Adauto Rocha Junior

Adauto Rocha Jr.

Ph.D.

Assistant Extension Professor

Division of Applied Social Sciences

Research at a glance

Area(s) of Expertise

Research Summary

Adauto Brasilino Rocha Junior’s research focuses on enhancing decision-making for farmers, policymakers and agribusiness professionals through the application of microeconomic theory, quantitative analysis, econometrics and GIS-based territorial analysis. His work spans areas such as economic impact evaluation, livestock economics, agricultural risk management and environmental sustainability. With extensive experience in assessing economic impacts, particularly within family farming and conservation, Dr. Rocha employs interdisciplinary approaches to provide actionable insights. His research seeks to inform policy decisions and improve the resilience and productivity of agricultural systems.

Educational background

  • Ph.D., Agricultural Economics, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  • Ph.D., Applied Economics, University of São Paulo (ESALQ)
  • M.S., Economics, University of Viçosa
  • B.S., Agronomy, State University of São Paulo