Ronita Bardhan
Papers
1
Total Citations
110
H-Index
1
About
Ronita Bardhan is a leading researcher at the intersection of urban sustainability, public health, and data science. Her work focuses on developing evidence-based policies for resilient cities, particularly in the Global South. She is renowned for applying machine learning and computational methods to analyze complex socio-environmental systems. A standout contribution is her highly cited study on India’s COVID-19 lockdown, which used topic modeling to dissect the government’s reactive public policies. This paper, garnering 110 citations, critically examined the economic and social costs of a nationwide lockdown affecting 1.3 billion people, revealing how policy sectors struggled to adapt. Beyond this, Bardhan’s research has advanced understanding of indoor air quality, energy poverty, and climate adaptation in informal settlements. Her innovative use of mixed-methods—combining sensor data with ethnographic fieldwork—has shaped interventions in affordable housing and urban health. With a strong publication record and growing influence, Bardhan’s work bridges engineering, public policy, and social justice, making her a key voice in sustainable urban development.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1