April 9, 2025
Carney Auditorium, College of Education, UMass Amherst

I'm deeply humbled and honored to have been awarded the Dr. Florence Sullivan Memorial Scholarship, named after an exceptional educator whose legacy profoundly influences my academic and professional journey. It's a privilege to stand among the more than 50 remarkable scholars recognized this year by the UMass Amherst College of Education. 

I'm excited to announce that my paper has been accepted for presentation at the IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT) 2025. This research introduces SHIELD, a novel framework for using on-device AI to expand access to computing education in contexts with limited or no internet connectivity. By centering equity, data privacy, and culturally responsive pedagogy, this work explores how offline AI systems can empower underserved learners and reshape the digital divide in education.

More details to come as we approach the conference. 

Full schedule to be announced: https://tc.computer.org/tclt/icalt-2025/ 

As part of my ongoing research into the intersection of AI technologies and cultural expression, I pursue side projects that blend STEM education, music, language, and the arts. My goal in conducting these multimodal experiments is to reflect on my commitment to exploring how hybrid intelligence can enrich creative practices and storytelling.

I started three Youtube channels (1 educational, 2 entertainment) to inspire, motivate, preserve and innovate education, culture, language, and arts in the AI age. These channels are only one attempt to bridge generations—carrying forward cultural narratives while embracing AI-driven creativity. All lyrics and music are AI-generated, videos sourced from free stock media such as Pexels and Unsplash, while post and rendering are performed using DaVinci Resolve.

In collaboration with the College of Education at UMass, the Global Climate Association, and Zilla Parishad High School Bikhnoor, we are hosting the Vigyan Chitra 2024 STEM Fair. We invite young learners to become thinkers and scientists by demonstrating natural phenomena using eco-friendly materials.

Read more. Image credits: Ramchander Rao Garu, School Principal.

Captured here is an inspiring gathering at the MassCUE Spring Conference 2024 with my brilliant colleagues from the UMass Amherst College of Education. We had the privilege of presenting our research through engaging Ed Talks and Innovation Fairs, each session highlighting our department's contributions to educational practices. Proud to be part of this dynamic team making strides in education research.

L to R: Sharon Edwards, Robert Maloy, Torrey Trust, Ph.D., Sai Gattupalli, and Aubrey Coyne. Taken: 5/31/2024. 

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Reconnecting with my high school teacher Mr. Kalyan after 23 years. His enduring influence continues to inspire my journey in education. A heartfelt tribute to a mentor who profoundly shaped my academic path.

Recordings from the NSF PAL workshop, held online in October, 2022. 

Full playlist on Youtube