FICT Welcomes Non-Tenured Adjunct Faculty for the 2026 IPAO TermFICT welcomed the non-tenured adjunct faculty members joining the faculty during the 2026 IPAO period at an orientation session designed to facilitate their academic and administrative integration. During the session, institutional processes, support tools, and work guidelines were presented, strengthening the bond between the new faculty members and the faculty’s academic community.
Integration Strengthens Identity and Camaraderie in FICT's Petroleum ProgramThe Petroleum Engineering program at FICT-ESPOL held a team-building event that brought together students and faculty from all academic levels, strengthening camaraderie, a sense of belonging, and student participation; the event also promoted engagement with curricular and extracurricular initiatives that enrich professional training.
Lundin Gold Collaborates with ESPOL's Mining Program on Its Young Professionals ProgramThe Mining program at FICT-ESPOL participated in an outreach event for Lundin Gold’s Young Professionals Program, an initiative aimed at strengthening the technical and leadership skills of emerging talent in the mining sector; this collaboration strengthens ties between academia and industry and creates professional development opportunities for students and recent graduates.
CEDIA IGNOVA 2026 | A space to strengthen networks in innovation, science, and technologyFICT-ESPOL participated in CEDIA IGNOVA 2026 through Professor Samantha Jiménez, Ph.D., strengthening its ties with national networks in innovation, science, and technology; the event provided an opportunity to exchange experiences on technology transfer, artificial intelligence, and academia-industry collaboration, fostering new opportunities for applied research and scientific development in the country.
Researchers from ESPOL's Geoinformation and Remote Sensing Laboratory Receive CAPES Grants for Doctoral Studies in BrazilResearchers from the Geoinformation and Remote Sensing Laboratory at FICT-ESPOL were awarded an international CAPES fellowship to pursue doctoral studies in Brazil, thereby strengthening their expertise in remote sensing, geoinformation, and environmental monitoring; this achievement promotes academic internationalization and scientific cooperation between Ecuador and Brazil for the development of innovative solutions in land management and sustainability.
FICT Welcomes the 8th Cohort of the Master's Program in Civil EngineeringA new cohort of the FICT-ESPOL Master’s in Civil Engineering program, consisting of 22 professionals, will strengthen their skills in construction, sanitation, and applied innovation; the program continues to establish itself as a center for advanced training that promotes the development of sustainable solutions for infrastructure and water management in the country.
FICT Strengthens Academic-Industry Ties with the Inauguration of the SIKA ChairFICT ESPOL launched the SIKA 2026 Chair to strengthen ties between academia and industry, offering civil engineering students access to specialized knowledge, technical training, and hands-on experience in the construction sector; the initiative promotes an education aligned with the needs of today’s professional and technological environment.
FICT and CIPAT Strengthen International Cooperation with UNESCO on Resilience and Risk ManagementResearchers and technical staff from FICT and CIPAT participated in an international event organized by UNESCO and the European RESILIAGE project at the Tungurahua Volcano Geopark. The event fostered the exchange of knowledge on community resilience, heritage, risk management, and climate change adaptation through workshops and visits to vulnerable areas.
Article (1st Quartile–1st Decile) | Carbon Capture from Water: A New Solution to Climate ChangeResearchers at FICT-ESPOL published a study proposing bipolar membrane electrodialysis as an innovative alternative for capturing CO₂ from various types of water; the results show lower energy consumption compared to conventional technologies and open up new opportunities for sustainable applications and carbon reuse in the face of climate change.
SPE-ESPOL Student Chapter Begins a New Era of Leadership at FICTThe SPE–ESPOL student chapter ushered in a new era of leadership at FICT with the election of a new executive board for the 2026–2027 term, highlighting its members’ commitment to academic excellence, collaborative work, and engagement with the energy industry; the event also reaffirmed the institution’s support for student training and leadership opportunities.