Professor Yoshihide Wada from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has been awarded the 2025 Joanne Simpson Medal for his pioneering research modeling the human footprint on the global hydrological cycle.  

The medal, awarded by the American Geophysical Union (AGU), recognizes exceptional mid-career scientists who have made transformative scientific advances or breakthroughs in the Earth and space sciences. It also celebrates those who have demonstrated strong leadership and provided outstanding service to science and society. 

A professor in KAUST’s Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering Division, Wada has challenged unanswered questions in global hydrology, leading to breakthroughs and new ways of thinking about hydrology and its interaction with human activities and society.  

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