Lines of investigation
- Industrial process efficiencies
Peru has experienced sustained growth in its industrial sector, which is expected to grow by at least two and a half percent in 2013, and this trend is projected to continue. This necessitates new approaches to achieve competitiveness. Therefore, the Faculty of Engineering promotes technological and applied research projects aimed at improving the efficiency of production systems in sectors such as manufacturing, agribusiness, fishing, and mining.
- Road Engineering
According to the Ministry of Economy and Finance, construction in Peru will grow by an average of eight percent over the next three years, mainly due to the development of infrastructure projects, in which the government will invest 7 billion soles in 2013.
The infrastructure deficit and the strong push the state is making to interconnect the different regions of the country demand the commitment of the Faculty of Engineering to carry out basic and applied research focused on structural design, construction and maintenance of roads, pavements and transit systems, operations research and logistics.
- Environment and Water Resources
In our country, promoting investment in extractive industries for economic development while simultaneously curbing it for environmental conservation has created numerous situations where finding harmonious solutions is difficult. Therefore, it is crucial to conduct research in the area of environment and water resources to help anticipate, prevent, or mitigate irreversible environmental impacts. Given the importance of proper natural resource management for our country, which impacts the population's quality of life and the sustainability of production processes, the Faculty of Engineering promotes a line of basic and applied research focused on the use and availability of water resources, wastewater treatment, climate change, the environment, the El Niño phenomenon, and sustainable development.
- Biomechanics
Research in Biomechanics is aimed at seeking mechanical solutions to local biological problems that do not find accessible answers abroad.
- Engineering Education
Research in Engineering Education is of vital importance to contribute to the task of training competent engineers.
The development of these areas, which includes advanced engineering applications, will have research goals that include indexed publications, participation in academic events, research projects, and supervised theses, among others. The Faculty's research staff is increasing the number of articles published in indexed databases year after year. Additionally, it will seek to disseminate its research among the university community and local and national media.
The research groups focus on: attracting funding to advance research, generating impactful results, sharing their work with other researchers in the Faculty, and offering scholarships to graduate students who will serve as research assistants. Furthermore, whenever possible, the groups involve undergraduate students in research activities.