Problem statements:
1. Zero-Trust in Smart Homes – How can we design a lightweight, scalable zero-trust
security framework for IoT-enabled smart homes that prevents unauthorized device
communication?
2. Deepfake Threat Detection – Can we build a real-time, low-cost solution to detect
and authenticate deepfake audio/video in online communication?
3. Passwordless Authentication for Rural Areas – What alternative authentication
mechanisms can replace passwords in rural/low-internet areas where biometrics and
OTPs may not be reliable?
4. Cybersecurity for EV Charging Stations – How can EV charging infrastructure be
protected from cyberattacks that could disrupt power grids?
5. AI for Mental Health – How can AI detect subtle patterns in text/speech to provide
early interventions for mental health issues while preserving privacy?
6. Explainable AI in Critical Systems – Can we design transparent AI systems for
healthcare, aviation, or defense that allow humans to fully understand decisions in
real time?
7. Bias-Free Hiring – How can AI be trained to eliminate gender, race, and background
biases in recruitment processes?
8. Energy-Efficient AI Models – What techniques can reduce the carbon footprint of
large AI models while retaining performance?
9. Next-Gen Search Engines – Can we design a context-aware search engine that
answers intent, not just keywords?
10. Quantum-Ready Algorithms – How can we re-engineer traditional algorithms
(sorting, searching, cryptography) to be future-proof against quantum computing?
11. Data Privacy in Cloud – Can we create a distributed database system that allows
analytics without exposing raw data (homomorphic encryption at scale)?
12. Self-Healing Software – Can we build operating systems that automatically detect
bugs and repair themselves without downtime?
13. Next-Gen Prosthetics – How can low-cost, lightweight, and adaptive prosthetics be
developed using advanced mechanical design and AI?
14. Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI) – Can we develop safe, low-cost, non-invasive neural
communication devices for disabled individuals?
15. Battery-Free IoT – What sustainable methods (solar, RF, piezoelectric) can power IoT
devices without batteries?
