Américo Ferraz Dias Neto | Agriculture | BioAgri Innovator Excellence Award

Dr Américo Ferraz Dias Neto |  Agriculture |  BioAgri Innovator Excellence Award

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)

Publication Top Notes

  • 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

 

Filip Ilie | Agricultural Engineering | Excellence in Research

Prof Dr Filip  Ilie |  Agricultural Engineering |  Excellence in Research

Professor at  Polytechnic University of Bucharest,  Romania

Prof. Dr. Filip Ilie is a distinguished University Professor at the Department of Machine Elements and Tribology at the National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, formerly known as POLITEHNICA University of Bucharest. Since October 2007, he has been a leading figure in didactic and contract research, currently serving as the Director of the Center of Scientific Excellence (CESIT). His work emphasizes applied research in vector control, waste management, water quality, parasitology, and infectious diseases. With a strong focus on scientific advancement and collaborative efforts, Prof. Ilie is recognized for his significant contributions to his field and his leadership in promoting excellence in research.

Profile:

🗓️ Professional Experience:

  • Duration: Since October 2007
  • Roles: University Professor, Director of the Center of Scientific Excellence (CESIT)

🔬 Research and Contributions:

  • Sector: Didactic and contract research
  • Leadership: Oversees the Center of Scientific Excellence (CESIT)
  • Focus Areas: Applied research in machine elements, tribology, and scientific excellence

Publication Top Notes:

  • Computerized Penetrometry Methodology Assisted by Advanced Algorithms Applied in the Multi-dimensional Analysis of the Rheology of Mold-Ripened Cheeses and Its Impact on Food Product Quality
    Preprint, 2024-08-16
    DOI: 10.20944/preprints202408.1149.v1
    Contributors: George Ipate; Gratiela Florinela Pana; Filip Ilie
  • Structural and Tribological Analysis of Brake Disc–Pad Pair Material for Cars
    Applied Sciences, 2024-04-22
    DOI: 10.3390/app14083523
    Contributors: Filip Ilie; Andreea Catalina Cristescu
  • Study and Structural and Tribological Analysis of the Brake Disc-Pads Pair Material
    Preprint, 2024-03-12
    DOI: 10.20944/preprints202403.0674.v1
    Contributors: Filip Ilie; Andreea Catalina Cristescu
  • Numerical and Experimental Analysis of the Vacuum Corn Seed Degassing System
    Agriculture, 2024-03-01
    DOI: 10.3390/agriculture14030397
    Contributors: George Ipate; Filip Ilie; Viorel Fătu; Gheorghe Voicu
  • Study of the Grinding Process by Friction of Cereal Grains in Stone Mills
    Processes, 2023-12-06
    DOI: 10.3390/pr11123376
    Contributors: Filip Ilie; Constantin Daniel Cotici; Andrei-Florin Hristache
  • Experimental Study of the Correlation between the Wear and the Braking System Efficiency of a Vehicle
    Applied Sciences, 2023-07-13
    DOI: 10.3390/app13148139
    Contributors: Filip Ilie; Andreea-Catalina Cristescu
  • Establishing the Durability and Reliability of a Dental Bur Based on the Wear
    Materials, 2023-06-28
    DOI: 10.3390/ma16134660
    Contributors: Filip Ilie; Ioan Alexandru Saracin
  • Establishing the Durability and Reliability of a Dental Bur Based on the Wear
    Preprint, 2023-06-09
    DOI: 10.20944/preprints202306.0721.v1
    Contributors: Ilie Filip; Ioan Alexandru Saracin
  • Experimental Study of the Correlation between the Wear and the Braking System Efficiency of an Auto-Vehicle
    Preprint, 2023-06-02
    DOI: 10.20944/preprints202306.0215.v1
    Contributors: Ilie Filip; Andreea-Catalina Cristescu
  • The Effects of Friction and Temperature in the Chemical–Mechanical Planarization Process
    Materials, 2023-03-23
    DOI: 10.3390/ma16072550
    Contributors: Filip Ilie; Ileana-Liliana Minea; Constantin Daniel Cotici; Andrei-Florin Hristache
  • Tribological Properties Study of Solid Lubrication with TiO2 Powder Particles
    Materials, 2022-10-13
    DOI: 10.3390/ma15207145
    Contributors: Filip Ilie; George Ipate; Florentina Cristina Manaila
  • A Study on the Tribological Behavior of Molybdenum Disulfide Particles as Additives
    Coatings, 2022-08-25
    DOI: 10.3390/coatings12091244
    Contributors: Filip Ilie
  • Tribological Behavior of Friction Materials of a Disk-Brake Pad Braking System Affected by Structural Changes—A Review
    Materials, 2022-07-06
    DOI: 10.3390/ma15144745
    Contributors: Filip Ilie; Andreea-Catalina Cristescu
  • Study of Wear Phenomenon of a Dental Milling Cutter by Statistical–Mathematical Modeling Based on the Experimental Results
    Materials, 2022-03
    DOI: 10.3390/ma15051903
    Contributors: Filip Ilie; Saracin Ioan Alexandru; Gheorghe Voicu
  • A Modelling Study of the Correlation between the Layer Obtained by Selective Transfer and the Dislocations Movement at the Friction Surfaces Limit
    Metals, 2022-01
    DOI: 10.3390/met12020180
    Contributors: Filip Ilie; George Ipate
  • Diffusion and Mass Transfer Mechanisms During Frictional Selective Transfer
    International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2018
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2017.09.083
    Contributors: Ilie, F.
  • A Method for Determining the Thickness of Tribological Performing Thin Layers Formed by Selective Transfer
    IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2017
    DOI: 10.1088/1757-899X/174/1/012065
    Contributors: Ilie, F.; Chisiu, G.; Ipate, G.
  • Chemical-Mechanical Impact of Nanoparticles and pH Effect of the Slurry on the CMP of the Selective Layer Surfaces
    Lubricants, 2017
    DOI: 10.3390/lubricants5020015
    Contributors: Ilie, F.; Ipate, G.
  • Tribological Behavior of a Friction Couple Functioning with Selective Mass Transfer
    Heat and Mass Transfer/Waerme- und Stoffuebertragung, 2017
    DOI: 10.1007/s00231-016-1846-x
    Contributors: Ilie, F.
  • Investigation into the Effect of Concentration of Benzotriazole on the Selective Layer Surface in the Chemical Mechanical Planarization Process
    Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 2015
    DOI: 10.1007/s11665-015-1751-3
    Contributors: Ilie, F.; Laurian, T.
  • Tribological Study of Ecological Lubricants Containing Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles
    Applied Mechanics and Materials, 2014
    DOI: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.658.323
    Contributors: Ilie, F.; Covaliu, C.; Chisiu, G.
  • Energy Dissipation During Adhesion and Friction at the Atomic Scale of MoS2 Nanoparticles on the Surface of MoS2
    Journal of Advanced Microscopy Research, 2013
    DOI: 10.1166/jamr.2013.1169
    Contributors: Ilie, F.
  • Movement and Collision of Nanoparticles in the Process of Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP)
    INMATEH – Agricultural Engineering, 2013
    Contributors: Ilie, F.