- IIT Kanpur has developed an Ultraviolet (UV) sanitizing device named Smartphone operated Handy Ultraviolet Disinfection Helper (SHUDH).
- This device has 6 UV lights of 15 Watts each that can be individually monitored from a distance.
- Initial testing has proved that the device at its full operation can disinfect a 10×10 squared feet room in about 15 minutes.
- Prof. Abhay Karandikar is currently serving as the Director of IIT Kanpur.