Inora Mazoio
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln,United States
9
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Graduate Research Assistant specializing in crop modelling and sustainable agriculture, currently pursuing an M.Sc. in Agronomy and Horticulture with a focus on crop simulation and plant physiology. Proficient in advanced tools such as Hybrid-Maize, along with strong data analysis skills in R, Excel and project management tools. Committed to advancing sustainable cropping systems and enhancing crop-environment interactions through innovative modeling techniques. Ready to contribute expertise to impactful agricultural research and development initiatives.
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
2 Years 2 Months- Perform crop growth and yield simulations under contrasting climate scenarios using Hybrid-Maize, Simple Simulation Model (SSM), and Agile Crop Model Ensemble (ACME).
- Evaluate crop productivity and yield responses to environmental and climate conditions across multiple modelling scenarios.
- Evaluate crop productivity and yield responses to environmental and climate conditions across diverse modelling scenarios, enhancing understanding of crop resilience.
- Support on-farm field experiments in soybean and maize across 30+ farmer fields, conducting crop sampling, field measurements, and data collection to inform agricultural practices.
- Supported on-farm field experiments in soybean and maize across 30+ farmer fields, including crop sampling, field measurements, and data collection.
- Contributed to research activities on crop-environment interactions and climate impacts on agricultural productivity, aiding in the advancement of sustainable farming practices.
Design & Innovation Officer
2 Years 5 Months- Coordinated Agricultural Input and Trade Fairs with a US$2 million annual budget, managing 70+ staff and facilitating technology transfer to 21,500+ farmers.
- Coordinated field testing and assessment of agricultural practices, benefiting 30,000+ smallholder farmers.
- Contributed to the design of mobile tools for digital agricultural technical assistance, working across research, data collection, and user-oriented technology development.
- Designed mobile tools for digital agricultural technical assistance, integrating research, data collection, and user-oriented technology development.
- Coordinated Agricultural Input and Trade Fairs with US$2 million budget, managing 70+ staff and facilitating technology transfer to 21,500+ farmers.
- Worked with private-sector stakeholders on agricultural input quality, regulatory compliance, and technology dissemination.
Outreach Officer
6 Months- Developed community liaison strategies and stakeholder maps to enhance engagement for agribusiness brands.
- Coordinated capacity-building programs for cattle producers, focusing on production best practices and promoting cooperative associationism.
- Coordinated outreach activities to engage farmers, partners, and community stakeholders.
- Delivered field visits to strengthen relationships and identify participation opportunities.
- Prepared stakeholder briefings and outreach materials aligned with program objectives.
Mathematics and Physics teacher at secondary school
1 Year 10 Months- Executed lesson plans and assessments, resulting in 80% student pass rate on national exam.
- Planned physics lessons aligned with curriculum standards and student learning objectives.
- Delivered engaging classroom instruction using demonstrations, experiments, and problem-solving activities.
- Assessed student progress through tests, assignments, and practical laboratory work.
Meteorology Intern
- Analyzed aeronautical weather parameters and interpreted synoptic maps to support national weather forecasting services.
- Collected meteorological data on-site to support weather analysis.
- Collected and organized meteorological observations from monitoring stations and field instruments.
- Analyzed radar, satellite, and surface data to support forecast preparation.
- Validated weather datasets for accuracy, consistency, and reporting completeness.
Education
M.Sc. - Agronomy and Horticulture
Thesis: Assessing maize production potential across the diverse environments of Mozambique
MBA - Project Management
- Online
- Website: https://mbauspesalq.com/
B.Sc. - Meteorology
Thesis: Influence of Rainfall Variability on the Yield of Cowpea in Southern Mozambique
Skills
Field trial management
Digital data management
R
ArcGIS Pro
Data visualization
MS Office Suite
Organizational and planning skills
Team collaboration
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
08.2024 - CurrentRead More
Design & Innovation Officer
iDE Mozambique
09.2021 - 02.2024Read More
Outreach Officer
Agriterra Group
03.2021 - 09.2021Read More
Meteorology Intern
National Institute of Meteorology
12.2018 - 09.2018Read More
Mathematics and Physics teacher at secondary school
São João Crisóstomo Secondary School
02.2018 - 12.2019Read More
Eduardo Mondlane University
B.Sc. from Meteorology
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University of São Paulo
MBA from Project Management
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln
M.Sc. from Agronomy and Horticulture
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