Dr. Abel Villa | Bioeconomy of Sustainability | Best Researcher Award
Dr at University of Manizales, Colombia
Abel Villa, PhD in Science and Technology Studies, has over 10 years of experience in multicultural and multilingual settings across Mexico, Germany, and the UK. He specializes in international business, logistics, and value chain analysis in agriculture, focusing on organic and sustainable markets. With expertise in export operations, sustainable business models, and producer-centered value distribution, Abel has managed international logistics and spearheaded large-scale export projects. His academic work centers on collective learning dynamics and capacity development for farmers in value chains.
Profile
π Education
Ph.D. in Science and Technology Studies: University of Edinburgh, UK. Researched collective learning dynamics in organic agriculture across three case studies. Developed a framework for continuous producer training to enhance capabilities in value chains. International Certifications: Bilingual proficiency (English-Spanish) and B2-level German, enabling work across international contexts.
πΌ Experience
Project Manager (2013-2018): University of Edinburgh, UK. Studied organic farming practices and conceptualized frameworks for producer capacity building.. International Director of Logistics & Sales (2007-2009): Agro Eureka SA & CV, Mexico. Managed international logistics, increasing organic food exports to the U.S. by 50%. Oversaw $2M B2B food export operations, ensuring quality control, customs compliance, and efficient supply chain management.
π Awards & Honors
Successfully developed and implemented international logistics models, achieving a 50% growth in organic food exports. Designed and executed a $2M export model under Incoterm DDP, ensuring seamless operations in the U.S. market. Recognized for contributions to sustainable value distribution and strengthening agricultural producer capabilities.
π¬ Research Focus
Sustainable Agriculture: Analyzed collective learning processes in organic farming to enhance producer knowledge and training. Value Chains: Focus on equitable value distribution strategies for small-scale producers in international agriculture markets. Market Mechanisms: Researching sustainable business models that foster lasting relationships and economic growth for farmers.
Conclusion
Abel Villaβs combined expertise in academic research and international agricultural logistics makes him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His innovative approaches to value chain analysis, sustainability, and producer empowerment demonstrate his significant impact on both research and industry. With further focus on publishing and emerging technologies, he has the potential to become a leading figure in sustainable agriculture and international value chain research.
πPublications
- Title: A Critical Analysis of the Dynamics of Stakeholders for Bioeconomy Innovation: The Case of Caldas, Colombia
Year: 2024
Authors: Carlos Humberto GonzΓ‘lez Escobar; Juan Carlos Granobles Torres; Abel Osvaldo Villa RodrΓguez
- Title: Analysis of Impact of Crop Diversification at Regional Level and for Consumers Based on Selected Value Chains
Year: 2022
Authors: Villa Rodriguez Abel Osvaldo; Rowan Dumper-Pollard; Katie Bliss; Ambrogio Costanzo; Antoine Messean; Clementine Antier; Anton Riera; Sylvain QuiΓ©deville; Hansueli Dierauer; Didier Stillmant et al.
- Title: Characteristics of Successful Value Chains
Year: 2022
Authors: Villa Rodriguez Abel Osvaldo; Rowan Dumper-Pollard; Chiara Tuoni; Daniele Vergamini; Victoria Schoen; Fabio Bartolini; Robert Borek; Alma Thiesmeier; Zaira Ambu; Arthur Follebout et al.
- Title: Building Successful Value Chains for Diversified Cropping Systems, Using Hodmedods as an Example
Year: 2022
Authors: Villa Rodriguez Abel Osvaldo; Rowan Dumper-Pollard; Katie Bliss; Josiah Meldrum
- Title: How to Support the Development of Crop Diversification? The Importance of an Approach at the Value Chain Level
Year: 2022
Authors: Villa Rodriguez Abel Osvaldo; ClΓ©mentine Antier; Philippe V. Baret; Walter Rossing; Mβhand Fares; LoΓ―c Viguier; Antoine MessΓ©an
- Title: Procesos de Aprendizaje y ModernizaciΓ³n Productiva en el Agro del Noroeste de MΓ©xico: Los Casos de la Agricultura Comercial de la Costa de Hermosillo, Sonora y la Agricultura OrgΓ‘nica de la Zona Sur de Baja California Sur
Year: 2013
Authors: Villa Rodriguez Abel Osvaldo; Alvaro Bracamonte Sierra