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Recent research:
The research focuses on addressing critical environmental challenges in South America through a multidisciplinary lens, integrating remote sensing, public health, and socio-environmental analysis. A primary objective has been the development of scalable frameworks for urban air quality monitoring, utilizing machine learning and satellite-based embeddings to map pollutant concentrations in data-scarce environments. This technical approach is complemented by epidemiological assessments that quantify the health burden of particulate matter, highlighting the urgent need for evidence-based public health policies. Furthermore, the work extends to the analysis of environmental stressors, including the distribution of UV radiation monitoring networks and the ecological impacts of microplastic pollution in marine ecosystems. Finally, the research examines the socio-environmental consequences of extractive industries, specifically focusing on the regulatory gaps and community conflicts associated with mining activities in the region. Collectively, these studies advocate for improved environmental governance, equitable resource distribution, and data-driven strategies to mitigate anthropogenic impacts on both human health and natural ecosystems.
Key Topics:
The research focuses on addressing critical environmental challenges in South America through a multidisciplinary lens, integrating remote sensing, public health, and socio-environmental analysis. A primary objective has been the development of scalable frameworks for urban air quality monitoring, utilizing machine learning and satellite-based embeddings to map pollutant concentrations in data-scarce environments. This technical approach is complemented by epidemiological assessments that quantify the health burden of particulate matter, highlighting the urgent need for evidence-based public health policies. Furthermore, the work extends to the analysis of environmental stressors, including the distribution of UV radiation monitoring networks and the ecological impacts of microplastic pollution in marine ecosystems. Finally, the research examines the socio-environmental consequences of extractive industries, specifically focusing on the regulatory gaps and community conflicts associated with mining activities in the region. Collectively, these studies advocate for improved environmental governance, equitable resource distribution, and data-driven strategies to mitigate anthropogenic impacts on both human health and natural ecosystems.
Key Topics:
- Urban air quality mapping and remote sensing
- Environmental health and particulate matter exposure
- Socio-environmental impacts of mining
- Microplastics in marine ecosystems
- UV radiation monitoring and public health
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 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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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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Effect of soil heating on the metal sorption capacity of humic substances and changes in water repellency simulating low, medium, and high-intensity fires
Ulloa Vaca, C. A. (PI)
1/07/15 → 1/10/16
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
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Machine Learning for Urban Air Quality Prediction Using Google AlphaEarth Foundations Satellite Embeddings: A Case Study of Quito, Ecuador
Alvarez, C. I., Ulloa Vaca, C. A. & Echeverria Llumipanta, N. A., Oct 2025, In: Remote Sensing. 17, 20, 3472.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Comportamiento de la Mortalidad por Exposición a Material Particulado en Países de América del Sur en el Periodo 2010- 2019
Translated title of the contribution :Mortality Behavior Due to Exposure to Particulate Matter in South American Countries from 2010 to 2019 Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Efectos de la Minería en América del Sur y un Enfoque Socioambiental para Ecuador
Translated title of the contribution :Effects of Mining in South America and a Socio-Environmental Approach for Ecuador Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Microplásticos en Ecosistemas Marinos
Translated title of the contribution :Microplastics in Marine Ecosystems Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper