Promoting electromobility through academia and research The workshop titled “Electric Mobility: Regulations for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations” was held in Quito at the offices of the German development agency GIZ.
Published article Q1 | The Impact of Oil on Groundwater in the Ecuadorian AmazonA recent study analyzed groundwater quality in the Ecuadorian Amazon, revealing important information about the presence of total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) and their potential implications for human health. The research, published in MDPI’s scientific journal Sustainability, evaluated 161 water samples from domestic wells located in the provinces of Sucumbíos and Orellana, areas where a large portion of the population relies on groundwater for daily consumption.
Fieldwork Enhances Technical Training for Master's Students in Geotechnical EngineeringStudents in the Geotechnical Engineering Master's program at ESPOL participated in a field exercise where they applied technical criteria in real-world conditions, complementing their academic training.
ESPOL Strengthens Scientific Cooperation with IGME-CSIC Through an Official Visit to SpainESPOL and FICT paid an official visit to IGME-CSIC in Spain to strengthen scientific and academic cooperation in areas such as hydroecology, education, and research; the delegation, led by its senior officials, consolidated strategic partnerships and reaffirmed its participation in joint initiatives, paving the way for new opportunities for international collaboration and sustainable development.
Rey Juan Carlos University donates equipment for a project in Manglaralto as part of an international cooperation initiativeThe coordinator of the Geology program at FICT-ESPOL paid an academic visit to Rey Juan Carlos University, where equipment was handed over to be donated to the community engagement project “Water Sourcing, Harvesting, and Reuse for Sustainability (Phase II).”
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.
Pedestrian WAY: Walk the campus, experience engineering.“Pedestrian WAY: Pedestrian Infrastructure for a Sustainable Campus,” an initiative aimed at transforming pedestrian mobility on ESPOL’s Prosperina Campus.
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.