SAULO FABRICIO DA SILVA CHAVES

Saulo Fabrício da Silva Chaves is an Agronomist and Assistant Professor at the Department of Genetics of the Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo (ESALQ/USP). His research spans statistical genetics, applied genomics, quantitative genetics, and the breeding of perennial and vegetatively propagated species. Notably, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV) working on the RTB (Roots, Tubers and Bananas) breeding project in partnership with the International Potato Center (CIP) in Uganda, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Current Position:

• Assistant Professor, Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture / University of São Paulo (ESALQ/USP), since 2025

Areas of Expertise:

• Statistical Genetics and Quantitative Genetics
• Genomics Applied to Plant Breeding
• Perennial and Vegetatively Propagated Species Breeding
• Computational Statistics

Academic Background:

• Postdoctorate in Plant Genetics and Breeding, Federal University of Viçosa (UFV), 2024 - 2025
• Ph.D. in Genetics and Breeding, Federal University of Viçosa (UFV), 2022 - 2024
• Master's Degree in Genetics and Breeding, Federal University of Viçosa (UFV), 2020 - 2022
• Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy, Federal Rural University of the Amazon (UFRA), 2015 - 2019