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Professor S. M. Charlesworth is a leading academic at Coventry University's Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience, part of the Faculty of Engineering, Environment and Computing. He holds a Professorship with an h-index of 24 and 3,510 citations. His work focuses on sustainable water management, urban pollution mitigation, and flood resilience. Charlesworth has authored/co-authored over 140 publications and supervised 13 PhD students. Key research areas include:
- Design and application of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
- Environmental impact of urban development
- Climate change adaptation strategies
- Water quality in built environments
Notable contributions include groundbreaking books such as Urban Pollution: Science and Management (2018) and Sustainable Surface Water Management: A Handbook for SuDS (2016). His work frequently addresses global challenges in developing regions, including Brazil and Nigeria, focusing on community-centered solutions for water sanitation and flood management. Recent research explores innovative technologies like unmanned surface vehicles for water quality monitoring and biochar applications in agricultural sustainability.
Charlesworth collaborates internationally on projects funded by institutions like the Foundation for Water Research. His labs focus on interdisciplinary approaches combining engineering, ecology, and policy to address 21st-century environmental challenges. Current initiatives include:
- "SOIL NEXUS" urban soil resilience projects
- "Water Sensitive Cities" historical drainage techniques
- Natural flood management in East African contexts
He actively contributes to policy development through impact assessments and societal transition frameworks, emphasizing participatory governance models for sustainable urban development.
