**Luis Garrote**

Prof. Dr. Luis Garrote is Full Professor of Hydraulic Engineering at Universidad Politecnica de ´ Madrid. His research focus is the application of hydrological and hydraulic models in water resources planning and management, including floods, droughts, environmental constraints and reservoir operation, with special emphasis on dealing with uncertainties, particularly those connected to global change. His professional record in integrated water resources managemen<sup>t</sup> includes collaborations with national and international administrations and the private sector in water resources planning, design and operation of hydraulic structures, dam operating rules and safety, hydropower and drought and flood risk management.
