The use of Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing many areas, especially in creative sectors and particularly in graphic design, significantly influencing its future. In this context, and due to the growing development in the field of artificial intelligence, graphic designers will be able to find tools to streamline their work, optimizing resources in their projects. Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing graphic design
The Subspecialization in Research is an academic program that allows undergraduate students to acquire knowledge and skills in research methods and techniques. This subspecialization is aimed at all USFQ students interested in the field of research. The program's objectives are to enrich students' profiles, develop research projects under the supervision of selected USFQ researchers as mentors, and strengthen students' academic
The First Structural Engineering Congress – IABSE Ecuador 2025 is organized by the national chapter of IABSE (International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering), in collaboration with the Civil Engineering programs at Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) and Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (ESPOL). The main goal of this event is to promote the dissemination and exchange of knowledge
The doctoral program was created with the purpose of promoting Microbiology and scientific research in the country. The doctoral program lasts 4 years, requires intense research work and is designed for professionals with a previous scientific background. The training includes training in areas of research ethics, bioethics, and pedagogy for science education.
The Master in Administrative Law offers a comprehensive exploration of key topics, such as the legal regime of the Public Administration, administrative procedures, state responsibility, judicial control of the Administration, economic activity of the State, among other fundamental aspects. Throughout the programme, critical analysis and reflection on legal cases, practical workshops and relevant case law is encouraged to equip students
This line of research focuses on gender studies and feminist theory, and their relationship with contemporary debates on territory and critical geography. Likewise, studies are conducted from decolonial methodologies and body-centered methods, in particular participatory methodologies and critical cartography.
This line of research focuses on the study of national, regional, and international migration and human mobility processes. It addresses its intersectionality with gender, history, law, technology, and economics. It analyzes collective imaginaries and perceptions, and the situation of migrants, refugees, and people in human mobility in Ecuador, in order to analyze their limitations and strengths in relation to the
It encompasses the study of technological, digital and communication practices, from academia and activism. It seeks to understand the dimensions of social inequalities, integrating different contexts and perspectives, such as feminism, decolonialism, indigenism, among others. It also analyzes the behaviors and social responses that are reconfiguring the uses and practices of digital media and new communications.
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 Institute for Advanced Studies in Inequalities (IASI) is an interdisciplinary academic unit, coordinated by the College of Social Sciences and Humanities. It will be dedicated to academic and applied research, as well as social research training in critical studies of race, gender, translation, migration and territory. The institute's areas of work are gender and territory, human mobility, political ecology
This line of research approaches relations between China and the Andean region from a critical and multidimensional perspective, exploring their economic, political, socio-cultural, environmental, and human rights implications. It analyses how these interactions shape local and global scenarios, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that arise.
Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) - Campus Cumbayá - Quito, Ecuador
As the proud host of the 17th International Lupin Conference, Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) warmly invites academics, professionals, and stakeholders to join us in Quito, Ecuador, from June 1–5, 2026. This global event offers a unique opportunity to engage with experts from research, academia, industry, and commerce, and to explore the latest developments in biodiversity, plant breeding, crop