The term “nanotechnology” refers to technological advancement on microscopic levels. In some cases, it may deal with the manipulation of individual atoms or molecules. This is a quick-growing field with many new opportunities appearing every year.

Some of the oldest universities in the Americas are located in Ecuador, providing students with access to educational opportunities grounded in history. At the same time, Ecuador has made notable strides in the innovation of technology. Students of science, mathematics, and technology may find studies in this country particularly rewarding.

The PhD is a doctoral degree, specifically called a "doctor of philosophy" degree. This is misleading because PhD holders are not necessarily philosophers (unless they earned their degree in philosophy!). That said, PhD recipients are able to engage in thought experiments, reason about problems, and solve problems in sophisticated ways.