Nirajan Adhikari
PhD Candidate
Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering
Drexel University
I am Nirajan Adhikari, a PhD student at Drexel University, passionately pursuing my Doctoral education in civil and environmental engineering. My research focuses on advancing the understanding of urban flooding, particularly in measurement and mitigation strategies, with the aim of bolstering community resilience. I am an integral part of the Sustainable Water Resources Engineering (SWRE) Laboratory at Drexel University, where my work centers on water and environmental research. I am also the primary contact person for any questions related to the CLEANLET App. I continuously monitor the app and am happy to assist users at any point.
Franco A. Montalto, PhD, PE
Professor, Dept. of Civil, Architectural & Environmental Engineering
Director, Urban Climate Change Research Network – North American Hub
Drexel University
I am Dr. Franco Montalto, a civil engineer with a passion for developing ecologically, economically, and socially sensible solutions to urban environmental problems. With over 25 years of experience, my work focuses on sustainable water resources engineering and climate change. I am currently a Professor at Drexel University, where I direct the Sustainable Water Resource Engineering Lab. I am also the Founder and President of eDesign Dynamics LLC, an environmental consulting firm based in New York City. My research includes nature-based solutions, constructed wetlands, green infrastructure, and low impact development technologies to manage urban runoff and promote urban sustainability and resilience. I also serve as the Director of the North American Hub of the Urban Climate Change Research Network (UCCRN) and was appointed by Mayor Bill de Blasio to serve on the 4th New York City Panel on Climate Change.