Alessandra Rodrigues

Alessandra Rodrigues serves as a Research Fellow at the Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development (MED) of the University of Algarve, actively contributing to two major research initiatives: the Territorial Program “+SOLO + VIDA” (project 12_CALL#5_) and the MED Project (UIDB/05183/2020).

Her academic qualifications include:

• Master's in Sustainable Management of Rural Areas from University of Algarve, Faculty of Sciences and Technology
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Management (2009) from Regional Foundation for Higher Education in Araras
• Bachelor's in Biological Sciences (2000) from Regional Foundation for Higher Education in Araras
• Bachelor's in Management Processes Technology (2020) from Paulista University

Her research concentrates on sustainable agricultural practices and environmental stewardship within Mediterranean contexts, with particular emphasis on soil health and rural development frameworks. The “+SOLO + VIDA” project specifically addresses sustainable soil management while the broader MED initiative integrates agricultural, environmental, and developmental research priorities for the region.

As a Research Fellow, she operates within MED's interdisciplinary structure that bridges multiple research domains focused on Mediterranean sustainability challenges, though specific supervisory responsibilities or grant leadership details are not documented in the provided text.