Executivo agrícola at UNICAMP, Brazil
Dr. Américo Ferraz Dias Neto is an accomplished Agricultural Engineer with over 20 years of experience in the bioenergy sector, specializing in agroindustrial processes, supply chain optimization, and sustainable agricultural operations. His expertise spans controlled traffic agriculture, digital agriculture, and predictive models for production improvement. Dr. Dias Neto has led large-scale projects and managed significant agricultural operations, gaining recognition through awards like the Outstanding Alumnus Award from UNICAMP and the Norman Joseph King Award.
Publication Profile
Education:
- Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering, FEAGRI-UNICAMP (2021)
- M.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering, FEAGRI-UNICAMP (2000)
- B.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering, FEAGRI-UNICAMP (1997)
Professional Experience:
- Américo Ferraz Consult (2017–Present): Consulting in bioenergy, specializing in agricultural production management and sustainability.
- Novo Milênio Distillery (2023–2024): Managed agricultural production over 28,000 hectares, enhancing productivity.
- UMOE Bioenergy (2017–2020): Oversaw agro-industrial operations for a 42,000-hectare unit producing ethanol and energy.
- Atvos (2007–2016): Led digital agriculture and logistics projects, implementing technologies for crop monitoring and cost reduction.
Publications & Patents:
Dr. Dias Neto has contributed to numerous publications focused on mechanized sugarcane harvesting, soil management, and digital agriculture. His notable patent includes “Soft Cana,” an innovative technology for sugarcane agriculture (2022).
Awards:
- Norman Joseph King Award, ISSCT Congress (2023)
- Outstanding Alumnus Award, UNICAMP (2023)
- Advancements of Agriculture 4.0 in Mechanized Sugarcane Harvesting: A Review
Ciência Rural (2024)
DOI: 10.1590/0103-8478cr20220562
Contributors: Américo Ferraz Dias Neto, Jenyffer da Silva Gomes Santos, Raffaella Rossetto, João Domingos Biagi, Daniel Albiero
- Use of Vegetation Activity Index for Evaluation of L-Alpha Amino Acid Treatment in Sugarcane Agriculture
Agriculture (2024)
DOI: 10.3390/agriculture14111877
Contributors: Américo Ferraz Dias Neto, Ivan Bazo Bergamim, Flavio Roberto de Freitas Gonçalves, Raffaella Rossetto, Daniel Albiero
- Use of Vegetation Activity Index for Evaluation of L-Alpha Amino Acid Treatment in Sugarcane (Preprint)
(2024-09-22)
DOI: 10.20944/preprints202409.1603.v1
Contributors: Américo Ferraz Dias Neto, Ivan Bazo Bergamim, Flavio Roberto de Freitas Gonçalves, Raffaella Rossetto, Daniel Albiero
- Strip Soil Tillage and Traffic Over the Soil on Sugar Cane Compared to Conventional Tillage Systems
Sugar Tech (2023)
DOI: 10.1007/s12355-023-01267-y
Contributors: Américo Ferraz Dias Neto, Daniel Albiero, Raffaella Rossetto, João D. Biagi, Jenyffer Gomes da Silva
- Modeling of Mechanized Sugarcane Harvesting to Support Decision-Making on Asset Management
Sugar Tech (2022)
DOI: 10.1007/s12355-022-01126-2
Contributors: Américo Ferraz Dias Neto, Daniel Albiero, Raffaella Rossetto, João D. Biagi