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Research

Research Labs

The Department of AI at IIT Hyderabad runs several active research groups pushing the boundaries of machine learning, computer vision, NLP, robotics, and responsible AI.

Bayesian Reasoning And INtelligence (BRAIN)

PI: Prof. Srijith P K

Probabilistic MLDeep LearningBayesian LearningContinual LearningDomain GeneralizationCausalityNLP

Funding: Sony, JICA, Intel, Accenture, SERB

🏆 Prof. Srijith received the Young Researchers Scientist Award from Sony Research 2023.

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Game Theory Lab (GT)

PI: Dr. Ganesh Ghalme

Fairness in MLFair DivisionMulti-Armed BanditsPersuasionStrategic Classification

Funding: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, SERB

🏆 Dr. Ganesh received a grant of USD 750,000 from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

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Data-Driven Intelligence & Learning Lab (DiL)

PI: Dr. Konda Reddy Mopuri

Data Science & EngineeringMachine LearningDeep LearningComputer VisionImage/Signal Processing

Funding: TiHAN, SERB

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Lab for Video and Image Analysis (LFOVIA)

PI: Prof. Sumohana S Channappayya

Image & Video Quality AssessmentMultimedia CommunicationBiomedical Imaging

Funding: DRDO, Grand Challenges Canada, Honeywell, Intel, MathWorks, Qualcomm, TCS

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Visual Learning and Intelligence Lab (VIGIL)

PI: Prof. C. Krishna Mohan

Video Content AnalysisComputer VisionMachine LearningDeep Learning
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Robotics Lab

PI: Dr. Rekha Raja

RoboticsAgricultural RoboticsRobot LearningMotion PlanningComputer Vision

AIS(w)ARYAM — Centre of Excellence

The Department of Science and Technology (DST), under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), Government of India, has sanctioned the prestigious Technology Innovation Hub in Autonomous Navigation (TiHAN) at IIT Hyderabad, led by Prof. Rajalakshmi.

Vision

To become a global leader in next-generation smart mobility technologies utilizing reliable and efficient autonomous navigation and data acquisition systems.

Research Focus

System sensors & control, real-time edge computing, AI/ML, security, simulators, safety, testing & validation for UAVs and UGVs.

Partners

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