ESPOL is building capacity for applications to the 2026 Ecuador Habitat AwardThe Faculty of Geosciences Engineering (FICT) at the Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral hosted a training session on the 5th Call for Entries for the Ecuador Habitat 2026 Award, organized by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transportation, aimed at strengthening the development of sustainable and resilient urban projects.
A FICT researcher is enhancing her expertise in data analysis and evidence-based decision-making through the ESPOL BootcampEngineer Victoria Rosado, from the Faculty of Geosciences Engineering (FICT) at the Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral, successfully completed the “Data-Driven Decisions Specialist” bootcamp, strengthening her skills in data analysis, artificial intelligence, and evidence-based decision-making, as part of a national initiative launched in partnership with the Ministry of Telecommunications and the Information Society.
Technical visit to Balao provides recommendations for flood mitigation measuresOn April 8, 2026, a technical visit was conducted at a banana plantation in Balao to assess the damage caused by the river’s flooding. Researchers from the Center for Research and Applied Projects in Geosciences (CIPAT) and the Faculty of Geosciences Engineering (FICT) collected data in the field and via drone for a preliminary assessment aimed at risk evaluation and technical planning.
FICT-ESPOL analyzes an international proposal for the utilization of solid waste in Guayas and Los RíosESPOL, through FICT and CIPAT, reviewed an international proposal for the utilization of solid waste in Guayas and Los Ríos, focusing on energy efficiency and the circular economy. The event paved the way for potential collaboration on the development of sustainable solutions based on waste characterization.
FICT-ESPOL participates in Holcim's sustainability event on the circular economy and decarbonizationFICT-ESPOL participated in a Holcim event focused on the circular economy and decarbonization, where initiatives such as waste co-processing and strategies to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint were presented. This event strengthened the ties between academia and industry on sustainability issues.
ESPOL Study Proposes a Sustainable Model for Waste Management in SahuangalESPOL participated in a study published in Sustainability that proposes a sustainable waste management model for the community of Sahuangal. The research outlines a technically and economically viable composting and recycling system aimed at reducing the environmental impact in rural areas.
A geological record spanning approximately 66 million years of Earth's history on the ESPOL campusESPOL is conducting a research project on the Cretaceous–Paleogene boundary in the La Prosperina Protected Forest, focusing on its geopatrimonial assessment and the development of strategies for geotourism, geoconservation, and geoeducation. The initiative aims to strengthen scientific knowledge and promote awareness of geological heritage.
ESPOL Strengthens Training in Structural and Seismic-Resistant Engineering with an International Lecture on Drilled PilesThe Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral held a technical seminar on displacement bored piles and the prediction of their bearing capacity using CPT data, enhancing knowledge of geotechnical and structural design through advanced tools and real-time analysis.
Strengthening Collaboration in Structural EngineeringDr. Natividad García Troncoso served as a speaker at CEINCI LAB, presenting recent developments in bridge vibration control using tuned mass dampers, thereby strengthening academic exchange in structural engineering.
ESPOL is fostering academic partnerships in Italy and participating in a formal ceremony in GenoaESPOL carried out an international program from April 11 to 17, 2026, in Florence, Padua, and Genoa, focused on strengthening academic cooperation at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The delegation, led by Vice Rector Paola Romero Crespo, promoted inter-institutional agreements to foster student mobility, knowledge exchange, and joint programs. In addition, it participated in the tribute to Luis Parodi Valverde in Genoa, consolidating historical and academic ties. The program strengthened the institution’s international profile.