Thiago Guilherme Pera

@esalq.usp.br

Professor at Department of Economics, Administration and Sociology
University of São Paulo

Thiago Guilherme Pera


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RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Decision Sciences, Management Science and Operations Research, Transportation, Management of Technology and Innovation
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Scopus Publications

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Scholar Citations

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Scopus Publications

  • Climate risks and port resilience in food supply chains: a DEA-based stochastic framework
    Paulo Nocera Alves Junior, Thiago Guilherme Pera, Rodrigo de Moraes Santos, Fernando Vinícius da Rocha, José Eduardo Holler Branco, et al.
    Maritime Policy and Management, 2026
  • Maximizing profits while reducing environmental impacts in silvopastoral systems for Nellore: an idealized, simplified farm-level mathematical model
    A. A. G. Lobo, H. M. B. Akhtar, D. P. S. Moreno, C. F. Alvarez Cortés, T. A. Cumbe, et al.
    Brazilian Journal of Biology, 2025
    This study focuses on maximizing profits and reducing environmental impacts in silvopastoral systems for Nellore cattle through an idealized farm-level mathematical model. The research team from various Brazilian universities and institutions aimed to develop a framework using linear programming to optimize resource allocation, integrate different plant and animal species, and minimize costs. The model considers parameters such as plant density, animal nutrition, and greenhouse gas emissions. Results indicate that a well-managed silvopastoral system can significantly improve profitability (R$ 867,712.72) and sequester substantial amounts of CO2 (1,341.39 tons CO2-equivalent). The study highlights the potential of integrated farming systems to enhance economic sustainability while mitigating environmental impacts.
  • Assessing greenhouse gas emissions and costs of Brazilian light-duty vehicles
    José Eduardo Holler Branco, Fernando Vinícius da Rocha, Thiago Guilherme Péra, Fernando Pauli de Bastiani, Daniela Bacchi Bartholomeu, et al.
    Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2024
  • Assessing the Environmental Kuznets Curve in Agricultural Transport: The Case of Brazilian Soy
    Everton Lima Costa, Fernando Vinícius da Rocha, Thiago Guilherme Péra, José Vicente Caixeta Filho
    Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, 2024
    This research investigates the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) hypothesis within Brazil’s soy transportation sector. It aims to determine if CO2 emissions from soy transport show an “Inverted-U” or “N” shaped relationship with income from 2002 to 2017. Using a mathematical optimization model and System GMM for analysis, the study finds an “N” shaped EKC, indicating emissions initially increase, decrease, and then rise again with income. This suggests long-term environmental damage from sector growth, highlighting the need for targeted measures to mitigate emissions and enhance operational productivity, such as investments in intermodal transport and road efficiency improvements.
  • Model for estimating the demand for soybean railway transport in Brazil's logistic corridors under competitive conditions
    Thiago Guilherme Péra, Abner Matheus João, José Vicente Caixeta Filho
    Optimization Under Uncertainty in Sustainable Agriculture and Agrifood Industry, 2024
  • Fertilizer Logistics in Brazil: Application of a Mixed-Integer Programming Mathematical Model for Optimal Mixer Locations
    Fernando Pauli de Bastiani, Thiago Guilherme Péra, José Vicente Caixeta-Filho
    Logistics, 2024
    Background: Brazil is one of the largest consumers of fertilizers and is highly dependent on the international market to meet its demand for agricultural production inputs. The complexity of the fertilizer supply chain motivated us to carry out this study on redesigning the fertilizer logistics chain and evaluate strategies for reducing logistics costs by redesigning the fertilizer mixing network in Brazil, a country that is heavily dependent on imported fertilizers for agriculture. Methods: We introduce a multi-product mixed-integer linear programming optimization model encompassing the logistics network, from import ports to mixing factories and agricultural fertilizer supply centers. This model includes logistics infrastructure and taxes, accounting for greenhouse gas emissions (specifically carbon dioxide) in fertilizer logistics. Results: The results indicate that expanding the port capacity for fertilizer importation can significantly reduce logistics costs and greenhouse gas emissions by up to 22.5%, decreasing by 23.9% compared to the baseline. We also observed that removing taxes on fertilizer importation can reduce logistics costs by approximately 11%, but it increases greenhouse gas emissions by 2.25% due to increased reliance on road transport. We identified 15 highly resilient regions for establishing mixing factories, evaluated various scenarios and determined the importance of these locations in optimizing the fertilizer supply network in the country. Moreover, the results suggest a significant potential to enhance the role of Brazil’s Northern Arc region in fertilizer import flows. Conclusions: Public policies and private initiatives could be directed toward encouraging the establishment of mixing factories in the identified regions and increasing transport capacity in the Northern Arc region. Improving the logistical conditions of the fertilizer network would contribute to food security by reducing the costs of essential inputs in food production and promoting sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Tracking Food Supply Chain Postharvest Losses on a Global Scale: The Development of the Postharvest Loss Information System
    Thiago Guilherme Péra, Fernando Vinícius da Rocha, José Vicente Caixeta Filho
    Agriculture Switzerland, 2023
    Reducing food losses presents an opportunity to enhance food security, minimize waste, and improve profitability within the production sector. Creating awareness among various stakeholders in the value chain about the significance of reducing postharvest losses is a fundamental step in this discussion. This article addresses the Postharvest Loss Information System (SIPPOC) development and applicability. SIPPOC encompasses tools designed to facilitate understanding food loss occurrences across different supply chain segments. The article provides insights into the tools incorporated within the information system and describes its historical background and protocol for database updates. In essence, SIPPOC enables the analysis of food loss throughout diverse logistical stages, thereby aiding in identifying critical points and implementing targeted actions for loss reduction. Drawing on SIPPOC data, the article further examines losses within the logistics chain by comparing potato, tomato, and mango agricultural productions.
  • Partially Non-discretionary Measures for Green Transportation Corridors Performance Index: A DEA Approach
    Isotilia Costa Melo, Paulo Nocera Alves Junior, Thiago Guilherme Péra, Daisy Aparecida Do Nascimento Rebelatto, José Vicente Caixeta-Filho
    International Series in Operations Research and Management Science, 2022
  • Transporting Soybean from Brazil to China Through Green Corridors
    Thiago Guilherme Péra, Daniela Bacchi Bartholomeu, Connie Tenin Su, José Vicente Caixeta Filho
    Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics, 2020
  • What are the main factors that determine post-harvest losses of grains?
    William Eduardo Bendinelli, Connie Tenin Su, Thiago Guilherme Péra, José Vicente Caixeta Filho
    Sustainable Production and Consumption, 2020
  • Framework for logistics performance index construction using DEA: An application for soybean haulage in Brazil
    Isotilia Costa Melo, Thiago Guilherme Péra, Paulo Nocera Alves Júnior, Daisy Aparecida do Nascimento Rebelatto, José Vicente Caixeta-Filho
    Transportation Research Procedia, 2020
  • EVALUATION OF GREEN TRANSPORT CORRIDORS OF BRAZILIAN SOYBEAN EXPORTS TO CHINA
    Thiago Guilherme Péra, Daniela Bacchi Bartholomeu, Connie Tenin Su, José Vicente Caixeta Filho
    Brazilian Journal of Operations and Production Management, 2019

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Climate risks and port resilience in food supply chains: a DEA-based stochastic framework
    P Nocera Alves Junior, TG Pera, R de Moraes Santos, ...
    Maritime Policy & Management, 1-24 , 2026
    2026
  • Maximizing profits while reducing environmental impacts in silvopastoral systems for Nellore: an idealized, simplified farm-level mathematical model
    AAG Lobo, HMB Akhtar, DPS Moreno, CFA Cortés, TA Cumbe, TG Péra, ...
    Brazilian Journal of Biology 85, e288557 , 2025
    2025
  • Maximizando lucros enquanto reduz impactos ambientais em sistemas silvipastoris para Nelore: um modelo matemático idealizado e simplificado ao nível da fazenda
    AAG Lobo, HMB Akhtar, DPS Moreno, CF Cortés, TA Cumbe, TG Péra, ...
    Brazilian Journal of Biology 85, e288557 , 2025
    2025
  • Assessing greenhouse gas emissions and costs of Brazilian light-duty vehicles
    JEH Branco, FV da Rocha, TG Péra, FP de Bastiani, DB Bartholomeu, ...
    Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 206, 114845 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 13
  • Assessing the environmental Kuznets curve in agricultural transport: the case of Brazilian soy
    EL Costa, FV da Rocha, TG Péra, JV Caixeta Filho
    Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics 56 (4), 666-691 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 4
  • Model for Estimating the Demand for Soybean Railway Transport in Brazil’s Logistic Corridors Under Competitive Conditions
    TG Péra, AM João, JVC Filho
    Optimization Under Uncertainty in Sustainable Agriculture and Agrifood … , 2024
    2024
  • Nova configuração da logística de importação de fertilizantes no Brasil
    TG Pera, JV Caixeta Filho, DB Bartholomeu, FP de Bastiani
    AgroANALYSIS 44 (03), 30-32 , 2024
    2024
  • Fertilizer logistics in Brazil: Application of a mixed-integer programming mathematical model for optimal mixer locations
    F Pauli de Bastiani, TG Péra, JV Caixeta-Filho
    Logistics 8 (1), 4 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 5
  • Eventos climáticos extremos e a logística de transporte
    DB Bartholomeu, TG Péra, JV Caixeta Filho
    AgroANALYSIS 44 (11), 30-32 , 2024
    2024
  • Mudanças nos fluxos ferroviários de soja e milho
    DB Bartholomeu, FP de Bastiani, TG Péra, JV Caixeta Filho
    AgroANALYSIS 43 (11), 20-22 , 2023
    2023
  • Tracking food supply chain postharvest losses on a global scale: the development of the postharvest loss information system
    TG Péra, FV Rocha, JV Caixeta Filho
    Agriculture 13 (10), 1990 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 12
  • Evolução recente dos fretes agrícolas no Brasil
    FP de Bastiani, DB Bartholomeu, TG Péra
    AgroANALYSIS 43 (8), 26-28 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 3
  • Armazenagem: outro desafio da logística do agronegócio
    DB Bartholomeu, TG Péra, FV Da Rocha
    AgroANALYSIS 43 (5), 20-21 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 4
  • Descarbonização do transporte rodoviário de cargas agrícolas
    DB Bartholomeu, TG Péra, TF De Medeiros
    AgroANALYSIS 43 (2), 19-20 , 2023
    2023
  • Logística e agricultura: o papel dos investimentos em infraestrutura para o avanço da produção de soja no Cerrado
    EL Costa, AAM João, JV Caixeta-Filho, TG Péra
    Revista Brasileira de Transportes 2 (2), 208-247 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 2
  • CORREDORES MULTIMODAIS PARA EXPORTAÇÃO DE GRÃOS NO MATO GROSSO: UMA ANÁLISE DE CONCORRÊNCIA
    TG Péra, JV Caixeta-Filho
    Revista Brasileira de Transportes 2 (2), 168-207 , 2022
    2022
  • Ferrovias no agro: estamos olhando para o futuro?
    DB Bartholomeu, TG Péra
    AgroANALYSIS 42 (9), 18-19 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 2
  • O protagonismo do arco norte na logística de exportação de grãos
    DB Bartholomeu, TG Péra, EL Costa, FV Da Rocha
    AgroANALYSIS 42 (7), 33-34 , 2022
    2022
  • Implicações da Política Nacional de pisos de frete do transporte rodoviário na logística de fertilizantes No Brasil
    LM DE LIMA, TG PÉRA, JV CAIXETA FILHO
    Revista Brasileira de Transportes 2 (1), 158-205 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 1
  • Partially Non-discretionary Measures for Green Transportation Corridors Performance Index: A DEA Approach
    I Costa Melo, P Nocera Alves Junior, TG Péra, ...
    New Perspectives in Operations Research and Management Science: Essays in … , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 1

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • What are the main factors that determine post-harvest losses of grains?
    WE Bendinelli, CT Su, TG Péra, JV Caixeta Filho
    Sustainable production and consumption 21, 228-238 , 2020
    2020.0
    Citations: 67
  • Logística sustentável: avaliação de estratégias de redução das emissões de CO2 no transporte rodoviário de cargas
    DB Bartholomeu, TG Péra, JV Caixeta-Filho
    Journal of Transport Literature 10, 15-19 , 2016
    2016.0
    Citations: 42
  • Evaluation of green transport corridors of Brazilian soybean exports to China
    TG Péra, DB Bartholomeu, CT Su, JV Caixeta Filho
    Brazilian Journal of Operations & Production Management 16 (3), 398-412 , 2019
    2019.0
    Citations: 36
  • Post-harvest losses during the transportation of grains from farms to aggregation points
    JV Caixeta-Filho, TG Péra
    International Journal of Logistics Economics and Globalisation 7 (3), 209-247 , 2018
    2018.0
    Citations: 34
  • Framework for logistics performance index construction using DEA: an application for soybean haulage in Brazil
    IC Melo, TG Péra, PNA Júnior, DA do Nascimento Rebelatto, ...
    Transportation Research Procedia 48, 3090-3106 , 2020
    2020.0
    Citations: 18
  • Assessing greenhouse gas emissions and costs of Brazilian light-duty vehicles
    JEH Branco, FV da Rocha, TG Péra, FP de Bastiani, DB Bartholomeu, ...
    Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 206, 114845 , 2024
    2024.0
    Citations: 13
  • Postharvest losses in the wheat logistics chain: A Brazilian case study
    DB Bartholomeu, FV da Rocha, TG Péra, J Vicente
    Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology B 6 (5), 321-329 , 2016
    2016.0
    Citations: 13
  • Tracking food supply chain postharvest losses on a global scale: the development of the postharvest loss information system
    TG Péra, FV Rocha, JV Caixeta Filho
    Agriculture 13 (10), 1990 , 2023
    2023.0
    Citations: 12
  • Análise dos impactos da Medida Provisória nº 832 de 2018 (Política de Preços Mínimos do Transporte Rodoviário de Cargas) na Logística do Agronegócio Brasileiro
    TG Péra, FV Rocha, S Silva Neto, JV Caixeta Filho
    Série: Logística do Agronegócio–Desafios e Oportunidades 3 , 2018
    2018.0
    Citations: 11
  • Efeitos das mudanças tecnológicas e infraestruturais do transporte para o fomento da logística verde da soja brasileira: abordagens multiobjetivos
    TG Pera
    Universidade de São Paulo , 2022
    2022.0
    Citations: 10
  • AVALIAÇÃO DOS GANHOS LOGÍTICOS COM A UTILIZAÇÃO DA ARMAZENAGEM ENTRE OS ANOS 2009 E 2011
    FV DA ROCHA, NC TROMBETA, DB BARTHOLOMEU, TG PÉRA, ...
    2012.0
    Citations: 10
  • Modelagem das perdas na agrologística de grãos no Brasil: uma aplicação de programação matemática. 2017
    TG PÉRA
    Escola Politécnica da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo , 2017
    2017.0
    Citations: 7
  • Gestão da armazenagem
    TG Péra, FV da Rocha, JV Caixeta Filho
    AgroANALYSIS 36 (9), 26-27 , 2016
    2016.0
    Citations: 7
  • O custo do desperdício na logística do agronegócio no Brasil
    JV Caixeta Filho, TG Péra
    Perdas em transporte e armanenagem de grãos: panorama atual e perspectivas , 2021
    2021.0
    Citations: 6
  • What Are the Main Factors That Determine Post-Harvest Losses of Grains? Sustainable Production and Consumption, 21, 228-238
    WE Bendinelli, CT Su, TG Péra, JV Caixeta Filho
    2020.0
    Citations: 6
  • Mensuração de perdas de pós-colheita na cadeia de suprimento de moageiras do trigo no Rio Grande do Sul
    FV da Rocha, TG Péra, DB Bartholomeu, JV Caixeta Filho
    Revista Teoria e Evidência Econômica 23 (48) , 2017
    2017.0
    Citations: 6
  • Modelagem das perdas na agrologística de grãos no Brasil: uma aplicação de programação matemática. 2017. 180p
    TG PÉRA
    Dissertação (Mestrado)–Escola Politécnica, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo , 2017
    2017.0
    Citations: 6
  • Perfil da infraestrutura de transporte
    TG Péra, JV Caixeta Filho
    AgroANALYSIS 37 (10), 30-31 , 2017
    2017.0
    Citations: 6
  • An overview of the state-of-art of post-harvest losses in Brazil
    TG Péra, AH Gameiro, DB BACCHI, FV Rocha, JV CAIXETA FILHO
    FIRST INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON POSTHARVEST LOSS PREVENTION, 1. Proceedings … , 2015
    2015.0
    Citations: 6
  • Análise do Excesso de Peso Entre Eixos no Transporte Rodoviário de Cargas
    TG Péra, FV Rocha, FP Bastiani, RM Santos, EV Costa, AM João, ...
    Série Logística do Agronegócio. Oportunidades e Desafios 5 , 0
    Citations: 6