Emerson Alejandro Chala (born 2 August 1991) is an Ecuadorian hurdler competing in the 400 metres hurdles. Chala has represented his country in the Pan American Games, South American Games, Ibero-American Championships, and the Bolivarian Games. In 2013 he was among the top 60 400 metre hurdlers in the world. He also won the in the 400 metres hurdler event where he set a national record.