Vaskar Raychoudhury

Vaskar Raychoudhury is a Professor in the Department of Computing at Hong Kong Polytechnic University's Faculty of Engineering. With an extensive publication record spanning from 2007 to 2024, he has established himself as a leading researcher in pervasive computing, networking, and accessible technology systems.

His research interests focus on Named Data Networking, Mobile Ad Hoc Networks, and accessible routing systems, with recent work emphasizing machine learning applications for wheelchair navigation and transportation optimization. Professor Raychoudhury's work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications that address real-world accessibility challenges.

His publication trends over the past five years show a strong emphasis on accessible routing systems for wheelchair users (using sensor data and vibration patterns), machine learning applications for transportation (taxi ride sharing and food delivery optimization), and open-world machine learning approaches. His work often combines multiple disciplines including computer networking, machine learning, and human-centered design.

Professor Raychoudhury has supervised numerous graduate students including Haoxiang Yu, Ashman Mehra, and Aditi Seetha, who have co-authored multiple publications with him. His research has been supported by grants focused on smart city applications and accessibility technology.

He leads research in the Smart Mobility and Accessibility Lab, which develops technologies to improve urban mobility for people with disabilities. The lab employs a multidisciplinary approach combining networking, machine learning, and human-computer interaction to create practical solutions for real-world accessibility challenges.