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Expertise related to 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. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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SDG 13 Climate Action
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SDG 14 Life Below Water
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT AND TRANSDISCIPLINARY VALORIZATION OF THE NEGLECTED DOMESTICATED PEACH PALM (BACTRIS GASIPAES) IN THE UPPER AMAZON (ACRÓNIMO: PEACHPALM4LIFE)
Montúfar Galárraga, R. J. (Director) & Romero Estevez, D. F. (Principal Investigator)
25/03/26 → 25/03/31
Project: Research project
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CONTAMINACIÓN POR METALES TRAZA TÓXICOS EN MATRICES AMBIENTALES Y ALIMENTICIAS, Y EVALUACIÓN DE LOS RIESGOS A LA SALUD DE LA POBLACIÓN ECUATORIANA
Navarrete Zambrano, H. G. (Director), Yánez Jácome, G. S. (Principal Investigator), Vélez Terreros, P. Y. (Principal Investigator) & Romero Estevez, D. F. (Principal Investigator)
1/09/24 → 1/12/26
Project: Research project
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PROYECTO CHONTA: SEGURIDAD Y SOBERANÍA ALIMENTARIA EN LA AMAZONÍA ECUATORIANA (ACRÓNIMO: CHONTA)
Cayambe Terán, J. M. (Principal Investigator), Romero Estevez, D. F. (Principal Investigator), BAILÓN MOSCOSO, N. C. (External Researcher), FIGUEROA HURTADO, J. G. (External Researcher), MARTÍNEZ FLORES, L. A. (External Researcher), MENESES CHAMBA, M. Á. (External Researcher), VALAREZO VALDEZ, B. E. (External Researcher) & Montúfar Galárraga, R. J. (Director)
1/06/23 → 1/06/25
Project: Research project
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ESTUDIO COMPARATIVO DEL CONTENIDO DE COMPUESTOS ANTIOXIDANTES, METALES (CADMIO Y PLOMO), Y CAPACIDAD DE REDUCCIÓN DE RADICALES LIBRES DE DIFERENTES TIPOS DE CULTIVO (CONVENCIONAL, HIDROPÓNICO Y ORGÁNICO) DE TOMATE RIÑÓN (SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM) COMERCIALIZADOS EN EL DISTRITO METROPOLITANO
Romero Estevez, D. F. (Principal Investigator), Yánez Jácome, G. S. (Principal Investigator) & VÉLEZ TERREROS, P. Y. (Director)
1/03/23 → 1/12/23
Project: Research project
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ANÁLISIS DE MERCURIO TOTAL EN PECES DEL SISTEMA HIDROGRÁFICO SANTIAGO-CAYAPAS DE LA PROVINCIA DE ESMERALDAS, AFECTADOS POR LA ACTIVIDAD MINERA AURÍFERA
JIMÉNEZ PRADO, P. J. (Principal Investigator), Molinero Ortiz, J. (Principal Investigator), Rebolledo Monsalve, E. R. (Principal Investigator), Romero Estevez, D. F. (Principal Investigator), SIMBAÑA FARINANGO, K. J. (Principal Investigator) & Yánez Jácome, G. S. (Director)
1/04/19 → 31/12/20
Project: Research project
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Characterization of sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis Linneo) oil as a biobased phase change material. A proof-of-concept on refrigeration
Nicolalde, J. F., Martínez-Gómez, J., Guerrero, V. H. & Romero Estevez, D., 7 Jul 2026, In: Thermal Science and Engineering Progress. 76, p. 1-43 43 p., 104832.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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From metabolomics to molecular docking: Unveiling the antioxidant potential of Ecuadorian Hyeronima macrocarpa
González, E., Fernández, L., Méndez, C., Ochoa-Ocampos, M., Garzón, T., Diéguez, K., Mogollón, N. G. S., Romero-Estévez, D., Rojas, L., Jaramillo Jaramillo, C. G., Dutan Torres, F. B., Zambrano Cabrera, C. A., Fernández Vélez, C. V. & Espinoza-Montero, P. J., 6 Jan 2026, In: Food Chemistry: X. 33, p. 103448 103448.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Glyphosate in the tropical Andes pesticide hotspot: A review
Romero Estevez, D. F., González-Jiménez, E., Mina, D. & Dangles, O., 25 Feb 2026, In: Science of the Total Environment. 1018, p. 1-13 13 p., 181522.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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High phenotypic and phytochemical diversity of Bactris gasipaes (Arecaceae) fruits in Ecuador
Romero-Estévez, D., Couvreur, T. L. P., Ayala, M., Valarezo, E., Figueroa, J. G., Terán, M. J., Rivera, Á. & Montúfar, R., 26 Mar 2026, In: PLOS ONE. 21, 3, e0342904.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Evidence of ancient exposure to non-essential metals at the archaeological sites of Caral, Vichama, and Aspero on the North-Central coast of Peru
Romero-Estévez, D., Shady, R., Yánez-Jácome, G. S., Vélez-Terreros, P. Y., Navarrete, H., Yseki, M., Pezo-Lanfranco, L., Peralta, R., Ferreyra, E., Prado-Barragán, A., Abad, T., Crispin, A., Machacuay, M. & Novoa, P., 9 Dec 2025, In: Nawpa Pacha. 46, 1, p. 53-77 25 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Prizes
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Beca de entrenamiento en técnicas de análisis de lípidos, UMR DIADE, CIRAD, IRD
Romero Estevez, D. F. (Recipient), 12 Jul 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Condecoración Eugenio Espejo del Consejo Metropolitano de Quito
Romero Estevez, D. F. (Recipient), 6 Dec 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Premio del Fondo WasiLab 2024 Estudios en Multidisciplinarios en Ciencias de la Sostenibilidad
Romero Estevez, D. F. (Recipient), 1 Dec 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Courses
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Divulgación de su investigación a un público no especializado
Romero Estevez, D. F. 7/10/26 → 7/10/26
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Tercera Edicion de la Cumbre de Ideas: Alimentos y Bebidas
Romero Estevez, D. F. 30/10/25 → 30/10/26
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Press/Media
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Study Results from Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Ecuador in the Area of Science and Technology Published (Chemical composition and antioxidant properties of native Ecuadorian fruits: Rubus glabratus Kunth, Vaccinium floribundum Kunth, and ...)
Fernández Martínez, L. M., Romero Estevez, D. F. & Espinoza-Montero, P. J.
22/05/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Ecuador Researcher Has Published New Data on Food Research (Nutritional Quality of Conventional, Organic, and Hydroponic Tomatoes Commercialized in Quito, Ecuador)
Romero Estevez, D. F., Yánez Jácome, G. S. & Navarrete Zambrano, H. G.
9/05/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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New Lymphokines Data Have Been Reported by Investigators at Pontifical Catholic University (Ingesta Diaria Y Transferencia De Cadmio Y Plomo De Tres Vegetales De Consumo Diario En Quito, Ecuador)
Romero Estevez, D. F., Navarrete Zambrano, H. G. & Vela Peralta, D. J.
22/03/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Reports Summarize Science and Technology Research from Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Ecuador (Microplastics in Ecuador: A review of environmental and health-risk assessment challenges)
Romero Estevez, D. F. & Yánez Jácome, G. S.
4/01/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Researchers at Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Ecuador Target Toxicology (Total mercury and fatty acids content in selected fish marketed in Quito - Ecuador. A benefit-risk assessment)
Romero Estevez, D. F., Yánez Jácome, G. S. & Navarrete Zambrano, H. G.
14/06/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media