The results of the 2025 IDeA Technological Research Competition run by the National Research and Development Agency (ANID) have just been released. The initiative co-funds applied-research projects that show strong potential for near-term productive application or societal implementation.
Project: "Development and validation of a computational platform for predicting the mechanical response of patients with acute respiratory distress on invasive mechanical ventilation"
Daniel Hurtado (Director), Full Professor in the Department of Structural and Geotechnical Engineering.
Associated Entity: Barros Luco Trudeau Hospital
Project: "National validation of recycled concrete aggregate use in structural and road applications"
Matías Hube (Deputy Director), Associate Professor in the Department of Structural and Geotechnical Engineering.
Associated companies: SACYR, Weber Chile, and Cementos Polpaico.
These projects reflect the UC School of Engineering’s commitment to applied research and knowledge transfer in service to society, reinforcing its contribution to key areas for the country’s sustainable development.
