Link: My AISIA Lab

PATENTS

2025 - Title: Smart AI Thermal Tiles: Futuristic Cooling With Automated Ventilation For Variable Air Volume Using Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning, Singapore provisional patent application number 10202500352S (Document)
2024 - Title: Cover lens and a Method of fabricating a cover lens, Published 6 June 2024. Google Patent, Joint work of Nanyang Technological University, Singapore & Continental, Hanover, Germany
2013 - Title: Electromechanical Charge Density (EMCD) and Wave Form Propagation (WFP) Methods for Diagnostics of Engineering Materials, Components and Structures, (Singapore), Date: 25 July 2013, Protection Period 2013-2014. https://www.nature.com/protocolexchange/protocols/6889/ (Information Link)

AWARDS

Er. Avinash Shirode YASHOKIRTI Award - 2026 : Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore's Alumni Association (Announcement of Winners)

UNIVERSITY / INSTITUTE

1. Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

PhD Student (2003-06), Degree Awarded in June 2007, Thesis [Certificate]

Undergraduate Course in Robotics (Aug 2019 - Dec 2019) [Certificate]

2. Rochester Institute of Technology, USA

Micromasters (July 2024- Dec 2025) [Certificate]

3. Institute of Data, Sydney, Australia

Certificate in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Full-time (July 2023-Sept 2023) [Certificate]

4. Project Management Institute, USA.

Project Management Professional (PMP), Since 2022 [Link]

5. University of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, USA

Post Doctoral Research Associate (2008-09) [MY PIC]

6. Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

Master of Engineering (Aug 1999 - Jan 2001) [Certificate]

7. Osmania University, Hyderabad, India

Bachelor of Engineering (1994-98) [Certificate]

KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF DR. ANNAMDAS' EXPERTISE:

AI and Data Science: Skilled in data generation, mining, and extracting insights using AI and machine learning algorithms.
Robotics and Haptics: Extensive experience in robot UX research, design, animation, and product development, with a focus on haptics technology.
Project Management: Proven ability to manage complex projects, including budgeting, procurement, team leadership, and stakeholder communication.
Communication: Experienced in presenting research findings and engaging with diverse audiences, including industry experts, media, and government officials.
Current Focus: Developing AI-powered solutions for smart homes and designing innovative user interfaces for robots and electronic devices.
Smart Materials: Particularly knowledgeable about metamaterials, piezoelectric materials, and fiber optical materials.
Structural Health Monitoring (SHM): Possess expertise in monitoring the health and integrity of structures.

Areas of Potential Collaboration: While Dr. Annamdas' current focus is on AI for smart homes, there might be interesting areas for collaboration given his expertise in SHM and smart materials. For instance, AI and sensor technology could be used to analyze data from smart materials and identify potential structural issues in buildings or other infrastructure. This is just one example, and there could be other exciting possibilities for combining your expertise with Dr. Annamdas' work.

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ACHEIVEMENTS

Details of Major Milestones:

2024 Patent Published in Cover lens for application inside Cars (Link: Google Patent)

2021 Associate Editor for Sensor Devices (Link: Loop | Venu Gopal Madhav Annamdas)

2021 Interacted with Media, Minister and High-level Officials in Singapore. (Only for selected Viewing) - YouTube, NTU-Continental Corp Lab, April 2021. During Grand Launch of Corp Lab. Minster: Wang, Transportation Ministry, Singapore

2018 Introduced – Robotic-arm for Metamaterial based Structural Health Monitoring Applications: Annamdas V. G. M and Soh C. K (2018) Application of Metamaterial Surface Plasmon and Waveguide for Robotic-Arm Based Structural Health Monitoring, Springer’s Journal of Nondestructive Evaluation, Vol 37(2) : 34

2017 Introduced — Time domain/ real time acquisition in EMI technology : Annamdas V. G. M and Soh C. K (2017) Load monitoring using calibrated piezo diaphragm based impedance strain sensor and wireless sensor network in real time, Smart Materials and Structures, Vol 26(4) : 045036

2016 Introduced —A new breed of metamaterials for health of engineering structures : Annamdas V. G. M and Soh C. K (2016) “Contactless load monitoring in near-field with surface localized spoof plasmons—A new breed of metamaterials for health of engineering structures”, Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, Volume 244, Pages 156–165 Doi:10.1016/j.sna.2016.04.037

2015 Keynote Article @ Stanford University (USA) Title: Applications of Structural Health Monitoring Technology in Asia 10th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring 2015 (September 1-3, 2015), Authors: CK Soh, VGM Annamdas, S Bhalla. Microsoft PowerPoint - IWSHM2015 keynote - Soh C.K., et al.pptx (stanford.edu)

2013 Filed Provisional Patent (Singapore) Title: Electromechanical Charge Density (EMCD) and Wave Form Propagation (WFP) Methods for Diagnostics of Engineering Materials, Components and Structures”, Inventors: Venu Gopal Madhav ANNAMDAS, Hock Lye John PANG, Filed from: School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Applicant: Nanyang Technological University,Singapore . Grant (Valid: July 2013 –July 2014), ETPL Ref: SRC/Z/07571, NTU Ref: TD/194/12, A*STAR Grant No: 112 290 4014

2013 Most downloaded and cited article of the year in/u Journal of intelligent material systems and structures. I.F 2.11 Annamdas V. G. M and Radhika M. A (2013) "Electromechanical Impedance of Piezoelectric Transducers for Monitoring Metallic and Non Metallic Structures: A review of Wired, Wireless and Energy Harvesting Methods" Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, Volume 24, Issue 9, June 2013 pp. 1019 - 1040. Link: Most Downloaded Papers 2013

2012 Technical Disclosure submitted to NTU on Electromechanical Charge Density (EMCD) and Wave Form Propagation (WFP) Methods, Singapore [TECH/194/12]

2011 – Present Academic Editor, International Journal of “Advances in Civil Engineering”, Hindawi Publishers.

2011 Young Scientist in Engineering Sciences - Research Grant, (Document) Dept. of Science and Technology, Government of India, New Delhi

2010 – Present Named in Marquis “Who's Who in World”

2009 Session Chair : [Session 11: Modeling and Design of Smart Systems], Date: Tuesday 10 March 2009, Title: “Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems”. SPIE, San Diego, California, USA. Proceedings of SPIE Volume 7292, Dates: 8 - 12 March 2009. Conference Details: (Link) (Website: My SPIE Page)

Prizes and awards

2008 – 2009 Post Doctoral Stifund, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA, (funded by American Pennsylvania State Dept. of Transportation)

2006 – 2008 Post Doctoral Stifund, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (funded by DSTA -Singapore)

2003 – 2006 PhD Research Scholarship, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

1999 – 2001 M.E Scholarship, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (IISc-Merit Scholarship for GATE qualifiers)

1999 All India 8th Rank with 99.79 percentile in Civil Engineering paper of Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)-1999, Conducted jointly by government of India, Indian Institute of Technologies (IIT)s and Indian Institute of Science (IISc).

1998 2nd prize and cash award [jointly with Mr. Srinivas Soma] for National Quiz competition (2/ 1998) in Civil Engineering conducted by Adhiparasakti Eng College, (symposium APNACS-98), affiliated to Anna University, Melmaruvathur, TN, India

1994 – 1998 B.E Tuition fee (50% waiver), Andhra Pradesh State Road Transportation Corporation (APSRTC) Employee's child Scholarship

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WATCH OUR ROBOTIC VIDEOS (Classroom & Training Videos)

Training Video [Robots Simplified using D-H Method] (Duration 10 Minutes)
Presentation Video [Robot: Botty McBotface] (Duration 7 Minutes)
Laboratory Video [Efficiency Evaluation Trial] (Duration 2.17 Minutes)
Robot-home play [Rail Repair -Model] (Duration 1.27 Minutes)
Robot-Virtual Model [Fanuc RoboDK Model] (Duration 48 Seconds)
Patent Work [Cars & Vehicles] (Duration 10+ Minutes)

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