We are proud to announce that SmartDetectAI represented the University of Dhaka in the “Climate, Environment, and Natural Resources” category at the Bangladesh Innovation Fair 2026. Aligned with the fair’s “Innovate to Market” theme, our project was recognized as one of the Top 50 innovations nationwide and received the prestigious honor of being presented directly to the honorable Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
SmartDetectAI is a portable, low-cost monitoring system designed for the rapid, field-level detection of toxic heavy metals like mercury (Hg²⁺) and cadmium (Cd²⁺). The technology bridges the gap between complex lab research and practical application by combining:
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Green Nanotechnology: Plant-extract-derived silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) that act as a colorimetric sensing system.
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Accessible Hardware: A dedicated, low-cost imaging chamber and standard smartphone cameras.
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AI Integration: A web application that analyzes the visible color changes to accurately estimate contaminant concentrations.
Recently published in Advanced Intelligent Systems, the technology offers a highly accessible alternative to expensive, conventional laboratory instruments. With real-sample validation proving its accuracy against standard AAS measurements, this recent recognition at the Innovation Fair highlights our lab’s commitment to translating fundamental research into commercial, market-ready solutions for environmental protection
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