Innovative Research Award
Cesar Poli – Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Cesar Poli is a researcher and Associate Professor at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Brazil. His documented academic profile includes training in Agronomy, Animal Science and Pastoral Science, together with research activity involving sheep production, pasture management, production systems and ruminant nutrition. His ORCID record also identifies continuing academic employment at UFRGS and international research collaborations. [1]
Abstract
The Innovative Research Award profile recognizes the documented scholarly activities of Cesar Poli and presents his research record in an academic context. Available profile information records his association with UFRGS, postgraduate education, international collaborations, publication activity and peer-review participation. His research portfolio includes pasture-based production, sheep management, ruminant nutrition, animal behaviour and plant bioactive compounds. [1]
Keywords
Keywords: Cesar Poli, Innovative Research Award, Biopharmaceutics, Animal Science, Ruminant Nutrition, Pasture Management, Sheep Production, Grazing Systems, Plant Bioactive Compounds, Animal Behaviour, Livestock Research, Pharmaceutical Research.
Introduction
Cesar Poli’s academic career is associated with the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, where the ORCID record identifies him as an Associate Professor in Animal Science. His educational history includes an Agronomy degree from UFRGS, postgraduate study in Animal Science/Pastoral Science, and a Ph.D. from Massey University. These qualifications provide the documented foundation for his subsequent research and teaching activities. [1]
Research Profile
The available record describes research centered on the animal-plant interface, sheep production and management, production systems, pasture management, and integrated production and nutrition systems for ruminants. Recent publications address grazing intensity, tropical grass and legume pastures, tannins, lamb performance, animal behaviour and pasture characteristics. [2] [3]
Research Contributions
Poli’s publication record demonstrates sustained investigation of pasture-based livestock systems and nutritional factors affecting ruminant production. His documented studies include work on plant tannins, lamb growth, pasture structure, dietary preference and meat quality. A 2025 publication specifically examined plant tannin for grazing ruminant growth, while another investigated tropical grass and legume pastures grazed by lambs. [3] [4]
Publications
Cesar Poli has published research on pasture management, sheep production, ruminant nutrition, grazing behaviour, and plant bioactive compounds. His documented publications span recent studies and long-term research contributions in animal and pasture science. The research also covers lamb performance, pasture characteristics, dietary preference, and meat quality. His publication record demonstrates sustained scholarly engagement across animal science and related agricultural research areas. [1]
Research Impact
The supplied profile reports 56 documents, 719 citations and an h-index of 16 for the researcher. These bibliometric indicators provide quantitative measures of publication and citation activity, although they should be interpreted alongside disciplinary context, publication type and research collaboration. The ORCID record also documents international projects involving researchers and institutions across several countries. [1]
Award Suitability
For the International Top Pharmaceutical Awards, the Innovative Research Award profile can be considered in relation to the supplied subject classification of Biopharmaceutics and the researcher’s documented scientific record. His publications provide evidence of sustained research activity in biological production systems, nutrition, plant-derived compounds and animal science. Final award assessment should remain subject to the event’s formal evaluation criteria and independent review. [1]
Conclusion
Cesar Poli has a documented academic career at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul and a substantial publication record covering pasture management, sheep production, ruminant nutrition, animal behaviour and plant bioactive compounds. His ORCID record supports the chronology of his education, employment, research outputs and peer-review activity. These documented elements provide an academic basis for consideration within an innovation-focused recognition framework. [1]
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References
- ORCID. (2026). Cesar Poli (0000-0002-8469-0779) – ORCID record. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8469-0779
- Motta, J. H., Poli, C. H. E. C., Irigoyen, L. R., et al. (2026). Patterns of Plant Species Composition Under Different Grazing Intensity in Native Grasslands of Southern Brazil. Rangeland Ecology and Management. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2025.12.008
- Hampel, V. D. S., Poli, C. H. E. C., Tontini, J. F., et al. (2025). Physical and biochemical characteristics of tropical grass and legume pastures grazed by lambs. Grassland Science. https://doi.org/10.1111/grs.12433
- Poli, C. H. E. C., Tontini, J. F., Jacondino, L. R., et al. (2025). Plant tannin for grazing ruminant growth. Animal Frontiers. https://doi.org/10.1093/af/vfaf026
- Jacondino, L. R., Poli, C. H. E. C., Tontini, J. F., Correa, G., da Silva, I., Nigeliskii, A., Mello, R., Pereira, A., Magalhães, D., & Trindade, M., et al. (2024). Plant Bioactive Compounds of Brazilian Pampa Biome Natural Grasslands Affecting Lamb Meat Quality. Foods, 13(18), 2931. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13182931