Avishkar Seth

Avishkar Seth is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Macquarie University's School of Computing, holding casual academic appointments in both the School of Computing and School of Engineering. His research focuses on robotics, computer vision, and aerial systems, with current projects in autonomous drone technologies and neuromorphic vision applications.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Robotics, Macquarie University (expected July 2025)
• M.Res in Robotics, Macquarie University (December 2021)
• M.Engg in Electronics, Macquarie University (December 2020)
• B.Engg in Electronics, Mumbai University (July 2017)

Dr. Seth specializes in robotics and computer vision, with core interests in aerial manipulation, UAV communication, and multi-robot systems. His work integrates neuromorphic vision and sensor fusion for drone autonomy, focusing on mid-air handoff, robust landing systems, and high-speed counting applications in agricultural waste processing. Recent research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary approaches combining reinforcement learning with drone safety protocols.

His 2024-2025 publications reveal trends in genetic algorithm-augmented reinforcement learning for violation detection, neuromorphic sensors for real-time biological counting, and computer vision solutions for RF-denied navigation. These works span top venues including IEEE Sensors Journal, ACM MobiCom, and ICSE, highlighting practical implementations in drone coordination and emergency response systems.

As a mentor, Dr. Seth guides students in Wireless Mechatronics, IoT System Design, and Engineering Project Practice units. He currently collaborates on the 'Deep Vision in Autonomous Underwater 3D Mapping for Biodiversity Assessment' project (2025-2026) and previously contributed to the Warehouse Aerial Robots project as Chief Investigator.

He is actively affiliated with Macquarie University's Advanced Drone Systems Research Centre and Future Communications Research Centre, where he advances drone communication protocols and aerial manipulation technologies for real-world deployment in logistics and environmental monitoring.