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Swati Jha’s research spans two transformative frontiers: artificial intelligence in medicine and intelligent robotics. Her most cited work, “AI in Medicine: An Introduction to the Potential Benefits and Challenges, and Why Doctors Need to Be Involved” (2024, 4 citations), critically examines how AI—from basic automation to complex decision-making—can reshape healthcare, while emphasizing the essential role of clinician oversight. This timely contribution bridges the gap between technical innovation and medical practice, advocating for collaborative human-AI systems. In robotics, Jha has made foundational contributions to autonomous navigation. Her 2014 papers on intelligent security robots and obstacle detection algorithms (3 and 2 citations, respectively) address the core challenge of enabling robots to reach goals safely in unknown environments. By developing embedded C code for real-time collision avoidance, she advanced the practical deployment of mobile robots in security and surveillance. Though early in her citation trajectory, Jha’s work demonstrates a clear commitment to solving real-world problems—whether guiding a robot through a cluttered space or guiding AI adoption in clinical settings. Her research signals a promising career at the intersection of safety-critical AI and autonomous systems.