Author of a Book- “One Story at A Time”

Dr. Sudipti Arora is an internationally recognized environmental scientist, sustainability leader, and social entrepreneur working at the intersection of science, innovation, climate action, public health, and community development. She currently serves as the Director – Research & Innovation at Dr. B. Lal Institute of Biotechnology (BIBT), Jaipur, and is the Founder-Director of the Prakrit Sustainable Integrated Foundation, a Section 8 non-profit organization dedicated to sustainable rural transformation.

With over 15 years of experience in environmental biotechnology, wastewater treatment, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), circular economy, ESG, and sustainable development, she has led numerous national and international research initiatives translating scientific innovations into scalable societal impact with 100+ publications including Journals, Book Chapters.

Her pioneering work in wastewater-based epidemiology contributed to early COVID-19 surveillance in India, while her research on nature-based wastewater treatment systems has resulted in innovative solutions for decentralized sanitation and water management. She is also actively engaged in advancing Net Zero Schools, rural sustainability models, climate leadership, and ESG implementation across academia, industry, and communities.

In 2026, Dr. Arora was selected as a Chevening CRISP Fellow by the UK Government and completed her fellowship at the University of Oxford, where she worked on leadership, innovation, systems thinking, and technology-driven pathways for sustainability and net-zero transitions. The fellowship has further strengthened her vision of building future-ready leaders capable of addressing complex global challenges.

Beyond research, she has successfully mobilized multi-stakeholder collaborations involving government agencies, industries, educational institutions, international organizations, and local communities to deliver impactful sustainability initiatives across India.

Leadership & Professional Roles

• Director – Research & Innovation, Dr. B. Lal Institute of Biotechnology, Jaipur
• Founder-Director, Prakrit Sustainable Integrated Foundation
• ESG Consultant and Sustainability Advisor
• IWA Grundfos Youth fellow for SDG 6
• Member of several national and international scientific and sustainability networks

Research & Impact Areas

• Environmental Biotechnology
• Wastewater Treatment & Circular Economy
• Wastewater-Based Epidemiology
• Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
• ESG & Corporate Sustainability
• Climate Leadership & Net Zero Strategies
• Rural Development & Social Innovation
• SDGs and Systems Thinking
• Science Communication & Youth Leadership

Selected Awards & Recognitions

• Chevening CRISP Fellow 2026, Government of the United Kingdom
• Princess Gauravi Kumari Sawai Award, 2025 for sustainability and social impact work
• 40 under 40 award by ET
• Prof. G. P. Talwar Young Scientist Award (ISSRF 2024)
• Eco Warrior Award 2024
• Arya Ratna Award 2024
• RCCI Innovation & Sustainability Women Entrepreneur Award (2024)
• Wonder Woman Award (Radio City, 2024)
• Young Professional First Prize – India Water Week, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India (2022)

Speaker & Mentor

Dr. Arora is a sought-after keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, moderator, and mentor, having delivered talks on leadership, sustainability, biotechnology, innovation, entrepreneurship, women leadership, climate action, and youth empowerment across leading national and international platforms. Her work is driven by a simple belief:

“Science creates knowledge, but leadership transforms knowledge into impact.”