During July 2025, Aswin Srivats modernized DRM panel allocation APIs in the geerlingguy/linux repository, focusing on cross-driver improvements for over 14 panel drivers. He migrated resource management from devm_kzalloc() to devm_drm_panel_alloc(), introducing refcounted allocations and enhanced type-safety using C and kernel development techniques. This refactor improved memory management and reliability in the DRM panel subsystem, reducing risks of mismanagement and paving the way for future enhancements. Aswin’s work strengthened device driver robustness and streamlined panel lifecycles, resulting in increased kernel stability and maintainability for embedded systems, with a clear impact on display subsystem development efficiency.