Professor Dr. Velibor Spalevic is an academic at the University of Montenegro, holding positions at the Biotechnical Faculty and the Geography of the Faculty of Philosophy. With a Doctorate in Ecological Engineering for Soil and Water Resources Protection, obtained from the University of Belgrade, his extensive research focuses on soil erosion, watershed management, and sustainable rural development. Authored over 500 research results, including publishing 110 SCI papers in leading internationaljournals such as the Catena and Hydrological Sciences Journal, MDPI journals. Dr. Spalevic has held significant roles, including Director of IFAD's Rural Clustering and Transportation Project in Montenegro and Chair of the Governing Board of the Institute of Forestry, Senior Task Manager to the Delegation of EU to Montenegro. His expertise is recognized globally through memberships in professional societies such as the International Union of Soil Sciences and the World Association of Soil and Water Conservation. He is a several-time award-winning academic, actively involved in mentoring postgraduate students and managing international research collaborations.