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Simran Joharle is a rising force in time-domain astrophysics, specializing in the design and deployment of robotic telescopes for rapid transient detection. Her most cited work, "India's First Robotic Eye for Time-domain Astrophysics: The GROWTH-India Telescope" (2022, 31 citations), details the commissioning of a 70 cm telescope with a 0.7-degree field of view—a collaborative milestone between the Indian Institute of Astrophysics and IIT Bombay, supported by the Indo-US Science and Technology Forum and SERB. Joharle’s contributions have been instrumental in enabling India’s real-time response to cosmic events like supernovae and gamma-ray bursts, bridging gaps in global transient networks. Her work has garnered significant attention, with citations reflecting its impact on observational infrastructure and collaborative science. Beyond technical achievements, she has advanced open-source data pipelines and student training programs, cementing her role as a key architect of India’s growing presence in time-domain astronomy.