Priyani Madan
About Priyani Madan
Priyani Madan is a Senior Water Engineer at Arup and a Victorian Branch Committee Member at the Australian Water Association, recognized for her contributions to water management and sustainability.
Professional Title and Roles
Priyani Madan serves as a Senior Water Engineer at Arup and also actively participates as a Victorian Branch Committee Member of the Australian Water Association. She has been with Arup since 2014, contributing her expertise in water engineering in Melbourne, Victoria.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Priyani Madan holds a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Civil Engineering from the University of Melbourne, attained in 2014-2015. She also earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), majoring in Economics with minors in Management and Civil Engineering, from the same institution between 2010 and 2012. She completed her International Baccalaureate at Tintern Girls Grammar from 2004 to 2009.
Key Projects and Strategic Initiatives
During her tenure at Arup, Priyani Madan has developed various water balance and cost modelling tools for major clients, facilitating effective strategy assessments. Notably, she led drought and resilience planning strategies for Sydney Water and developed the 2050 Auckland Water Strategy while seconded to Auckland Council. Her strategic contributions include formulating Australia’s urban water regulation reform and executing a 25-year sustainable water strategy for the Torres Strait Islands.
Industry Recognition and Awards
In 2018, Priyani Madan was appointed as the global leader of Arup’s Young Water Professionals Panel. She has been recognized for her contributions to the water engineering field with several accolades, including the Highly Commended Australian Young Water Professional Award at Ozwater and the Highly Commended Rising Star at the Auckland NAWIC Hays Awards.
Mentorship and Community Involvement
Priyani Madan actively mentors young engineers, nurturing the next generation of professionals. She has led multiple pro bono and shared value projects with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Additionally, she has facilitated international Design Summits with Engineers Without Borders (EWB).