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Organization profile
Organization profile
The Department of Engineering arose in 2019 from integrating departments and academic units already developing activities at UCU in the environmental, food, electronics and industrial areas.
Its mission is to contribute to the development of fundamental research in engineering and its application to the national industry.
Within the department, the following lines of research are carried out: use of by-products and food development; functional foods; sensory evaluation; microelectronics; signal processing; control; biomedical engineering; materials science; industrial water treatment and modeling technologies; remote sensing for environmental monitoring; climate change and smart cities. These research lines develop fundamental and applied research projects in collaboration with industry. For these activities, the department has obtained funds from national and international calls for proposals.
The department members are characterized by their commitment to research and knowledge production, quality teaching that integrates research advances, and a strong vocation for working with industry. This good balance between research, teaching, and working with industry is a contribution of the Department of Engineering to national development.
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. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Profiles
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Valorización de lodos de la industria de la celulosa en la preparación de materiales de construcción: cementos y cerámicos ecoamigables
Casco, M. E. (PI)
1/04/25 → 1/10/27
Project: Research
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Brewers’ spent grain: a potential ally for the prevention of Type II Diabetes – determination of glucose absorption in human blood of new food products.
Gutierrez, M. B. (PI), Cozzano Ferreira, S. A. (CoI) & del Castillo, M. D. (CoPI)
1/09/25 → 1/09/26
Project: Research
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Beyond Taste: Unpacking Consumer Perceptions of Plant-Based Cheese Alternatives in Uruguay Through Sensory, Information, and Expectation Analysis
Varghese, C., Sosa, C., Maique, J., Curutchet, A. & Arcia, P., Jun 2026, In: Plant Foods for Human Nutrition. 81, 2, 55.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Controlling nitrogen doping and micropore development in biomass-derived carbons via in situ and ex situ hydrothermal co-carbonisation and phosphoric acid activation
Pina, A. C., Cruz, O. F., Silvestre-Albero, A. & Casco, M. E., 17 Jul 2026, In: Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis. 199, 107977.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Innovation in Linear Algebra Teaching: Modelling and Solving the “Lights Out!” Game with Python and Arduino
Gak Szollosy, J., Artigue, V. & Flores-Godoy, J.-J., 2026, 2026 Argentine Conference on Electronics, CAE 2026 - Congreso Argentino de Electronica 2026. Julian, P., Reyes, B. & Andreou, A. G. (eds.). 2026 ed. p. 67-70 4 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Equipment
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Automatic Nitrogen Determinator (NTK)
Salle, L. (Manager)
Department of EngineeringEquipment/facility: Equipment
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