Organization profile
Coordinator
Sonia Astudillo Ochoa
Lines of Research
Biomass for energy, biofuels and bioproducts. Biochar for environmental management and soil amendment. Solar thermal energy applied to industrial processes and production systems. Energy systems planning. Energy systems management. Chemical and biological processes for biofuel production. Thermochemical processes (pyrolysis, torrefaction, gasification) for biomass transformation. Thermal energy and fuels. Electrolytic hydrogen. Energy storage.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Cross-laminated strand-veneer lumber mass timber panels from commercially produced thermally modified wood strands
Adhikari, R., Chanda, A., Bakri, M. K. B., Pelaez-Samaniego, M. R., Aro, M. & Yadama, V., Apr 2026, In: Developments in the Built Environment. 26, 100915.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Microplastic Contamination in High-Altitude Andean Lakes: Sources, Distribution, and Environmental Implications
Ramos, M. A., Capparelli, M. V., Celi, J., Moulatlet, G. M., Pinos-Velez, V., Cazar, M. E. & Cabrera, M., Feb 2026, In: Water, Air, and Soil Pollution. 237, 3, 160.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Optimization of the acid hydrolysis factors for obtaining glucose from banana, cacao, African palm, and sugarcane bagasse residues
Abril-González, M. F. (First Author), Vele-Salto, A. & Pinos-Vélez, V. (Last Author), 27 Feb 2026, In: La Granja. 43, 1, p. 178-190Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Summit Energía 2025
Montero Izquierdo, I. A. (Speaker)
17 Sep 2025 → 19 Sep 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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La energía solar térmica como fuente de calor en los procesos industriales en América Latina
Montero Izquierdo, I. A. (Speaker)
19 Jun 2025 → 21 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Introducción a la Energía Solar Térmica: Usos y Aplicaciones
Montero Izquierdo, I. A. (Speaker)
23 Oct 2024 → 25 Oct 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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CrearConCiencia - Reportaje Contaminantes Emergentes
Jara Cobos, L. E. & Pinos Velez, V. P.
2/07/25
1 Media contribution
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CrearConCiencia - Reportaje Plataforma Evaluacion Energetica Residencial
Montero Izquierdo, I. A. & Acosta Pazmiño, I. P.
23/04/25
1 Media contribution
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CrearConCiencia - Reportaje Colectores Solares
Zalamea Leon, E. F. & Pelaez Samaniego, M. R.
8/01/25
1 Media contribution
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