Karin Helwig

Dr. Karin Helwig is a Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering and Environmental Management at Glasgow Caledonian University. Her research focuses on sustainable environmental solutions with particular emphasis on pharmaceutical pollution, climate resilience, and water management. She actively contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through policy-relevant research.

Research interests span:

• Environmental contaminants and pollution mitigation
• Climate change adaptation strategies
• Flood risk governance and community engagement
• Sustainable water resource management
• Environmental policy development and implementation

Her recent publications (2019-2025) demonstrate strong focus on pharmaceutical pollution assessment, flood policy implementation frameworks, and climate resilience strategies. Work frequently involves interdisciplinary approaches combining environmental science, policy analysis, and social engagement.

Current major projects include:

• PASIG Healthcare: Pharmaceutical pollution assessment for systems innovation (Principal Investigator, 2024-2026)
• Biopolymers as sustainable alternatives to polyacrylamide polymers (Co-Investigator, 2024-2027)
• Policy frameworks for pluvial flooding and behavior change (Co-Investigator)