Patricia Ferreira da Silva é uma especialista em Engenharia Agrícola, com uma carreira acadêmica e profissional destacada na área de Irrigação e Drenagem. Possui graduação em Agronomia pela Universidade Federal de Alagoas (2011), mestrado (2014) e doutorado (2017) em Engenharia Agrícola pela Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, e um pós-doutorado em Recursos Naturais (2018) pela mesma instituição. Sua pesquisa e atuação se concentram em temas como manejo de irrigação, hidráulica de emissores, reuso de água para fins agrícolas e resiliência em regiões semiáridas.
Profile:
🎓 Education:
PhD in Agricultural Engineering (2017), MSc in Agricultural Engineering (2014), Federal University of Campina Grande – Specializing in Irrigation and Drainage BSc in Agronomy (2011), Federal University of Alagoas
🔬 Research and Expertise:
Agricultural Engineering: Focus on irrigation, hydraulics, and drainage. Key Topics: Efficient water use, fertigation, salinity management, and sustainable agricultural practices
💼 Professional Experience:
Post-Doctorate in Natural Resources (2018), Federal University of Campina Grande. Teaching Experience: Substitute professor at Federal University of Campina Grande, teaching courses on irrigation systems, environmental chemistry, and agricultural law
📜 Notable Achievements:
Developed expertise in strategies for sustainable agriculture and improving agricultural practices in semi-arid regions
Research Focus in Agricultural Engineering 🌾
Irrigation and Drainage: Specializing in efficient irrigation systems, particularly drip and pressurized irrigation. Hydraulics: Studying the behavior and efficiency of water emitters, ensuring uniform water distribution. Water Reuse for Agricultural Purposes: Investigating methods to recycle and reuse water in agricultural practices. Soil-Water-Plant-Atmosphere Relationships: Understanding the interactions and dynamics between soil, water, plant growth, and atmospheric conditions. Water Resources in Semi-Arid Regions: Developing strategies to manage and utilize water resources effectively in semi-arid climates. Resilience and Vulnerability in Agriculture: Creating strategies to enhance resilience and reduce vulnerabilities in agricultural systems, particularly in challenging environments. Efficient Water Use: Promoting and developing practices for the optimal use of water resources in agriculture. Fertigation: Combining fertilization with irrigation to improve nutrient delivery and water use efficiency. Salinity Management: Addressing soil salinity issues to maintain crop health and productivity. Vegetable Production: Researching methods to enhance vegetable growth and yields through improved irrigation and fertigation techniques. Patricia’s work aims to optimize agricultural water use, improve irrigation practices, and enhance the sustainability and resilience of agricultural systems, particularly in semi-arid regions.
Publication Top Notes:
- The Importance of Using Sunscreen in Preventing Dermatological Changes in Workers Under Excessive Photoexposure
- Analysis of a School Inclusion Assessment Form
- Use of Climate Classification Systems for the Municipality of Barbalha-CE
- Growth and Productivity of Forage Cactus Under Different Irrigation Depths and Nitrogen Fertilization
- Commercial Production of Radish Fertigated with Nitrogen in a Protected Environment
- Moisture Content by Different Methods in Neosol from the Brazilian Semi-Arid
- Growth and Plant Mass of Radish Fertigated with Different Nitrogen Doses