Name:Likhith Kanigolla

Bio: Likhith Kanigolla is a researcher and software engineer working in the areas of digital twins, IoT systems, and smart infrastructure. He is currently pursuing an MS by Research in Computer Science at IIIT Hyderabad, where he focuses on building scalable, simulation-driven systems for smart city applications. His work centers on integrating real-world IoT data with modeling and DEVS-based simulation frameworks to enable intelligent decision-making in cyber-physical systems. He has contributed to projects in smart water management, resilient infrastructure, and digital twin architectures, with an emphasis on bridging real-world deployments and simulation environments. His research has been published and presented at international venues, including ICSA, COMSNETS, and SIMULTECH, reflecting his contributions to software architecture, networked systems, and simulation-driven system design. Likhith has also been recognized for his work in national and international forums, including awards at events such as the oneM2M Developer Challenge and India Mobile Congress. His research interests include digital twin architectures for large-scale systems, simulation-based validation of cyber-physical systems, IoT interoperability, and designing reliable and scalable infrastructure for smart cities.

Country:India

Affiliation:SERC, IIIT Hyderabad, India

Research interests:Digital Twins, Internet of Things (IoT), Cyber-Physical Systems, Distributed Systems, Simulation and Modeling, Smart Cities, Software Architecture, Scalable Systems, System Design, Data-Driven Systems