IIAMA-UPV celebrates 25 years of water and environmental research

The Institute of Water Engineering and Environment of the Universitat Politècnica de València (IIAMA-UPV) is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Since its establishment in 2001 under the auspices of Professor Joaquín Andreu, the institute has become a national and international reference in research and knowledge transfer for sustainable water resource management and ecosystem protection.

Over its history, IIAMA-UPV has developed more than 1,550 research projects, generating nearly 40 million euros in turnover. The institute's scientific output includes 1,327 articles in scientific journals, 2164 conference participations, and 62 research awards. Director Javier Paredes Arquiola noted that the institute's research adopts a multidisciplinary approach to environmental issues, utilizing over 70 lines of research to address the hydrological cycle, water quality, and microbial biodiversity.