Mr Nishant Gaur

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), School of Engineering, The University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom (2024–Present)
• Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Civil Engineering (Water Resources and Environmental Engineering), Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, India (2022–2024)
• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Civil Engineering, Central University of Haryana, India (2017–2021)

• Student Member, Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
• Member, British Hydrological Society (BHS)
• Student Member, Indian Water Resources Society (IWRS), Student Chapter, India (2017–2021)

Teaching Assistant / Demonstrator, School of Engineering, The University of Edinburgh (2024–Present)

• Delivered tutorials and laboratory demonstrations across undergraduate courses, including Environmental Engineering 3 (CIVE09020),Water Engineering- Transport and Treatment 3 (CIVE09035), Mechanical Engineering 1 (MECE08015), Engineering Practice 1 (SCEE08020), and Tools for Engineering Design 2 (CIVE08020)
• Contributed to marking and assessment for courses including Mechanical Engineering 1 (MECE08015), Engineering Principles 1 (SCEE08012) and Professional Development for Engineers 2 (SCEE08015)

Additional Teaching Roles

• Tutor and Demonstrator, Civil Engineering Summer School (Bridge Design) (2025)
• Work Placement Supervisor, NPA Built Environment within a Global Infrastructure (SCQF Level 6) Programme (2025–26)

Outreach and Public Engagement

• Outreach Facilitator, School of Engineering, The University of Edinburgh (2025)
  • Delivered STEM outreach sessions for Cub Scouts and Scouts (ages 8–14), including hands-on activities on wind turbine design
• Volunteer Teacher, Pehchaan Ek Safar (NGO), Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (June 2023 – May 2024)