Rikesh Yadav
Research Hub

Research & Innovation

Welcome to my comprehensive research portfolio. Here, you'll find an in-depth look at my ongoing investigations into Reinforcement Learning, Graph Neural Networks, and Intelligent Systems. My goal is to build scalable, robust, and adaptive AI for complex real-world environments.

RESEARCH

Current Research

Manuscript in Preparation
Target: IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Environments

Adaptive Evacuation:
A GNN-Enhanced Deep Reinforcement Learning Framework for Intelligent Indoor Emergency Response

Research Problem

Current evacuation systems rely on static routing strategies that cannot effectively adapt to changing indoor emergency conditions.

Research Motivation

Develop intelligent evacuation systems capable of adapting to dynamic environmental changes using graph representation learning and reinforcement learning.

Methodology

Develop a hybrid framework combining Graph Convolutional Networks (GCNs) with Deep Q-Networks (DQNs) to improve adaptive decision-making in IoT-enabled indoor environments.

Current Progress

  • Literature Review Completed
  • Environment Design Completed
  • GCN Integration In Progress
  • Experimental Evaluation Ongoing
  • Manuscript Preparation Ongoing
Research AreaGraph Reinforcement Learning
FrameworkGCN + DQN
ApplicationSmart Indoor Emergency Response
ImplementationPyTorch Geometric
EnvironmentGymnasium
Indoor Environment
Graph Representation
Graph Convolution Network
Deep Q Network
Adaptive Decision Making
Optimal Evacuation Path
Current Research Goal

"Developing graph-enhanced reinforcement learning methods capable of improving intelligent decision-making for dynamic indoor emergency response."

RESEARCH JOURNEY

Research Journey

"My research journey has evolved from building strong computer science foundations to pursuing intelligent systems capable of learning, reasoning, and adapting within dynamic real-world environments."

2024

Computer Science Foundations

Started my journey in Computer Science by building a strong foundation in programming, data structures, algorithms, operating systems, databases, and computer networks while exploring software development.

2025

Applied AI & Development

Completed AI and Software Development internships, gaining experience with LangChain, large language models, full-stack development, and intelligent application design.

2026

INEC Laboratory Intern

Joined the Intelligent Networks & Edge-Cloud Computing (INEC) Laboratory at Yuan Ze University, Taiwan, as an NSTC International Internship Pilot Program (IIPP) Research Intern. Transitioned from software development toward research in Artificial Intelligence.

Research Focus

Advanced AI Specialization

Studied Reinforcement Learning, Deep Reinforcement Learning, Graph Neural Networks, PyTorch, and intelligent decision-making systems.

Current Research

Adaptive Emergency Response

Developing a Graph Convolutional Network enhanced Deep Q-Network framework for adaptive indoor emergency response. Research manuscript currently in preparation.

Future Direction

Graduate Research Aspirations

Pursuing a fully funded research-oriented Master's degree to continue research in Reinforcement Learning, Graph Learning, and Intelligent Systems, with the long-term goal of contributing to trustworthy AI research.

Approach

Research Methodology

01

Problem Formulation

Rigorous mathematical modeling of real-world dynamic environments into formal reinforcement learning setups.

02

Algorithmic Design

Developing novel hybrid architectures integrating representation learning (GNNs) with sequential decision making (RL).

03

Empirical Evaluation

Extensive simulation in Gymnasium, benchmarking against baselines, and ablation studies for theoretical validation.

PROJECTS

Selected Research & AI Projects

My projects focus on applying artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to solve practical problems while strengthening my research experience through implementation, experimentation, and system development.

Manuscript in PreparationCurrent Research12 min read
Progress85%
Manuscript in Preparation
Current Research

Adaptive Evacuation: A GNN-Enhanced Deep Reinforcement Learning Framework

Developing a hybrid Graph Neural Network and Deep Reinforcement Learning framework for adaptive indoor emergency response. This approach bridges theoretical RL with real-time execution in IoT-enabled environments.

Deep Reinforcement LearningGraph Neural NetworksIoTPyTorch Geometric
Available Resources
CompletedApplied AI5 min read
Progress100%
Completed
Applied AI

MindMate: AI-Assisted Mental Wellness Platform

AI-assisted mental wellness platform integrating conversational AI, journaling, mood tracking, and personalized recommendations. Built to explore human-centered LLM interactions.

PythonStreamlitLangChainGroq APILLMs
CompletedApplied AI6 min read
Progress100%
Completed
Applied AI

Candidate Profile Transformer

Intelligent document analysis system for extracting structured information and generating explainable candidate profiles using language models.

PythonLangChainDocument ProcessingExplainable AI
Available Resources

"These projects represent my progression from applied AI development toward research-driven intelligent systems."

EXPERTISE

Research & Technical Expertise

My research combines computer science fundamentals with modern artificial intelligence techniques to design, implement, and evaluate intelligent systems.

Programming Languages

Programming languages used for research, experimentation, and software development.

PythonC++JavaJavaScript

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Machine learning techniques and intelligent decision-making methodologies explored through research and implementation.

Reinforcement LearningDeep Reinforcement LearningGraph Neural NetworksMachine LearningLarge Language Models

Research & Scientific Computing

Frameworks and libraries used for developing and evaluating AI models.

PyTorchPyTorch GeometricGymnasiumNumPyPandas

Software Engineering

Building scalable software systems and intelligent applications.

ReactNode.jsExpress.jsREST APIsMongoDB

Development Tools

Tools supporting collaborative development and experimentation.

GitGitHubVS CodePostmanLinux

Research Practices

Core research activities performed during academic projects.

Literature ReviewScientific WritingExperiment DesignModel EvaluationTechnical DocumentationAcademic Presentation

"My expertise continues to evolve through research, experimentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration in artificial intelligence and intelligent systems."

ACADEMICS

Education & Academic Profile

My academic journey has provided a strong foundation in computer science while supporting my transition toward research in artificial intelligence and intelligent systems.

Sri Eshwar College of Engineering

DegreeBachelor of Engineering
MajorComputer Science and Engineering
Duration2023 – 2027Expected Graduation: May 2027
Current CGPA8.68/10
Research InternshipYuan Ze University, TaiwanSummer 2026

Relevant Coursework

Data Structures & AlgorithmsOperating SystemsComputer NetworksDatabase Management SystemsSoftware EngineeringCloud ComputingArtificial IntelligenceMachine Learning

Academic Highlights

  • Research Intern at Yuan Ze University, Taiwan
  • Active research in Reinforcement Learning and Graph Neural Networks
  • Current manuscript in preparation for IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Environments
  • Strong foundation in Computer Science fundamentals
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"My academic foundation continues to support my research through continuous learning, experimentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration."

Trajectory

Research Roadmap

2026

Undergraduate Research

Finalizing GNN-DRL framework for indoor evacuation. Submitting manuscript to IEEE Intelligent Environments.

2027

Master's Preparation

Expanding research into multi-agent reinforcement learning (MARL) and edge computing.

2028+

PhD Vision

Focusing on Trustworthy AI, safe exploration in RL, and scalable foundation models for sequential decision-making.

Looking Ahead

Future Directions

As AI systems become increasingly integrated into physical and social environments, the need for models that can act reliably under uncertainty grows. My future research will pivot toward:

  • Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning in decentralized edge networks.
  • Safe and Interpretable RL for mission-critical applications.
  • Integration of Foundation Models with Graph Structured Knowledge.