Luis Miguel Quishpe Quishpe
Director Académico & Researcher
Universidad Regional Amazónica Ikiam
Tena, Ecuador
Co-creating sustainable Amazonian solutions by linking science, nature, and communities for global collaboration and climate resilience.
My organisation
About me
I am currently Academic Director at the Universidad Regional Amazónica Ikiam. Also, I lead academic and research initiatives focused on sustainability, innovation, and local impact. My work centers on nanotechnology and environmental innovation in the Amazon region, with an emphasis on the development of bio-based materials for 3D printing using agroforestry and renewable resources. I am passionate about applying science and technology to address environmental challenges and promote sustainable development in vulnerable ecosystems.
Skills
- Participatory research with Indigenous communities
- Frugal innovation for remote and underserved areas
- Sustainable projects in the Amazon
- Climate resilience in rainforest areas
- Tech transfer for rural communities
Interests
- Bio-based 3D printing materials
- Circular economy in rural regions
- Higher education in the Amazon
- Science-society dialogue
- Indigenous knowledge and innovation
- Green architecture and biomimicry