Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai is pleased to announce that Dr. Balamurugan Balusamy, Chairperson – School of Engineering & IT (SOEIT), has co-authored a research paper published in Elsevier’s MethodsX journal (Q2, Impact Factor 1.9).

The paper, titled “A Hybrid Physics-Informed Neural and Explainable AI Approach for Scalable and Interpretable AQI Predictions”, presents an innovative approach that combines physics-informed neural networks with explainable AI techniques to deliver scalable and interpretable Air Quality Index (AQI) predictions. This work contributes to the growing intersection of AI, environmental analytics, and sustainability-focused decision-making.

The publication is the result of a collaborative effort between Dr. Balamurugan and faculty from top-ranked universities in the United States and Hungary, along with an industry expert from Google Inc., USA, reflecting MAHE Dubai’s commitment to global research partnerships and impactful, real-world innovation.

The paper can be accessed via the following DOI link:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mex.2025.103597

The MAHE Dubai community congratulates Dr. Balamurugan Balusamy on this significant achievement and wishes him continued success in his research and collaborative endeavours.