Wireless Sensor Networks, Vehicular Ad-hoc Networks, Internet of Things, Machine Learning

Journals

2025

     1. L Hota, BP Nayak, B Sahoo, A Kumar, "Performance Analysis of An Adaptive Contention Window Approach for Message  Dissemination in VANETs", Wireless Personal Communications, 143, 503–528, 2025. (SCI)
     2. BP Nayak, L Hota, A Kumar, AK Turuk, "Enhancing VANET Safety Communications With AHP-Based Resource Allocation", Concurrency and Computation: Practice and Experience, 37, 12-14, 2025. (SCI)
     3. L Hota, B Sahoo, A Kumar, "Fair Channel Allocation in IEEE 802.11p for High Throughput and Low- Latency", Physical Communication, 71(11):102683, 2025. (SCI)
    4. L Hota, PK Jain, A Kumar, "A Comparative Performance Assessment for Prediction of Loan Approval in Financial Sector", Procedia Computer Science, 258:298-307, 2025. (SCOPUS)

2024

     1. P Kumar, L Hota, BP Nayak, A Kumar, "An Adaptive Contention Window using Actor-Critic Reinforcement Learning Algorithm for Vehicular Ad-hoc NETworks", Procedia Computer Science, 235, 3045-3054, 2024. (SCOPUS)
     2. K Sharma, L Hota, VA Tikkiwal, A Kumar, "Exploring Twitter Sentiments for Predicting Match Outcomes in The Game of Cricket", Procedia Computer Science, 235, 152-162, 2024. (SCOPUS)
     3. P Kumar, L Hota, VA Tikkiwal, A Kumar, "Analysing Forecasting of Stock Prices: An Explainable AI Approach", Procedia Computer Science, 235, 2009-2016, 2024. (SCOPUS)
     4. A Kumar Vishwakarma, PK Goswami, K Sinha, L Hota, "An Analysis of Machine Learning Models for Customer Churn Prediction in Telecommunication Industry", Fuzzy Systems and Soft Computing, 2024. (UGC CARE)

2023

1. L Hota, BP Nayak, B Sahoo, PHJ Chong, A Kumar, "An Adaptive Traffic-Flow Management System with a Cooperative Transitional Maneuve for Vehicular Platoon", Sensors, MDPI, 23 (5), 2481, 2023. (SCI)

2022   

      1. L Hota, BP Nayak, A Kumar, B Sahoo, GGMN Ali, "A Performance Analysis of VANETs Propagation Models and Routing Protocols", Sustainability, MDPI, 14 (3), 1379, 2022. (SCI)

2. PK Dash, L Hota, M Panda, NZ Jhanjhi, KS Sahoo, M Masud, "FSE2R: An Improved Collision-Avoidance based Energy Efficient Route Selection Protocol in USN", Computer Systems Science and Engineering, 44(3), 2022. (SCI)

2021  

      1. BP Nayak, L Hota, A Kumar, AK Turuk, PHJ Chong, "Autonomous Vehicles: Resource Allocation, Security, and Data Privacy", IEEE Transactions on Green Communications and Networking, 6 (1), 117-131, 2021. (SCI)

2. L Hota, BP Nayak, A Kumar, GGMN Ali, PHJ Chong, "An Analysis on Contemporary MAC Layer Protocols in Vehicular Networks: State-of-the Art and Future Directions", Future Internet, MDPI, 13 (11), 287, 2021. (SCI)
3. L Hota, PK Dash, "Prediction of Customer Churn in Telecom Industry: A Machine Learning Perspective", Computational Intelligence and Machine Learning, 2 (2), 2021.
4. L Hota, PK Dash, "Comparative Analysis of Stock Price Prediction by ANN and RF Model (Best Paper)", Computational Intelligence and Machine Learning, 2 (1), 2021.

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Conferences

2025

       1. L Hota, A Kumar, W Liu, P H J Chong, "Generative AI-Powered Resource Allocation in Internet of Vehicles", International Conference on Meta-Networking (MEET), Tokyo Japan, 24 - 26 October 2025, 1-6.
       2. P Priyadarshini, L Hota, A Kumar, P H J Chong, "Congestion-Aware UAV Deployment with Q-Learning based Routing for VANETs", 102nd Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC2025-Fall), Chengdu, China, 19-22 October 2025, 1-7.
       3. R Mishra, L Hota, S Patel, A Kumar, " Intelligent Traffic Light Control System for Roundabouts: A Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach", International Conference on Marine Science (ICMS), University of Aruba, Aruba, 26-28 April 2025.
       4. L S Banswal, L Hota, V Tikkiwal, A Kumar, "Causal-Driven Spatial-Temporal Modeling for Enhance Glacial Lake Outburst Flood Prediction", International Conference on Robotics, Communication and Soft Computing, NIT Sikkim, 1-3 May 2025.             (Best Paper)

2024

1. S Nayak, L Hota, BP Nayak, S Patel, A Kumar, "Dynamic Lane Change Coordination and Platoon Management in Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks", 3rd International Conference for Advancement in Technology, (ICONAT), 1-7, 2024.
2. S Kumar, L Hota, BP Nayak, A Kumar, "Reliable Broadcast and Multi-channel Access in Hybrid Traffic Scenarios", International Conference on Technology Advances for Green Solutions and Sustainable Development, 375-386, 2024.
3. P Priyadarshini, L Hota, A Kumar, PHJ Chong "A Cross-Layer Congestion-Aware Routing Protocol for UAV-Aided VANETs with Enhanced Line-of-Sight Communication", International Conference on Smart Grid Inspired Future Technologies, 131-144, 2024.
4. S S Chaini, L Hota, A Kumar, PHJ Chong " An Automated Smart Contract Framework for NFT-Based Warranty Management System with Account Abstraction", International Conference on Smart Grid Inspired Future Technologies, 229-239, 2024.
5. L Hota, BP Nayak, A Kumar, "Lane Change Prediction for Autonomous Vehicles in Dynamic Traffic Using Machine Learning", 12th International Conference on Intelligent Systems and Embedded Design (ISED), 1-5, 2024.
6. SD Tiwari, L Hota, BP Nayak, A Kumar, "Beyond Trust: Leveraging Blockchain for Privacy-Centric VANET Authentication", IEEE 9th International Conference for Convergence in Technology (I2CT), 1-7, 2024.

2023

       1.  S Ghosal, L Hota, A Kumar, "A CNN-Based Road Accident Detection and Comparison of Classification Techniques", International Conference on Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, 206-219, 2023.
       2. D Jangir L Hota, BP Nayak, A Kumar, "Football Match Result Prediction using Twitter Statistical/Historical Data", International Conference on Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, 220-236, 2023.

2022

      1. A Tigga, L Hota, S Patel, A Kumar, "A Deep Q-Learning-Based Adaptive Traffic Light Control System for Urban Safety", 4^th International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communication Control and Networking (ICAC3N), 2430-2435, 2022.

2021
     1. L Hota, PK Dash, KS Sahoo, AH Gandomi, "Air quality index analysis of Indian cities during COVID-19 using machine learning models: a comparative study", 8th International Conference on Soft Computing & Machine Intelligence (ISCMI), Cairo, Egypt, 27-31, 2021. (Best Paper)
     2. M Mishra, PK Dash, L Hota, M Panda, "Analyze the network layer protocols on the basis of mobility, pause time and simulation time in MANET", IEEE International Conference on Power, Control, Signals and Instrumentation Engineering (ICPCSI), Chennai, India, 530-538, 2017.

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Book Chapters

2024 

        1. L Hota, P K Dash, “Synergies of Smart Transportation: Harnessing the Power of Shared and Future Mobility”, Fostering Cross-Industry Sustainability  with Intelligent Technologies, IGI Global, 375-393, 2024.

        2. L Hota, B P Nayak, P K Jain, A Kumar, “Recent Trends in Artificial Intelligence Applications for Smart Cities: A Review”, Emerging Electrical and        Computer Technologies for Smart Cities, CRC Press, 51-68, 2024.

        3. S Mohapatra, L Hota, S Pyne, A Kumar, “Machine Learning Approaches in Financial Management of Smart Cities”, Emerging Electrical and Computer  Technologies for Smart Cities, CRC Press, 22, 2024.

2023

       1. L Hota, P Kumar, B P Nayak, S Patel, A Kumar, “Optimization of contention window for vehicular ad-hoc networks (VANET) using learning              algorithm”, Smart Cities, CRC Press, 158-168, 2023.

2022

1. L Hota, P K Dash, “A Taxonomy of Quantum Computing Algorithms: Advancements and Anticipations”, Technology Road Mapping for Quantum Computing and Engineering, IGI Global, 36-56, 2022.
2. L Hota, D C Hota, “Cyber Security at the Heart of Open Banking: An Existing and Futuristic Approach”, Cross-Industry Applications of Cyber Security Frameworks, IGI Global, 22, 2022.
3. L Hota, P K Dash, “Towards Cloud-Edge-of-Things: State of the Art, Challenges and Future Trends”, SDN-Supported Edge-Cloud Interplay for Next Generation Internet of Things, CRC Press, 25-39, 2022.
4. L Hota, P K Dash, “A Pervasive Study on the Internet of Vehicles (IoVs)”, Internet of Things Technological Advances and New Applications, CRC Press, 1^st Edition, 22, 2022.
5. L Hota, P K Dash, “An Insight into Big Data and Its Pertinence”, Handbook of Research for Big Data, Apple Academic Press, 137-156, 2022.
6. P K Hota, L Hota, P K Dash, “Blockchain in Digital Libraries: State of the Art, Trends, and Challenges”, Machine Learning Adoption in Blockchain-Based Intelligent Manufacturing, CRC Press, 17-32, 2022.
7. L Hota, D C Hota, “The Essence and Relevance of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in the Financial Sector”, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Diversity Inclusiveness in Corporate Restructuring, Nova Science Publisher, 53-68, 2022.

IEEE Professional Member

Arun Kumar, Lopamudra Hota, Bibhudatta Sahoo, Adaptive Contention Window Optimization in VANETs Using Multi-Agent Deep Reinforcement Learning, Indian Patent IN 570529, Granted (Sept-2025).