Personal profile
Research Interests
The researcher conducts an integrative examination of environmental health and exposure risks in Latin America, combining observational insights on ultraviolet radiation monitoring, toxicology of persistent pollutants, and the ubiquity of microplastics in consumer foods. The work links geospatial surveillance (UV station distribution) with public health implications of environmental pollutants (dioxins, microplastics) and the governance needed to mitigate exposures. Across studies, the methodology spans data synthesis from monitoring networks and literature reviews to assess health and environmental impacts, emphasizing equitable surveillance, regulatory action, and preventive measures. The overarching contribution is to illuminate how environmental monitoring, toxicology, and material management intersect to protect population health and ecosystem well-being in the region.
Key Topics:
- Healthcare, Clinical Epidemiology & Public Health
- Environmental Monitoring, Remote Sensing & Conservation
- Environmental Science, Water, Waste & Circular Economy
- Governance, Law, Policy, Ethics & Regulation
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 -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Physico-Chemical Alterations and Heavy Metal Content in Soils Affected by Forest Fires
Ulloa Vaca, C. A. (PI), Pazmiño Pacheco, A. K. (Col), Tapia Amores, N. S. (Student) & Alarcon Cueva, S. J. (Student)
3/04/20 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Master Classes at UPS: Integrating Sciences, Language, and Research
Nuñez Andrade, E. P. (Col), Ulloa Vaca, C. A. (Col), Serrano Vincenti, M. S. F. (PI), Bersosa Vaca, E. F. (Col), Pazmiño Pacheco, A. K. (Col), Calzadilla Pellol, A. (Col), Mollocana Lara, J. G. (Col), Costa Unda, V. M. (Col) & Quiroz Diaz, M. P. (Col)
2/04/18 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Monitoring of Physicochemical Alterations and Carbon Quantification in Soil Plots Affected by Controlled Fire
Ulloa Vaca, C. A. (PI) & Pazmiño Pacheco, A. K. (Col)
1/10/13 → 1/10/14
Project: Research and Development
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Analysis of UV Radiation Monitoring: Distribution of Stations in South American Countries During the Summer Season
Bone Moncayo, B. X., Ulloa Vaca, C. A. & Pazmiño Pacheco, A. K., 2025, Systems, Smart Technologies, and Innovation for Society - Proceedings of CITIS 2024. Inga Ortega, E. M., Robles-Bykbaev, V. E., García Herranz, N. & Gallego Diaz, E. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 324-335 12 p. (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems; vol. 1331 LNNS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
Open Access -
The Presence of Microplastics in Mass Consumption Food
Arevalo Moyano, M. A. & Pazmiño Pacheco, A. K., 26 Jun 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Toxicological Effects of Dioxins in Latin America, a Critical Review
Escobar Montenegro, M. P. & Pazmiño Pacheco, A. K., 26 Jun 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Factores de Emisión de Vehículos en una Ciudad Tipo Distrito Metropolitano de Quito
Translated title of the contribution :Vehicle Emission Factors in a Quito Metropolitan District Type City Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Percepción Estudiantil Respecto a Nuevas Prácticas Docentes en la Carrera de Ingeniería Ambiental de la Universidad Politécnica Salesiana - Sede Quito
Translated title of the contribution :Student Perception Regarding New Teaching Practices in the Environmental Engineering Career of the Salesian Polytechnic University - Quito Campus Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter