Chelo Calafat – Leading Researcher in Demographic challenge

Prof Dr Felshiya Rajakumari R , a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, Academician/Research Scholar Polytechnic University of Valencia ,Spain. Her academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to Demographic challenge into Social Media and Digital Marketing applications.

 🎓Education:

She holds an outstanding academic record with a Doctorate degree awarded by UNIVERSIDAD POLITÉCNICA DE VALENCIA, Spain, in 2004. Additionally, she earned a degree in Agricultural Engineering (INGENIERO AGRÓNOMO) from UNIVERSIDAD MIGUEL HERNANDEZ in Spain in April 2000. Furthermore, she holds a degree in Agricultural Technical Engineering (INGENIERO TÉCNICO AGRÍCOLA) from UNIVERSIDAD POLITÉCNICA DE VALENCIA, Spain, achieved in October 1997. Her academic journey reflects her dedication and excellence in the field, showcasing a strong foundation in agricultural sciences and technical engineering.

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Previous Positions and Activities:

1. Employer: Universitat Politècnica de València
   • Professional Category: Contracted Professor
   • Start Date: 28/07/2008
2. Employer: Universitat Politècnica de València
   • Professional Category: Collaborating Professor
   • Start Date: 11/10/2005
   • Duration: 2 years – 9 months – 16 days
3. Employer: Universitat Politècnica de València
   • Professional Category: Associate Professor (ASO-2)
   • Start Date: 01/10/2001
   • Duration: 4 years – 9 days
4. Employer: Others
   • Professional Category: Services for other bodies/scales Group A
   • Start Date: 01/07/2000
   • Duration: 11 months – 29 days

Doctoral Thesis and/or Final Projects Direction

Title of the work: Territorial Analysis of Livestock in the Valencian Community through GIS Technologies and Multicriteria Analysis

Type of project: Doctoral Thesis

Performing Entity: Polytechnic University of Valencia

Student: Áurea Cecilia Gallego Salguero

Grade Obtained: Outstanding (cum laude)

Defense Date: April 16, 2015

Quality Mention: No

Other Activities/Merits Not Included in the Above List

Activity Description: Exchange of Innovative Teaching Experiences: Advancing in Transversal Competencies

City: Bahía Blanca, Argentina

Organizing Entity: National University of the South

Type of Entity: University

Completion Date: November 1, 2022

Research, Development, or Innovation Groups/Teams

Group Name: Research Group on International Economics and Development – Department of Economics and Social Sciences

Scientific or Technological Activity

Funded R&D&I Projects in Competitive Calls from Public and Private Entities

1. Project Name: Adaptation and Irrigation in Mediterranean Basins (PAID-06-22)Performing Entity: Polytechnic University of ValenciaPrincipal Investigator: Marta García MollaNumber of Researchers: 4Funding Entity: Polytechnic University of ValenciaStart Date: January 1, 2023Duration: 1 year – 5 months – 29 daysTotal Amount: €4,700
2. Project Name: Strengthening Innovation Policies in the Agri-food Sector (RTI2018-093791-B-C22-AR)Performing Entity: Polytechnic University of ValenciaPrincipal Investigator: José María García Alvarez-CoqueNumber of Researchers: 11Funding Entity: State Research AgencyStart Date: January 1, 2021Duration: 1 year – 8 months – 29 daysTotal Amount: €84,700
3. Project Name: Operational Group for Social Innovation in Land ManagementPerforming Entity: Polytechnic University of ValenciaPrincipal Investigator: José María García Alvarez-CoqueNumber of Researchers: 7Funding Entity: Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and FoodStart Date: April 15, 2019Duration: 2 years – 3 monthsTotal Amount: €51,952.95
4. Project Name: Impact and Efficiency of the Spanish Public University System (SP20120443)Performing Entity: Polytechnic University of ValenciaPrincipal Investigator: Rosa María Puertas MedinaNumber of Researchers: 3Funding Entity: Polytechnic University of ValenciaStart Date: December 31, 2012Duration: 2 years – 8 months – 30 daysTotal Amount: €5,500
5. Project Name: Institutional and Social Innovations in Mediterranean Irrigation Management (ME8/AIDCO/2001/0515/59763-P016)Performing Entity: Polytechnic University of ValenciaPrincipal Investigator: José Carles GenovesNumber of Researchers: 8Funding Entity: European CommissionStart Date: May 1, 2003Duration: 4 yearsTotal Amount: €208,800
6. Project Name: LUMEN ProjectPerforming Entity: Polytechnic University of ValenciaPrincipal Investigator: Lorenzo Federico Avella ReusNumber of Researchers: 10Funding Entity: Valencian Regional GovernmentStart Date: December 1, 2001Duration: 3 years – 1 monthTotal Amount: €425,952.38

Publications, Scientific, and Technical Documents:

1. Rosa María Puertas Medina; María Luisa Martí Selva; Maria Consuelo Calafat Marzal. “Agricultural and innovation policies aimed at mitigating climate change.” Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 2023. ISSN 0944-1344. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-25663-9 Production Type: Scientific Article Support Type: Journal
2. Maria Consuelo Calafat Marzal; Mercedes Sánchez García; María Luisa Martí Selva; Rosa María Puertas Medina. “Agri-food 4.0: Drivers and links to innovation and eco-innovation.” Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 207, pp. 1 – 11. 2023. ISSN 0168-1699. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2023.107700 Production Type: Scientific Article Support Type: Journal
3. Maria Consuelo Calafat Marzal; Verónica Ana Piñeiro; Honorat Roig Tierno; Mercedes Sánchez García. “Demographic challenges and agricultural abandonment: Solutions for semi-arid winegrowing regions.” Journal of Rural Studies. pp. 1 – 13. 2023. ISSN 0743-0167. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrurstud.2023.103159 Production Type: Scientific Article Support Type: Journal
4. Maria Consuelo Calafat Marzal; Mercedes Sánchez García; Aurea Cecilia Gallego Salguero; Verónica Ana Piñeiro. “Drivers of winegrowers’ decision on land use abandonment based on exploratory spatial data analysis and multilevel models.” Land Use Policy. 132, pp. 1 – 15. 2023. ISSN 0264-8377. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landusepol.2023.106807 Production Type: Scientific Article Support Type: Journal
5. Maria Consuelo Calafat Marzal; FRANCESC JOSEP CERVERA FERRER; Aurea Cecilia Gallego Salguero; José María García Alvarez-Coque. “How to combine socioeconomic assessment and remote sensing methods to recover and group farm plots at risk of abandonment.” Journal of Land Use Science. 18, pp. 263 – 283. 2023. ISSN 1747-423X. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/1747423X.2023.2234921 Production Type: Scientific Article Support Type: Journal