Ciudades y Comunidades Sostenibles

A new cohort of the FICT-ESPOL Master’s in Civil Engineering program, consisting of 22 professionals, will strengthen their skills in construction, sanitation, and applied innovation; the program continues to establish itself as a center for advanced training that promotes the development of sustainable solutions for infrastructure and water management in the country.

Researchers and technical staff from FICT and CIPAT participated in an international event organized by UNESCO and the European RESILIAGE project at the Tungurahua Volcano Geopark. The event fostered the exchange of knowledge on community resilience, heritage, risk management, and climate change adaptation through workshops and visits to vulnerable areas.

ESPOL, through the FCV, CIPAT, and FICT, conducts water monitoring activities in communities in Manglaralto and the Bulubulu River basin, enhancing knowledge about water quality and availability. These efforts promote the sustainable management of water resources and strengthen the ties between academia and the community.

Faculty members and researchers from the FICT and the Master’s Program in Seismic-Resistant Civil Structures continue to enhance ESPOL’s international profile through scientific publications in specialized journals such as CPI Worldwide. Their research promotes sustainable and innovative solutions for civil engineering, incorporating recycled materials and eco-efficient technologies.

ESPOL's FICT participated in a study published in a Q1 journal that uses InSAR technology and Sentinel-1 data to analyze the deformation of volcanoes in northern Ecuador. The results demonstrate the potential of these techniques to strengthen volcanic monitoring and risk management through non-invasive tools.

FICT ESPOL professor Carola Gordillo, Ph.D., will participate as an international speaker at CILA Monterrey 2026, where she will present a technical analysis on sustainable and climate-resilient road infrastructure; her participation strengthens the presence of Ecuadorian civil engineering in international forums on research, innovation, and road sustainability.

The Faculty of Geosciences Engineering (FICT) at the Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral launched the third cohort of its online Master’s Program in Seismic-Resistant Civil Structures, marking the start of a new educational program focused on specialization in structural engineering and seismic resilience.

The patent for the “Hydromechanical Concrete Shrinkage Measurement Device” was presented at the World Genius Convention & Education Expo 2026 in Tokyo, where it won a Gold Award and a Special Award. The device, which is low-cost and can be used in both laboratory and field settings, represents a breakthrough in the practical measurement of concrete shrinkage, demonstrating the international impact of Ecuadorian academic innovation through the collaboration between UTE and ESPOL.

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.

ESPOL hosted a course on geophysical methods applied to geotechnical engineering, combining theoretical and practical training with the use of specialized equipment. The initiative strengthened the technical skills of graduate students and contributed to applied research, as evidenced by projects and scientific publications.