Luís Thadeo Poianas Silva

Graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from the Institute of Biosciences of Botucatu (IBB) at São Paulo State University "Júlio de Mesquita Filho" (UNESP), where he engaged in academic and scientific activities focused on education projects, promoting the dissemination of scientific knowledge and the popularization of science in various pedagogical contexts. He holds a Masters degree in Forest Science from the Graduate Program in Forest Science (PPGCF) at the Faculty of Agronomic Sciences (FCA) of UNESP, Botucatu Campus. His research focused on the interactions between phytopathogenic agents and plant hosts, with an emphasis on bacteriology applied to phytopathology, aiming to elucidate pathogenicity mechanisms and explore potential integrated disease management strategies in forest and agricultural systems. Currently, he works as a researcher at Ikove Agro - Agricultural Bioinputs, where he develops studies aimed at improvement and innovation in the sector. His research focuses on optimizing solid-state fermentation processes for bioinput production, with the goal of enhancing agronomic efficiency and promoting sustainability in agriculture. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)