Prof Dr. Adriano Marcos Rodrigues Figueiredo | Econometrics | Best Scholar Award
Professor at Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.
Adriano Marcos Rodrigues Figueiredo is a Full Professor of Economics at the Federal University of Southern Mato Grosso (UFMS). He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Economics from Universidade Federal de Viçosa, with a collaborative period at UC Riverside. He also has a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Universidade Católica Dom Bosco. His research interests include applied economics, agricultural issues, public policies, regional economics, general equilibrium modeling, spatial econometrics, economic forecasts, and regional development. He is actively involved in teaching and has experience in administration and consulting roles.
Professional Profiles:
Education:
Adriano Marcos Rodrigues Figueiredo holds a Ph.D. in Applied Economics from Universidade Federal de Viçosa, with a collaborative period at UC Riverside. He completed his undergraduate studies in Civil Engineering at Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul and Economics at Universidade Católica Dom Bosco. His Ph.D. research focused on regional development, spatial econometrics, and economic forecasts. Adriano has also undertaken complementary education, including a course in the fundamentals and practices of distance education, which enhances his teaching abilities.
Research Experience:
Adriano Marcos Rodrigues Figueiredo has extensive research experience, particularly in the field of economics. His work spans various areas, including regional economics, agricultural issues, public policies, and general equilibrium modeling. He has been involved in projects such as “Complexidade econômica, inovações, bioeconomia e políticas públicas para o desenvolvimento regional” and “Construção do Observatório do Cooperativismo e da plataforma de avaliação de Economia Solidária,” which demonstrate his commitment to advancing knowledge in these areas. His research projects aim to contribute to the understanding and improvement of regional development strategies, especially in the context of Brazil.
Research Interest:
Adriano Marcos Rodrigues Figueiredo’s research interests lie in several areas of economics, with a focus on applied economics. He is particularly interested in regional economics, agricultural issues, public policies, and general equilibrium modeling. His research aims to address key challenges and opportunities in these areas, contributing to the development of effective policies and strategies for regional development.
Teaching Experience:
Adriano Marcos Rodrigues Figueiredo has a strong background in teaching across various fields. He has taught courses in economics, administration, accounting, and tourism at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. His teaching portfolio includes subjects such as regional and urban economics, econometrics, economic development, and statistical analysis applied to various fields. His approach to teaching involves incorporating real-world examples and practical applications to enhance student learning and understanding.
Training Experience:
Adriano Marcos Rodrigues Figueiredo has engaged in several training experiences throughout his career. He has completed courses in diverse areas such as distance education, sustainable development, virtual environments for learning, and railway integration in Latin America. These training experiences have equipped him with a broad skill set and knowledge base, enhancing his abilities as an educator and researcher.
Award and Honors:
Adriano Marcos Rodrigues Figueiredo has received several awards and honors for his contributions to the field of economics and academia. His notable awards include the Best Thesis Award from the Middle East Technical University Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences in Physics. These awards recognize his exceptional research and academic achievements, highlighting his dedication and excellence in his field.
Publications:
- Amazonian forest loss and the long reach of China’s influence
- Authors: PM Fearnside, AMR Figueiredo, SCM Bonjour
- Journal: Environment, Development and Sustainability
- Citations: 88
- Year: 2013
- China’s influence on deforestation in Brazilian Amazonia: A growing force in the state of Mato Grosso
- Authors: PM Fearnside, AMR Figueiredo
- Journal: China and sustainable development in Latin America: The social and …
- Citations: 57
- Year: 2015
- Impactos da integração econômica nas commodities da economia brasileira e da União Européia
- Authors: AMR Figueiredo, AV Ferreira, EC Teixeira
- Journal: Revista Brasileira de Economia
- Citations: 30
- Year: 2001
- Explicando as diferenças na produtividade agrícola no Brasil
- Authors: ARB Moreira, SM Helfand, AMR Figueiredo
- Institution: Instituto de Pesquisa Econômica Aplicada (Ipea)
- Citations: 29
- Year: 2007
- Mudanças cambiais e o efeito dos fatores de crescimento das receitas de exportações brasileiras de soja
- Authors: SSS Souza, JA Lamera, SCM Bonjour, AMR Figueiredo
- Journal: Revista de Economia e Agronegócio/Brazilian Review of Economics and …
- Citations: 28
- Year: 2007
- Explicando as diferenças de pobreza entre produtores agrícolas no Brasil: simulações contrafactuais com o censo agropecuário 1995-96
- Authors: SM Helfand, ARB Moreira, AMR Figueiredo
- Journal: Revista de Economia e Sociologia Rural
- Citations: 24
- Year: 2011
- Dimensão do PIB do agronegócio na economia de Mato Grosso
- Authors: APP Do Nascimento, AMR Figueiredo, PR Miranda
- Journal: Ensaios FEE
- Citations: 18
- Year: 2018
- A pecuária de corte no estado de Mato Grosso
- Authors: SCM Bonjour, AMR Figueiredo, JMC Marta
- Year: 2008
- Citations: 18
- Matriz insumo-produto de Mato Grosso 2007: construção e análise dos principais indicadores econômicos
- Authors: MG de Figueiredo, JJM Guilhoto, SC de Moura Bonjour, ER Detomini, …
- Journal: Revista de Estudos Sociais
- Citations: 16
- Year: 2011
- Metals in the soil of urban cemeteries in Carazinho (South Brazil) in view of the increase in deaths from COVID-19: projects for cemeteries to mitigate environmental impacts
- Authors: A Neckel, C Korcelski, LFO Silva, HA Kujawa, BW Bodah, …
- Journal: Environment, Development and Sustainability
- Citations: 15
- Year: 2021