Riva Shah is a recent graduate in Urban Design, currently working as a Research Associate at the Center of Excellence in Urban Transport (CoE-UT). She holds a Bachelor's degree in Urban Design from CEPT University, where she studied Transit-Oriented Development, Street Design, Placemaking, and Gender-inclusive Design, allowing her a fresh perspective on the intersection of urban design and transportation. 

Riva is passionate about sustainable urban development and believes in using evidence-based strategies to create sustainable and inclusive cities.

Currently, Riva is responsible for conducting research work, including literature review, focused group discussions, infrastructure audits, and analysing data for various transport projects, such as the MobiliseHER Project.