Dr Ruchi Saxena
Public Speaker | Writer | Independent Director | Consultant | Researcher | Mentor | Lifelong Learner
Dr Ruchi Saxena
Mumbai, India
Introduction
Dr Ruchi Saxena is the Founder-Director of Caerobotics - a social impact consultancy that helps large-scale adoption of emerging technologies such as drones and geospatial data for public health, disaster risk reduction and sustainable development projects.
She is a medical and management graduate, a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, a quality systems auditor and a certified professional coach.
She has worked with diverse technologies that strengthen health systems and helped design processes and protocols for lean operations of public health facilities. She has built national and global multilateral collaboration networks. She coordinates and facilitates knowledge-sharing events at a global scale. She works with academics, policymakers, think tanks, global non-profits, and private companies. She has mentored on national and international-level hackathons and student-led events.
She is building a dedicated deep learning model for supporting women's health through local language support with a generative-AI chatbot, and data-driven evidence-based research on non-communicable diseases in women.
She has been awarded the 'People's Choice Award' in the 'Disruptor' category at Airwards and was among the '50 Women in Robotics You Must Know About' list in 2021.
She is a Chevening Scholar (2022-23) and an alumnus of the University of Oxford.
Articles
Building Cross-Border Cooperation Strategies for Drones in the Development Sector
Drones, or uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs), have emerged as transformative tools across various sectors, including agriculture, healthcare, disaster management, and environmental conservation. Their ability to access remote areas, collect real-time data, and perform tasks with precision has positioned them as critical instruments for addressing development challenges. However, their association with military applications has significantly impacted public perception, often overshadowing their potential as instruments of development and equity. This article explores the need for cross-border cooperation in the Indian Subcontinent to harness drones for development purposes. It highlights the benefits of such collaboration and outlines specific strategies that countries can adopt to foster innovation, economic growth, and sustainable development.
Downloads/ Publications
A Scoping Review of Tools and Methods for Engaging Rural and Vulnerable Communities in the Global South on Climate Change and Health
Health Implications and Measures of Mitigation of Risk from Intensive Agriculture and Livestock Farming in Southeast Asia
Zoonotic Disease Prevention (MPox), Ethical Allocation of Limited Vaccines, and Ethics of Vaccine Trials
Recognitions
Chevening Award
FCDO, UK
50 Women in Robotics that You Need to Know About
Women in Robotics
People's Choice: Disruptor
Airwards
Mentors
Professional DBA Program
Roxbourg Institute of Social Entrepreneurship
Flying Labs Leadership
WeRobotics
Women on Boards
Aspire for Her/ USAID
EmpowerHer Program
UNDP/ Villgro
WEP-Unnati Program
NITI Aayog
Women on Boards
Aspire for Her/ USAID
Video Playlist
Contact Me
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