FICT presented its strategic proposal for the District 100 Project at the Las Peñas CampusFICT presented a strategic proposal to help transform ESPOL’s Las Peñas Campus into a space for innovation, sustainability, and interdisciplinary learning, integrating research, community engagement, and academic solutions that have an impact on both the university and society.
FICT Strengthens Its Faculty by Hiring New Tenured Professors at ESPOLFICT is welcoming new tenured faculty members, who will contribute to the advancement of teaching, research, and community engagement in their respective fields of expertise, promoting academic excellence and the generation of knowledge that has an impact on society.
FICT's Petroleum Program Promotes the Exchange of Experiences in Vocational Training in the Energy SectorThe FICT Petroleum program strengthened knowledge exchange through the participation of an international professor and researcher, creating a forum for dialogue on professional training, innovation, and trends in the energy sector to contribute to academic development and the preparation of future professionals.
FICT conducted a technical analysis on the future of Ecuador's oil sectorFICT facilitated a forum for technical and academic analysis of the challenges and opportunities facing Ecuador’s oil sector, strengthening the dialogue between academia and industry to contribute to the country’s sustainable development, innovation, and energy competitiveness.
A professor and researcher at FICT serves on the Early Career Editorial Board of a scientific journal indexed in ScopusProfessor and researcher Natividad García Troncoso, Ph.D., of FICT–ESPOL, was appointed as an Early Career Editorial Board Member of the journal *Construction and Building Materials* (Q1/D1), a recognition that highlights her scientific career and strengthens the faculty’s international presence in high-impact research networks.
Partnership Between Tecnovoladuras S.A. and FICT Will Strengthen the Practical Training of Future Mining Engineers at ESPOLFICT receives specialized instructional materials from Tecnovoladuras S.A. to strengthen the practical training of mining students through resources focused on drilling and blasting. The initiative includes future training programs and reinforces the collaboration between FICT and the private sector to develop technical skills aligned with the needs of the mining industry.
FICT's Petroleum Engineering program, in partnership with SLB, launches new courses to strengthen reservoir engineering educationFICT–ESPOL launched the SLB–ESPOL Chairs, an online training program designed to enhance students’ knowledge of reservoir engineering through specialized modules and support from industry experts. The initiative strengthens the collaboration between academia and the hydrocarbon sector to promote the training of future professionals.
ESPOL and UTEQ Strengthen Academic and Research Cooperation to Promote Regional DevelopmentFICT and UTEQ strengthened their ties of academic, scientific, and technological cooperation by promoting joint projects, exchanging expertise, and undertaking research initiatives aimed at generating practical solutions for the country’s sustainable development.
Students from PUCE Santo Domingo visit FICT to learn about Earth Science engineering laboratory practicesDuring the academic visit, civil engineering students from PUCE Santo Domingo toured FICT-ESPOL’s specialized laboratories and learned about its main lines of research, enhancing their education through hands-on experiences related to hydrocarbons, geotechnical engineering, mineral processing, water quality, and technologies for carbon capture and water treatment.
Halliburton Technical Seminar Enhances Petroleum Engineering Students' Knowledge of Artificial Lift Systems for Optimal Oil Well PerformanceStudents in the Petroleum Engineering program deepened their knowledge of artificial lift systems, fault diagnosis, and satellite monitoring as they apply to oil well performance through a technical seminar organized in collaboration with Halliburton and the SPE-ESPOL Student Chapter. The event promoted the exchange of experiences with industry professionals and provided an update on technologies that help optimize hydrocarbon production.