Alex Vieira Chaves

Professor Alex Vieira Chaves is a Professor of Animal Nutrition at the University of Sydney's School of Life and Environmental Sciences. He holds memberships in the Sydney Institute of Agriculture and Charles Perkins Centre. His research focuses on sustainable ruminant production systems, greenhouse gas mitigation, and feed resource efficiency. He has supervised 32 graduate/postgraduate students since 2013 and has a notable international collaboration network.

Education: BSc(Eng), MSc (Plant Science), PhD (Animal Science). His work bridges animal nutrition with environmental sustainability, addressing global challenges in livestock production. Notable grants include the 2023 ARC Linkage Project on Pongamia trees for beef value-chain decarbonization and the 2018 Industry Seed Fund for probiotic assessments.

• Research Themes: Sustainable agriculture, greenhouse gas reduction, feed optimization.
• Awards: Fellowship Prize for research excellence.

His recent studies explore biochar applications, microalgae in livestock diets, and ration particle size effects on dairy cows. Collaborations span global institutions, enhancing the practical impact of his findings.