Catarina Jorge is a highly accomplished Researcher at the National Laboratory of Civil Engineering (LNEC) in Lisbon, Portugal. With over 10 years of research and innovation experience, she holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from the Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), where her thesis focused on energy use in wastewater systems. Catarina also earned her MSc and BSc in Environmental Engineering from IST. Her work centers on urban water systems, performance evaluation, efficient water use, and the integration of water, energy, and carbon neutrality strategies in urban settings. Throughout her professional journey, she has participated in numerous national and international projects, contributed to almost 100 publications, and played an important role in developing tools and methodologies for sustainable water management. Additionally, Catarina is actively involved in professional training, technical consulting, and the organization of scientific events.