Meeting Promotes the Formation of the National Ecohydrology Group in EcuadorOn March 17, 2026, at UNESCO (Quito), the National Working Group on Ecohydrology (Ecuador Chapter) was established, bringing together academic and institutional stakeholders. Activities were planned to commemorate the Intergovernmental Hydrological Program, and initiatives such as the creation of CONAPI were promoted, along with collaborative research efforts.
Civil engineering students from ESPOL advance to the finals of the 3rd Hydraulic Design CompetitionA team of civil engineering students from FICT-ESPOL advanced to the finals of the 3rd Hydraulic Design Competition, organized by Plastigama Wavin, a nationwide initiative that promotes the application of technical knowledge and creativity to develop sustainable solutions for water resource management.
Ecuador's Participation in the Second Regional Coordination Meeting of Project RLA 7029 in LimaThe second regional coordination meeting of Project RLA 7029 was held in Lima, Peru, organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in collaboration with the Peruvian Institute of Nuclear Energy (IPEN).
ESPOL Recognizes International Collaboration in Research and Education at the Alumni Reunion Held in MadridThe Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (ESPOL) honored international researchers and faculty members during the ALUMNI-ESPOL Meeting at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, strengthening academic ties with Spanish institutions. The collaboration with the IGME-CSIC and the AECID on training and research programs was highlighted. These initiatives promote international scientific cooperation and the development of sustainable solutions for natural resources.
Article Accepted for Publication | Scientific Reports JournalThe scientific article “Synthetic capillary pressure modeling with dipole sonic waves for enhanced reservoir characterization” has been accepted for publication in the journal Scientific Reports, published by Springer Nature.
Geosynthetics in Dams: Solutions for Slope InstabilityGeosynthetics are polymeric materials used in dams to improve their impermeability, structural stability, and sustainability.
A professor from FICT is making a technical visit to the University of Texas to promote research on pavementsLa docente Carola Gordillo (FICT) realiza una visita técnica en The University of Texas at Austin para explorar líneas de investigación en pavimentos. En reunión con el equipo de Jorge Prozzi, se abordó la modelación del desempeño estructural, el análisis de carga de camiones y el uso de tecnologías como LIDAR.
Expert from the University of Girona Strengthens Research Cooperation with FICT and CIPATProfessor Sergi Nuss of the University of Girona visited ESPOL to strengthen joint projects with FICT and CIPAT, focusing on water resources, land use, and nature-based solutions.
Shaping the Future Through Scientific Research | Master of GeosciencesFICT-ESPOL has filled all available spots for the third cohort of its Master’s in Earth Sciences program, thereby establishing a program focused on scientific research, publication in high-impact journals, and preparing graduates for doctoral studies.
ESPOL promotes mining safety through geomechanical and hydrogeological studies in mining concessions across the countryThrough CIPAT, FICT-ESPOL conducts geomechanical and hydrogeological studies in mining concessions in Zaruma to identify unstable areas, enhance mining safety, and generate technical information to support decision-making.