ALESSANDRO COUTINHO RAMOS
Full Professor and Provost for Research, Graduate Studies, and Extension, Vila Velha University (UVV), Department of Plant Biotechnology. · Vila Velha University
Research Interests
Plant–microorganism interactions, soil microbiology and biochemistry, plant ecophysiology, bioenergy and signaling in symbiotic systems, agricultural biotechnology, sustainable agriculture, bioremediation, innovation and entrepreneurship in science, startup...
Biography
Alessandro Coutinho Ramos is a plant biotechnology scientist with over 20 years of experience in soil microbiology and plant–microorganism interactions. He is Full Professor and Provost for Research, Graduate Studies, and Extension at Vila Velha University (UVV), Brazil. His research focuses on the role of microorganisms in plant productivity and sustainable agriculture, including ecophysiology, bioenergy, and soil biochemistry. He has extensive experience supervising undergraduate, master’s, Ph.D., and postdoctoral researchers and actively collaborates on national and international research projects. In addition to his academic work, he is engaged in innovation and entrepreneurship, mentoring startups and leading initiatives that connect science to real-world impact.
Education
Ph.D. in Plant Production, State University of Northern Rio de Janeiro (UENF), Brazil M.Sc. in Plant Production, State University of Northern Rio de Janeiro (UENF), Brazil B.Sc. in Agronomy, Federal University of Viçosa (UFV), Brazil Postdoctoral Research, Gulbenkian Institute of Science (IGC), Portugal
Recent Scopus Publications
- Genome-resolved characterization of microbial consortia driving glyphosate degradation in soil
- Silicon Sources Differentially Affect Physiological Responses, Nutrient Uptake, and Phenolic Compounds in Sour Passion Fruit
- Diazotrophic Bacteria and Nitrogen Fertilization on ATPase Activity in Micropropagated Pineapple Plantlets During Acclimatization
- Bacterial consortia enhance glyphosate breakdown and drive soil microbial dynamics
- H+-ATPases Regulated by Auxin and ABA Mediate Acid Growth of Soybean Embryonic Axis During Germination
Research Outputs
Development of bioinoculants and microbial-based solutions for sustainable agriculture. Contributions to applied research in bioremediation, plant growth promotion, and agricultural biotechnology.
Grants / Consultancy
Participation and leadership in funded research projects supported by agencies such as CNPq, CAPES, FAPES, and FAPERJ.
Links
- ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4082-0076
- Google Scholar https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ITCY60wAAAAJ
- Scopus https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=55238238700