MARTIN BARRASA RIOJA

Martín Barrasa Rioja is a Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Department of Plant Production and Engineering Projects within the Higher Polytechnic School of Engineering. He holds a doctoral degree from the same university, completing his thesis in 2000 on budgeting methodologies for agroforestry engineering projects, with a focus on rural road infrastructure. His research group, PROEPLA (Projects and Planning), emphasizes strategic planning, occupational safety, and sustainable agricultural practices.

His work spans agricultural engineering, project management, occupational safety, environmental engineering, and rural development. Key research themes include ICT adoption in dairy farming, energy efficiency in livestock systems, occupational health in Galician agriculture, and disease impact analysis in viticulture. He has extensively studied workplace safety protocols, logistics optimization, and strategic frameworks for agro-industrial sectors.

His publications reflect a focus on practical solutions for agricultural challenges, including cost optimization, risk mitigation, and policy-driven improvements. Notable contributions address automated milking systems, gaseous exposure risks in livestock environments, and strategic planning for Galicia’s agro-food industry.

Barrasa Rioja’s academic contributions are anchored in both theoretical frameworks and applied research, with a strong emphasis on regional agricultural development in northwest Spain. His work bridges engineering, economics, and policy to address multifaceted challenges in modern agro-industrial systems.