Research Department · University of Cuenca
Electrical, Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering
We drive applied research with local, national and international impact, with a clear commitment to sustainability and to training the next generation of research leaders.
Microgrid Laboratory · Balzay Campus
210
Indexed publications 2020–2025
03
Research lines and groups
03
Specialized laboratories
02
Research graduate programs
00 The department
Applied science that connects, controls and energizes.
DEET drives applied research projects in power systems, digital signal processing, communications, electronics and control systems.
It brings together three research groups and hosts two graduate programs: the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and the PhD in Renewable Natural Resources. It carries out relevant, applied research in its fields, with local, national and international impact.
01 Research
Research lines
RL-01
Electronics and Control
Electronic system design, industrial automation, advanced control, robotics, instrumentation and embedded systems.
CoordinatorIsmael Minchala Ávila, PhD
ismael.minchala@ucuenca.edu.ec
RL-02
Electrical Power Systems
Smart grids, renewable integration, microgrids, energy efficiency, power quality and electric mobility.
CoordinatorSantiago Torres, PhD
santiago.torres@ucuenca.edu.ec
RL-03
Digital Signal Processing and Communications
Next-generation networks, IoT, wireless communications, cybersecurity and applied machine learning.
CoordinatorAndrés Vázquez Rodas, PhD
andres.vazquezr@ucuenca.edu.ec
02 Infrastructure
Laboratories
Balzay Campus · Building C
Microgrid Laboratory
Distributed generation and renewable energy integration.
Control Systems Laboratory
Industrial control, PLCs and robotics.
Communications Laboratory
Wireless, IoT, mobile networks and RF circuits.
03 Research team
Researchers, faculty and technical staff
DEET brings together a multidisciplinary team of faculty researchers, technicians, master’s and doctoral students devoted to applied research in electrical power systems, control systems, microgrids, telecommunications and signal processing — driving technological innovation and international cooperation from the University of Cuenca.
04 Scientific output
Output that keeps growing
Indexed publications per year. Since 2023 the Department’s output has doubled. Browse articles, projects and collaborations on the institutional portal.
05 Education
Graduate programs
Two research programs linked to the Department’s groups and aimed at generating high-level knowledge.
MCIE · Research master’s
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
Trains professionals able to develop technologies and methodologies in electrical and electronic engineering to innovate in industry, telecommunications, transport, energy, water and construction.
PhD · Research
PhD in Renewable Natural Resources
Interdisciplinary doctoral program focused on the management, conservation and sustainable use of renewable natural resources, with lines linked to energy systems.
06 Contact
Visit us at the Balzay Campus
Director
Balzay Campus, Building A, 2nd floor
Av. Víctor Manuel Albornoz and Av. Cerezos
Cuenca · Azuay · Ecuador
Phone
(593-7) 413 4520
Ext. 4731
Department · dieet@ucuenca.edu.ec
Master’s · maestria.cie@ucuenca.edu.ec