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The researcher at the Catalan Institute of Water Research, Maite Pijuan, has been awarded the prestigious recognition of IWA Fellow, awarded by the International Water Association (IWA). This award not only highlights her exceptional contribution to water science, but positions her as one of the most relevant figures on a global scale within this field. Being named an IWA Fellow is an honor reserved for a very small group of professionals who have made unparalleled contributions to water management research, technology development and policy. The selection process is rigorous: you must be supported by three renowned international experts and pass a thorough evaluation by a panel of experts. This recognition is awarded only every two years and places those selected in a global elite, where leadership and innovation are essential. Dr. Pijuan has been selected for this distinction thanks to her outstanding research career, her commitment to the international scientific community and her active role in the organization of events and publications of worldwide relevance. Among its most outstanding achievements are the organization of the International Congress on Ecotechnologies for water treatment organized in Girona in 2023 ( https://www.ecostp2023.org/ ), which brought together more than 500 experts from 50 countries, or her work as editor of the prestigious scientific journal Water Research (https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/water-research), one of the most influential and respected in the field of the water This recognition not only values the scientific career of Dra. Pijuan, but also its commitment to knowledge transfer and the ability to foster collaboration between researchers and water professionals from different countries. Dr. Pijuan becomes the fourth Spanish woman to receive this prestigious recognition since its creation in 2010, a fact that underlines the excellence of its research career. Dr. Pijuan joined the Catalan Water Research Institute in 2010 thanks to a Ramón y Cajal contract. Since then, he has been able to carry out his research in complete freedom, with the support and infrastructure necessary to carry out research and transfer projects. “I am very grateful to ICRA-CERCA for providing me with such a dynamic and innovative research environment. This recognition is not only a reflection of my work, but also of the support and opportunities I have had throughout my career to develop leading projects in research and knowledge transfer. Without the commitment and resources that ICRA-CERCA has offered me, this achievement would not have been possible.” The award ceremony took place during the IWA World Water Congress held in Toronto from August 11 to 16, attended by more than 6,000 industry professionals. About the International Water Association (IWA) IWA is an independent non-governmental organization connecting a global community of water professionals. Its mission is to promote research, innovation and collaboration in the field of water to address global challenges related to this vital resource. It has thousands of professionals from all over the world. These members include researchers, engineers, water professionals, students, and governmental and non-governmental organizations.
