Jessica Bezerra de Oliveira
Manhattan,KS
Summary
Ph.D. candidate in Agronomy (Soil Microbiology) with expertise in nitrogen cycling, soil biogeochemistry, and greenhouse gas emissions. Experienced in field experiments, 15N tracing, and data analysis in R. Focused on sustainable agriculture and nitrogen use efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Kansas State University
01.2022 - Current
- Designed and managed multi-year field experiments
- Applied 15N tracing to quantify nitrogen fate
- Measured N2O emissions using gas chromatography
- Analyzed data using R (mixed models, PCA)
- Published research and mentored students
Visiting Researcher
Kansas State University
Manhattan
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Led research initiatives focusing on agricultural sustainability and food systems.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop experimental protocols for diverse research projects.
- Analyzed data using statistical software to derive insights and improve research methodologies.
- Mentored undergraduate researchers, enhancing their technical skills and project understanding.
Master Student
University of Sao Paulo
Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
03.2018 - 11.2020
- Conducted extensive literature reviews to support research projects and thesis development.
- Collaborated with faculty on research initiatives, enhancing project outcomes and academic rigor.
- Analyzed data sets using statistical software to derive insights for ongoing studies.
- Developed presentations for academic conferences, effectively communicating research findings.
Education
Ph.D. - Agronomy
Kansas State University
01-2026
MBA - Data Science
University of São Paulo
01-2024
M.Sc. - Plant Nutrition
University of São Paulo
01-2020
B.Sc. - Agronomy
Federal University of Mato Grosso
01-2018
Skills
- Nitrogen cycling & soil biogeochemistry
- Field experiment design
- 15N isotopic tracing
- N2O emissions measurement
- Statistical analysis (R)
- Data visualization
- Scientific writing
- Project management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Analytical thinking
- Academic presentations
- Self-directed and motivated
Accomplishments
- Improved experiment efficiency [Number]% by introducing revamped protocols and procedures.
- Collaborated with investigators at [Institution Name] to make breakthrough in [Area of research].
- Wrote [Number] articles published in [Name of Publication] and [Name of Publication].
- Wrote grant application leading to $[Number] award.
- Delivered poster presentation on [Topic] at [Conference Name] in [Year].
- Presented research on [Topic] at [Conference Name].
- Designed new protocols and processes, streamlining research [Number]%.
Certification
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
Publications (Selected)
- ACS Omega (2026)
- Frontiers in Agronomy (2025)
- Plant and Soil (2024)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
Kansas State University
01.2022 - Current
Visiting Researcher
Kansas State University
03.2021 - 02.2022
Master Student
University of Sao Paulo
03.2018 - 11.2020
MBA - Data Science
University of São Paulo
M.Sc. - Plant Nutrition
University of São Paulo
B.Sc. - Agronomy
Federal University of Mato Grosso
Ph.D. - Agronomy
Kansas State University