Industria, Innovación e Infraestructura

FICT ESPOL presented its institutional book, “Key Strategies 2026–2027,” a publication that outlines the vision of “Living Engineering,” aimed at integrating teaching, research, innovation, and engagement with society; The document brings together the faculty’s strategic vision, its academic and scientific advances, and the collaborative efforts of the entire FICT community to strengthen sustainable development and the training of new generations of engineers.

The Faculty of Geosciences Engineering (FICT) at ESPOL offers educational programs focused on water resources management through the course on Hydraulics. This course enables students to understand hydrodynamics and its impact on the environment in a country characterized by its high density of waterways.

The Mining program at FICT-ESPOL is participating in EXPOMINAS 2026 in Quito, strengthening its ties with the mining industry through opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development. This participation reinforces its role in training talent and forging strategic partnerships for the sector.

Research by FICT ESPOL on sustainable pavements was recognized at CSEE 2026, where one of its studies won the Best Paper Award for proposing efficient solutions using recycled materials; the results demonstrate significant reductions in costs and resource use, contributing to innovation in road infrastructure and sustainable development.

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.