Advancing Science, Innovation, and Commitment to Soil Health
Awards and Recognition
Honors
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2026
Best Scientific Poster—1st Cover Crops Symposium
Giovanni Vieceli won 1st place at the 1st Cover Crop Symposium, in the Undergraduate category, with the study “Ecological Intensification of Pastures Through Agroforestry Systems Increases Soil Carbon Stocks”. The national award highlights the potential of agroforestry systems to promote sustainable pasture intensification.
Among the World's Most Influential Scientists — Stanford/Elsevier
Maurício Roberto Cherubin is included in the international survey Updated science-wide author databases of standardized citation indicators, developed by researchers at Stanford University and published by Elsevier. The ranking takes into account standardized indicators of scientific citations, highlighting the relevance and international impact of his academic work in the field of soil science.
Academic Merit Award — CREA-RS
Maurício Roberto Cherubin received the Academic Merit Certificate from the Regional Council of Engineering and Agronomy of Rio Grande do Sul (CREA-RS), in recognition of achieving the highest overall academic performance throughout his Agronomy degree at the Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), Frederico Westphalen Campus, completed in 2011. The honor was presented at a ceremony held on October 17, 2026.
Jabuti Academic Award — Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Maurício Roberto Cherubin was recognized for the work “Soil Health in Tropical Ecosystems: The basis for climate change mitigation and adaptation” at the Jabuti Academic Award, promoted by the Brazilian Book Chamber, in the Agricultural and Environmental Sciences field.
101 Brazilians Building the Future — O Globo
Maurício Roberto Cherubin was included in O Globo’s “101 Brazilians Building the Future” list, a national recognition highlighting professionals whose work contributes to Brazil’s development and future.
Global Soil Health Leadership Award — 10th International Symposium on Soil Organic Matter
Maurício Roberto Cherubin received the Global Soil Health Leadership Award during the 10th International Symposium on Soil Organic Matter, an international recognition highlighting his leadership and scientific contributions to advancing soil health.
Honorable Mention — 20th National No-Tillage System Meeting
Lucas Nogueira Souza received an Honorable Mention at the 20th National No-Tillage System Meeting, in recognition of his participation and contribution to the event.
Best Scientific Poster — 13th Workshop on Forest Restoration
Isabela Simão was awarded for the work “Assessment of soil health as an indicator of restoration effectiveness in European marinas using a Soil Health Index (SHI)”, which won 1st place in the Best Scientific Poster Undergraduate category.
Best Oral Poster Presentation — 10th International Symposium on Soil Organic Matter
Lorena Manoel was awarded for the work “Additionality of Regenerative Practices on Soil Enzimatic Activity and Nutrient Cycling in Consolidated No-Tillage System”, which won 2nd place in the Best Oral Poster Presentation — Undergraduate category.
2025
Victor Hugo Alvarez V Soil Science Award — 39th Brazilian Soil Science Congress
Larissa Bortolo was awarded for the work “Diversification of production systems with forages in Brazil’s agricultural expansion region: impacts on carbon, soil health and crop productivity”, which won 1st place in the Master’s Dissertation category of Division III — Soil Use and Management.
Best Presentation — Short Oral Session | ETRI
Fellipe Alcantara de Oliveira Mello was awarded for the work “Soil Health and Ecosystem Service Trade-Offs in Response to Land Use Change in Mangrove Forests”, which won 1st place in the Best Presentation — Short Oral Session category at ETRI (Energy Transition Research & Innovation).
Global Technical Recognition — FAO
Global Technical Recognition for the work “A field-based soil health assessment toolkit”, under the theme Land, Soil and Water Resource Global Technical Recognition — FAO e Management for Resilient Agriculture and Food Security, an international recognition focused on sustainable natural resource management and agricultural resilience.
ETRI Awards 2025 — Nature-Based Solutions
Victória Santos Souza was the winner of the NBS (Nature-Based Solutions) category, in the PhD division, at the ETRI Awards 2025, an international award that recognizes outstanding research and initiatives in the field of energy transition.
Wiley Top Cited Article 2025
Victória Santos Souza received the Wiley Top Cited Article 2025 recognition for the work “Cover crop diversity for sustainable agriculture: Insights from the Cerrado biome”, highlighting the article’s international impact and relevance in the scientific literature.
Affiliate Member — São Paulo State Academy of Sciences
Maurício Roberto Cherubin was recognized as an Affiliate Member of the São Paulo State Academy of Sciences, a distinction acknowledging his scientific work and contribution to advancing science in the state.
Motion of Applause — Piracicaba City Council
Maurício Roberto Cherubin received a Motion of Applause from the Piracicaba City Council in recognition of his scientific work and contributions to advances in the field of soil health.
Excellence Award for Emerging Research Leaders at USP
Maurício Roberto Cherubin received the Excellence Award for Emerging Research Leaders at USP, presented by the Office of the Provost for Research and Innovation, recognizing his trajectory, leadership and contributions to research development at the University
Among the World’s Most Influential Scientists — Elsevier/Stanford
Maurício Roberto Cherubin was listed among the world’s most influential scientists in the “Updated science-wide author databases of standardized citation indicators”, based on standardized citation metrics and associated with Elsevier and Stanford University.
Best Scientific Work of 2024- Carbon Soil Health Symposium
Antônio Yan Viana Lima received the Outstanding Award for Best Scientific Work of 2024 during the CCarbon Soil Health Symposium, recognizing the scientific contribution presented at the event.
Best Poster Presentation—EPCiS
Maria Eduarda Santana, an undergraduate student in Agronomy, received the award for best poster presentation for her work titled “The Potential of Crop-Livestock Integration in the Formation of Biogenic Aggregates and Carbon Sequestration in Sandy Soils” at EPCiS in 2024.
ETRI Award — PhD | Nature-Based Solutions
Danielle Mendes Thame Denny won 1st place at the ETRI Award 2024 in the PhD category of the NBS — Nature-Based Solutions group, an international recognition within the Energy Transition Research & Innovation initiative.
2024
Among the Top 3% Most Influential Scientists in Latin America — AD Scientific Index
Maurício Roberto Cherubin was listed among the top 3% most influential scientists in Latin America by the AD Scientific Index, an international recognition based on scientific productivity and impact indicators.
Affiliate Member — Brazilian Academy of Sciences
Maurício Roberto Cherubin was recognized as an Affiliate Member of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences, a distinction granted to outstanding researchers for their scientific production and contributions to the development of science in Brazil.
ETRI Award — Master | Nature-Based Solutions
Larissa Bortolo conquistou o 1º lugar no ETRI Award 2023, na categoria Master do grupo NBS — Nature-Based Solutions, reconhecimento internacional concedido no âmbito do Energy Transition Research & Innovation.
Short Oral Session Award — ETRI 2023
Antônio Yan Viana Lima foi premiado pelo trabalho “Grazing exclusion: a nature-based solution to increase microbial activity in Brazilian desertified drylands”, que conquistou o 1º lugar na categoria Short Oral Session Award no ETRI 2023.
2023
ETRI 2022 Excellence Award — Faculty Member
Maurício Roberto Cherubin received the ETRI 2022 Excellence Award in the Faculty Member category, an international recognition presented within the Research Center for Greenhouse Gas Innovation.
ETRI 2022 Excellence Award — PhD Student
Martha Lustosa Carvalho received the ETRI 2022 Excellence Award in the PhD Student category, an international recognition presented within the Research Center for Greenhouse Gas Innovation.
Fundação Bunge Award — Agricultural Sciences | Youth Category
Maurício Roberto Cherubin received the Fundação Bunge Award, in its 66th edition, in the Agricultural Sciences field and Youth category, a national recognition of his trajectory and scientific contributions
2022
Patron of the 18th Environmental Management Undergraduate Class — ESALQ/USP
Maurício Roberto Cherubin was honored as patron of the 18th Environmental Management undergraduate class at ESALQ/USP, a recognition granted by the graduating students for his academic contribution and trajectory within the institution.
