Carmen Amelia Trujillo is the Research Coordinator at the Postgraduate
Faculty of the Universidad Técnica del Norte, Ibarra, Ecuador (2022–2026). She
holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Education (2016), a Doctorate in Biology; Master’s degree in Environmental Education. She teaches Environmental and Tourism Legislation at the
undergraduate level and scientific research methodology in master’s programs
and serves as a postgraduate thesis supervisor. She has led environmental
interpretation, educational, cultural, and community development projects in
rural areas of Imbabura, Carchi, and Esmeraldas, and served as the Principal
Investigator in UTN research programs (2017–2026). She currently leads the VLIR‑UOS
project on ancestral knowledge and Andean chakras (funded by Hasselt
University) and EMPOWER2LIV@UTN (2026–2030), which focuses on improving well‑being
through the Kawsay Living Lab. She has served as Dean and Vice‑Dean of the UTN
Graduate Faculty and is the author of books and scientific articles on climate
change, water meanings, Andean ecosystems, cultural heritage, qualitative
research, and ecotourism. Her work contributed to the UNESCO World Heritage
designation of the Qhapaq Ñan and the recognition of Imbabura as a UNESCO Global
Geopark. She is a member of RECINATUR, FUNEDES, and the Cedros de David
Ecotourism Association, and has received several distinctions, including an Honorary
Doctorate (Doctor Honoris Causa) from the World Leaders Organization (OMLID,
USA).
Carmen Amelia Trujillo is the Research Coordinator at the Postgraduate
Faculty of the Universidad Técnica del Norte, Ibarra, Ecuador (2022–2026). She
holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Education (2016), a Doctorate in Biology; Master’s degree in Environmental Education. She teaches Environmental and Tourism Legislation at the
undergraduate level and scientific research methodology in master’s programs
and serves as a postgraduate thesis supervisor. She has led environmental
interpretation, educational, cultural, and community development projects in
rural areas of Imbabura, Carchi, and Esmeraldas, and served as the Principal
Investigator in UTN research programs (2017–2026). She currently leads the VLIR‑UOS
project on ancestral knowledge and Andean chakras (funded by Hasselt
University) and EMPOWER2LIV@UTN (2026–2030), which focuses on improving well‑being
through the Kawsay Living Lab. She has served as Dean and Vice‑Dean of the UTN
Graduate Faculty and is the author of books and scientific articles on climate
change, water meanings, Andean ecosystems, cultural heritage, qualitative
research, and ecotourism. Her work contributed to the UNESCO World Heritage
designation of the Qhapaq Ñan and the recognition of Imbabura as a UNESCO Global
Geopark. She is a member of RECINATUR, FUNEDES, and the Cedros de David
Ecotourism Association, and has received several distinctions, including an Honorary
Doctorate (Doctor Honoris Causa) from the World Leaders Organization (OMLID,
USA).