Publications

Books, conferences, journals, posters, and science communication.

Gamified Screening for Developmental Dyslexia Among Young Readers

IEEE Conference Publication (INOCON 2024)

Proposed and evaluated a gamified prototype for early dyslexia screening incorporating multimodal assessment strategies.

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Dementia Detection Using Machine Learning in Males and Females

Best Paper Award – Global AI Summit 2024

Analysed gender-based differences in dementia detection using ML models with a focus on feature importance and interpretability.

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Automated Identification and Analysis of Plant Traits

Presented at IISc Biennial Lake Symposium

Applied CNNs and explainability frameworks to automate plant trait identification for ecosystem health research, supported by a web-based prototype.

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Agent-Based Modelling of Urban Heat Island

Poster – ASCB Cell Bio 2024

Developed a NetLogo-based agent simulation model for teaching interdisciplinary concepts related to urban heat islands.

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Cobwebs of the Cosmos

Poetry Book · October 29, 2020

A poetry collection exploring interconnectedness between self, society, and the universe. Themes include self-discovery, environmental consciousness, and social causes, framed through the metaphor of cosmic entanglement.

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Incandescence

Poetry Book · January 1, 2018

A collection of poems reflecting on spirituality, hope, struggle, and coming-of-age experiences, documenting a journey inward toward self-discovery.

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Analysing Dengue From an Ecological Perspective

Conference Paper · LAKE 2020 (IISc)

An ecological analysis examining correlations between rainfall patterns, green cover reduction, and dengue outbreaks in India from 2015–2019, presented at IISc’s LAKE 2020 conference.

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Artificial Intelligence: The New Normal

Science Communication · CEiBa Newsletter (2020)

A science communication article introducing artificial intelligence concepts to a general audience, aiming to make complex scientific ideas accessible and engaging.

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Glimpses of Nature: Bees and Beats

Science Communication · CEiBa Newsletter

A popular science article blending ecology and storytelling to communicate scientific ideas related to nature and biodiversity for a non-specialist audience.

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Understanding the Green Cover of My Neighbourhood

LAKE 2018 · Conference on Conservation and Sustainable Management of Riverine Ecosystems

A field-based study examining urban green spaces as essential 'lung spaces' in rapidly urbanising cities. Focusing on Vijaya Bank Colony in South Bangalore, the research documents avenue tree diversity, public perception, ecological significance, key threats, and proposes practical conservation measures.