Academic background

Focus

Soil health assessment.
Integrated analysis of ecosystem services: carbon sequestration, water regulation, fertility, and biodiversity.
Environmental assessment: integration of biophysical, social, and economic dimensions in resource management.
Diagnosis and management of contaminated soils to reduce environmental and health impacts and guide rehabilitation.

Approaches & Tools

Field protocols: sampling design and data traceability.
Statistical analyses and environmental modeling (carbon and water fluxes, uncertainty assessment).
Spatial and digital tools: GIS (QGIS), kriging, spatial indicators, vegetation indices (NDVI).
Soil contamination assessment methods: identification, risk prioritization, and remediation options.

Key Deliverables

Thematic maps and monitoring dashboards for soil quality and ecosystem services.
Assessment reports and strategic briefs on sustainable soil management and restoration.

Values Brought

Reliable indicators for soil monitoring and sustainable management.
Strategic recommendations aligned with international frameworks (SDGs, Paris Agreement, Land Degradation Neutrality Strategy – UNCCD).
Integrated solutions for land restoration, food security, and climate adaptation.

Agricultural Engineering Degree

Focus

Sustainable agricultural systems: agroforestry, integrated management practices, and land evaluation.
Territorial planning: thematic mapping, agroecological zoning, and restoration strategies.
Soil studies and fertility management: pedology, nutrient dynamics, and soil and water conservation.

Approaches & Tools

Field data collection: soil pit descriptions, GPS surveys, participatory diagnostics, and agricultural surveys.
Analyses combining biophysical indicators and socio-economic dimensions.
GIS tools for thematic mapping and agroecological zoning.

Key Deliverables

Comprehensive agronomic assessments: soil analyses, fertility balances, crop productivity, and monitoring of ecosystem services.
Thematic maps and spatial models: agroecological zoning, vulnerability mapping, and land-use planning scenarios.
Technical plans and reference documents: detailed reports, agronomic recommendations, and training materials for the sustainable management of agricultural systems.

Values Brought

Production of reliable quantitative data to characterize soil health and the performance of agricultural systems.
Ability to link agricultural practices with biophysical dynamics to optimize the sustainability and efficiency of farming systems.
Implementation of innovative technical solutions to improve productivity, preserve resources, and strengthen the resilience of agroecosystems.