Skandha Murali, BA (Cantab), is an MPhil candidate in Environmental Policy at the University of Cambridge, where he previously completed a BA in Geography with a Double First. His academic interests lie at the intersection of climate change, sustainable finance, caste, and ethno-religious dynamics in South Asia.

He is a former intern at the Environment Agency and previously served as President of The Oxbridge Launchpad, an education access social enterprise. He is passionate about sustainability strategy, data-driven policy, and inclusive education.

A recipient of the Schuldham Plate at Gonville & Caius College and the Holgate Pollard Prize from the University of Cambridge, he has worked on projects across the United Kingdom and India. He speaks fluent Tamil and has proficiency in German and Chinese.