Digital repository of instrumental methods and implementation of a training platform in the operation of equipment and devices for the characterization of natural and industrial materials

General Objective: Contribute to the scientific and technological progress of the country through a digital repository of instrumental methods and implementation of a training platform in the operation of equipment and devices for the characterization of natural and industrial materials.

Specific objectives:

  • Collect information on the equipment and techniques applied in the characterization of materials available at the participating institutions.
  • Prepare tutorials on selected characterization techniques and methods, based on the availability of equipment and instruments from the participating institutions.
  • Develop 3 virtual characterization laboratories (one per university) that will be available on the semantic web.
  • Develop a virtual course on material characterization that will be available on the semantic web.
  • Organize a face-to-face seminar on materials characterization.
  • Create the materials research school.

Participating Institutions:

UTPL, EPN, ESPOCH.

Participants:

  • Aramis Azuri Sanchez Juarez
  • Javier Fernando Carrion Mogrovejo
  • Juan Jose Toledo Vargas
  • Cesar Willam Granda Lazo
  • Cesar Augusto Costa Vera
  • Nelly Maria Rosas Laverde
  • Victor Hugo Guerrero Barragan
  • Juan Marcelo Ramos Flores

Awarded budget: $25000

Project status: Finished