This line of research studies forms of participatory urban planning that support decision making around disaster risk reduction and opportunities to build sustainable and equitable cities, especially in low and middle income countries. It covers the analysis of sustainable development, green infrastructure and its relationship with other social factors such as capacity building and social capital, poverty eradication, decent access
This line of research seeks to study how health is constructed from different critical perspectives and social contexts. It investigates the way in which sexual and reproductive rights are promoted, the resistance of indigenous peoples, the access to health of refugees and migrants, and the university wellbeing of students. It also studies the prevalence and social, demographic and health factors
The Core Lab for Environmental Sciences at USFQ is a research laboratory facility formed by scientists and highly trained technicians. The laboratory is equipped with analytical instruments for the determination of physical and chemical parameters in water, sediments, and other types of environmental samples. The aim of this lab is to facilitate research, and to generate and communicate science. We