Richa Negi

Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology

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Richa Negi is a prominent researcher at the intersection of smart city technology and public health, best known for her pioneering work on using urban digital infrastructure to mitigate pandemic risks. Her most cited paper, "Smart solution for reducing the COVID‐19 risk using smart city technology" (2020), has garnered 83 citations and stands as a critical early contribution during the global health crisis. In this work, Negi systematically demonstrates how integrated smart city tools—such as real-time data analytics, IoT sensors, and digital surveillance—can be deployed to monitor virus spread, enforce social distancing, and optimize resource allocation, all while a vaccine remained unavailable. Her research provides a practical framework for cities to become more resilient against infectious disease outbreaks, bridging the gap between urban planning and epidemiology. Beyond this landmark study, Negi’s broader contributions explore how intelligent infrastructure can enhance public safety and quality of life. Her work has been influential among urban technologists, policymakers, and public health officials seeking data-driven, scalable solutions for future crises. Negi continues to shape the discourse on resilient, human-centric smart cities.