Dr Oswaldo Palma Lopes Sobrinho, Instituto Federal Goiano – Campus Rio Verde, Brazil
Dr. Oswaldo Palma Lopes Sobrinho is an expert in agronomy and education. He holds a Bachelor’s in Agronomy from IFMA (2014-2017), with research on evapotranspiration methods. He specialized in Teacher Training and Educational Practices at IF Goiano (2019-2021), focusing on agronomy education, and in Sanitation and Environmental Health at UFG (2019-2020), emphasizing environmental education. Currently, he is pursuing a degree in Pedagogical Training for Professional Education at IFFAR. Dr. Sobrinho has completed various educational and technological courses, showcasing his commitment to innovative pedagogical methods. 🌱📘👨🏫
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Academic
🎓 The user completed a Ph.D. in Agronomy at IF Goiano (2020-2024), researching soil attributes and sugarcane development influenced by subsurface drip-applied wastewater, under Prof. Dr. Leonardo Nazário Silva dos Santos. The user holds a Master’s in Agronomy from IF Goiano (2018-2020), studying tomato development and productivity affected by phosphorus and irrigation, under the same advisor. They specialized in Teacher Training and Educational Practices (2019-2021) and Environmental Sanitation and Health (2019-2020). They are pursuing a degree in Teacher Training for Professional Education (since 2023). They earned a Bachelor’s in Agronomy from IFMA (2014-2017) and a technical degree in Agriculture from IFMA (2008-2010). 🌱📚🚜
Research project
From 2019 to 2021, Oswaldo Palma Lopes Sobrinho participated in various significant research projects. The “Segurança Hídrica” project focused on evaluating water quality in Codó-MA in collaboration with SAAE and IFMA, enhancing the Water Security Index 🌊🔬. Another study explored educational practices of Agronomy teachers at IF Goiano, identifying challenges and professional development needs 🍎📚. Additionally, research on tomato productivity and phosphorus impact on irrigation and fruit quality was conducted 🍅💧. Lastly, studies on radish cultivars’ adaptation in Codó-MA analyzed production quality and fresh mass index, contributing to agricultural advancements 🌱📈.
Awards
🏅 Recebeu menção honrosa pelo trabalho “Elaboração de um licor à base da vinagreira (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.)” no IV Congresso Internacional das Ciências Agrárias (COINTER) em 2018. Entre os 20 melhores, ganhou menção honrosa com o trabalho “Adaptação baseada no ecossistema para revitalização do rio Imbassaí” no V Congresso Baiano de Engenharia Sanitária e Ambiental (COBESA) em 2017. Recebeu menção honrosa pelo trabalho “Elaboração e análise sensorial de barras de cereais à base de farinha de casca de banana” no IFMA – Campus Bacabal em 2014, e pela “Elaboração de farinha enriquecida com pó de banana verde para produção de macarrão” no IFMA – Campus Codó em 2009. Foi aluno destaque no curso de Iniciação em Química no Centro de Capacitação Tecnológica do Maranhão. 🌟📚🌿🍌
Research focus
O.P.L. Sobrinho’s research primarily focuses on environmental sciences and agricultural practices. His work encompasses climatology, hydrology, agronomy, and sustainable agriculture. Notable studies include the climatological water balance in Rio Verde, Goiás, and the irrigation management in sugarcane cultivation. He also explores the antimicrobial properties of essential oils against Aedes aegypti larvae and the ethnobotanical uses of medicinal plants in Maranhão. His contributions extend to educational strategies in geography and environmental science. Sobrinho’s interdisciplinary approach highlights the intersection of ecological balance, agricultural productivity, and environmental sustainability. 🌿🌍💧🌾