Ms Charmi Kapadia
PhD Student

Summary

I joined Brunel University of London in March 2026 as a Doctoral Researcher in the College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences, supported by an EPSRC IDLA studentship. I have an academic background in Civil Engineering and Urban Planning from India and hold a master’s degree in Environmental Engineering and Project Management from the University of Leeds.Before starting my PhD, I gained over seven years of professional experience across India and the UK in water, sanitation, sustainability, and public-sector consulting. Through my work with organisations including UNICEF, Ernst & Young, and WaterAid, I contributed to national programmes such as the Jal Jeevan Mission, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, and Rurban Mission, with work spanning drinking water systems, water quality monitoring, faecal sludge and septage management, circular economy initiatives, and industrial development.