About Kavya

 Currently contributing to global nuclear governance as a Deputy Research Lead for Nuclear4Climate at COP30 (UNFCCC) and an active delegate to COP29 Azerbaijan, Kavya is deeply involved in drafting international position papers, advising multilateral stakeholders, and fostering public awareness on the role of nuclear energy in combating climate change. 

Kavya’s expertise includes, Nuclear Reactor Technology, nuclear weapons policy, nonproliferation frameworks, arms control, and nuclear energy regulation. His work addresses emerging threats from advanced nuclear technologies, geopolitical instability, and the breakdown of traditional arms control treaties, offering strategic insights to government bodies, research institutions, and international forums.

With a foundation in Bachelor of Science in Physics from Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Kavya’s academic journey includes advanced training at prestigious institutions such as MIT (22.011x: Nuclear Energy: Science, Systems, and Society), the University of Geneva (Particle Physics), and UC Berkeley’s REYES program for young scientists. His research focuses on reactor physics modeling, neutronics simulations, and radiation transport analysis, targeting the optimization of reactor safety and design.

Kavya has worked on passive safety systems for Indian Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors, and employed computational techniques to simulate nuclear and particle phenomena. This technical proficiency enhances his credibility in policy arenas, allowing him to critically evaluate and propose evidence-based nuclear governance frameworks.

Through his technical training and policy acumen, Kavya bridges the often-siloed worlds of scientific research and policy implementation. His contributions to nuclear risk reduction, export control regimes, and deterrence theory reflect a holistic approach informed by deep technical knowledge and strategic foresight.

Kavya actively engages with multilateral institutions, think tanks, and academic forums, advocating for responsible nuclear stewardship, transparency in nuclear policy, and stronger international norms. Whether advising on nonproliferation strategy, analyzing reactor deployment risks, or contributing to dialogues on nuclear weapons modernization, he remains committed to a future where nuclear technology is governed safely, equitably, and sustainably.

Some of his other work also encompasses CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) security, climate-energy nexus, and generative AI’s applications in energy systems modeling.

Kavya Wadhwa is a globally engaged Nuclear Policy Advocate and Policy Analyst with robust expertise at the intersection of nuclear technology, security, and international policy. Blending rigorous academic training in nuclear physics with practical experience in diplomacy, research, and advocacy, Kavya serves as a dynamic voice shaping the future of nuclear discourse.