RSRG/LAMMA Coordinating Team
Dr. Rouverson Pereira da Silva
São Paulo State University (UNESP)
Head of the team / Advisor
Dr. Rouverson Pereira da Silva is a distinguished professor and researcher in Agricultural Engineering at São Paulo State University (UNESP), Jaboticabal campus. He holds degrees in Agricultural Engineering (UFLA), Mechanical Engineering (UFU), and a Ph.D. in Agronomy (UNESP), with postdoctoral training at the University of Georgia (USA).
Dr. Silva leads the Rouverson Silva Research Group (RSRG/LAMMA), an interdisciplinary team focused on digital mechanization, precision agriculture, and smart harvesting systems. His group develops field-based solutions that enhance sustainability and resilience in tropical agricultural systems, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
With over 276 scientific articles, 11 books, 38 book chapters, and 550+ conference papers, Dr. Silva is one of Brazil's most prolific researchers in agricultural mechanization. He has mentored 21 Ph.D. theses, 31 master's dissertations, and 160 undergraduate research projects, contributing significantly to the formation of new scientists and professionals in Brazil and abroad.
Internationally, Dr. Silva collaborates with institutions in the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean, including long-standing partnerships with the University of Georgia, Auburn University, and UFSM. He serves as Latin America and Caribbean Representative for the International Society of Precision Agriculture (ISPA), Executive Director of the Latin American and Caribbean Association of Agricultural Engineering, and Director of International Relations for the Brazilian Association of Agricultural Engineers.
Recognized as a pioneer in mechanized peanut harvesting in Brazil, Dr. Silva's work continues to shape the future of smart farming and agricultural innovation.