Dharani Jaganathan

KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology

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Dharani Jaganathan is a leading researcher at the intersection of urban sustainability, smart city infrastructure, and robotics, with a particular focus on optimizing energy efficiency in complex urban systems. Their most cited work, "Optimizing Urban Sustainability" (2024), addresses a critical challenge in the deployment of ubiquitous robots within smart cities: balancing the immense potential for enhanced urban living with the imperative for energy-conscious integration. This foundational paper, already garnering 2 citations, lays the groundwork for a new paradigm in sustainable robotics, proposing frameworks to ensure that autonomous systems contribute to, rather than detract from, urban environmental goals. Jaganathan’s contributions are pivotal for engineers and urban planners seeking to design resilient, low-energy smart cities where robotic fleets operate harmoniously with existing infrastructure. By bridging robotics and sustainability science, their work is shaping the next generation of energy-aware urban automation, making them a key voice in the transition toward truly intelligent and eco-friendly cities.