AKGEC Files Patent For AI-Powered Waste Management System To Advance Circular Economy

Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College (AKGEC), Ghaziabad, has filedpatent application for an AI-powered waste management system designed to optimize recycling and reuse processes. The innovation reflects the institution’s growing emphasis on sustainable engineering and smart infrastructure solutions.

Technology Overview And Functional Scope

- The system uses artificial intelligence and IoT sensors to classify waste in real time based on material type, contamination level, and recyclability  
- Machine learning algorithms enable predictive sorting and route optimization for waste collection vehicles  
- The solution integrates with municipal dashboards to provide live data on waste volumes, segregation efficiency, and recycling rates  
- It supports automated alerts for bin overflow, hazardous waste detection, and maintenance scheduling  
- The system is designed to operate in both residential and industrial zones, with modular scalability for smart cities  

Strategic Impact And Academic Context

- The patent aligns with AKGEC’s broader R&D focus on environmental technologies and smart urban systems  
- It complements previous patents filed by the college in AI-based cloud security, IoT-enabled agriculture, and energy-efficient devices  
- The project is expected to contribute to India’s Swachh Bharat and Smart Cities missions by enhancing waste traceability and resource recovery  
- Faculty and students from the Department of Electronics and Computer Science collaborated on the design, with support from the college’s Centre of Excellence  

Outlook

The AI-powered waste management system positions AKGEC as a frontrunner in academic-led sustainability innovation. The college plans to pilot the solution in Ghaziabad municipal zones by early 2026.

Sources: AKGEC Patent Registry, Indian Chemical News, AKGEC R&D Centre, Economic Times Education.

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