An industry-linked, revenue-generating research centre at Centurion University, Odisha — pioneering IoT-based agriculture, clean energy systems, and intelligent automation for a sustainable tomorrow.
Integrating IoT, automation, clean energy, and digital platforms to create measurable societal impact aligned with national and global sustainability goals.
IoT-based polyhouse and geodesic dome automation with cloud monitoring of temperature, humidity, CO₂, soil pH, and moisture — deployed across multiple CUTM campuses.
Solar power plants, wind turbine design, EV charging stations, agri-photovoltaic systems, and campus microgrids that enable clean, decentralized energy.
RFID attendance systems, image-processing plant disease detection, speed breeding chambers, and industrial automation prototypes for real-world applications.
Agronni ecosystem — a precision farming app, BloomBazaar marketplace, and on-demand technician platform connecting rural growers with markets and services.
From TRL-6 validated automation systems to field-deployed renewable energy solutions — our innovations bridge research and real-world impact.
Cloud-connected greenhouse management with real-time monitoring of temperature, humidity, CO₂, soil moisture. Deployed across multiple CUTM campuses with 30–40% water savings.
TRL-6 validated dome system for vanilla cultivation with integrated climate, fogging, pH/EC, LED grow lights, CCTV surveillance, and web-based management. 35–40% yield improvement.
Grid-interactive solar PV system serving the CUTM Bhubaneswar campus. Reinstalled post-cyclone Fani with indigenous manpower. Avoids ~905 tonnes CO₂ over lifetime.
Solar-powered 2 kWp EV charging station using rooftop photovoltaic panels. Charges four lead-acid battery banks in ~4 hours. More economical than grid-based charging.
LED-assisted controlled environment speed breeding chamber for accelerating crop cycles. Deployed as a DST-approved project for food security research with soilless cultivation capability.
Prototype parabolic trough solar concentrator for water heating and cooking, modeled in CATIA and thermally analyzed with ANSYS. Generates temperatures up to 200–300°C.
Image processing system using OpenCV, Python, KERAS 2.2.4 and NodeMCU/Raspberry Pi to detect healthy vs. unhealthy plants and alert farmers via email in real time.
Integrated campus microgrid with distributed generation, battery storage, and a solar tree using 9 × 75Wp panels arranged phyllotactically for maximum efficiency.
Incubated AgriTech venture comprising Smart Agronni App (precision advisory), BloomBazaar (horticulture marketplace), and an on-demand technician platform for agriculture & infrastructure.
Competitive government grants validating the quality and impact of our research infrastructure and scientific contributions.
Grant number SR/FST/ET-I/2024/1507. Funds the advancement of S&T infrastructure toward miniature transformer testing — covering R-Core and Dry Type transformers, CT/PT analyzers, SFRA kits, lightning impulse voltage test kits, and EMI meters.
Award-winning social science research grant examining the tangible impact of solar energy adoption on livelihoods, income, and food security for tribal farming communities across Odisha state.
Led by two Professors and supported by 14 Assistant & Associate Professors from the School of Engineering & Technology, CUTM, Odisha.
A phased commercialization journey from pilot deployments to becoming a national reference hub for smart infrastructure innovation.
Pilot automation deployments, consultancy engagements, and skill training programs. Technology validation and CSR grant support initiation.
Scale polyhouse & dome automation deployments. Launch Agronni platform apps with institutional subscriptions. Expand AMC-based revenue.
Multi-campus deployments and FPO partnerships. Commercial rollout via Agronni with industry partnerships. Self-sustaining CoE target reached.
Geographic expansion across multiple Indian states. Export-ready smart infrastructure solutions. International collaboration and technology licensing.
Annual revenue milestone achieved. CoE established as a national reference hub for smart agriculture and clean energy infrastructure. Patent licensing income stream active.
Revenue-generating knowledge events conducted in collaboration with national and international agencies.
A three-day intensive workshop conducted under the Indo-German Energy Programme, covering agrivoltaic system design, dual land-use frameworks, performance benchmarking, and deployment strategies for Indian agricultural contexts.
Capacity Building Program conducted under the Environment Education Program (EEP) of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India. Focused on sustainable infrastructure and environmental management.
Browse our complete collection of project photos, field deployments, lab setups, awards ceremonies, and campus installations — hosted on Google Drive.
Live demonstrations, field deployments, and technology showcases from the Centre for Smart Infrastructure — published on YouTube.
We invite CSR partners, industry collaborators, and government agencies to co-create scalable solutions in smart agriculture, renewable energy, and infrastructure automation.
Get In Touch ↗CEO: Dr. Ashish Ranjan Dash
RC Coordinator: Dr. Rajendra K. Khadanga
Institution: Centurion University of Technology & Management
Location: Jatani, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Web: www.cutm.ac.in