Martina Egedušević, PhD
About Martina Egedušević, PhD
Martina Egedušević, PhD, is an Environmental Scientist at Arup and an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Exeter, specializing in nature-based solutions and flood management.
Title and Current Roles
Martina Egedušević, PhD, is an Environmental Scientist currently working at Arup. She has held this position since November 2022 and is based in Bristol, England. Additionally, she serves as an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Exeter, a role she has also held since 2022.
Previous Positions and Experience
Martina Egedušević has a diverse professional background in environmental science and water management. She co-founded My Garden of Eden and worked on that project for nine months in 2022 in Exeter, England. Before that, she mentored students in the Future17 project and served as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Exeter. Her previous experience also includes significant roles at Heriot-Watt University, including Researcher in Natural Flood Management, Teaching Assistant in Hydraulics and Hydrology, and STEM Ambassador.
Research and Educational Background
Martina Egedušević earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Heriot-Watt University, where she studied from 2016 to 2022. She also holds a Specialist degree in water resources and environmental management from the University of Belgrade, Faculty of Civil Engineering, and has studied at IHE Delft Institute for Water Education and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She completed her MSc in Civil Engineering at the University of Belgrade.
Professional Expertise
Martina Egedušević has extensive expertise in young forest development, nature-based solutions, and flood management. She has been involved in various flood risk reduction projects throughout her career. Her practical experience is complemented by her roles in higher education, where she has engaged in teaching and research on related subjects.
Work in Flood Management
Much of Martina Egedušević's career has focused on flood management. She began as an Independent Engineer for flood protection at the Public Water Management Company 'Srbijavode' in Belgrade, Serbia. Her subsequent research roles at Heriot-Watt University further advanced her work in Natural Flood Management, contributing to initiatives aimed at reducing flood risk through innovative, science-based solutions.