In a world where identity thefts and fraudulence cases are on the rise, our BTech- CSE students have come up with a groundbreaking idea that has not only made us all proud but has also enabled a secure platform for such transactions. Meet Pagadala Hemanth Krishna Vardhan, Uday Venkat and Pramodh Janna, SRM AP champions who have made a mark at the technical front through their innovative victory at the national-level SUS Hackathon organised by Vignan’s Institute of Information Technology, (VIIT) Visakhapatnam.
The SUS Hackathon by VIIT, Vishakapatnam, featured over 700 participants and more than 250 teams from across India. SRM AP’s project on a Decentralised Identity Management (DID) system outshone the other projects for its innovative solution, which leverages blockchain technology to grant users full control over their digital identities.
The DID system allows individuals to securely manage and share their credentials without the need for centralised authorities. This approach prioritises privacy, security, and trust—elements that are especially critical in today’s digital-first world. Speaking of their project the students stated,” We were motivated by the increasing need for secure and user-controlled digital identity systems. Our goal was to create a platform that puts identity back into the hands of individuals, reducing the risk of identity theft, surveillance, and data breaches. This drove us to innovate and push beyond conventional solutions.”
The event also offered a platform for the students to showcase their startup ideas, wherein Pagadala Hemanth Krishna Vardhan presented his idea on Virtual Hyper Accuracy of Social Services and received wide attention from mentors and jury members. This start-up idea focuses on real-time women’s safety using voice commands, live tracking, saviour networks, and automated alert systems. The model was recognised for its practical impact and was encouraged for further development and incubation.
Platforms such as these allow our students to showcase their technical and leadership abilities, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving.
