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Biography
Dr Almeida is a Principal Research Scientist in CSIRO Environment. He holds a PhD in Resource Management and Environmental Science from the Australian National University (2003). He has over 37 years of research experience in forestry, agriculture and water-resource management. His work integrates field experimentation with process-based modelling to deepen understanding of how trees and crops respond to varying environmental conditions and management practices across scales. This knowledge has informed the development of sustainable, environmentally sound production systems for planted and native forests, as well as agricultural crops, with a particular focus on water use and catchment management.
Dr Almeida’s research has been applied in Australia and internationally, including in South America, Europe, and South Asia. He led a multidisciplinary project in Nepal, funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and delivered in collaboration with the Government of Nepal. The project produced a basin plan strategy implementation action plan for the Kamala River Basin, integrating water-resource management with targeted capacity building for in-country staff.
In Australia and abroad, Dr Almeida has led long-term applied research partnerships with industry and government agencies, focusing on sustainable wood production, water-use efficiency, and climate change adaptation. By combining sensor networks with advanced modelling, he has developed tools that enable forest growers to predict how climate variability affects tree growth and the impacts of plantations on catchment water balance and adapt management practices accordingly. He has also designed strategic research plans for major forestry companies in South America.
Before joining CSIRO, Dr Almeida spent 14 years as a senior research scientist in Brazil’s industrial forestry sector, where he pioneered the application of process-based models to the management of large-scale forest plantations—transforming planning and operational decision-making. From 1988 to 1991, he worked in Italy as a researcher for the Italian National Energy Agency (ENEA), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD, United Nations), and Ecotherm Spa, focusing on environmental impact assessment.
Other Interests
- Gardening and organic food production
- Swimming pool and open water swimming training, competition and coaching
- Snorkelling
- Bushwalking
- Dog training
- Travelling and learn different cultures
- Languages (fluent in English, Portuguese, Spanish and Italian)
Achievements and Awards
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10/10/2017-28/02/2019
Gottstein Trust Fellowship
Gottstein Trust -
2014-2014
Swarm Sensing Project, Tasmanian iAward winner – R&D
Australian Computer Society
Professional Areas
Current Roles
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Project Leader - Supporting the implementation of basin development planning in Nepal
Promote rural development, water management and capacity building in Kamala basin in Nepal -
Project Leader
Development and application of process-based model in the forestry industry in Australia -
Project Leader
Predicting forest plantation growth and water use in plantations in Portugal -
Site Manager
Manage the Tasmanian sites of International Cosmos Sensor Network (ICSN). These contribute to the understanding of soil moisture dynamics at the landscape level and development of soil moisture sensing and mapping protocols using high resolution electronic conductivity instruments for precision agriculture
Academic Qualifications
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2017
Specialization
Partnership Brokers, Partnership Brokers Association, Canberra, Australia -
2017
Specialization, Leadership Essential
Melbourne, Australia -
2003
PhD, ANU, Australia
The Australian National University -
2003
Business Development
Fundação Don Cabral, Brazil -
1993
Specialization, Remote Sensing and Natural Resources Management
University of New Mexico, USA -
1988
Specialization, Engineering of Renewable Energy Sources - Sogesta, Italy
ENI, Urbino, Italy -
1986
Bachelor of Agricultural Engineer - University of Taubate;, Brazil
University of Taubate, Brazil
Professional Experiences
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2020-ongoing
Principal Research Scientist
CSIRO, Environment, Sandy Bay, TAS, Australia -
2006-2020
Senior Research Scientist,
CSIRO, Land and Water, Hobart, Australia -
1991-2005
Senior Research Scientist
Aracruz Celulose, ES, Brazil -
1990-1991
Environmental Consultant
IFAD, United Nations, Rome Italy -
1990-1991
Project Engineer
Ecotherm, Rome, Italy
Community and Corporate Citizenship
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01/07/2015-30/06/2025
Ecohydrology Laboratory Custodian
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01/01/2017-present
Warden member of CSIRO Sandy Bay site
Publications
ORCID 0000-0003-0453-0132
We have publications by Dr Auro Almeida