Bhubaneswar: A technology-driven wildlife conservation initiative from KIIT-DU has received a design patent for an innovation aimed at automated ecological monitoring.
The patented system, titled “Intelligent Sensor Device for Automated Wildlife Monitoring,” has been developed at the KIIT University Lab to support non-invasive wildlife tracking and biodiversity conservation using sensor-based technology.
The project was led by Indian Forest Service officer Vishwanath Neelannavar, currently serving as RCCF Berhampur and General Manager of Berhampur OFDC Ltd. The device was executed by Manoj Ukamanal, KIIT said in a media release.
KIIT-DU stated that the development reflects its growing emphasis on interdisciplinary research and applied technological solutions for environmental challenges. The university also provided academic and intellectual property support for the innovation.
Patent-related coordination and academic support were extended by Ipsita Das and Tulishree Pradhan.
The conceptualisation and design work were carried out at the Forest Innovation Cell under the Office of RCCF, Berhampur. The initiative brought together forest officials and academic researchers to align field-based conservation needs with technological development.
The device has been designed to improve biodiversity monitoring while reducing human presence in sensitive natural habitats. Officials associated with the project said it enables more efficient and less intrusive wildlife observation in the field.
The patent award follows extensive experimentation, prototype development, and collaborative research focused on integrating practical conservation needs with advanced technology.
The recognition highlights collaborative efforts between the Forest Innovation Cell and KIIT researchers in advancing tools for wildlife protection and environmental conservation.
