IDRA Young Leaders Program

The Young Leaders Program (YLP) is composed of dedicated professionals under age 35 from around the globe who share a passion for advancing sustainable water solutions. Together, they bring a wealth of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and expertise to the field.

IDRA Young Leaders Program

The Young Leaders Program (YLP) is composed of dedicated professionals under age 35 from around the globe who share a passion for advancing sustainable water solutions. Together, they bring a wealth of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and expertise to the field.

IDRA Young Leaders Program Co-Chairs

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Ms. Mariela Cuartucci

Sales Engineer, NX Filtration

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Ms. Mariam Ouda

PhD candidate, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi

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Mr. Jan-Hendrik Imholze

Desalination Expert, Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG

IDRA Young Leaders Program Members

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Dr. Antonella De Luca

Head of Competence Center Environmental Solutions, Omya International AG

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Mr. Rory Weaver

Director of Marketing, Aquatech

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Mr. Angel Abajas

European Sales Manager, Desalination, Energy Recovery

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Mr. Francisco José Jara Ortiz

Lead Process Engineer, IDE Technologies

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Ms. Kamakshi Sharma

Director of Marketing & Strategy, Aquatech

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Mr. Carem Habayeb

Business Development and Sales Manager, FEDCO

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Dr. Jungbin Kim

Assistant Professor, Wenzhou-Kean University

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Dr. Motasem Abushaban

Desalination Advisor German Agency for International Cooperation “GIZ”, Jordan & Affiliated Professor in Water Desalination at Mohammed I Polytechnic University

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Dr. Christine Kleffner

Co-Founder & CTO Harmony Desalting

Learn more about the Mentor Program

Mentor Program

Learn more about the Mentor Program

Mentor Program

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