Sandra Banda

Graduate Research Assistant

Sandra is an MS candidate in the Environmental and Water Resources Engineering (EWRE) program here at The University of Texas at Austin. Originally from Kenya, Sandra moved to Austin in 2023 to pursue her Master of Public Affairs program here at UT-Austin. 

Sandra's current research, under Dr. Emily Beagle and Dr. Yael Glazer, explores the reuse of produced water for hydrogen production in Texas. Before joining the Webber Energy Group, Sandra worked with the Extreme Weather and Climate Adaptation Lab at UT Austin, on resilience and long-term planning for extreme weather events impacting the City of Austin. 

Sandra is dedicated to using her policy background and technical expertise to support sustainable solutions to energy and water challenges. Outside of school and research, Sandra enjoys visiting bookshops around Austin and spending time with friends. 

Publications
to come
Education

B.S., Civil Engineering, Kenyatta University

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