Lines of Research

Operational objectives of the lines of research

In each line of research, annual operational actions are carried out as follows:

Update lines of research and plan the necessary resources.
Training and incorporating researchers.
Coordinate the execution of research projects according to the lines of development.

Area and sub-area of knowledge UNESCO: Social sciences, business education and law/ Social and behavioural sciences/ Business education and administration/ Law

Sub-lines
Business administration and human talent management
Accounting information and audit plans according to established standards
Marketing strategies and potential markets

Area and sub-area of knowledge UNESCO: Agriculture/ Agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Sub-lines
Development of knowledge and technologies for alternative agriculture applicable to the conditions of the humid and semi-humid tropics of the Ecuadorian Littoral.
Development and management of varieties and hybrids in crops of strategic interest for Ecuador.
Improvement of plant species and organic products
Economic and social development in the area of influence of the UTEQ.
Development of production systems that promote the efficient use of genetic resources.
Forest ecosystem management, wood processing and agro-ecology
Disease and pest management strategies in agricultural and forestry systems.

Area and sub-area of knowledge UNESCO: Agriculture/ Agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Sub-lines
Development of production systems that promote the efficient use of plant genetic resources.
Nutritional improvement, conservation of grasses, legumes, fodder trees, agricultural by-products and agro-industrial residues for animal feed.
Development of alternative production systems in aquaculture
Development of poultry production systems
Development of agricultural systems that contribute to food security, economy and sustainable management of natural resources.
Biodiversity, land-use planning and environmental sustainability of human settlements
Conservation biology

Area and sub-area of knowledge UNESCO: Engineering, industry and construction/ Engineering and allied professions/ Industry and production

Sub-lines
Valuation of agro-industrial waste.
Management, Innovation, Development and Sustainability of food and non-food processes and products.
Management, innovation, development and sustainability of food products

Area and sub-area of knowledge UNESCO: Agriculture/ Agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Sub-lines
Assessment of water, air and soil quality, including mitigation alternatives to environmental impacts.
Development of technological solutions for waste management and promotion of alternative energies.
Development of production systems that promote the efficient use of environmental resources.
Development, conservation and protection of water resources and ecosystems
Management biology in the face of climate change
Architectural and urban development
Architectural and urban development

Area and sub-area of knowledge UNESCO: Social sciences, business education and law/ Social and behavioural sciences/ Business education and administration/ Law

Sub-lines
Economic and social development in the area of influence of UTEQ
Public administration, innovation and entrepreneurship
Financial strategies for business development

Area and sub-area of knowledge UNESCO: Education/ Teacher training and education sciences

Sub-lines
Innovation, planning, execution and curricular evaluation.
Teaching at basic education level
Language teaching-learning process
Psycho-pedagogical performance

Area and sub-area of knowledge UNESCO: Engineering, industry and construction

Sub-lines
Energy efficiency and renewable energies
Design, construction and maintenance of mechanical systems

Area and sub-area of knowledge UNESCO: Health and social services

Sub-lines
Health care, control and prevention system.

Area and sub-area of knowledge UNESCO: Science/ Life sciences/ Computer science

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Industrial and manufacturing technology development, design and management.
Design, simulation and prototyping of machine elements, mechanisms, structures and thermal systems.
Design, assembly, physical layout and commissioning of industrial plants with adapted and/or modified technology.
Ergonomics and psychosociology.
Safety at work.

Area and sub-area of knowledge UNESCO: Science/ Life sciences/ Computer science