Research Themes
1. Water, Society & Capacity Building
We explore the social, institutional, and governance dimensions of water management, focusing on capacity building, service design, and inclusive decision-making to support sustainable and equitable water systems. Drawing on expertise in engineering, innovation, and global sustainable development, the research addresses how communities, policymakers, and practitioners can collaborate to strengthen water management in diverse contexts, particularly in low- and middle-income regions.
2. Water Quality, Measurement & Modelling
We develop advanced technologies and analytical approaches to monitor, model, and improve water quality across natural and engineered systems. By combining expertise in environmental engineering, chemical analysis, sensor development, and computational modelling, the research advances innovative methods for detecting pollutants, understanding contaminant transport, and generating real-time data to inform effective water management and infrastructure design.
3. Water, Ecology & The Environment
We investigate the interactions between water systems, ecosystems, and environmental change. Through interdisciplinary approaches spanning environmental engineering, climate resilience, and ecological research, the work explores issues such as pollution, ecosystem health, and nature-based solutions, supporting strategies that protect aquatic environments while balancing human and ecological needs.
4. Water & Health
We focus on the critical links between water systems and human health, including waterborne diseases, sanitation, and environmental health risks. Combining expertise in public health, infectious disease surveillance, wastewater treatment, and environmental monitoring, the research aims to improve water safety, strengthen disease detection through water-based surveillance, and enhance health outcomes through better water management and policy.