DAAD Scientific Ambassador for Ecuador is from the University of Azuay
On August 31, the Regional Office of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) for Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela announced the great news of the appointment of Dr. José Jara as DAAD Scientific Ambassador in Ecuador. Dr. Jara is a prominent professor at the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Azuay, who has been performing with excellence as an ambassador and will continue in his position for two more years.
The DAAD expressed its deep gratitude to Dr. Jara for his outstanding work as a liaison between researchers, students and institutions in Ecuador seeking opportunities for mobility, academic and scientific cooperation with Germany. His commitment and dedication have contributed significantly to strengthening academic ties between both countries.
In a recent interview, Dr. José Jara shared his vision about the essential role he plays as DAAD Scientific Ambassador in promoting scientific cooperation between Ecuador and Germany. He highlighted the voluntary and honorary nature of his position, underscoring his commitment to generating scientific synergies and collaborative projects.
Dr. Jara also mentioned notable examples of joint academic projects, such as the manufacturing of an electric motorcycle with the participation of a German student and research in the Ecuadorian Amazon that led to the construction of solar canoes to improve river transportation and benefit the children of the region.
The designation as DAAD Scientific Ambassador is an honor and a responsibility for Dr. Jara, who assumes it with dedication and enthusiasm. This distinction not only recognizes his career as a student in Germany, but also opens doors for the university community of Cuenca and the Azuay region, providing significant opportunities for cooperation projects and academic benefits.
Dr. Jara offered valuable advice to Ecuadorian students and academics interested in taking advantage of the opportunities offered by the DAAD. He urged them to visit the DAAD website, where they will find a wide variety of scholarship programs, internships and options to learn German.
His work as DAAD Scientific Ambassador in Ecuador continues to strengthen academic ties between both countries and promote educational and scientific opportunities for the Ecuadorian academic community. His commitment to academic cooperation is an inspiring testimony to the growth and development of higher education in Ecuador.
