Southern Federal University Develops Smart Controller to Revolutionize Fish Farming

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Revolutionizing Aquaculture: Southern Federal University's Smart Controller for Fish Farming

Discover how Southern Federal University (SFedU) is transforming aquaculture with its innovative smart controller. Automating water quality management, this breakthrough system enhances fish farming efficiency, reduces costs, and promotes sustainability.
Southern Federal University Develops Smart Controller to Revolutionize Fish Farming
Southern Federal University Develops Smart Controller to Revolutionize Fish Farming


Smart Fish Farming: A Technological Leap by SFedU Students

ROSTOV-ON-DON, RUSSIA - In a significant breakthrough for aquaculture technology, students at Southern Federal University (SFedU) have developed a smart controller system that promises to transform fish farming operations by automating water quality management and reducing production costs.

As traditional fishing methods become increasingly obsolete, modern fish farming has emerged as the future of aquaculture. However, these operations require vast land areas and enormous volumes of water, making manual monitoring practically impossible. The innovative system, developed by a team led by fourth-year international student Adi Abilkhan under the guidance of senior lecturers Alexander Nomerchuk and Victor Solovyov from the Department of Automatic Control Systems, integrates multiple sensors and equipment into a unified monitoring and control platform.

"The Rostov region has tremendous potential for aquaculture development," says project leader Abilkhan. "Our smart controller for small-scale fish farms could significantly boost fish production while reducing operational costs. More importantly, it promotes environmentally sustainable and responsible approaches to aquaculture."

The system addresses a critical challenge in modern fish farming: maintaining optimal conditions in artificial ecosystems. Traditional methods require constant manual monitoring of various parameters such as water quality, temperature, and acidity levels. Even minor deviations from optimal conditions can lead to severe consequences, including deterioration of product quality, massive fish mortality, and substantial financial losses.

The research team is currently working on selecting the optimal structure and analyzing control modes for the smart controller, ensuring its compatibility with various types of aquaculture. This comprehensive approach will allow the system to be implemented across different farming operations while maintaining its efficiency and reliability.

The solution automates the entire monitoring process through a web interface, requiring human intervention only for routine equipment maintenance and fish feeding. This automation is particularly valuable for smaller fish farms, where resource optimization is crucial for profitability. The system's ability to monitor and maintain precise conditions eliminates the need for constant manual oversight of the vast water volumes and extensive infrastructure typical in fish farming operations.

The project aligns with Russia's Federal Scientific and Technical Program for Agricultural Development (2017-2030) and has already gained recognition in the academic community. It secured second place at the XIV All-Russian School-Seminar for Young Scientists, Postgraduates, Students and Schoolchildren in 2023, focusing on research and development projects for problematic and coastal shelf zones in southern Russia.

Currently, the team is conducting extensive laboratory tests of water quality sensors, with plans to move to real-world testing soon. The researchers note that while the smart farming market is growing rapidly, there are few comparable solutions available, particularly ones designed with small-scale operations in mind. This gap in the market makes their development particularly significant for the industry's future.

The project is now entering an acceleration phase through Southern Federal University's student accelerator program "Exponenta," bringing it closer to market implementation. The team emphasizes their focus on creating not just an efficient system, but one that remains accessible to smaller farming operations, addressing a crucial need in the market.

About Southern Federal University


Southern Federal University (SFedU) is one of Russia's largest scientific and educational centres. Its history dates back to 1915 when the Imperial University of Warsaw was relocated to Rostov-on-Don. Today, the university has 14 scientific schools, 248 academic programs, 14 international laboratories, and 12 SFedU scientists are among the world's top 2% most cited researchers. The university educates 27,000 students from 87 countries.

The Academy of Engineering and Technology at SFedU was established in 2013 based on the Taganrog Radio Engineering Institute, founded in 1951. Since 2022, the Academy has been implementing the federal "Advanced Engineering Schools" project. SFedU's "Engineering of Cyber Platforms" focuses not only on robotics as an applied science but also on the development of cross-cutting technologies such as artificial intelligence, communications, electronics, and neurotechnology.
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