Maitreyi Koduganti works as a researcher at the Indian Institute for Human Settlements, India. Koduganti is also a part of the Advisory Board of the Water Youth Network. Koduganti has earned a second Master’s degree in Water Management and Governance from UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education, the Netherlands. Much of her work in the last four years focused on climate sciences, vulnerability studies, resource management, gender studies, sustainability and Research-into-Use. Koduganti's inclination towards action-oriented research have resulted in developing documentaries and participatory games. Hailing from India that faces climatic risks at multiple scales, she believes and engage in working at the ground level along with local communities to bring about small, yet meaningful changes.