Promoting electromobility through academia and research
The workshop titled “Electric Mobility: Regulations for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations” was held in Quito at the offices of the German development agency GIZ.
Acción por el Clima
Civil engineering students from ESPOL advance to the finals of the 3rd Hydraulic Design Competition
A team of civil engineering students from FICT-ESPOL advanced to the finals of the 3rd Hydraulic Design Competition, organized by Plastigama Wavin, a nationwide initiative that promotes the application of technical knowledge and creativity to develop sustainable solutions for water resource management.
Geosynthetics in Dams: Solutions for Slope Instability
Geosynthetics are polymeric materials used in dams to improve their impermeability, structural stability, and sustainability.
Science and the community discuss the strategic value of the tropical dry forest
The 34th edition of ESPOL Divulga’s “Chela Científica” focused on the theme “The Hidden Power of the Tropical Dry Forest” and featured Maribel Aguilar, a professor and researcher at FICT and CIPAT.
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.
A technical inspection in Jujan allows for an analysis of conditions related to flooding issues
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Conduct technical field surveys to identify hydraulic, land, and road conditions related to flooding issues in the Jujan canton, in order to gather baseline data to support the development of diagnostic studies and technical proposals.
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.
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.
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.