Dr. Joao Dorea

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Joao Dorea is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agronomy from Bahia State University, Brazil (2008), a Master's degree in Animal Science from the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil (2010), and a Doctorate in Animal Science (2014). His research focuses on precision agriculture and data analytics, specifically the use of digital technology to optimize farm management decisions. Dorea has coordinated dairy beef research in Latin America for DSM, a global supplier in animal health nutrition. His research interests include large-scale implementation of computer vision systems, wearable sensors, and infrared spectroscopy to monitor livestock. His innovative programs have gained acceptance in the livestock industry and the scientific community, attracting both intramural and extramural funding.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, UW-Madison • Madison, WI

Develops research focused on digital technology and predictive analytics to optimize farm management decisions.

Patents

Computer Vision System Efficient Management Feed Bunk

P190079US02

Innovative technology for managing feed bunks in livestock.

Herd Speech: Use Speech Data to Populate Structured Databases

P200128US01

Method for standardizing data collection and analyses in agricultural systems.

Courses

Introduction to Digital Agriculture

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences