Dr. Jairo R. Escobar Villanueva is an environmental engineer specializing in hydrological monitoring, geomatics, and photogrammetry, with a focus on coastal and river systems. He earned his BSc in Environmental Engineering from Universidad de La Guajira in 2007, followed by an M.Sc. in Environmental Science and Technology from Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (Spain) in 2009, and a PhD in Environmental Research, Modeling, and Risk Assessment from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Spain) in 2020 (Laureate Thesis). Dr. Escobar’s work has contributed to the study of the hydrological dynamics of coastal systems in the Colombian Caribbean. His research has focused on the development of low-cost replicable monitoring systems for coastal lagoons, addressing challenges in data-scarce contexts. Additionally, he has developed methodologies for flood modeling and river management, aiming for sustainable water resource use. In collaboration with international researchers, he has published studies on carbon stock estimation in banana plantations and the generation of digital elevation models (DEMs) using UAV and LiDAR technologies. His contributions include scientific papers, conference presentations, and book chapters related to water resource management.