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I transform territories with nature-based solutions, intellectual property and sustainable innovation — bridging scientific research and real-world impact in Brazil’s Semi-Arid and beyond.
About me
I am an Agricultural Engineer (UFS) and hold a PhD in Intellectual Property and Innovation (UFS, 2023), with emphasis on sustainable agroforestry commercialization. I am currently a Visiting Professor at the Graduate Program in Territorial Planning at the State University of Feira de Santana (UEFS) and a researcher at the Incubator for Popular and Solidarity Economy Initiatives (UEFS).
I lead the PLANeT-Inova group (Territorial Planning, Nature-Based Solutions and Sustainable Innovation) and participate in the Research Groups on Hydroenvironmental Management of the Lower São Francisco River and on Soil Management and Sustainability, both affiliated with UFS.
I co-founded the Academic League for Sustainable Agriculture (L-AGROS) and the Unit for Technology Diffusion and Innovation in Soil and Water Conservation (UDTI).
Education
| Period | Degree | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| 2024–2026 | Postdoctoral Research — Agricultural Sciences / Agronomy (CNPq Fellow) | UFS |
| 2021–2023 | PhD — Intellectual Property Science | UFS |
| 2019–2020 | MSc — Intellectual Property Science | UFS |
| 2019–2022 | Specialization — Rural Production and Development | Unyleya |
| 2013–2014 | Specialization — Quality, Health and Environmental Management | AVM Educacional |
| 2016–2021 | BSc — Agricultural Engineering | UFS |
Professional Experience
Current Projects
Safeguarding Traditional Agricultural Systems
2025 – Present
Development and application of mapping questionnaires, creation of a georeferenced database and development of an evaluation scale (Likert) across five constructs. The project aims to protect traditional knowledge of peoples and communities in the Northeastern Semi-Arid region.
Team: L.D.V. Santos (PI), C.O.V. Santana, P.R. Gagá, S.K.A. Sousa, R.A.S. Machado, T.C. Azevedo
Technical Reference Unit for Geotextiles in Erosion Control
2025 – Present
Development of a technical reference unit for geotextile application in soil erosion control, involving undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students.
Team: L.D.V. Santos (PI), R.H. Marino, F.S.R. Holanda, A.S.N. Souza, R.A.S. Machado, T.C. Azevedo, K.R. Andrade, V.P. Neto, E.S. Santos
CLEANBONER: Intelligent Monitoring System
2025 – Present
Technological development project for an intelligent environmental monitoring system.
Team: L.D.V. Santos (PI), C.O.V. Santana, S.K.A. Sousa
Biospeckle Laser — Frequency Analysis
2017–2020 (Completed)
Series of projects on biospeckle laser application for frequency analysis and correlation with soil moisture values. Development of screening algorithms and Fourier Transform analysis.
Mycorrhizal Inoculants in Cherry Tomato
Completed
Study of the effect of mycorrhizal fungi on the development and production of common cherry tomato.
Empreenda AgroCast
2020 – Present
Educational tool (podcast) promoting entrepreneurship in the agricultural sector. Created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic as an alternative for developing entrepreneurial competencies in Agricultural Sciences.
Academic League for Sustainable Agriculture (L-AGROS)
2020 – Present
University extension at the UFS Center for Applied Agricultural Sciences, promoting sustainable agriculture and innovation.
Safeguarding Agricultural Systems — Extension
2024 – Present
Extension project aimed at protecting traditional agricultural systems in the Northeastern Semi-Arid region.
Research Areas
- Territorial planning and nature-based solutions
- Soil and water conservation and sustainable management
- Intellectual property, technological prospection and patentometry
- Sustainable innovation, entrepreneurship and technology transfer
Featured Projects
Safeguarding Traditional Agricultural Systems
Protecting traditional knowledge of Semi-Arid communities. Georeferenced database with 5-construct Likert scale.
Result: Community mapping and creation of an unprecedented safeguarding protocol in Brazil.
Geotextiles for Erosion Control
Development of technical reference unit for geotextile application in soil erosion control.
Result: Measurable soil loss reduction in critical areas of the Lower São Francisco.
CLEANBONER: Intelligent Monitoring
IoT-based intelligent environmental monitoring system with real-time data analysis.
Result: Functional IoT prototype applied to semi-arid conditions.
Empreenda AgroCast
Educational podcast on agricultural entrepreneurship. Created during COVID-19 as an alternative training tool.
Result: 50+ episodes published, reaching 5 Brazilian states.
Awards and Distinctions
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1st Place — Honorable Mention (Oral Presentation), Brazilian Congress of Agricultural Engineering |
| 2020 | 1st Place — Honorable Mention (Poster), Brazilian Congress of Agricultural Engineering |
| 2019 | Best Paper, International Symposium on Technological Innovation |
| 2018 | Outstanding Award SEMAC, UFS |
| 2017 | Outstanding Award SEMAC, UFS |
Teaching and Supervision
I work at UEFS in the Graduate Program in Territorial Planning, supervising undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students in topics such as:
- Sustainable agriculture and nature-based solutions
- Soil conservation and biodiversity
- Intellectual property and technological innovation
- Agribusiness entrepreneurship
Learn more in the Teaching section.
Publications
I have published over 98 articles in national and international journals, covering areas such as soil conservation, bioengineering, intellectual property, sustainable innovation and environmental branding.
See the full list in the Publications section or visit my ORCID profile.
Contact
Email: ldvsantos@uefs.br
Institution: UEFS — Graduate Program in Territorial Planning
ORCID: 0000-0001-8659-8557
Lattes: 7491112603328096
Skills and Tools
Research & Analysis
GIS & Geospatial
IP & Management
Let’s Talk?
I’m open to academic partnerships, consulting, supervision, and professional opportunities in my areas of expertise.
