Environmental Engineering Dissertation Topics

To assess how integrating renewable energy sources affects air quality in Punjab’s urban areas.

• To quantify the reduction in air pollutants from replacing conventional power plants with renewable sources.
• To analyse the relationship between increased renewable energy use and public health outcomes in major Punjabi cities.
• To develop recommendations for policymakers to maximize air quality improvements through strategic renewable energy integration.

To evaluate the effectiveness of environmental engineering solutions in reducing plastic pollution in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

• To analyse existing environmental engineering technologies (e.g., ocean cleanup devices, waste management improvements) for plastic collection in the Patch.
• To assess the environmental impact and plastic capture efficiency of these technologies within the Patch’s specific ecosystem.
• To develop recommendations for a comprehensive environmental engineering strategy to mitigate plastic accumulation in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

To assess the efficacy of green infrastructure strategies in mitigating urban heat island (UHI) intensity in major UK cities.

• To evaluate the cooling effect of various green infrastructure types (e.g., street trees, green roofs) on ambient temperatures in different urban environments.
• To analyse the impact of green infrastructure distribution and connectivity on UHI reduction across diverse urban landscapes within major UK cities.
• To develop recommendations for optimising green infrastructure design and placement to maximize UHI mitigation in major UK urban centers.

To investigate how waste management systems can promote environmental justice for healthy environment and sanitation.

• To evaluate the significance of waste management systems in achieving environmental justice.
•  To assess the challenges and limitations associated with implementation of waste management systems in achieving environmental justice.
• To develop recommendations for integrating environmental justice principles into waste management systems to ensure a healthy environment for all.

To evaluate the effectiveness of sustainable transportation planning in reducing carbon emissions in English cities.

• To determine the role played by sustainable transportation planning in reducing carbon emissions in England.

• To provide recommendations for the best development of sustainable infrastructure in order to minimise carbon emissions in English cities.
• To assess the significance of sustainable transportation planning in reducing carbon emissions in England.

To optimise wastewater treatment for microplastic removal by evaluating current technologies and developing improved capture methods.

• To assess the efficiency of existing wastewater treatment processes in capturing microplastics of varying sizes and types.
• To determine the barriers and opportunities regarding the application of current wastewater treatment technologies in removing microplastics from wastewater.
• To provide solutions on how to effectively integrate new techniques into wastewater treatment systems in order to remove microplastics resiliently.

To assess the impact of climate change on water resources and develop resilient management strategies for UK coastal cities.

• To determine the impact of climate change in water resource management in UK.

• To evaluate the effectiveness of existing water management practices in coping with climate-induced water stress.
• To develop recommendations for adapting water resource management strategies to ensure long-term water security for UK coastal communities.

To evaluate the effectiveness of green building standards in improving IAQ within UK commercial buildings.

• To analyse the impact of green building design features on pollutant levels and IAQ in commercial buildings.
• To evaluate the significance of green building standards in improving IAQ in commercial buildings of UK.
• To develop recommendations for optimising environmental engineering practices within green building standards to maximize IAQ benefits in UK commercial buildings.

To evaluate the efficacy of remote sensing techniques in monitoring deforestation and forest degradation in Brazil’s Amazon Rainforest.

• To assess the accuracy of various remote sensing methods (e.g., optical, radar) in detecting deforestation events and quantifying forest cover loss.
• To analyse the capability of remote sensing to identify different types of forest degradation beyond complete deforestation.
• To develop recommendations for optimising remote sensing data collection and analysis for improved monitoring of deforestation and degradation in the Amazon.

To assess the efficacy of restored wetlands in managing stormwater runoff and mitigating flood risks in urban environments.

• To evaluate the capacity of restored wetlands to absorb and detain stormwater runoff from urban areas.
• To determine the significance of restored wetlands in managing stormwater runoff and in minimizing the flood risks in urban areas.
• To formulate recommendations for strategic restoration projects restoring wetlands in order to maximise the control of urban flood risk.