BAE Seminar Series: Felipe Rodrigues Picchi
April 10, 2025 3:00PM - 4:00PM
Farrall Hall Room 208 or Zoom: https://msu.zoom.us/j/98484484809?from=addon
Felipe Rodrigues Picchi
Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistant at Iowa State University
National President of the Alpha Epsilon Honor Society
Thursday, April 10, 2025
3 PM EST
Farrall Hall room 208
Zoom: https://msu.zoom.us/j/98484484809?from=addon
Abstract: As livestock production systems evolve to meet rising demands for efficiency, animal welfare, and sustainability, the integration of precision technologies into animal housing environments has become increasingly important. Precision livestock farming (PLF) aims to enhance real-time monitoring, control, and decision-making by leveraging data from both animal behavior and environmental conditions. This seminar will explore research efforts advancing PLF through the application of data-driven tools and environmental control strategies. Three studies will be highlighted: the use of advanced time-series forecasting models to predict livestock facility variables and resource consumption patterns, the development of anomaly detection techniques to identify disruptions in water usage behavior in swine production systems, and an ongoing study on dust mitigation strategies in cage-free layer housing, with a focus on the application of ionization technologies for air quality control. Together, these efforts contribute to the development of intelligent, responsive systems that improve environmental management and operational efficiency in modern livestock facilities.
Bio: Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, Felipe Rodrigues Picchi is a Ph.D. student in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering at Iowa State University, where he also earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees. Felipe’s research focuses on precision livestock farming and housing environment control, with an emphasis on integrating advanced data analytics and engineering systems to enhance decision-making in animal agriculture. His work spans advanced time-series forecasting, real-time anomaly detection in swine production, and air quality control in cage-free layer housing, where he is investigating ionization-based dust mitigation technologies. Felipe currently serves as National President of the Alpha Epsilon Honor Society, providing strategic leadership across U.S. chapters, and as an officer of ASABE’s PAFS-40 committee, where he supports national efforts in animal housing, agricultural waste management, and livestock care systems. He has presented his research at leading conferences including the ASABE Annual International Meetings and the European Conference on Precision Livestock Farming, and is actively engaged in teaching, mentoring, and extension activities.
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