Dr. Luciano Oliveira

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Luciano Alves de Oliveira is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He focuses on the intersection of engineering and agricultural sciences, with specific interest in water management, water quality, drainage, irrigation, livestock waste management, sensors, and automation. He obtained his PhD, MSc, and BSc degrees in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, completing his PhD in 2019. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Biological Systems Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and in Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois. He also has experience as a Graduate Research Assistant at both the University of Sao Paulo and USMARC ARS/USDA. His work seeks to advance agricultural engineering practices to enhance efficiency and sustainability in various agricultural contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Graduate Research Assistant

2013-01-01 — 2018-12-31

University of Sao Paulo, Brazil • Brazil

Conducted research in agricultural engineering.

Graduate Research Assistant

2018-01-01 — 2019-12-31

USMARC ARS/USDA • Clay Center, NE

Assisted in agricultural research projects.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

2019-01-01 — 2020-12-31

Biological Systems Engineering Department, University of Nebraska-Lincoln • Lincoln, NE

Conducted postdoctoral research.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

2020-01-01 — 2023-12-31

Crop Sciences Department, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign • Urbana, IL

Engaged in research focused on crop sciences.

Assistant Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Agricultural Biological Engineering Department, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign • Urbana, IL

Teaching and research in agricultural and biological engineering.

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

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