Neha Sehgal

Neha Sehgal is a Senior Lecturer in Data Science and Course Leader for Healthcare Analytics & AI at the Department of Computing, Sheffield Hallam University (SHU). She holds a PhD in Analytics, a Master's in Big Data Technology from the Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (HKUST), and additional degrees in Statistics and Mathematics from Delhi University. Before academia, she served as Head of Data Science at Valuechain Ltd., leading AI strategy and supply chain projects.

Educations:

• PhD in Analytics
• MSc in Big Data Technology (HKUST)
• MSc in Statistics
• Bachelor's in Mathematics (Delhi University)

Her research focuses on data-driven solutions for healthcare, energy systems, and smart cities, leveraging machine learning and NLP. She has led projects funded by Innovate UK and EUREKA, developing AI tools for supply chain optimization and collaborative ecosystems. Her recent work explores additive manufacturing through news data analysis and LGBTQ+ digital identity in India.

Key Awards:

• Best AI Model Presentation (HKUST Fintech Forum)
• Research Excellence Award (OPJGU)
• Best Paper Award (ICMI)

Sehgal advises on industry-academia collaborations and contributes to interdisciplinary labs focusing on healthcare analytics and AI ethics. Her work bridges data science with societal challenges, including energy policy and digital empowerment.