Shikha Garg

Dr. Shikha Garg is a Senior Research Associate at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), specifically within the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Her research focuses on environmental chemistry and engineering, with particular expertise in water treatment processes and contaminant transformation in aquatic systems.

Dr. Garg's research interests span several interconnected areas in environmental science and engineering:

• Photochemistry in aquatic systems
• Fate and transformation of contaminants
• Free radical chemistry
• Advanced oxidation processes
• Biogeochemical processes and kinetics
• Electrochemical water treatment technologies
• Metal-organic complex degradation
• Catalytic ozonation processes

Her extensive publication record demonstrates expertise in both fundamental chemical processes and practical water treatment applications. Recent work shows a strong focus on electrochemical treatment methods, catalytic ozonation processes, and the behavior of contaminants in natural and engineered water systems. She has made significant contributions to understanding copper's role in photochemical processes, metal-organic complex treatment, and the development of novel materials for water purification. Notably, her research bridges environmental chemistry, chemical engineering, and practical applications with implications for both natural aquatic systems and engineered water treatment facilities.

Dr. Garg has maintained a prolific collaborative relationship with Professor T. David Waite at UNSW, as evidenced by numerous co-authored publications across environmental chemistry and engineering journals. Her work demonstrates consistent interdisciplinary reach, with contributions spanning from fundamental reaction kinetics to large-scale epidemiological studies related to influenza and COVID-19, reflecting the broad applicability of her environmental expertise.