Tanya Purwar
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About
Tanya Purwar is a researcher at the forefront of integrating robotics with public health, specializing in occupant-centric robotic systems for indoor air quality and pandemic mitigation. Her major contributions lie in developing mobile air filtration robots that dynamically navigate classrooms to trap airborne pathogens, addressing the limitations of fixed air filters that fail to provide timely, whole-room protection. Her most-cited work, "Occupant-centric robotic air filtration and planning for classrooms for Safer school reopening amid respiratory pandemics" (2021, 8 citations), establishes a framework for using autonomous robots to enhance safety during COVID-19 school reopenings. In related studies (2021, 2 citations each), she demonstrates how these robots enable continuous, occupant-safe protection by strategically positioning themselves to capture viral particles in real time, a breakthrough that conventional stationary systems cannot achieve. Purwar’s research bridges engineering and epidemiology, offering scalable, data-driven solutions for public indoor spaces. Her work has been recognized for its practical impact on student safety, earning citations from interdisciplinary fields. By reimagining air filtration as a robotic, adaptive service, Purwar is shaping a future where technology actively safeguards human health in shared environments.
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