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SITAM
SATYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
Engineering • Technology • Innovation
Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh
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Research • Innovation • Emerging DeepTech

Research & Development

Advancing interdisciplinary research, innovation and emerging DeepTech at SITAM.

R&D at SITAM

Research, innovation and technology development

The Research & Development ecosystem at Satya Institute of Technology and Management (SITAM) promotes interdisciplinary research, innovation and technology development across emerging and application-oriented domains.

The institutional research portfolio spans Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Technologies, Cybersecurity, Fog–Edge-IoT, Digital Twins, 5G Communication Technologies, Autonomous Systems, Smart Water Infrastructure, Sustainable Energy and Social Science Research.

Research Leadership

Leading the R&D ecosystem

Dr. V. G. Prasuna

Dr. V. G. Prasuna

Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering
Dean – Research & Development, SITAM
Post-Doctoral Fellow, School of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, SR University

Dr. V. G. Prasuna leads SITAM's research and innovation initiatives across Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Technologies, cybersecurity, distributed intelligent systems and digital twins.

Her research interests include Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Quantum Computing and Quantum Algorithms, Quantum-Safe AI, Fog–Edge Computing, AI-driven Cyber-Resilience, IoT Security, Digital Twins, Physics-Informed AI, Smart Agriculture, Precision Irrigation, Water Management and AI-enhanced Weather Forecasting.

R&D at a Glance

Institutional research snapshot

118Faculty
23PhDs
389Journal Publications
52Patents
17+Institutional R&D Projects & Proposals
Research Domains

Areas of research

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Quantum Computing & Quantum Algorithms
Quantum-Safe AI & Cyber-Resilience
Fog–Edge & IoT Security
Digital Twins & Physics-Informed AI
Smart Agriculture & Water Management
AI-Enhanced Weather Forecasting
Autonomous Systems & Emerging Technologies
Featured Research

Projects, proposals & innovation

AI-Integrated Digital Twin Framework

Programme: AI for Science and Engineering
Agency: ANRF
PI: Dr. V. G. Prasuna
Duration: 36 months
SELECTED – SECOND ROUND

An AI-integrated digital-twin framework combining multi-sensor data, digital-twin simulations, neural operators and transformer-based fusion for scientific diagnostics and early anomaly detection.

Quantum-Classical Hybrid Digital Twin

Programme: ANRF Applied Research Grant (ARG)
Domain: Quantum + AI + Digital Twin
ACCEPTED FOR EVALUATION

Research focused on a quantum-classical hybrid digital twin framework for equitable canal irrigation scheduling.

Quantum Technologies Teaching Laboratory

Agency: DST / National Quantum Mission
Scope: Multidisciplinary Engineering Education
PRESENTED — EVALUATION IN PROGRESS

A proposed institutional facility for undergraduate education, experimentation and skill development in Quantum Technologies.

AI-Enhanced Quantum Computing for Advanced Weather Forecasting

Agency: DST
Domain: AI + Quantum Computing
Departments: CSE • ECE • Mathematics
SHORTLISTED FOR PRESENTATION

SOLSMART

Programme: NRDC–IndianOil Grand Challenge 2026
Domain: Sustainable Energy
Technology: Quantum optimisation / QIMOTS
ADVANCED TO LEVEL-III EVALUATION

5G & Smart Infrastructure

5G-Native Autonomous Threat Detection — DoT through GITAM
5G-Enabled Real-Time Disaster Early Warning — DoT through KLU

The portfolio includes AI/ML and IoT initiatives addressing smart-city water infrastructure and disaster early warning for coastal small cities.

QAIC

Quantum & AI Innovation Centre

About QAIC

SITAM's Quantum & AI Innovation Centre (QAIC) was formally established in November 2025 under the APSCHE Quantum & AI Innovation Centre framework.

120+ Students Trained

QAIC provides an institutional platform for quantum and AI education, research, experimentation and innovation.

Innovation Portfolio

8 Quantum Use Cases, 2 AI Use Cases and 6 Quantum Primitives across water, cybersecurity, intelligence, simulation, agriculture, defence, energy and public services.

Fujitsu Featured Project

Q-NWIS — Quantum-Assisted National Water Infrastructure Simulator

Fujitsu Quantum Simulator Challenge 2025–26 project addressing three application domains: Pump Scheduling, Leak Detection and Hydraulic Network Calibration.

Pump Scheduling

7.79% ± 0.68% improvement under normal demand.

Leak Detection

92% top-3 accuracy — 23/25 runs, compared with 72% for the classical baseline.

Hydraulic Calibration

VQE-based calibration experiments across multiple problem sizes.

The R&D package specifies that these results should not be presented as a claim of quantum advantage.

Training & Ecosystem

Capacity building and collaborations

Quantum Technology Education

  • 120+ students trained through QAIC
  • Faculty participation in Quantum Technology FDPs
  • APSCHE / WISER Quantum Advanced Programme participation
  • IBM Quantum Academia engagement
  • Quantum Technology Faculty Development Programme participation

Collaborations & Ecosystem

  • Qubitech Smart Solutions
  • IBM Quantum / APSCHE
  • Fujitsu
  • NSTL Visakhapatnam
  • AQV / Amaravati Quantum ecosystem

Research Outputs & Recognition

  • Fujitsu Quantum Simulator Challenge participation
  • DoT 5G Innovation Hackathon final-round shortlist
  • AI-driven cybersecurity research presented at IISc Bengaluru
  • International quantum technology engagement through ISPRS
  • Quantum Technology FDP resource-person engagement
Broader Institutional Research

Social science & public-impact research

Violence Against the Elderly

Agency: NHRC
Participation: Students from any branch

From Policy Intent to Grassroots Outcomes

Focus: Welfare delivery gaps in tribal regions of Vizianagaram District, Andhra Pradesh.
Agency: ICSSR
Participation: Students from any branch

Applied Research at SITAM

The institutional portfolio connects faculty expertise, student participation, multidisciplinary collaboration, external research programmes and industry/technology partners.

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