Bhubaneswar: KIIT University in Bhubaneswar has achieved a milestone in technology-driven conservation with the grant of a design patent for an innovative “Intelligent Sensor Device for Automated Wildlife Monitoring”.
The device, developed at KIIT’s university lab, represents a major step forward in non-invasive wildlife monitoring and biodiversity conservation. It leverages intelligent sensor technology to enable smarter, more effective tracking of wildlife while reducing human interference in sensitive natural habitats, a varsity release said.
The project was led by Sri Vishwanath Neelannavar, IFS, who serves as Regional Chief Conservator of Forests (RCCF), Berhampur, and General Manager of Berhampur OFDC Ltd. Technical execution was handled by Prof. Manoj Ukamanal, Assistant Registrar (EAM) at KIIT University. Academic and intellectual property support for the patent process was provided by Dr Ipsita Das and Dr Tulishree Pradhan, Associate Professors at the KIIT School of Law, it added.
The release further noted that the conceptualisation and visualisation originated from the Forest Innovation Cell under the Office of the RCCF, Berhampur, showcasing a successful collaboration between forest officials and academic researchers.
“The device is designed to improve biodiversity tracking and wildlife observation while minimizing human interference in natural habitats. It is smarter, less intrusive, and more effective for field monitoring,” said members of the project team.
The patent grant follows extensive experimentation, prototype development, and close coordination between technologists and conservation practitioners. It highlights KIIT’s growing emphasis on applied research that addresses real ecological challenges and demonstrates the value of institutional partnerships in converting field-level ideas into protected intellectual property with tangible environmental impact, it added.
The achievement has been hailed as a tribute to the Forest Innovation Cell, Berhampur, and the researchers and faculty at KIIT working at the intersection of technology and wildlife protection.
