Producción y Consumo Responsables

FICT launched the Epiroc FICT-ESPOL Corporate Chair, an initiative of the Mining Engineering program aimed at strengthening the relationship between academia and the mining industry. The first session addressed topics related to innovation, automation, and sustainability in mining, promoting the development of technical skills and exposing students to the sector’s challenges and opportunities.

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 is strengthening research on sustainable mining through a technical visit to the University of Huelva, where advanced analyses of mining tailings were conducted to assess the potential for recovering critical minerals; the initiative promoted international scientific cooperation and the development of solutions aimed at the responsible use of mineral resources.

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.

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.

ESPOL, through FICT and CIPAT, reviewed an international proposal for the utilization of solid waste in Guayas and Los Ríos, focusing on energy efficiency and the circular economy. The event paved the way for potential collaboration on the development of sustainable solutions based on waste characterization.

FICT-ESPOL participated in a Holcim event focused on the circular economy and decarbonization, where initiatives such as waste co-processing and strategies to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint were presented. This event strengthened the ties between academia and industry on sustainability issues.

On February 25, 2026, The Faculty of Geosciences Engineering (FICT) at ESPOL conducted a technical visit to the EMULDEC industrial plant in Calacalí, Quito, with the aim of strengthening university-business links and consolidating support for degree projects in the area of pavements, as well as planning a joint technical workshop on road management and maintenance. This collaboration promotes professional development, knowledge transfer, and applied innovation in road infrastructure, directly benefiting the training of future civil engineers.

On February 24, 2026, the Faculty of Earth Sciences Engineering at the Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (Litoral Polytechnic School) conducted a technical visit to the Imptek-Chova industrial plant of Ecuador S.A. in Pichincha, with the aim of strengthening academic-business ties.