Le "Grand Prix de la SHF (Société Hydrotechnique de France) 2026" awarded to Sandra Soares Frazao

The jury for the Société Hydrotechnique de France (SHF) Grand Prize met on October 5, 2026, and decided to award the "Le Grand Prix de la SHF (Société Hydrotechnique de France) 2026" to Sandra Soares-Frazao.

Through this Grand Prix, the SHF wishes to recognize the quality and originality of her scientific work, as well as its contribution to the advancement of knowledge and practices in the field of hydraulics. Sandra Soares-Frazao is a recognized expert in free-surface flow, river hydraulics, and the interactions between flows and hydraulic structures. Her work contributes in particular to a better understanding of complex hydrodynamic phenomena and to the improvement of the design and management of hydraulic infrastructure.

Sandra Soares-Frazao is also actively involved in the international scientific community, notably within the International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR).

Our warmest congratulations to Sandra Soares-Frazao!