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 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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JP Alvarado : Participatory workshops on the perception of local stakeholders regarding tourism development in the canton of Alvarado, province of Cartago.
Álvarez Hernández, M. (Coordinating Researcher (may be from TEC or another entity)), Ortiz Alvarez, J. I. (Institutional academic collaborator), Varela Sojo, X. (Institutional academic collaborator), Granados Martinez, F. (Ad honoren), Fallas Cascante , J. (Ad honoren) & Calvo Jiménez , S. (External collaborating researcher )
1/01/26 → 31/12/26
Project: Internally funded extension projects › Participatory and collaborative action
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Stimulating Economic Development through the Strengthening of Indigenous Tourism Enterprises: Management and Promotion Strategies for the Bribri-Cabécar Cacao Tourism Route
Arias Hidalgo, D. (Coordinating Researcher (may be from TEC or another entity)), Varela Sojo, X. (Institutional academic collaborator) & Carmona Pineda, M. (Institutional academic collaborator)
1/01/26 → 31/12/28
Project: Internally funded extension projects › Participatory and collaborative action
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Desarrollo de un implante de disco intervertebral lumbar mediante tecnologías de manufactura aditiva para la simulación de propiedades biomecánicas
Araya Calvo, M. (Coordinating Researcher (may be from TEC or another entity)), Järvenpää, A. (External collaborating researcher ) & Badilla, B. (External collaborating researcher )
1/01/26 → 31/12/27
Project: Research Projects Internally funded › Basic and applied research
Research output
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Design and Mechanical Evaluation of Ti-6Al-4V Reticular Structures for Biomedical Implants
Nájera, M., Araya, M., Rautio, T., Guillén, T. & Järvenpää, A., 2026, Key Engineering Materials. Trans Tech Publications Ltd, p. 37-43 7 p. (Key Engineering Materials; vol. 1038).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Design–performance relationships in Ti-6Al-4V lattice metamaterials: in-vivo osseointegration and ex-vivo biomechanical pull-out assessment
Araya, M., Vindas, R., Malda, J., Järvenpää, A., Stronkman, E., Brommer, H., de Ruijter, M., Estrada, R. & Guillén, T., Jan 2026, In: Materials and Design. 261, 115327.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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IdentiTwin: Defining the Scope for the Future Development of Digital Twins for Heritage Buildings in Costa Rica
Bulgarelli-Bolaños, J. P., Valverde-Solano, M. & Solano-Fernández, E., 2026, IdentiTwin: Defining the Scope for the Future Development of Digital Twins for Heritage Buildings in Costa Rica.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Press/Media
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3D printing revolutionises the manufacture of sophisticated orthopedic implants
24/02/23
1 item of Media coverage
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Woods used in the fabrication of handicrafts for tourism in Costa Rica
Moya Roque, R. A. (Creator), Tenorio Monge, C. (Creator) & Sáenz Muñoz, M. (Creator), Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica, 17 Feb 2025
DOI: 10.18845/RDA/UQIFQ0
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