Ajay Bhave

Dr Ajay Bhave serves as a Lecturer in Environment and Development at the School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds, affiliated with the Sustainability Research Institute. His work focuses on climate change adaptation and decision-making under uncertainty, with specialized expertise in water security challenges across the Global South.

His academic credentials include:

• PhD from Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
• MSc in Environmental Science, Policy & Management (Erasmus Mundus Programme)
• MSc in Environmental Sciences from University of Pune, India
• BSc in Environmental Sciences from Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India

Dr Bhave integrates natural, social, and engineering sciences to develop scenario-based frameworks for assessing climate risks to water infrastructure. His research emphasizes stakeholder engagement and interdisciplinary approaches to address uncertain futures in developing country contexts, particularly regarding water availability and infrastructure resilience.

He leads international collaborations in India, Ethiopia, Colombia, Malaysia, and Malawi through projects like UMFULA and Cauvery River Basin studies. Dr Bhave actively supervises PhD candidates and develops climate-resilient development strategies through iterative engagement with local decision-makers and in-country research teams.