MOUNTAIN
RESEARCH
CENTER
Polytechnic Institute
of Bragança
FROM NATURE TO PRODUCTS, TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY.
Arlindo Almeida
Group: Socio-Ecological SystemsPhone: 273303218
E-mail: acfa@ipb.pt
ORCID: 0000-0003-2724-2504
Scopus Author ID: 14120668500
Career
- Since 1994: Auxiliary Professor at the School of Agriculture of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (ESA-IPB), Portugal
- 1986 - 1994: Assistant Professor at the School of Agriculture of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (ESA-IPB), Portugal
Roles
- 2009 - 2013: Board Vice Director at the School of Agriculture of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (ESA-IPB), Portugal
- 2004 - 2009: Scientific Council President at the School of Agriculture of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (ESA-IPB), Portugal
- 1996 - 1999: Board Vice President at the School of Agriculture of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (ESA-IPB), Portugal
Qualifications
- 2003 - PhD. in Agriculture Engineering, University of Évora (UÉ), Portugal
- 1993 - MSc. in Rural Development, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Portugal
- 1982 - Graduation in Agronomic Engineering, University of Lisbon (UL), Portugal
Interests
- Agriculture mechanization focusing in fruits harvesting systems
- Biomass production
- Renewable Energy / Energy crops / Energy Plant Species
Projects:
Sustainolive - Azeite Biológico: implementação de estratégias inovadoras para a produção, valorização e consumo sustentáveis
Funding body: PRR 2020 - Plano de Recuperação e Resiliência
Reference: PRR-C05-i03-I-000187
Principal Investigator:Nuno Miguel de Sousa Rodrigues
Start: 2023-01-01
End: 2025-12-30
Funding body: PRR 2020 - Plano de Recuperação e Resiliência
Reference: PRR-C05-i03-I-000187
Principal Investigator:Nuno Miguel de Sousa Rodrigues
Start: 2023-01-01
End: 2025-12-30
Man4Health - New management strategies in olive groves for improving soil health and crop yield
Funding body: NORTE 2020 - Programa Operacional Regional do Norte
Reference: NORTE-01-0145-FEDER-000060
Principal Investigator:Paula Cristina dos Santos Baptista
Start: 2021-03-01
End: 2023-06-28
Funding body: NORTE 2020 - Programa Operacional Regional do Norte
Reference: NORTE-01-0145-FEDER-000060
Principal Investigator:Paula Cristina dos Santos Baptista
Start: 2021-03-01
End: 2023-06-28
BIOma - Soluções integradas de BIOeconomia para a Mobilização cadeia Agroalimentar
Funding body: PORTUGAL 2020 - COMPETE 2020 - Programa Operacional Competitividade e Internacionalização
Reference: POCI-1-0247-FEDER-046112
Principal Investigator:Lillian Bouçada de Barros
Start: 2020-07-01
End: 2023-06-03
Funding body: PORTUGAL 2020 - COMPETE 2020 - Programa Operacional Competitividade e Internacionalização
Reference: POCI-1-0247-FEDER-046112
Principal Investigator:Lillian Bouçada de Barros
Start: 2020-07-01
End: 2023-06-03
SUBe - Small scale power generation Unit using Biomass gasification
Funding body: FCT - PCIF
Reference: PCIF/GVB/0197/2017
Principal Investigator:Paulo Miguel Pereira de Brito
Start: 2019-03-01
End: 2023-02-28
Funding body: FCT - PCIF
Reference: PCIF/GVB/0197/2017
Principal Investigator:Paulo Miguel Pereira de Brito
Start: 2019-03-01
End: 2023-02-28
ValorCast - Valorização da castanha e otimização da sua comercialização
Funding body: PDR 2020 - Programa de desenvolvimento Rural 2014-2020 - 1.0.1 - Grupos operacionais
Reference: PDR2020-1.0.1-FEADER-032034
Principal Investigator:Arlindo Castro Ferreira de Almeida
Start: 2018-07-01
End: 2022-12-31
Funding body: PDR 2020 - Programa de desenvolvimento Rural 2014-2020 - 1.0.1 - Grupos operacionais
Reference: PDR2020-1.0.1-FEADER-032034
Principal Investigator:Arlindo Castro Ferreira de Almeida
Start: 2018-07-01
End: 2022-12-31
SustenOlive - Grupo Operacional Olivicultura e Azeite - Melhoria das práticas de rega e fertilização nas explorações olivícolas em Trás-os-Montes para a sustentabilidade do olival
Funding body: PDR 2020 - Programa de desenvolvimento Rural 2014-2020 - 1.0.1 - Grupos operacionais
Reference: PDR2020-1.0.1-FEDER032185
Principal Investigator:António Castro Ribeiro
Start: 2017-10-01
End: 2022-12-30
Funding body: PDR 2020 - Programa de desenvolvimento Rural 2014-2020 - 1.0.1 - Grupos operacionais
Reference: PDR2020-1.0.1-FEDER032185
Principal Investigator:António Castro Ribeiro
Start: 2017-10-01
End: 2022-12-30
- Deficit irrigation on olive orchards at Terra Quente Transmontana region to preserve water resources and increase olive oil production and quality
Funding body: PRODER - Medida 4.1
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Arlindo Castro Ferreira de Almeida
Start: 2012-01-01
End: 2015-04-04
Funding body: PRODER - Medida 4.1
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Arlindo Castro Ferreira de Almeida
Start: 2012-01-01
End: 2015-04-04
OLIVATMAD - Thematic Network on Information and Disclosure of Table Olives and Olive Oil Sectors in Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro
Funding body: PRODER - Medida 4.2.2
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Manuel Ângelo Rosa Rodrigues
Start: 2010-07-01
End: 2014-12-31
Funding body: PRODER - Medida 4.2.2
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Manuel Ângelo Rosa Rodrigues
Start: 2010-07-01
End: 2014-12-31
EcoDeep - Desenvolvimento de ferramentas de eco-eficiência para o sector agro-alimentar
Funding body: QREN-SIAC
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Manuel Joaquim Sabença Feliciano
Start: 2011-09-01
End: 2014-08-31
Funding body: QREN-SIAC
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Manuel Joaquim Sabença Feliciano
Start: 2011-09-01
End: 2014-08-31
- Rede de Informação Estratégica Agrícola
Funding body: PRODER - Medida 4.1
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Albino António Bento
Start: 2010-01-01
End: 2013-12-31
Funding body: PRODER - Medida 4.1
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Albino António Bento
Start: 2010-01-01
End: 2013-12-31
PROBIOENER - Acção integrada para a promoção e implementação de eficiência energética e energias renováveis como factor de competitividade
Funding body: POCTEP 2007-2013 - Programa de Cooperação Transfronteiriça Portugal – Espanha
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Arlindo Castro Ferreira de Almeida
Start: 2009-01-01
End: 2010-12-31
Funding body: POCTEP 2007-2013 - Programa de Cooperação Transfronteiriça Portugal – Espanha
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Arlindo Castro Ferreira de Almeida
Start: 2009-01-01
End: 2010-12-31
Total results: 18
1
Bulgakov V.,Glazunova O.,Trokhaniak O.,Almeida A.,Rucins A.,Aboltins A.,Pascuzzi S.,Khomyk N.,Beloev I.,Stoyanov K.
INVESTIGATION IN ENERGY PARAMETERS OF PROCESS OF COMPACTED SOIL TRANSPORTATION BY FLEXIBLE SECTIONAL SCREW CONVEYOR
Engineering for Rural Development, 24, 147-155, 2025
INVESTIGATION IN ENERGY PARAMETERS OF PROCESS OF COMPACTED SOIL TRANSPORTATION BY FLEXIBLE SECTIONAL SCREW CONVEYOR
Engineering for Rural Development, 24, 147-155, 2025
2
Marcelo V.,Almeida A.,Pastrana P.,López-Díez F.J.,Valenciano J.B.
The Origin and Architectural and Technological Characteristics and Opportunities for the Reuse of Portugal’s EPAC Silo Network
Sustainability Switzerland, 16, , 2024
The Origin and Architectural and Technological Characteristics and Opportunities for the Reuse of Portugal’s EPAC Silo Network
Sustainability Switzerland, 16, , 2024
3
Bulgakov V.,Trokhaniak O.,Aboltins A.,Rucins A.,Tkachenko M.,Almeida A.,Kuvachov V.
INVESTIGATION OF CONTACT STRESSES IN ENGAGEMENT ELEMENTS OF SCREW CONVEYOR SAFETY CLUTCH
Engineering for Rural Development, 23, 714-721, 2024
INVESTIGATION OF CONTACT STRESSES IN ENGAGEMENT ELEMENTS OF SCREW CONVEYOR SAFETY CLUTCH
Engineering for Rural Development, 23, 714-721, 2024
4
Bulgakov V.,Pascuzzi S.,Olt J.,Almeida A.,Trokhaniak O.,Nowak J.,Ihnatiev Y.,Kiernicki Z.,Paciolla F.,Scarascia Mugnozza G.
Theory of Operation of a Safety Finger Coupling Applied in the Drive of a Screw Conveyor for Bulk Agricultural Materials
Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 609 LNCE, 87-97, 2024
Theory of Operation of a Safety Finger Coupling Applied in the Drive of a Screw Conveyor for Bulk Agricultural Materials
Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 609 LNCE, 87-97, 2024
5
Silveira C.,Almeida A.,Ribeiro A.C.
How Can a Changing Climate Influence the Productivity of Traditional Olive Orchards? Regression Analysis Applied to a Local Case Study in Portugal
Climate, 11, , 2023
How Can a Changing Climate Influence the Productivity of Traditional Olive Orchards? Regression Analysis Applied to a Local Case Study in Portugal
Climate, 11, , 2023
6
Silveira C.,Almeida A.,Ribeiro A.C.
Technological Innovation in the Traditional Olive Orchard Management: Advances and Opportunities to the Northeastern Region of Portugal
Water Switzerland, 14, , 2022
Technological Innovation in the Traditional Olive Orchard Management: Advances and Opportunities to the Northeastern Region of Portugal
Water Switzerland, 14, , 2022
7
Resende F.O.,Silva V.F.,Mendonca M.L.,Barbosa A.C.,Brito P.,Azevedo J.C.,Almeida A.,Gomes H.T.
Using biomass gasification for small scale power generation systems: Specifications of the conceptual framework
8th International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Applications Icrera 2019, 439-444, 2019
Using biomass gasification for small scale power generation systems: Specifications of the conceptual framework
8th International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Applications Icrera 2019, 439-444, 2019
8
Rodrigues M.Â.,Afonso S.,Tipewa N.,Almeida A.,Arrobas M.
Quantification of loss in oilseed rape yield caused by delayed sowing date in a Mediterranean environment
Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science, 65, 1630-1645, 2019
Quantification of loss in oilseed rape yield caused by delayed sowing date in a Mediterranean environment
Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science, 65, 1630-1645, 2019
9
Garciá-Tomillo A.,Figueiredo T.D.,Dafonte J.D.,Almeida A.,Paz-González A.
Effects of machinery trafficking in an agricultural soil assessed by Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT)
Open Agriculture, 3, 378-385, 2018
Effects of machinery trafficking in an agricultural soil assessed by Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT)
Open Agriculture, 3, 378-385, 2018
10
García‐Tomillo A.,De Figueiredo T.,Almeida A.,Rodrigues J.,Dafonte J.D.,Paz‐González A.,Nunes J.,Hernandez Z.
Comparing effects of tillage treatments performed with animal traction on soil physical properties and soil electrical resistivity: Preliminary experimental results
Open Agriculture, 2, 317-318, 2017
Comparing effects of tillage treatments performed with animal traction on soil physical properties and soil electrical resistivity: Preliminary experimental results
Open Agriculture, 2, 317-318, 2017
11
Almeida A.,Figueiredo T.,Fernandes-Silva A.
Evolution of factors affecting mechanical olive harvesting
Acta Horticulturae, 1139, 575-579, 2016
Evolution of factors affecting mechanical olive harvesting
Acta Horticulturae, 1139, 575-579, 2016
12
Almeida A.,Peça J.
Assessment of the oli-picker harvester in Northeast Portugal
Acta Horticulturae, 949, 359-364, 2012
Assessment of the oli-picker harvester in Northeast Portugal
Acta Horticulturae, 949, 359-364, 2012
13
Peça J.,Pinheiro A.,Dias A.,Almeida A.,Santos L.,Lopes J.,Gomes J.,Reynolds D.
Mechanical harvesting of 400 trees per hectare olive orchards based on a rolling canvas prototype
Acta Horticulturae, 791 PART 1, 363-367, 2008
Mechanical harvesting of 400 trees per hectare olive orchards based on a rolling canvas prototype
Acta Horticulturae, 791 PART 1, 363-367, 2008
14
Almeida A.,Peça J.,Pinheiro A.,Dias A.,Santos L.,Lopes J.,Gomes J.,Reynolds D.
Farmer's evaluation of a rolling canvas prototype against his own system for harvesting olives
Acta Horticulturae, 791 PART 1, 235-239, 2008
Farmer's evaluation of a rolling canvas prototype against his own system for harvesting olives
Acta Horticulturae, 791 PART 1, 235-239, 2008
15
De Figueiredo T.,Almeida A.,Araújo J.
Edaphic characteristics of olive-tree areas in the trás-os-montes region (Portugal): A map-based approach
Acta Horticulturae, 586, 151-154, 2002
Edaphic characteristics of olive-tree areas in the trás-os-montes region (Portugal): A map-based approach
Acta Horticulturae, 586, 151-154, 2002
16
Peça J.,Dias A.,Pinheiro A.,Santos L.,Almeida A.,Lopes J.,Reynolds D.
Influence of trunk or bough shaking on the performance and costs of mechanical harvesting of olives
Acta Horticulturae, 586, 357-360, 2002
Influence of trunk or bough shaking on the performance and costs of mechanical harvesting of olives
Acta Horticulturae, 586, 357-360, 2002
17
Almeida A.,Dias B.A.,Peca O.J.,Pinheiro A.,Santos L.S.,Reynolds S.D.,Lopes J.
Mechanical olive harvesting systems
Acta Horticulturae, 474, 209-213, 1999
Mechanical olive harvesting systems
Acta Horticulturae, 474, 209-213, 1999
18
Dias A.B.,Peça J.O.,Pinheiro A.C.,Costa S.,Almeida A.,Santos L.,Lopes J.
Effect of tree size and variety on olive harvesting with an impact shaker
Acta Horticulturae, 474, 219-222, 1999
Effect of tree size and variety on olive harvesting with an impact shaker
Acta Horticulturae, 474, 219-222, 1999