The Technological Consortium of Water (COTH2O) it's a synergestic network that, through collaborative work, promotes and catalyzes the development, scaling and transfer of technological solutions and innovations that contribute to reducing gaps in efficient and integrated management of water resources.
The technological solutions emerging from the collaborative work between the academia and companies aims to increase water efficiency and sustainability, as well as safely address water scarcity trought Chile.
Mission
To contribute significantly to the efficient use of the country’s water resources by generating scientific knowledge, technological solutions, innovation, technology transfer, and human capital development, with a direct impact on the productive sector and society.
Vision
To be a national leader as a leading scientific, technological, and innovation consortium in fields related to the management, efficiency, quality, and restoration of water resources in Chile.
Who makes up this collaborative network?
This network is compromised of University of Concepción in conjuction with Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, the Agriculture Research Institute INIA, UC Davis Chile Life Science Innovation Center, University of Chile, Bernardo O'Higgins University and Diego Portales University. It also includes the participation of 20 companies from the agriculture, healthcare, engineering, technology, industrial, telecommunications, and water user organization sectors.
Representatives
Octavio Lagos, PhD.
University of Concepción
Pilar Gil, PhD.
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Jaime Mejias, PhD.
Agriculture Research Institute
Rodrigo Riquelme
UC Davis Chile
Diego Dujovne, PhD.
Diego Portales University
Linda Daniele, PhD.
University of Chile
Organizational chart
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The councils, both strategic and technical, help us ensure we produce quality work that is conected to the reality of our society.
The executive committee, made up of representative from each institution, ensures the efficient functioning of this collaborative network.
The operational team, made up of management and the respective units, works every day to narrow the water gaps.
Work Team
8
PhD. Specialists
16
MSc. Specialists
27
Professionals
Director
Octavio Lagos, PhD.
University of Concepción
Alternate Director
Pilar Gil, PhD.
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Executive Director
Cristian Lozano
University of Concepción
Extension Professional Carolina Manríquez, Ing.
UC Davis Chile
Finance Manager Sebastián Moraga, Ing.
University of Concepción
Projects Managers
Technical Department
Marcelo Garrido
University of Concepcion
Communication Manager
Gabriela Marilicán
University of Concepcion
Communication Manager
Gabriela Marilicán
University of Concepcion
Communication Manager
Gabriela Marilicán
University of Concepcion
Communication Manager
Gabriela Marilicán
University of Concepcion
Projects Managers
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Octavio Lagos, PhD.
University of Concepción
Pilar Gil, PhD.
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Ricardo Figueroa, PhD.
University of Concepción
Mario Lillo, PhD.
University of Concepción
Juan Hirzel, PhD.
Diego Portales University
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Guillermo Donoso, PhD.
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Eduardo Leiva, PhD.
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Hernán Alcayaga, PhD.
Diego Portales University
Projects Managers
Diego Dujovne, PhD.
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Gastón Merlet, PhD.
University of Concepcion
José Luis Arumí, PhD.
University of Concepcion
Luis Pino, PhD.
University of Concepcion
Ricardo Barra, PhD.
University of Concepcion
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Camilo Souto, PhD.
University of Concepcion
Roberto Urrutia, PhD.
University of Concepcion
Sebastián Krogh, PhD.
University of Concepcion
Christian González, PhD.
Diego Portales University
Rodrigo Cáceres, PhD.
Diego Portales University
María Alejandra Engler, PhD.
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Christian Correa, PhD.
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Fabio Corradini, Dr.
Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias - INIA
Rodrigo Labatut, PhD.
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Ignacio Vargas, PhD.
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Linda Daniele, PhD.
Universidad de Chile
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