Industria, Innovación e Infraestructura

A workshop was held to analyze innovation indicators and research workload, fostering dialogue among researchers and strengthening the institution’s academic and scientific management processes.

An in-person course on workflow automation with n8n was held, focusing on the practical use of digital tools to optimize processes. Participants learned how to integrate applications, work with APIs, and apply automation in academic and professional settings.

ESPOL, in partnership with AVISID S.A., conducts hydrogeological studies at poultry farms to identify and sustainably manage water resources. The initiative led to successful drilling, well optimization, and the implementation of nature-based solutions, as well as the publication of a high-impact scientific paper.

FICT-ESPOL and the University of Oviedo are strengthening their cooperation in the geosciences through technical activities under the DInSAR project, promoting joint research and academic mobility.

The Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral, through its Master’s Program in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Construction and Sanitation, hosted a seminar on the use of artificial intelligence in project management, focusing on its application in automation, risk analysis, and decision-making. The event highlighted how these technologies are transforming the role of professionals toward more strategic functions, driving more efficient and innovative management in the construction sector.

The Faculty of Geosciences Engineering at the Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral has strengthened its partnership with Boonker Construcciones to align academic training with the needs of the construction sector, promoting opportunities such as internships, employability, and project development, for the benefit of students and faculty.

Engineer 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.

The 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.

Dr. 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.

On April 13, 2026, a meeting was held at the Guayaquil Chamber of Construction that brought together representatives from the private sector and academia to discuss improvements in pavement design and performance. Participants included industry leaders and faculty members from ESPOL and the Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil, who presented technical proposals aimed at optimizing the service life of road infrastructure. The meeting strengthened the partnership between academia and the private sector and paved the way for future collaborations.