Prof. Dr. GUSTAVO Haddad Souza Vieira | Irrigation systems | Excellence in Research
Full Professor, IFES campus Santa Teresa, Brazil.
Gustavo Haddad Souza Vieira ๐ฑ, born on September 16, 1975, in Vitรณria, ES, Brazil ๐ง๐ท, is an expert in Agronomy and Agricultural Engineering. He earned a Ph.D. from Universidade Federal de Viรงosa ๐ in 2012 and is a CNPq Productivity Fellow ๐ผ. Currently, he is a Professor at the Federal Institute of Espรญrito Santo ๐, leading research in irrigation management ๐ง, water use efficiency ๐ฟ, and sustainable farming ๐พ. He has published 61 articles and contributes to agriculture through projects focused on improving irrigation and supporting family farming ๐๐ฑ.
Profile
Education & Experienceย
Dr. Gustavo Haddad Souza Vieira ๐ฑ holds a Ph.D. (2012) and Master’s (2002) in Agricultural Engineering from Universidade Federal de Viรงosa ๐. He also completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Florida in 2020 ๐. He is a Full Professor at the Federal Institute of Espรญrito Santo ๐ซ, leading the Irrigation Research Group ๐ฟ. Previously, he coordinated courses and projects in irrigation and water management ๐ง๐ง. He has guided multiple Masterโs and Ph.D. students and participated in over 30 research projects ๐. His research focuses on sustainable agricultural practices ๐ฟ.
Professional Development Passageย
Gustavo Vieira is a recognized researcher ๐งโ๐ฌ and leader in irrigation and water management ๐ง. His professional development spans academic roles, research collaborations, and industry projects ๐. He has developed innovative technologies ๐ ๏ธ, including irrigation apps and water magnetization systems for improving crop productivity ๐พ. As a member of various committees, he contributes to shaping agricultural research policies ๐. His postdoctoral experience at the University of Florida ๐ซ broadened his expertise internationally ๐. He continues to focus on projects enhancing agricultural sustainability and water use efficiency ๐ฑ๐.
Research Focusย
Gustavo Vieira’s research focuses on sustainable irrigation practices ๐ฟ, water use efficiency ๐ง, and agricultural productivity ๐พ. He explores advanced techniques like evapotranspiration ๐, deficit irrigation ๐ฑ, and thermal imaging for water stress monitoring ๐ธ. His work targets crops like sugarcane ๐พ, coffee โ, and vegetables ๐ฅ, emphasizing irrigation systems like pivots and drip systems ๐ฆ. His projects contribute to the enhancement of family farming practices ๐ก and agricultural technology innovation ๐ฒ, aiming to optimize resource use and improve yields ๐พ.
Publications Cited by and Year :
- “Water use efficiency of two sweet potato cultivars in response to different irrigation depths” (48 citations, 2013) ๐ ๐ง
- “Morphological-physiological indicators of water stress for sugarcane crops according to irrigation depths” (30 citations, 2014) ๐พ๐ง
- “Repair of drippers blocked due to the use of ferruginous water” (29 citations, 2004) ๐ฟ๐ง
- “Productivity and quality of essential oil from lemongrass subjected to different irrigation depths” (22 citations, 2014) ๐ฟ๐ง
- “Use of thermal imaging to assess water status in citrus plants” (20 citations, 2021) ๐๐ธ
- “Estimation of productivity of irrigated bean crops” (20 citations, 2012) ๐ฑ๐ฆ
- “Cost of coffee tree irrigation for different types of equipment” (17 citations, 2011) โ๐ง