Dr. Igor Leščešen is currently a researcher at the Institute of Hydrology Slovak Academy of Sciences and also serves as a Research Associate at the Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad. His research interests are supported by his role as an Associate Member at the Climatology and Hydrology Research Centre, also at the University of Novi Sad. Beginning in 2024, he is leading the "Streamflow Drought Through Time" project, funded by the EU NextGenerationEU initiative through the Recovery and Resilience Plan of the Slovak Republic (project no. 09I03-03-V04-00186). Dr. Leščešen holds a PhD in Geosciences with a thesis focusing on the discharge regime of major rivers in the Carpathian basin. He has significant teaching experience at various educational institutions. Additionally, Dr. Leščešen has participated in several major research projects striving to enhance data-driven multidisciplinary research into hydro-climatic extremes, contributing to innovative approaches in risk assessment and environmental education. His strong academic foundation is complemented by a series of prestigious fellowships and scholarships, asserting his commitment to advancing knowledge in his field.