Dr. Anisha Nijhawan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Anisha Nijhawan is a Senior Research Associate focused on water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) and environmental health in low- and middle-income countries, with a special emphasis on the impacts of climate change. Her research investigates methods to monitor and strengthen drinking water sanitation services. Her current projects include assessing climate resilience in water supplies in Ethiopia and developing guidance for climate-related WASH activities. Anisha has contributed to various study projects, including exploring the influences of antimicrobial resistance in sanitation and hygiene during the pandemic in China and India. Through her work, she aims to reduce vulnerabilities in these essential services amid the challenges presented by climate change.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Associate

2020-09-30 — Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, England

Researching ways to enhance drinking water and sanitation services, focusing on climate change impacts in low- and middle-income countries.

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research statement/proposal
Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.