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Praveen Kumar Reddy Maddikunta is a prolific researcher whose work sits at the dynamic intersection of emerging technologies, healthcare innovation, and next-generation industrial systems. Best known for his landmark 2021 survey on Industry 5.0, which has amassed over 1,750 citations and stands as one of the most influential contributions to the field, Maddikunta has consistently worked to map the frontier of transformative technologies and their real-world applications. His research spans the Metaverse, Federated Learning, the Industrial Internet of Things, and intelligent robotics — areas where he has produced highly cited surveys that serve as essential reference points for researchers worldwide. His 2023 survey on the Metaverse for Healthcare, drawing nearly 500 citations, highlights his ability to bridge cutting-edge digital paradigms with practical societal impact, exploring how immersive technologies can reshape patient care and reduce treatment costs. Work on fusing Federated Learning with industrial IoT systems further demonstrates his range, addressing critical concerns around data privacy and distributed intelligence. From early agricultural robotics to visionary explorations of Industry 5.0 in NextG communications, Maddikunta's body of work reflects a researcher deeply committed to shaping how emerging technologies will define the next era of human and industrial progress.