Lines Research
1. Information and Communication Technologies
3. Automatic and Control
5. Materials and Manufacturing Technologies
7. Energy and Thermo Fluids
9. Structures and Constructions
11. Mathematical Modeling and Numerical Simulation
13. Bioengineering
15. Animal Science
17. Education, Sports and Culture
19. Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity
21. Electrical Power Systems
23. Human Health and Translational Medicine
2. Electronic and Computational Systems
4. Software Engineering
6. Nanotechnology
8. Environment
10. Geospatial
12. Petrochemical
14. Microorganisms Sciences
16. Plant Sciences
18. Economics, Administration and Politics
20. Comprehensive Security
22. Non-conventional renewable energies and efficient use of electrical energy
24. Technologies for Medical Simulation and Assisted Surgery
Networks / Groups
Research
Networks Research
Network of Universities and Polytechnic Schools for Research and Postgraduate Studies
Academic organization created to strengthen and promote research and postgraduate processes at the national and international level, between higher education institutions and the various social actors.
Cedia Network
Ecuadorian Corporation for the Development of Research and Academia, promoting the exploration and results of innovative projects that link Ecuadorian institutions.
Ecuadorian Network of Women Scientists
REMCI is made up of women active in various branches of science in Ecuador. REMCI is a network of support and exchange of knowledge, which seeks to make visible the work and challenges faced by women in academia.
Ibero-American Program of Science and Technology for Development
CYTED’s main objective is to contribute to the harmonious development of the Ibero-American region through cooperation mechanisms that seek scientific and technological results that can be transferred to production systems and social policies. The beneficiaries of CYTED’s financing instruments can be universities, R+D centers and innovative companies from member countries.
Research Network on Territorial Management and Geospatial Information Technologies
To strengthen the generation and application of knowledge for the Productive and Sustainable Management of the Territory, using Geospatial Information Technologies through the development of joint and collaborative activities of the specialized centers of the participating Universities, to support the development of the environment and the technical and humanistic training of its members.
Ecuadorian Climate Change Network
to promote academic collaboration for research that contributes to the reduction of the country’s vulnerability to climate change and its effects on the population, as well as the generation of collaboration networks and coordination of actions among members.
Cotopaxi Sustainable Urban Development Network
The DUS-C Network seeks to generate development models that contribute to social risk management, sustainable urban development and territorial planning, through multi-actor and multi-level articulation processes in the province of Cotopaxi.
Groups Research
1. Intelligent Systems - WICOM
Objective:
To generate and develop scientific-technological research projects, with the aim of finding alternative solutions to problems of academic and social interest in the field of wireless communications, through ethical, social and scientific principles, capable of interacting with national and international research groups, with the firm purpose of being internationally recognized.
Research Line:
Information and Communication Technologies
Coordinator:
Eng. David Rivas Ph.D.
Email: drrivas@espe.edu.ec
3. Nanomaterials for applications in Energy, Biomedicine and Environmental Sciences - NAEBA
Objective:
Develop procedures to apply nanomaterials in remediation and treatment of contaminated soil and water.
Research Line:
Nanotechnology
Coordinator:
Lcdo. Alexis Debut Ph.D.
Email: apdebut@espe.edu.ec
5. Geospatial - GIGEO
Objective:
The Geospatial Research Group (GIGeo) is dedicated to conducting research related to the Earth System by integrating knowledge from areas of geosciences and geospatial technologies.
Research Line:
- Geodetic Survey Optimization
- Space Weather
- Remote Sensing
- Geohealth
- Valuation of environmental services
- Territorial Information Systems
- Geospatial Information Technology
- Modeling and dissemination of Geospatial Information
Coordinator:
Dr. Alfonso Tierra, Ph.D.
Email: artierra@espe.edu.ec
7. Microbiology and Environment - GIMA
Objective:
Research in Microbiology for the solution of problems in different scenarios of Ecuador. With the production of scientific articles in national and international indexed journals and participation in congresses.
Research Line:
Environment
Coordinator:
Ing. Andrés Izquierdo, Ph.D
Email: arizquierdo@espe.edu.EC
9. Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology of Plants – BIOCEMP
Objective:
To generate knowledge in the different areas of plant biotechnology to improve the productivity and quality of crops of both economic and nutritional interest, and thus contribute to agriculture that is less aggressive with the environment.
Research Line:
- Plant Sciences
- Public Health
Coordinator:
Lcdo. Carlos María Noceda, Ph.D.
Email: cmnoceda@espe.edu.ec
11. Animal and Human Health - GISAH
Objective:
- To study the eco-epidemiological situation of the main diseases in animals and the human population.
- Develop and transmit technology to national institutions in charge of disease control and/or eradication.
- To be part of the National Network for Epidemiological Surveillance and Monitoring in Animal Health.
- Actively contribute to the provision of information, which will serve for decision-making in disease control
Research Line:
- Animal Science
- Public Health
Coordinator:
Dr. Thelvia Ramos Ph.D.
Email: tiramos@espe.edu.ec
13. Educational Innovation - INNOV@EDU-EC
Objective:
To develop proposals for educational innovation that contribute to the improvement of education, in the knowledge society, of the different levels of training, with the support of ICTs, to contribute to institutional development and the objectives of the national plan for good living Sumak Causay.
Research Line:
Education and Society
Coordinator:
Lic. Aída Noemy Bedón, Ph.D
Email: anbedon@espe.edu.ec
15. Applied Economics - GEA
Objective:
Apply the quantitative and qualitative tools of economics in the resolution of economic problems within the national and international context, under a holistic vision, which considers the complexity of the real world.
Research Line:
Economics and Administration
Coordinator:
Lcda. Angie Fernandez, Ph.D.
Email: aafernandez2@espe.edu.ec
17. Embedded Hardware and Software Systems - EMBSYS
Objective:
Contribute to the development of the areas of knowledge of Digital Systems and Electronic Systems.
Research Line:
- Electronic and Computer Systems
- Signal Processing
- Automation Control
- Information and communication technologies
Coordinator:
Ing. Pablo Ramos, Ph.D.
Email: pframos@espe.edu.ec
19. Prototype Development for Industry and Safety - CONCEPTS
Objective:
Develop prototypes that provide technological solutions necessary for the updating of industrial and security processes, in accordance with the needs identified for the productive sector, as well as security and defense, applying modern software and hardware tools to the area of influence and raising awareness among the actors in the process of the characteristics and benefits of the prototypes.
Research Line:
- Technological Sciences
- Physics
Coordinator:
Eng. Hernán Lara, Ph.D
Email: hvlara@espe.edu.ec
21. Biomedicine and Translational Medicine - BMT
Objective:
Develop basic and applied research in the area of biomedicine and translational medicine.
Research Line:
- Nanotechnology
- Bioengineering
- Organism sciences
- Plant sciences
- Human Health and Transnational Medicine.
Coordinator:
Dr. Rodrigo Grijalva, Ph.D
Email: rmgrijalva@espe.edu.ec
2. Internal and External Geodynamics - GEO 1
Objective:
- To improve knowledge in internal and external geodynamics in our environment with a variety of related science tools such as geomatics, geochemistry, geochronology, among others, oriented towards the solution of scientific, technological, and socio-economic problems, which may have a national, regional, or even global scope. The application of knowledge in geosciences to be able to effectively and efficiently manage geological hazards, hydrometeorological or oceanographic, apply their own designs of mitigation works to reduce vulnerabilities and potential risks.
- Monitor and measure natural phenomena to subsequently model them numerically and even on a small physical scale, to be able to interpolate the scope of various natural processes (including climate change) and their development in the short and medium term future.
- Understand and socialize the scope of threats of different origins (natural and anthropogenic) in order to apply fair, equitable and sustainable planning and territorial ordering.
Research Line:
Disaster Risk Reduction
Coordinator:
Eng. Rodolfo Salazar Martínez, Mtr.
Email: rjsalazar@espe.edu.ec
4. Propagation Control Electronic Networking - PROCONET
Objective:
Develop basic and applied research projects for multiple purposes with civil and military applications
Research Line:
- Electrical, electronic and computer systems
- Automatic Control
Coordinator:
Eng. Diego Arcos, Ph.D.
Email: dgarcos@espe.edu.ec
6. Environmental Pollution - GICA
Objective:
Develop research programs and projects pertinent to issues related to air, water and soil pollution according to the needs of the country and the region and that contribute to the prevention and control of pollution of our environment. To be a member of the Center for Environmental Studies of the University of the Armed Forces-ESPE. To promote the holding of scientific events such as congresses, seminars, courses for the dissemination of research. Promote the group’s participation in national and international networks. Promote the publication of the group’s results in indexed journals.
Research Line:
Environment
Coordinator:
Eng. David Carrera, Ph.D.
Email: edvcarrera@espe.edu.ec
8. Industrial Biotechnology - GBI
Objective:
Develop national and international projects related to the design and production of bioproducts as well as innovative production processes, with high added value, aimed at the development of the productive matrix in Ecuador. From the basic point of view, to study and understand at the molecular level different enzymatic mechanisms that may have industrial application. Disseminate the results at the highest level through the publication of scientific articles in journals of global impact as well as in the participation of scientific events of recognized world level. Actively participate in national and international research networks. Link research results with teaching to motivate student participation in research programs.
Research Line:
Plant Sciences
Coordinator:
Eng. Luis Enrique Trujillo, Ph.D.
Email: letrujillo3@espe.edu.ec
10. Technology Applied to Biomedicine - GITBIO
Objective:
To contribute to the development of the advancement of scientific and technological knowledge for the development and innovation in Biomedicine through the interaction of the different areas of engineering, in order to improve lifestyle.
Research Line:
- Public Health
- Information and Communication Technology
Coordinator:
Nancy Guerrón, Ph.D.
Email: neguerron@espe.edu.ec
12. Automotive Energy Mechanical Systems - SAEM RD
Objective:
- To use fuels efficiently, effectively, effectively and ecologically, based on the principle that combustion must be homogeneous and complete.
- To create mobility systems for people with disabilities with a clear and forceful objective: people with physical disabilities will recover their functions with mechatronic mechanisms.
Research Line:
- Production Materials and Techniques
- Environment
- Energy
- Automatic Control
- Applied Software
- Applied economics and administration
Coordinator:
Ing. Ricardo Urrutia, Ph.D
Email: erurrutia@espe.edu.ec
14. Research on Bio-Inspired and Bio-Applied Technologies - BIO4TECH
Objective:
Research Line:
- Animal Sciences, Automation and Control
- Materials and Production Techniques
- Information and Communication Technologies
Coordinator:
Andrés Arcentales, Ph.D
Email: ararcentales@espe.edu.ec
16. Agroecological Diversity and Restoration - DYRA
Objective:
Develop research projects on the biological and microbiological conservation and restoration of environments affected by the management and exploitation of natural resources.
Research Line:
- Environment
- Microbiology
- Agroecology
Coordinator:
Ing. Jaime Villacis, Ph.D.
Email: dyra_investigacion@espe.edu.ec
18. Structures and Constructions - IPCC
Objective:
- To generate, verify and disseminate knowledge in the field of local and national infrastructure.
- Strengthen the axis of research in the areas of Structural Engineering and Construction.
- To provide useful tools aimed at the search for information according to the institutional lines of research
Research Line:
- Technological Sciences
- Structures and Constructions
Coordinator:
Dr. Ana Gabriela Haro
Email: agharo@espe.edu.ec
20. Intelligent Systems, Robotics, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity and Software - SIARCyS
Objective:
To seek the advancement of scientific and technological knowledge for the development and innovation of Intelligent Systems through the interaction of the different areas of engineering, in order to improve lifestyle.
Research Line:
- Technological Sciences
- Environment and energy
- Life Sciences
Coordinator:
Eng. Jose Luis Carrillo, Ph.D
Email: jlcarrillo@espe.edu.ec