Geosynthetics in Dams: Solutions for Slope Instability
Geosynthetics are polymeric materials used in dams to improve their impermeability, structural stability, and sustainability.
Agua limpia y saneamiento
Hidrogeodía 2026 | Webinar: “Water and Gender: Building Eco-Sustainable Lakes”
The Center for Research and Applied Projects in Geosciences (CIPAT) at FICT organized the webinar “Water and Gender: Building Eco-Sustainable Lakes,” promoting women’s leadership and academic exchange in sustainable water management.
FICT Strengthens International Cooperation in Water Management with the CYTED Network and Its Group in Girona
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La Facultad de Ingeniería en Ciencias de la Tierra de la ESPOL participó en reuniones de la red CYTED en Girona, fortaleciendo la cooperación internacional y el intercambio de experiencias en soluciones basadas en la naturaleza para la gestión sostenible del agua.
Graduates contribute to community health and safety
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Graduates from the Master's of Civil Engineering Degree at FICT-ESPOL participated in a community outreach program on septic tank maintenance, disseminating information to prevent waterborne diseases and promote safe sanitation in the community.
A German student will undertake a research internship at ESPOL through the DAAD RISE Worldwide program
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A student from the Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm will undertake a research internship at ESPOL’s School of Earth Sciences Engineering through the DAAD RISE Worldwide program, participating in projects on CO₂ capture technologies and advanced water treatment.
PhD Leonardo Gutiérrez visits FICT, strengthening international cooperation in membrane technologies for water treatment
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La Facultad de Ingeniería en Ciencias de la Tierra (FICT) de la ESPOL recibió la visita del Dr. Leonardo Gutiérrez, Senior Research Scientist del Centre for Advanced Process Technology for Urban REsource recovery (CAPTURE) y Director Internacional de la red EC-Water.
International mirror class addressed drinking water network modeling with EPANET
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ESPOL, through its Master of Civil Engineering Degree, held an international mirror class with the University of Commercial Sciences on modeling drinking water networks with EPANET, strengthening academic exchange and technical skills in water distribution systems.
From rain to the future: Engineering that transforms cities
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As part of THE FINAL PITCH held during ESPOL's IDEAR STEM Fair, the project “From Rain to the Future: Engineering that Transforms Cities” was presented. This innovative proposal aims to transform urban drainage management through sustainable and resilient solutions.
ESPOL strengthens actions that promote the sustainable use of natural resources in the Amazon
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From January 28 to 31, 2026, researchers from the Center for Research and Applied Projects in Earth Sciences and professors from The Faculty of Earth Sciences Engineering at the Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral held a training session in Francisco de Orellana as part of a project aimed at strengthening local capacities to address the impacts of illegal mining.
ESPOL promotes a strategic alliance to strengthen access to drinking water and sanitation in Ecuador
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ESPOL, through FICT, seeks to promote a strategic alliance aimed at strengthening access to drinking water and sanitation in Ecuador. The initiative seeks to coordinate efforts between academia, the public sector, and technical actors to develop sustainable solutions, promote applied research, and support decision-making, contributing to improving the quality of life and the efficient management of water resources in the country.