Pranav S Joshi

Pranav S Joshi is a part-time lecturer at the National University of Singapore (NUS), teaching Environmental Technology in the Master’s in Environmental Management program since 2015. He holds a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Bombay and an MSc in Environmental Engineering from NUS. His career spans over 30 years in environmental science, engineering, and public health across government, industry, and NGOs.

• Education:
  • PhD in Inorganic Chemistry, University of Bombay (1993)
  • MSc in Environmental Engineering, NUS (1998)
  • MSc/BSc in Chemistry, University of Bombay (1988/1986)

His research focuses on environmental sustainability, climate change mitigation, water quality management, decarbonization technologies, and circular economy. He has contributed to Singapore’s drinking water safety regulations and international frameworks like WHO guidelines. Notable publications include work on microplastics in water and regulatory standards for public swimming pools.

Awards:

• Commendation Medal (National Day Award) 2020
• Municipal Services Award 2016
• Leadership Award for Water Efficiency 2016

Advising & Grants: Supervised dissertations on climate change, waste management, and energy. Active in policy roles, including WHO’s International Network of Drinking-water and Sanitation Regulators.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with global organizations like the International Federation of Environmental Health (Asia-Pacific Chair) and Singapore’s National Environment Agency.