Engineer · Researcher · Innovator

Ankush
Pathania

MS (By Research), IIT Mandi  ·  B.Tech Electrical Engineering, Himachal Pradesh University

Building systems at the intersection of IoT, machine learning, and environmental resilience — from landslide early-warning networks to incubating the next generation of deep-tech startups.

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Ankush Pathania
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Publications
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Patents
50+
Sites deployed
44+
Startups mentored
01

About

Ankush Pathania at work

I am an engineer, researcher, and innovator with a deep focus on IoT applications in energy systems, landslide monitoring, and renewable energy. My master's research at IIT Mandi produced a low-cost, subsurface landslide monitoring and early-warning system now operational across 50+ sites in Himachal Pradesh and beyond.

That research became the foundation for IntIoT Services Pvt. Ltd., a venture I co-founded to commercialise the technology nationally. Since FY 2021–22, the company has been profitable with multiple government contracts.

I now serve as Lead – Programs & Events at iCreate, Ahmedabad, designing and executing programs that accelerate deep-tech innovation across India. Previously, I was CEO of VLIIF, a DST-funded livestock-tech incubator, and Senior Associate at IIT Mandi iHub.

I am driven by a belief that affordable, well-engineered technology can save lives — from mountainside communities at landslide risk to farmers with no access to precision agriculture tools.

Current Role
Lead – Programs & Events, iCreate, Ahmedabad
Research Focus
IoT, Energy Systems, Machine Learning, Landslide Monitoring, Renewable Energy
Venture
Co-Founder, IntIoT Services Pvt. Ltd.
Partner, Pathania Industries LLP
Education
MS (By Research) — IIT Mandi, 2020
B.Tech Electrical Engineering — HPU, 2014
Location
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Contact
ankush@pathania.info
Mobile: +91 701 824 2838
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Experience

Jan 2026 — Present
Lead — Programs & Events
iCreate (International Centre for Entrepreneurship & Technology), Ahmedabad
Conceptualise and lead strategic programs aligned with organisational goals. Plan and execute large-scale conferences, workshops, and exhibitions. Oversee stakeholder relationships, team leadership, and KPI reporting.
Nov 2025 — Present
Partner
Pathania Industries LLP
Transforming the country by One Village at a Time.
Nov 2024 — Dec 2025
Chief Executive Officer
Vety & Livestock Innovation & Incubation Foundation (VLIIF)
Led India's first DST-funded livestock-tech incubator. Onboarded and mentored 14+ early-stage startups in the dairy and agriculture sector, offering consulting, prototype support, tech tie-ups, and co-funding.
April 2022 — Nov 2024
Senior Associate — Incubation & Acceleration
IIT Mandi iHub & HCI Foundation
Managed flagship projects including DAMS and Phorena IoT platform. Mentored 30+ startups through pitching, due diligence, and programme selection.
April 2019 — Present
Co-Founder
IntIoT Services Pvt. Ltd.
Co-founded this deep-tech venture based on MS research in landslide monitoring. The company operates IoT-based monitoring systems at 50+ sites nationwide and holds government contracts. Profitable since FY 2021–22.
Jan 2018 — Oct 2020
Project Associate
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi
Developed IoT-based landslide monitoring systems funded by NDMA and DRDO. Conducted field deployments across Mandi district and authored multiple peer-reviewed publications.
Aug 2015 — Dec 2017
Project Engineer
Bhavani Renewable Energy Pvt. Ltd.
Operated and maintained a hydroelectric power project. Oversaw critical machinery maintenance to ensure uninterrupted plant operation.
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Selected Projects

Landslide Monitoring System
IoT · Safety
Landslide Monitoring & Early Warning System
IoT-based subsurface system recording soil movement via accelerometer sensors, sending data to the cloud, and alerting residents via blinkers, sirens, and SMS. Deployed at 50+ locations. Funded by NDMA & DRDO.
Landslide ML Prediction
Machine Learning · Prediction
Landslide Prediction with ML Algorithms
Applied statistical, machine learning, and deep learning models to predict landslides. Built a cloud system storing movement and weather data; sends global SMS alerts when soil movement exceeds predefined thresholds.
Driver Alert Management System
HCI · Computer Vision
Driver Alert Management System (DAMS)
Project Manager for NVIDIA Jetson-based DAMS using algorithms trained on Indian driver datasets. Successfully piloted with Chandigarh Transport Undertaking to improve road safety.
Phorena IoT Platform
IoT · Smart Building
Phorena — Universal IoT Building Platform
An IoT platform utilising ceiling infrastructure to integrate all devices in commercial or residential buildings. Developed in collaboration with a US-based partner company.
Air Pollution Monitoring
Environment · AI
Air Pollution Monitoring & Warning System
Measures six pollutants (O₃, NO₂, CO, SO₂, PM1.0, PM2.5, PM10) and weather parameters. Features a smart predictive module forecasting air quality 30 minutes ahead, with SMS alerting.
Smart Sprinkler System
Agriculture · Hardware
Smart Sprinkler & Weather Station
Designed a low-cost, low-power self-powered automatic weather station coupled with a smart sprinkler that monitors soil moisture and automates irrigation using ML-based weather prediction.
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Publications

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Pathania A. et al. (2020) Reducing Power Consumption of Weather Stations for Landslide Monitoring. Information Technology in Geo-Engineering, ICITG 2019. Springer, Cham. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-32029-4_13
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Pathania, A., Kumar, P. P., Singh, R., et al. (2020) A Low Cost, Sub-Surface IoT Framework for Landslide Monitoring, Warning, and Prediction. ACCESS International Conference.
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Pathania, A., Kumar, P., Priyanka., Maurya, A., et al. (2020) Development of an Ensemble Gradient Boosting Algorithm for Generating Alerts about impending Soil Movements. LNEE / MDCWC Workshop.
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Pathania, A., Kumar, P., et al. (2020) Predictions of soil movements using Persistence, Auto-regression, and Neural network models: A case study in Mandi, India. International Journal of Swarm Intelligence.
05–11
Seven additional co-authored papers in Springer proceedings covering slope movement prediction (SocProS, WLF5, ICITG), air quality monitoring (DICIT, LNCS), and landslide education (ARICPEST, King's College London).
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Patents

Low-Power, Low-Cost Air Quality Monitoring, Predicting & Warning System
Patent No. 568700 · Patent Office, New Delhi · 2019
A Low-Cost Subsurface Landslide Monitoring and Early Warning System
Patent No. 466410 · Patent Office, New Delhi · 2021
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