AQUA Mourns Death of Evaluation Commission Member Dr. Carles Solà
The Andorran Agency for the Quality of Higher Education pays tribute to Dr. Carles Solà i Ferrando, who died after serving six years on its Evaluation Commission. His expertise enhanced quality assurance in Andorra's university sector.
Key Points
- Dr. Carles Solà i Ferrando, chemical engineering professor, served on AQUA's Evaluation Commission since 2020.
- Former rector of Autonomous University of Barcelona (1994-2002) and Catalonia's councillor for Universities.
- Contributed to Andorra's higher education evaluations, quality assurance, and assessment reports over six years.
- AQUA praises his knowledge, experience, and support for university standards; condolences to family and academics.
The Andorran Agency for the Quality of Higher Education (AQUA) has expressed profound sadness at the passing of Dr Carles Solà i Ferrando, a member of its Evaluation Commission since 2020.
A professor of chemical engineering, Solà built a distinguished career in higher education. He served as rector of the Autonomous University of Barcelona from 1994 to 2002, later as Catalonia's councillor for Universities, and helped found the Vives University Network alongside the Catalan Association of Public Universities (ACUP).
Over his six years with AQUA, Solà supported evaluations of Andorra's higher education sector and advanced quality assurance initiatives. He contributed to drafting assessment reports and deliberations on the evolution of the university system. The agency commended his deep knowledge, professional experience, and academic insight, which elevated its procedures.
AQUA offered its "profound gratitude" for his dedication, generosity, and steadfast support for university standards. It also sent condolences to his family, friends, and the broader academic community.
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