Agnieszka Stec is an assistant professor in the Department of Infrastructure and Water Management in the Faculty of Civil, Environmental Engineering and Architecture, Rzeszów University of Technology. She is the author of more than 60 scientific publications for both national and international periodicals. The author and co-author of 2 published books as well as 6 patents and patent applications. Repeated medal recipient at the World Exhibition on Innovation, among others, in Seoul, Geneva, Brussels, and Moscow; as well as awards from university rectors and the Minister of Science and Higher Education. Her scientific interests include: the modeling of urban sewage systems, innovative devices and facilities for water and sewage management, the financial analysis of investment undertakings, sustainable rainwater management, as well as rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling systems. She is participating in research as well as professional projects.