Organization profile
Organization profile
Established in 1982, the Ambato campus of Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador is located in Ambato, Ecuador. It is committed to academic excellence, innovation, and development. The campus offers a range of academic programs and is involved in various community engagement activities.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research units
Profiles
Research output
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Análisis de ciclo de vida en el diseño de productos de ingeniería: Una revisión sistemática
Venegas Vásconez, D. F., 23 Jan 2026, In: ARKSIS-Journal. 1, 1, p. 33-49 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Aplicación de IA generativa en un entorno fitness: diseño web e integración de un chatbot para soporte en rutinas y alimentación
Aldaz-Salazar, A., Robayo-Jácome, D., Meneses-Torres, E. & Mena-Hernández, L., 23 Jan 2026, In: ARKSIS-Journal.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Assessing Safety and Compliance in Commercial LPG Systems: A Critical Diagnosis from the Ecuadorian Regulatory Framework
Venegas Vásconez, D. F., 12 Feb 2026, In: Urban Science. 10, 114, 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile
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Predictores cognitivos y emocionales de la salud mental positiva y negativa en población universitaria del Ecuador
Moreta Herrera, C. R. (Di) & Mayorga Lascano, P. M. (PI)
1/10/24 → 30/09/26
Project: Research project
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Perspectivas de Internacionalización
Pinos Montenegro, J. E. (Di), Zurita Altamirano, J. C. (CoI), Arroba Muñoz, J. (CoI) & Castelazo André, M. J. (CoI)
1/05/24 → 1/05/26
Project: Research project
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Hipersexualización de la cultura, autosexualización de las mujeres y salud mental: Estudio realizado con mujeres de 18 a 50 años en la ciudad de Quito
Merlyn Sacoto, M. F. (Di), Jayo Suquillo, L. M. (PI), Latorre Vaca, G. A. (PI), Orbe Nájera, C. E. (PI) & Moreta Herrera, C. R. (PI)
26/03/24 → 26/03/26
Project: Research project
Prizes
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Best Paper Award - Accessible Digital Content in Academic Literature: A Bibliometric Perspective
Pailiacho Mena, V. M. (Recipient) & Garcés Freire, E. X. (Recipient), Oct 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Premio San Ignacio de Loyola a la producción científica
Moreta Herrera, C. R. (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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RED INTERCOL (External organization)
Pinos Montenegro, J. E. (Chair) & Zurita Altamirano, J. C. (Member)
4 Dec 2025Activity: Membership types › Membership of formal network
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ANÁLISIS BIBLIOMÉTRICO DE PRODUCCIÓN, COLABORACIÓN Y DESIGUALDAD EN MOVILIDAD INTERNACIONAL DE ECUADOR Y MÉXICO.
Espinosa PInos, C. A. (Speaker), Pinos Montenegro, J. E. (Speaker), Zurita Altamirano, J. C. (Speaker) & Castelazo André, M. J. (Speaker)
25 Jul 2025Activity: Talk types › Invited talk
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Ponencia sobre: “Reflexiones clínicas y éticas, desde el psicoanálisis, sobre dispositivos de trabajo psicológico en época de pandemia. De lo presencia a lo virtual”. V Congreso Internacional Ciencia, Sociedad e Investigación Universitaria. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador- Sede Ambato.
Egas Reyes, M. V. (Speaker)
18 Nov 2020Activity: Talk types › Invited talk
Press/Media
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La internacionalización en la Educación Superior
11/05/25
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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