This institute conducts research in relation to solid state physics for the development of Nanoelectronics technologies (devices). Nanoelectronic devices aim to develop microelectronic systems (integrated circuits) for applications of logic (microprocessors), memory (RAM, DRAM, ReRAM), telecommunications systems, detectors and sensors, and photovoltaic cells. Applications are also made in relation to Integrated Circuit Programming (FPGA) and ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) design
This minor is designed for students from any discipline who wish to master the art of storytelling across various formats and platforms. Through courses in storytelling, digital content, digital marketing, team leadership, and internet, culture and society, students will learn to craft compelling narratives, optimize content distribution, and sell ideas, projects, or even their own personal brand as future professionals
The Institute of Legal Research of USFQ's College of Law (IIJ) was founded in 2017 under the direction of the College of Law. Through a multidisciplinary approach to Law, the IIJ seeks to be a benchmark for legal research in Ecuador. Currently, the IIJ focuses its efforts in the following areas: International Human Rights Law, Humanitarian Law, Comparative Law, Philosophy
Under the premise that scientific research must leave the academic cloisters and become a contribution to the development of the country, the USFQ College of Social Sciences and Humanities (COCISOH), founded the Center for CIS Sociocultural Research. Since its creation in 2011, the Center has developed a series of projects, both, pure research and consulting in areas related to art
The Laboratory of Computational and Experimental Economics (ECEL) is a space designed for research by teachers and students in various branches of economics with a focus on human behavior. ECEL's mission is to consolidate itself as a powerful research tool in the branches of Economics, covering elements of the study of Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Game Theory, among other computational topics. Due
The Intertext between Law and Literature group is an academic platform that seeks to analyze from an interdisciplinary perspective the various links between the ancient disciplines of Law and Literature. The research group, Intertexts between Law and Literature, aims to be a specialized and diverse group of researchers as well as a platform for debate, theorization, and production of knowledge
The Computational and Theoretical Chemistry Group - QCT carries out research projects dedicated to the theoretical study of the properties of molecular, crystalline, biomolecular, and nanosystem systems at different levels of theory.
The Plant Biotechnology Laboratory develops different research projects, in order to better understand the existing biodiversity in the country, conserve species and ecosystems, and improve existing agricultural practices. The Plant Biotechnology Laboratory carries out various research projects using mainly molecular biology tools and in vitro cultivation of plants. The main focus of the Laboratory is plants, therefore interested researchers and
The Particle, Astroparticle, and Radiation Detection Laboratory (LEOPARD) provides the necessary environment and infrastructure for students and researchers at USFQ to carry out cutting-edge research in the field of physics and engineering, to train, collaborate with their peers from institutes, local or foreign institutions or experiments, and reach out to the community through educational events that facilitate public understanding of
Investigate and generate knowledge about the biology and ecology of freshwater ecosystems, with special emphasis on lotic ecosystems. The Aquatic Ecology Laboratory's mission is to research and generate knowledge about the biology and ecology of freshwater ecosystems, with special emphasis on lotic ecosystems. We execute projects within various themes such as freshwater insect taxonomy, behavioral ecology, populations and aquatic communities
The founders are three young professors and researchers from USFQ in the areas of education and psychology, with the common goal of facilitating collaborative processes of educational research, and focused on generating important changes in the educational management of the country. LINE will seek to offer funding, through IDEA-USFQ, to support USFQ education professors to present their research results at
USFQ's Terrestrial Zoology Laboratory develops research and conservation programs on the evolution, natural history, and conservation of land animals, vertebrates, and invertebrates. USFQ's Terrestrial Zoology Laboratory conducts research related to the biological diversity of terrestrial animals in the Neotropics, their evolution, natural history, ecology, and conservation. Research areas of interest include: the diversity and natural history of species; the spatio-temporal
The CORE Latam Project is a regional academic project whose objective is to identify and analyze the characteristics and trends of constitutional reasoning in Latin America. By studying the jurisprudence of the constitutional courts and the supreme courts of 16 jurisdictions in the region, we seek to define the fundamental characteristics of the constitutional reasoning practice of the higher courts
This program aims to provide participants with a rigorous and in-depth approach to the main aspects of Psychogerontology and Neuropsychology, emphasizing interdisciplinary work. Through this course, participants will learn about normal and pathological aging development, different care models, and identify some tools to work with this group, both at the neuropsychological level and in the treatment of mental health problems
Este programa busca educar a profesionales ante una creciente demanda y preocupación de la industria en temas de gestión de energías renovables y eficiencia energética que sean capaces de gestionar proyectos energéticos. Se educará a profesionales que requieran adquirir experiencia en cómo implementar y gestionar proyectos energéticos a través de metodologías de diagnóstico sustentadas en la norma ISO 50001:2018, energías