Alianzas para Lograr los Objetivos

A project led by researchers from FICT-ESPOL will provide scientific evidence to help understand the dynamics and vulnerability of groundwater in the Galápagos, strengthening its sustainable management and contributing to the protection of a vital resource for the island communities.

FICT hosted the international seminar “Sustainable Mining and Industrial Safety,” featuring Ph.D. David León, a professor and researcher at the Polytechnic University of Madrid. The event provided an opportunity to share international perspectives on sustainability and safety in the mining industry, as well as to strengthen academic cooperation between ESPOL and the UPM within the framework of the Erasmus+ program.

FICT organized the conference “Sustainable Energy Solutions,” with the participation of faculty and researchers from the Polytechnic University of Madrid. The event addressed alternatives related to hydrogen-based energy storage, sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), and waste recovery, thereby strengthening international academic exchange between ESPOL and UPM.

FICT and CIPAT shared the findings of the AMAZONAS Project to strengthen inter-institutional cooperation and promote sustainable land-use management strategies that contribute to environmental conservation and the development of communities in the Ecuadorian Amazon.

ESPOL’s Sustainable Development Club (CDS) participated in SostenIA by ESPOL 2026 with an interactive booth where it presented the initiatives it has been promoting since 2019 related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through activities such as calculating ecological footprints and strengthening strategic partnerships, the Club promoted reflection, student leadership, and a commitment to sustainability.

FICT presented an analysis of its research metrics as of July 2026, highlighting that it ranked first in scientific output at ESPOL with 66 published articles, including 21 in Q1-D1 journals and 19 in Q1 journals. The results will help strengthen strategies aimed at increasing the quality, visibility, and impact of the faculty’s research.

FICT participated in Sostenia by ESPOL 2026, an event that brought together representatives from academia, the business community, the public sector, and civil society to promote sustainable development initiatives. The faculty’s delegation took part in lectures, panel discussions, and interactive activities related to innovation, sustainability, and inter-institutional collaboration.

The project “Multicriteria Spatial Analysis for Zoning Illegal Mining Pressure and Forest Degradation in the Southern Ecuadorian Amazon,” led by researchers from FICT–ESPOL, was selected to receive funding from the Amazonía+ Program. The initiative will promote the development of geospatial tools to support Amazon conservation and strengthen applied research on illegal mining and forest degradation.

The FICT–ESPOL Petroleum Engineering Program, in collaboration with Pacifpetrol S.A. and WellPerf, hosted the technical seminar “Wireline Well Evaluation and Intervention,” where students deepened their understanding of electrical logs, data interpretation, and shot design in oil well operations. The event fostered collaboration between academia and industry.

FICT introduced high school students to the world of Geosciences through hands-on experiences in its laboratories, promoting career guidance and awareness of academic and professional opportunities that contribute to the country's sustainable development.