Prof Dr. Valdi Lima Júnior | Animal Production | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr Valdi Lima Júnior is a dedicated professional with a wealth of experience in academia. He is currently serving as a Member of the Advisory Committee at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) since 2019, where he also holds the position of Coordinator of the Animal Science Course, a role he has fulfilled since 2018. Additionally, he has been an Adjunct Professor I at UFRN since 2011, contributing to various academic activities. Prior to his tenure at UFRN, Prof Dr Valdi Lima Júnior served as a Full Professor at the Federal University of Alagoas (UFAL) from 2008 to 2011, where he also coordinated the Postgraduate Program in Sustainable Management of the Semiarid. He completed his Doctoral Thesis Project at the University of Paraíba (UFPB) from 2007 to 2010. Prof Dr Valdi Lima Júnior’s commitment to academia is further demonstrated by his collaboration with Lanila Administration and Participation Ltda (LANILA) as a Collaborator from 2000 to 2001, where he was involved in the nutritional and reproductive management of animals. Additionally, he interned at the Brazilian Association of Goat Breeders (ABCC) in 2002, further enriching his professional experience in the field.

🎓 Education/Titration:

🎓 Prof Dr Valdi Lima Júnior’s academic journey is marked by a series of impressive achievements. He completed his Ph.D. in Animal Science through the Integrated Ph.D. Program at the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), João Pessoa, Brazil, from 2006 to 2010. His dissertation, titled “Nutritional Requirements of Canindé Goats Supplemented on Grazing in the Semiarid Region,” was a significant contribution to the field. During this time, he was supported by a scholarship from the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq). Prior to his Ph.D., Prof Dr Valdi Lima Júnior obtained his Master’s degree in Animal Science, also from UFPB, from 2004 to 2006. His Master’s thesis, “Diet Characterization and the Effect of Supplementation on Goat Consumption in the Caatinga,” showcased his early research prowess and was supported by a scholarship from the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES). Prof Dr Valdi Lima Júnior’s academic journey began with his Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal, Brazil, from 1999 to 2003. His undergraduate research, titled “Evaluation of Brachiaria brizantha in Rotational Grazing,” laid the foundation for his future academic endeavors.