Muteeb Ahmad Sheikh is a TU-RISE PhD researcher at ATU Sligo, developing next-generation rainwater harvesting systems to tackle urban water scarcity, coastal flooding, and pollution. Before joining ATU, he worked for three years with the Freshwater Programme, WWF-Pakistan, developing solutions that bridged engineering innovation with community needs. His current research combines large-scale climate datasets and hydrological modelling to evaluate how rainwater harvesting can support resilient, sustainable urban water systems under changing rainfall patterns across Ireland and Great Britain.
Project Title: Determining the Potential of Domestic Rainwater Harvesting to Decrease Pollution in Coastal Areas
Muteeb’s research explores how domestic rainwater harvesting (RWH) can help coastal households adapt to water scarcity, flooding, and pollution driven by climate change. Using long-term regional climate projections and high-resolution rainfall records spanning nearly a century, his work analyses how shifting rainfall patterns influence the performance of RWH systems. By integrating these insights with sustainable drainage approaches, the study evaluates how runoff can be captured and reused to reduce pollutant loads, enhance water availability, and protect coastal environments. The goal is to develop affordable, data-informed frameworks that strengthen water security and resilience for future cities.
