Biography summary
Dr Srikanth Thudumu is a Senior Research Fellow at the Applied Artificial Intelligence Institute (A2I2). He specialises in translational AI research, focusing on applying state-of-the-art AI advancements to solve real-world problems, particularly identifying unknown or invisible anomalies. With a PhD in AI, his expertise primarily lies in detecting anomalies in high-dimensional big data. His research interests encompass Anomaly Detection, Big Dimensionality, Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL), Object Tracking, Operationalising ML, and Translational/Applied AI. Notably, Dr Thudumu successfully led the commercial deployment of an AI-powered, mind-controlled autonomous wheelchair. Dr Thudumu has also secured several research grants, including that of the Defence Science Technology Group (DSTG), Australia. Additionally, he has spearheaded projects involving the development of a Context-aware Search Engine and an AI platform for merchandise image processing.
Knowledge areas
Anomaly Detection in Big Data, Anomaly Detection in High Dimensional Data, Anomaly Detection Techniques, Applied AI, Big Dimensionality, Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) for Anomaly Detection, Hidden Anomalies, Invisible Anomalies, Operationalising ML, Object Detection, Outlier Analysis, Translational AI Research, Unknown Anomalies
Media appearances
https://www.csiro.au/en/news/all/articles/2023/april/artificial-intelligence-wheelchair
https://itwire.com/mobility/australia-s-control-bionics-brings-autonomous-driving-to-wheelchairs.html
https://a2i2.deakin.edu.au/2023/04/21/tech-challenge-delivers-new-freedom-for-wheelchair-users/
https://epaper.thehindu.com/ccidist-ws/th/th_vijayawada/issues/38184/OPS/GPABACHAC.1+G6DBACQQ7.1.html
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/deakin-varsity-expert-keen-on-sharing-expertise-with-municipal-administration-department/article65592905.ece
https://www.animalpolitico.com/tendencias/entretenimiento/&v=20230320
https://es-us.noticias.yahoo.com/amphtml/desarrollan-silla-ruedas-controla-mente-093744946.html
https://www.yotambien.mx/tecnologia/desarrollan-una-silla-de-ruedas-que-se-controla-con-la-mente-gracias-a-la-inteligencia-artificial/
https://www.healthweb.gr/perissotera/texnologia/anapiriko-karotsaki-allages-stin-ploigisi-me-anapiriko-amaksidio
Publications
A comprehensive survey on machine learning applications for drilling and blasting in surface mining
T Munagala, Srikanth Thudumu, Irini Logothetis, Sushil Bhandari, Rajesh Vasa, Kon Mouzakis
(2024), Vol. 15, pp. 1-21, Machine Learning with Applications, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
UAV Dynamic Object Tracking with Lightweight Deep Vision Reinforcement Learning
Hy Nguyen, Srikanth Thudumu, Hung Du, Kon Mouzakis, Rajesh Vasa
(2023), Vol. 16, pp. 1-23, Algorithms, Basel, Switzerland, C1
H Du, S Thudumu, A Giardina, R Vasa, K Mouzakis, L Jiang, J Chisholm, S Bista
(2023), Vol. 10, Journal of Big Data, C1
Decentralized Federated Learning Strategy with Image Classification using ResNet Architecture
H Du, S Thudumu, S Singh, S Barnett, I Logothetis, R Vasa, K Mouzakis
(2023), pp. 706-707, CCNC 2023 : Proceedings 20th IEEE Consumer Communications and Networking Conference 2023, Las Vegas, Nev., E1
An Integrated Federated Learning and Meta-Learning Approach for Mining Operations
V Munagala, S Singh, S Thudumu, I Logothetis, S Bhandari, A Bhandari, K Mouzakis, R Vasa
(2023), Vol. 14471, pp. 379-390, AI 2023: Advances in Artificial Intelligence 36th Australasian Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence, AI 2023, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, November 28–December 1, 2023, Proceedings, Part I, Brisbane, Queensland, E1
I Logothetis, S Barnett, L Hoon, S Thudumu, J Mathew, C Luckhoff, G O'Reilly, D Collard, R Vasa, K Mouzakis, M Fitzgerald
(2022), pp. 431-432, e-Science 2022 : Proceedings of the 2022 IEEE 18th International Conference on e-Science, Salt Lake City, Utah, E1
A Framework for Evaluating MRC Approaches with Unanswerable Questions
H Du, S Thudumu, S Singh, S Barnett, I Logothetis, R Vasa, K Mouzakis
(2022), pp. 435-436, eScience 2022 : Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on e-Science and Grid Computing, Salt Lake City, Utah, E1
Subspace based Anomaly Detection Framework for Point Clouds
J Van Zyl, H Du, S Thudumu, I Logothetis, S Barnett, R Vasa, K Mouzakis
(2022), pp. 316-325, e-Science 2022 : Proceedings of the 2022 IEEE 18th International Conference on e-Science, Salt Lake City, Utah, E1
A comprehensive survey of anomaly detection techniques for high dimensional big data
S Thudumu, P Branch, J Jin, J Singh
(2020), Vol. 7, Journal of Big Data, C1
Adaptive Clustering for Outlier Identification in High-Dimensional Data
S Thudumu, P Branch, J Jin, J Singh
(2020), Vol. 11945 LNCS, pp. 215-228, ICA3PP, Melbourne, Vic., E1
Elicitation of candidate subspaces in high-dimensional data
S Thudumu, P Branch, J Jin, J Singh
(2019), pp. 1995-2000, IEEE (HPCC/SmartCity/DSS) 2019: Proceedings of the 21st IEEE International Conference on High Performance Computing and Communications, IEEE 17th International Conference on Smart City and IEEE 5th International Conference on Data Science and Systems, Zhangjiajie, China, E1
B2P2: A scalable big bioacoustic processing platform
S Thudumu, S Garg, J Montgomery
(2017), pp. 1211-1217, IEEE 2016: Proceedings of the IEEE 18th International Conference on High Performance Computing and Communications, IEEE 14th International Conference on Smart City and IEEE 2nd International Conference on Data Science and Systems, HPCC/SmartCity/DSS 2016, Sydney, N.S.W., E1
Funded Projects at Deakin
Other Public Sector Funding
Research Support for Information Displays and Human System Interfaces.
Dr Antonio Giardina, Dr Srikanth Thudumu, Dr Simon Parker, Prof Kon Mouzakis, Prof Rajesh Vasa
DSTO contract
- 2023: $209,708
- 2022: $158,730
- 2021: $79,118
Control Bionics Automated Wheelchair.
Dr Srikanth Thudumu, Dr Priya Rani, Mr Blake Preston, Prof Rajesh Vasa, Prof Kon Mouzakis
Department of Industry, Innovation and Science
- 2022: $49,444
BIG - Planogram Compliance.
Dr Srikanth Thudumu, Mr Hung Du, Dr Scott Barnett, Dr Rena Logothetis, Prof Rajesh Vasa, Prof Kon Mouzakis
Innovation Connections
- 2023: $49,965
BIG - Planogram Compliance Phase 2
Dr Srikanth Thudumu, Mr Hung Du, Dr Scott Barnett, Dr Rena Logothetis, Prof Rajesh Vasa, Prof Kon Mouzakis
Innovation Connections
- 2023: $49,657
Industry and Other Funding
Control Bionics Automated Wheelchair.
Dr Srikanth Thudumu, Dr Priya Rani, Mr Blake Preston, Prof Rajesh Vasa, Prof Kon Mouzakis
Control Bionics Limited
- 2022: $20,000
- 2021: $29,443
BIG - Planogram Compliance.
Dr Srikanth Thudumu, Mr Hung Du, Dr Scott Barnett, Dr Rena Logothetis, Prof Rajesh Vasa, Prof Kon Mouzakis
Brand Influence Group Pty Ltd
- 2023: $29,966
- 2022: $20,000
BIG - Planogram Compliance Phase 2
Dr Srikanth Thudumu, Mr Hung Du, Dr Scott Barnett, Dr Rena Logothetis, Prof Rajesh Vasa, Prof Kon Mouzakis
Brand Influence Group Pty Ltd
- 2023: $49,657
Control Bionics - Automated Wheelchair Phase 2
Dr Srikanth Thudumu, Mr Nhat Duong, Prof Rajesh Vasa
Control Bionics Limited
- 2023: $29,747
Supervisions
No completed student supervisions to report