Department of Agroecology - Aarhus University’s Post

🎄 Holiday Research Spotlight Series 🎄 Today, we highlight Franca Giannini Kurina, whose journey from Argentina to Denmark has been one of continuous learning, challenges, and advocacy for diversity and equality. Franca's academic journey began in Cordoba, Argentina, where she pursued a degree in agronomic engineering. Early in her studies, she discovered a passion for soil science, motivated by its quantitative and mathematical dimensions. During her postgraduate years, she completed a PhD and a Master’s in applied statistics simultaneously, focusing on herbicide dynamics in soils and geostatistical modelling. Now at Aarhus University, Franca's research revolves around modelling soil functions, particularly carbon sequestration and nitrate leaching. She has contributed significantly to projects like Klimagræs and Nitagro, applying machine learning to model and predict nitrate leaching patterns. Franca is an advocate for open science, transparency, and evidence-based decision-making. She believes that robust methods and clear documentation are critical for ensuring that research can effectively inform policies and farming practices. She also stresses the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration to elevate research. Despite her demanding schedule, Franca is committed to fostering equity in academia. Her involvement in gender equity and diversity initiatives reflects her belief in the importance of representation and inclusion. Read more about Franca's journey and her vision for a sustainable future: https://lnkd.in/dmik5Bgq Stay tuned for more portraits of our brilliant researchers. #Agroecology #Research #ClimateChange #SustainableSolutions #PhD #HolidaySeason