Rahul Kandpal is a PhD candidate at IIT Delhi and Commonwealth Split-site Scholar at UCL. His research focuses on bioelectrochemical systems, developing flexible electrodes for sustainable wastewater treatment and clean energy generation. He has authored high-impact publications in journals like Chemical Engineering Journal, contributed book chapters with Springer and ACS, and holds two patents on flexible electrode and multielectrode assembly microbial fuel cell reactor. Recognized with multiple national and international awards and fellowships, including from SERB, DBT, FEMS, and MoHUA, Rahul aims to advance scalable, energy-positive wastewater solutions.