Dr. Marina Diaz-Piloneta is a Lecturer and Researcher in the Project Engineering Area at the University of Oviedo, Spain, and a member of the Research Group in Project Engineering and Sustainable Engineering (GIPIS). She holds an MSc in Civil Engineering and a PhD from the University of Oviedo with cum laude distinction. Her research has mainly focused on circular economy, waste valorisation, sustainable and innovative materials, process modelling, and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). She has participated in several international, national and regional R&D projects and research contracts with industry, including projects as Principal Investigator. More recently, her research interests have expanded towards water digitalisation and sustainable water management. She is currently involved in several national R&D projects related to the water cycle, with a particular focus on digitalisation, efficiency, sustainability, and the development of innovative solutions for water management and infrastructure.