Karla Filian | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs Karla Filian |  Engineering |  Best Researcher Award

Graduate student in the Master’s program in Earth Sciences,  at Faculty of Engineering in Earth Sciences, ESPOL Polytechnic University,  Ecuador

Karla Filian Haz is a graduate student pursuing a Master’s in Earth Sciences at ESPOL Polytechnic University. With a background in Mining Engineering, she works as a Project Analyst, contributing to research and academic initiatives in Earth Sciences. Her research focuses on environmental pollution mitigation, water treatment technologies, and sustainable engineering solutions. She has co-authored two indexed journal articles and two conference papers, collaborating with international institutions such as Ghent University and the Mexican Geological Survey. Her work aims to develop innovative solutions for environmental management in mining and water treatment.

Profile:

Academic & Professional Background:

Mining Engineer pursuing a Master’s in Earth Sciences at ESPOL. Currently a Project Analyst, contributing to research, academic initiatives, and program coordination in Earth Sciences. Expertise in event organization, documentation management, and compliance.

Research & Innovations:

  • Research Projects: 4
  • Publications: 2 indexed journal articles, 2 conference papers
  • Citations: h-index: 1, Citations: 2
  • Collaborations: Ghent University (Belgium), Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil, Universidad del Pacífico (Ecuador), Mexican Geological Survey (SGM)

Research Areas:

Environmental engineering, pollution mitigation in mining, water treatment technologies, sustainable engineering solutions.

Key Contributions:

Research on environmental pollution, tailing dam risks, and desalination optimization using advanced membranes. Findings contribute to sustainable solutions for water treatment and environmental management in the mining industry.

Publication Top  Notes:

Title: Assessment of Environmental Pollution and Risks Associated with Tailing Dams in a Historical Gold Mining Area of Ecuador
Authors: B. Salgado-Almeida, A. Briones-Escalante, D. Falquez-Torres, E. Peña-Carpio, S. Jiménez-Oyola
Journal: Resources (2024)
Citations: 1

 

Chemical Engineering

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Introduction to Chemical Engineering:

Chemical engineering is a multidisciplinary field that applies principles of chemistry, physics, biology, and mathematics to design, develop, and optimize processes for the production, transformation, and utilization of chemicals and materials. Chemical engineers play a crucial role in various industries, from pharmaceuticals to petrochemicals,  by creating innovative solutions for sustainable and efficient production.

Chemical Process Design and Optimization:

Chemical engineers design and improve processes for the production of chemicals,  fuels,  and  materials while  optimizing  efficiency,  safety,  and environmental impact.

Chemical Reaction Engineering:

This subfield  focuses on  understanding  and  optimizing  chemical  reactions  in  various  industrial processes,  ranging  from  catalysis  to polymerization.

Petrochemical Engineering:

Petrochemical engineers work on the production of essential products like  plastics,  fuels,  and  chemicals  from  crude  oil  and  natural gas, with a focus on refining and processing.

Bioprocess Engineering:

Bioprocess  engineers  develop  and  scale-up  processes  involving biological materials,  such as  fermentation  for  pharmaceuticals,  biofuels, and bioproducts.

Environmental and Sustainable Engineering:

Chemical engineers play a critical role in mitigating environmental impact by designing  eco-friendly processes,  waste  management  systems, and pollution control technologies.

Chemical engineering is a dynamic field at the intersection  of science and industry,  with professionals driving innovation  to meet the world’s growing  demand  for  chemicals  and materials  while  addressing sustainability and environmental concerns.