Dr. Luiz Diego Vidal is an accomplished multidisciplinary researcher whose work bridges environmental science, sustainable agriculture, material innovation, and technological advancement. His extensive research output, comprising 43 publications, reflects a profound commitment to advancing knowledge in fields such as biopolymers, geotextiles, environmental management, and science and technology indicators. His studies emphasize sustainability and innovation, addressing crucial challenges in ecosystem conservation, resource efficiency, and material biodegradability. Recent contributions include investigations into litter dynamics and nutrient stocks in hyperxerophilous forests, analysis of fracture characteristics and biodegradation resistance of natural fiber geotextiles, and development of technological indicators for innovations in the construction sector. Dr. Santos has also contributed significantly to understanding the role of 5G technologies in promoting sustainable agricultural practices, aligning scientific innovation with environmental stewardship. His publications in reputable journals, including Ecology and Evolution, Discover Applied Sciences, and Revista Brasileira de Geografia Física, highlight his active engagement with global research communities and his ability to integrate interdisciplinary insights into practical applications. With 65 citations from 24 indexed documents and an h-index of 5, his scholarly impact demonstrates consistent academic influence and growing recognition within his field. Dr. Santos’s research is characterized by analytical rigor, methodological diversity, and a strong orientation toward real-world problem-solving. His innovative perspective and sustained contributions to scientific literature make him a valuable asset to the research community and a highly deserving candidate for recognition through the Best Researcher Award.
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Nascimento, S. C. do, Holanda, F. S. R., Rainho, J. P. J., & Vidal Santos, L. D. (2025). Patentometria relacionada à tecnologia 5G e à agricultura sustentável. P2P e Inovação, 12(1), Article e-7653.
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Bandeira, A. A., Holanda, F. S. R., Vidal Santos, L. D., & Andrade, C. E. C. de. (2025). Matriz de indicadores de ciência e tecnologia relacionados às inovações no uso de biopolímeros pelo setor da construção civil. Revista Tecnologia e Sociedade, 21(63).
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Bandeira, A. A., Vidal Santos, L. D., Ubirajara, W. de M., Machado, J. S., Barreto, Í. D. C., & Holanda, F. S. R. (2024). Relação entre a produção científica e a produção tecnológica sobre as inovações baseadas na utilização de biopolímeros na construção civil. RECIMA21 – Revista Científica Multidisciplinar, 4(10).
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Andrade, C. E. C. de, Holanda, F. S. R., Ubirajara, W. de M., Bandeira, A. A., & Vidal Santos, L. D. (2022). A bibliometric analysis of the literature applied to transfer of fuel cell technology. Research, Society and Development, 9(12).
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Neponuceno de Araújo Filho, R., Galvão dos Santos M. B., Freire, F. J., Caraciolo Ferreira, R. L., Pereira, L. M., & Vidal Santos, L. D. (2025). Litter dynamics and nutrient stocks in a chronosequence of hyperxerophilous forest under the effect of clear felling. Ecology and Evolution.