The Faculty of Geosciences Engineering (FICT) celebrates the achievement of Karolayn Gaibor Yambay, an outstanding student of our faculty and current President of the ASCE ESPOL student chapter, who has been selected for a high-level research internship at the École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS) in Montreal, Canada.
During four months, Karolayn will participate in the cutting-edge project: “Application of hydraulic cement-based materials in regenerative infrastructure.”
Research with Global Impact
Karolayn’s work will focus on the development of innovative permeable concrete mixes with low carbon content. Through specialized laboratory testing, she will seek to optimize compressive strength and durability against moisture damage. This type of research is crucial for creating regenerative infrastructure that helps mitigate the effects of climate change in urban environments.
What is ÉTS Montreal?
The École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS) is one of Canada’s most important engineering education and research institutions. As part of the Université du Québec network, ÉTS specializes in applied engineering and technology transfer, maintaining close ties with global industry to solve complex technical challenges.
About ASCE ESPOL: Leadership in Technical Training
Karolayn currently leads the student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) at ESPOL. This organization is one of the oldest and most prestigious engineering associations in the world.
Within our faculty, ASCE ESPOL plays a fundamental role by:
Fostering academic excellence and leadership among students.
Organizing technical seminars, site visits, and design competitions.
Connecting future engineers with global industry standards and trends.
Institutional Commitment
This achievement reaffirms FICT's mission to promote the internationalization of its students. Karolayn’s experience at ÉTS not only represents individual professional growth but also strengthens ESPOL's presence in world-class research ecosystems.
We congratulate Karolayn on this milestone and wish her the greatest success during her stay in Montreal! 🇨🇦✈️
