Dr. Venkata Kotam Raju Poranki’s AI System Delivers Retinal Screening to the Last Mile

New Delhi [India], October 14: In a groundbreaking advancement poised to reshape diabetic eye care, Dr. Venkata Kotam Raju Poranki (PVK), Ph.D., has unveiled a suite of AI-powered frameworks designed to transform the diagnosis and management of diabetic retinopathy (DR)— a condition threatening the vision of millions worldwide.

With over 460 million people living with diabetes, early detection of DR remains a critical challenge, especially in remote or under-resourced areas. Traditional screening methods rely heavily on manual analysis by ophthalmologists — a time-consuming, expensive process often unavailable to rural populations.

That’s the problem Dr. Poranki set out to solve during his Ph.D. research at Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation. The result? A pioneering AI architecture capable of delivering precision, speed, privacy, and accessibility in DR screening, offering a vision of healthcare that’s equitable and efficient.

The AI Framework That Sees More Than Eyes

The research introduces four innovative frameworks that work in tandem to detect and grade DR from retinal images:

●DRG-Net: Combines graph-based feature extraction with XGBoost to enhance classification accuracy, even in unbalanced datasets.

●CEFNet: Utilizes Iterative Random Forests and advanced balancing techniques to improve feature representation and model generalization.

●SDRG-Net: Adds a layer of privacy and precision with Multi-Level Color Transformation (MLCT) encryption and a disease-specific graph correlation network.

●ICNN-IRDO: Merges deep learning with optimization algorithms to achieve robust diagnostic performance across diverse datasets.

Together, these models address longstanding limitations in medical AI — including poor performance in edge cases, lack of generalization, and data privacy concerns in Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) environments.

Proven Accuracy, Unmatched Sensitivity

In trials using the EyePACS and Messidor datasets — two industry benchmarks — Dr. Poranki’s AI models delivered 99.7% accuracy, and 100% sensitivity and specificity across multiple stages of diabetic retinopathy. This level of performance positions the system as one of the most reliable automated DR grading tools to date.

Each model has been rigorously peer-reviewed and published in leading journals including Elsevier, Informatica, and IEEE, with supporting design and utility patents granted in India.

From Research to Real-World Impact

But the real story lies beyond the lab. Dr. Poranki’s frameworks are now being integrated into real-time clinical systems and rural health kiosks across India. These solar-powered IoMT units can:

●Capture high-resolution retinal images,

●Analyze them locally using onboard AI, and

●Securely transmit results to ophthalmologists via the cloud.

The goal is clear: to bring preventive eye care to the doorstep of people who otherwise lack access, ensuring early detection and timely intervention before irreversible vision loss occurs.

“This is about more than technology,” says Dr. Poranki. “It’s about equity. With AI, we can finally bridge the gap between rural populations and high-quality eye care.”

A Trusted Future for Healthcare AI

What sets Dr. Poranki’s work apart is a dual commitment to security and scalability. By blending graph-based machine learning with privacy-preserving encryption, his architecture builds trust among clinicians while empowering patients to take control of their health data.

This is especially critical in the age of telemedicine and IoMT, where data privacy, accuracy, and real-time processing are non-negotiable.

About Dr. Venkata Kotam Raju Poranki (PVK)

With over 20 years of experience in software engineering and product innovation, Dr. Poranki currently serves as Program Manager at Zions Bank in Utah, USA, where he applies his AI expertise to secure healthcare and financial systems. His academic and professional journeys are unified by a single mission: to make AI-powered diagnostics affordable, ethical, and globally accessible.

Media Contact:

Dr. Venkata Kotam Raju Poranki (PVK), Ph.D.
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Disclaimer: This press release is for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor before taking any step.