Research

Our research focuses on the following themes.

Climate Change Adaptation

We study the processes to foster climate-resilient communities.

Disaster Risk Reduction

Our work examines disaster risk in infrastructure and social systems.

Man taking a water sample from a river.

Water

We study protecting water supplies from over-extraction and contamination.

Polluted stream

Sanitation

We study how to treat human excreta and products that enhance agriculture and green energy sources.

Shelter

We are working towards safer and more inclusive housing.

Engineering Education

Our work is developing more effective teaching tools and pedagogies for global engineers.