Professor Dr. Victor Cabrera
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Biography
Victor E. Cabrera is a leading expert in data-driven decision support for dairy farm management. His work emphasizes the integration of applied research, interdisciplinary approaches, and participatory methods to develop practical and user-friendly tools that enhance farm profitability, environmental stewardship, and long-term sustainability. He leads the Dairy Brain project, a pioneering initiative focused on data integration and analytics in dairy farming, and actively contributes to the RuFaS project, advancing resilient climate-smart agricultural systems. Over the past 15 years, Cabrera has secured $5.5 million in funding for research and extension initiatives, developed 50 decision support tools, and published more than 110 refereed articles and 12 book chapters. His contributions to the field are recognized through numerous prestigious awards, including the Vilas Associate Award and the DeLaval Dairy Extension Award from the American Dairy Science Association.
Research Interests
Experience
Professor & Extension Specialist
2005-08-01 — PresentUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison • Madison, WI
Responsibilities include teaching, research, and extension within dairy farm management.
Awards
Vilas Associate Award
Excellence in International Activities Award
DeLaval Dairy Extension Award
Vilas Faculty Mid-Career Investigator Award
Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison
Doctorate Program
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TOEFL
IELTS
Duolingo
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Application Checklist
- Statement of Purpose
- CV/Resume
- Three letters of recommendation
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Specialization Notes
Department: Department of Computer Sciences