Cheistha Kochhar was killed in a collision with a refuse truck in Farringdon Road, central London, whilst cycling home on March 19 last year.
Cheistha, originally from India, was a 33-year-old PhD student at the London School of Economics.
She was cycling home from university on an e-bike when she was involved in a collision and was pronounced dead at the scene at 8.30pm.
Ernie Thomas, 66, of Roland Way, Walworth, has now been charged with causing her death by dangerous driving.
Thomas will appear at the Old Bailey on November 20.
After her death, Cheistha’s family said: “Cheistha’s deep intelligence and passions were belied by her sprightly demeanour and the consummate ease with which she eased people out of their shells to make friends with her.
“She always had a hug to spare for anyone and she lived her life with the principle that it was more important to be the kindest person in the room than to be the smartest person in the room.”
