JORGE DAFONTE DAFONTE

Jorge Dafonte Dafonte is a University Professor at the Higher Polytechnic School of Engineering, University of Santiago de Compostela, specializing in Agroforestry Engineering. His work focuses on soil physics, hydrological processes, and geostatistical analysis in agricultural systems.

• PhD in Agroforestry Engineering (1998) from University of Santiago de Compostela
• Specializes in soil hydrology, electrical resistivity tomography (ERT), and sustainable water management

His research addresses critical issues in Atlantic climate zones, including groundwater sustainability in fractured schists, precision irrigation technologies, and soil compaction from agricultural machinery. He employs geostatistical methods and sensor networks to analyze spatial variability in soil properties.

Recent publications highlight his work in ERT applications for soil moisture monitoring, climate change impacts on water resources, and multifractal analysis of nutrient distribution. Collaborations span Portugal's Douro region and Brazil, focusing on soil-plant interactions and sustainable land management.

As a member of research groups PROEPLA (Projects and Planning) and BioMODEM (Modeling, Energy and Mechanization in Biosystems), he contributes to interdisciplinary projects addressing agricultural water balance, vineyard zoning, and smart irrigation solutions.