guidance — I'd love to connect and explore how we can work together.