Natividad García Troncoso, Ph.D., a professor and researcher at ESPOL’s Faculty of Geosciences Engineering (FICT), has been appointed as an Early Career Editorial Board Member for the scientific journal Construction and Building Materials, published by Elsevier and indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. This appointment recognizes her scientific career, her commitment to academic excellence, and her contribution to strengthening research and the dissemination of knowledge in the field of civil engineering.
Construction and Building Materials is one of the most prestigious scientific journals in the field of civil engineering and construction materials. It publishes high-impact research related to concrete, construction materials, infrastructure, sustainability, and innovation. The journal ranks in the Q1 quartile and the first decile (D1) of its category, with a CiteScore of 14.2 and a Journal Impact Factor of 8.9, establishing itself as a leading publication for the international scientific community.
Its inclusion strengthens FICT-ESPOL’s presence and participation in international scientific networks, expanding opportunities for collaboration and visibility for research conducted in Ecuador.
This recognition reflects FICT’s commitment to academic excellence, high-impact research, and the international visibility of its faculty and researchers, with the aim of strengthening its participation in global scientific communities and contributing to the advancement of knowledge for the benefit of engineering and sustainable development.
Sustainable Development Goals
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
