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Azucena Sierra Garcia
Professional Profile
Contact Information
Address: 570 Borlaug Hall, 1991 Upper Buford Circle, St Paul, MN 55108,US
Email: sierr047@umn.edu
Phone: (123) 456-7890
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/azucena-sierragarcia
</section>Professional Introduction
Soil scientist and indigenous leader with a strong background in agronomy, Azucena Sierra Garcia has extensive research and work experience in forest sciences, small-scale agriculture, and environmental projects. Her commitment to advancing knowledge in sustainable land management and conservation integrates scientific expertise with a deep understanding of indigenous practices, aiming to promote sustainable agricultural practices in diverse environments.
Research Focus
Azucena Sierra Garcia's research focuses on the health of soils in small-scale agricultural systems. She uses precision agriculture tools to analyze the geomorphological characteristics of landscapes, particularly in complex and mountainous terrains. Her studies investigate soil erosion processes in steep terrains and the dynamics of soil organic carbon and nitrogen. The goal is to understand their behavior in organic production systems and improve soil management practices to enhance agricultural sustainability and productivity in challenging environments.
Education
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Master's Degree in Land and Atmospheric Science - University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN
September 2020 - 2022 | GPA: 3.95/4 -
Bachelor's Degree in Forest Sciences - Autonomous University of Chapingo, Texcoco, State of México
December 2017 | GPA: 93/100
Thesis: “Assessment of soil carbon and Forest biomass of Pinus halepensis Miller” | Recognition
Research Experience
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Graduate Researcher, Yoo’s Lab - University of Minnesota
September 2020 - Current
Small-scale Agriculture and Topography. -
Research Assistant - Dirección General de Investigación y Posgrado, DGIP, Texcoco de Mora, State of Mexico
October 2017 - December 2017
Participating in scientific events and revising papers. -
Research Assistant - University of Córdoba, Spain
September 2016 - March 2017
Analyzing organic and inorganic carbon in soils planted with Pinus halepensis Miller. -
Research Assistant - Regional Center of the Peninsula of Yucatán, CRUPY
December 2015 - September 2016
Evaluating and obtaining morphometric data from the experimental plot of Jatropha curcas L.
Work Experience
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Research Specialist - Department of Forest Resources, CFANS, UofM, Minneapolis, MN, USA
May 2022 - September 2022
Monitoring Wild rice, building relationships with native communities, and collaborating on the harvesting Manoomin project. -
Professional Service Provider - Forestry and Environmental Projects S.A. of C.V., San Luis Potosí, México
November 2018 - July 2019
Performing soil samples and evaluating projects focused on forest restoration, forestry, and wildlife conservation. -
Professional Service Provider - Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food (SAGARPA), Chilpancingo de los Bravo, Guerrero
February 2018 - July 2018
Managing database and payments for farmers of livestock in Guerrero, Mexico.
Publications
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Topography and Management Effects on Soil Carbon and Nitrogen: Small Coffee Farms in Huatusco, Veracruz, Mexico
March 2023
Sierra Garcia A., Yoo Kyungsoo and Grossman Julie. doi:10.13140/RG.2.2.17807.97449 -
The tree density of Pinus halepensis Mill., and its influence on the content edaphic carbon
October 2018
González Flores M, Quero Pérez J, & Sierra García A. In J. Martínez, V. Martínez & A. Juarez, Current Topics in Science and Management (1st ed., Pp. 80-89) Mexico City: Editorial COPALMEX, A.C. -
Multi-purpose trees at Temozón Norte, Mérida Yucatán
October 2017
Sierra García A., González Flores M.; Borja de La Rosa Ma.A.M, y Cervera Backhauss E.
Videos and Projects
Videos:
- Mountain Smallholder Agriculture: Rethinking Coffee Systems From Indigenous Perspectives
- Listening to the Land: Integrating Indigenous and Local Knowledge in Researching Agroforestry Systems in the Mountains of Mexicot
Projects: