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Sue Charlesworth is a Professor in Urban Physical Geography at Coventry University's Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience. Her research focuses on Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), urban pollution, and natural flood management. She has authored over 70 peer-reviewed articles and collaborates globally on projects addressing environmental challenges in urban areas, including informal settlements and refugee camps.
Education: She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physical Geography from Coventry University (1994), with a thesis on urban lake pollution histories.
Research Interests: SuDS design in marginalized urban communities, green infrastructure efficacy, urban sediment contamination risks, and climate-resilient water management strategies. Her work integrates environmental science with public health, particularly in reducing disease vectors via improved water management.
Projects: Active roles in initiatives like the SOIL NEXUS project (urban soil remediation) and collaborations with GITAM University (India) on water quality. She also co-investigated emerging pollutants from e-waste and urban infrastructure.
Grants/Advising: Supervises PhD students and leads research networks like the Arup Network Rail project. Her work bridges academic research with practical urban planning solutions.
Labs/Teams: Central to the Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience, collaborating internationally on SuDS implementation and natural flood management strategies.
