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Organization profile
Organization profile
The Transportation Engineering Research Group (GIIT) is established with the purpose of optimizing transportation systems for the benefit of society. Its mission focuses on the research and development of innovations in the field of transportation, focusing on the creation of ultra-light vehicles and the implementation of intelligent controls that facilitate self-driving and automated parking search. This approach not only seeks to improve vehicle performance, but also contribute to reducing the environmental footprint, all while maintaining a balance in costs. The vision of GIIT is to generate a positive impact on society through innovative knowledge in engineering, especially in areas related to engineering, industry and construction within the Automotive Mechanical Engineering Career.
Research lines:
- Energy efficiency and environmental pollution
- Maintenance engineering applied to transportation
- Automotive mechanical design
- Land transport and mobility
Coordinator:
Narvaez Villa Paul Hernan ([email protected])
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 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Profiles
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Observatory of student participation and digital government for the strengthening of citizenship in Ecuador
Narvaez Villa, P. H. (Col), Perez Torres, J. A. (Col), Inga Ortega, J. P. (Col), Zuna Serrano, K. A. (PI), Mendez Reyes, J. M. (Col), Solano Paucay, V. M. (Col) & Marin Neira, M. D. (External)
10/03/26 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Multimodal fusion of dynamic signals and tribological analysis for remaining useful life estimation in spur gearboxes using an interpretable AI approach
Montero Salgado, J. P. (Col), Sanchez Loja, R. V. (Col), Calle Guamantario, W. P. (Col), Narvaez Villa, P. H. (PI), Perez Torres, J. A. (Col) & Garcia Tobar, M. O. (Col)
2/02/26 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Tribochemical Characterization of Used Oil as a Digital Fingerprint of Alternative Internal Combustion Engines for Identifying Failure Modes in the National Automotive Fleet through Advanced Physicochemical Analysis and Specialized Laboratory Tools
Garcia Garcia, C. L. (Col), Chica Segovia, J. F. (Col), Barros Fajardo, L. F. (Col), Garcia Tobar, M. O. (PI), Contreras Urgiles, R. W. (Col), Pulla Morocho, C. O. (Col), Cabrera Guale, D. E. (Student), Gallardo Gallardo, S. P. (Student) & Yanez Osorio, D. P. (Student)
28/10/25 → …
Project: Research and Development
Research output
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A Three-Dimensional LiDAR Observability Framework for Pedestrian Representation: Sensor Placement and Multi-View Fusion on a Compact Autonomous Vehicle
Valladolid, J. D., Ortiz, J. P., Castillo, F., Vuelvas, J. & Yu, C., May 2026, In: Sensors. 26, 9, p. 1-35 35 p., 2670.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Energy Consumption Prediction for an Electric Vehicle Using Machine Learning: A Comparative Study of Regression, Ensemble, and LSTM-Based Models
Valladolid, J. D. & Ortiz, J. P., May 2026, In: Vehicles. 8, 5, 99.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Smart Mobility Analytics: Inferring Transport Modes and Sustainability Metrics from GPS Data and Machine Learning
Rivera Campoverde, N. D., Bermeo Naula, A. K., Arenas Ramírez, B. D. V. & Ortega Rodas, D. I., Mar 2026, In: ATMOSPHERE. 17, 3, 246.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Press/Media
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Researcher at Universidad Politecnica Salesiana Publishes New Study Findings on Self-Driving Cars (Backcasting Analysis of Autonomous Vehicle Implementation: A Systematic Review)
18/09/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Universidad Politecnica Salesiana Researcher Describes Findings in Lubricant Research (Impact of Oil Viscosity on Emissions and Fuel Efficiency at High Altitudes: A Response Surface Methodology Analysis)
15/08/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media