Saroj Sharma

Dr. Saroj Sharma is an academic researcher specializing in water supply systems and environmental engineering. His work focuses on physicochemical treatment processes (filtration and adsorption), natural treatment systems like bank filtration and soil aquifer treatment, water distribution networks (water loss management, demand management), and decentralized water solutions for underserved areas. He has authored over 150 peer-reviewed publications and serves as editor of the Journal of Water Supply: Research and Technology - AQUA (IWA Publishing).

His research emphasizes innovative solutions for water scarcity in developing regions through studies on managed aquifer recharge, non-revenue water assessment, and sustainable water management strategies. Key contributions include frameworks for evaluating water distribution system performance, nanotechnology-based adsorbents for contaminant removal, and case studies in arid climates (Egypt) and island ecosystems (Galápagos Islands). Dr. Sharma’s work bridges practical engineering solutions with policy implications, addressing both technical and socio-economic dimensions of water resource challenges.

Major thematic areas include:

• Water distribution system optimization
• Natural treatment system performance analysis
• Non-revenue water management
• Nano-adsorbent development for water purification
• Climate-resilient water supply strategies

He collaborates internationally on projects such as the EU-funded SWITCH initiative (managed aquifer recharge) and has published extensively on topics ranging from organic micropollutant fate to household-level water treatment technologies. His research integrates field studies, laboratory experiments, and computational modeling to advance sustainable water management practices globally.