A group of innovators from Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) and Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU) has developed a groundbreaking device for monitoring water quality in fish farming. This innovative system, aimed at transforming aquaculture practices, was installed at SAU's research facility in Dhaka on January 29, 2025.

The project combines the technical skills of IUB's Fab Lab with the agricultural expertise of SAU, resulting in an Automation and Monitoring Device tailored for Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS). This smart solution tackles one of the most critical issues in fish farming: ensuring optimal water quality.

Leading this collaboration are Dr Mahady Hasan, Associate Professor of CSE and Director of Fab Lab IUB, and Prof. Dr A M Shahabuddin, Chairman of SAU's Aquaculture Department. The development team features talented IUB Computer Science students Tahfizul Hasan Zihan and Hana Sultan Chowdhury, along with Shirazim Munir Deap, Adjunct Faculty of CSE, and Md Rubayed Mehedi, Research and Development Officer.

The device is notable for its extensive monitoring capabilities, tracking seven key water parameters in real-time. Its integration with the Internet of Things (IoT) allows farmers and researchers to access data remotely via a website or mobile app, receiving immediate alerts when water conditions fall outside optimal ranges. The system ensures data security by limiting access to authorised users only.

This partnership between IUB and SAU showcases how academic institutions can collaborate to develop practical solutions that benefit Bangladesh's agricultural sector while contributing to various Sustainable Development Goals, including Zero Hunger (SDG2), Industry Innovation (SDG9), Life Below Water (SDG14), and Partnerships (SDG17).