Dr Helio Rezende Lima Neto
Postdoctoral Researcher

1) Background

 Dr. Helio Rezende Lima Neto has conducted research at UFLA and UFMG (Brazil) and Newcastle University  (UK). He has experience in animal production systems, animal nutrition and evaluation of alternative feedstuff for ruminants. Helio was an Adjunct Professor of Ruminant Production and Animal Climatology at Fead University- Brazil before he moved to the UK.

 2) Qualifications

PhD in Animal Science ( Newcastle University) 2012; MSc in Animal Production (Federal University of Minas Gerais) 2007 and BSc in Animal Science (Federal University of Lavras) in 2005.

3) Previous Positions

 Adjunct Professor of Ruminant Production and Animal Climatology at Fead University- Brazil

4) Honours and Awards

2012 - Cnpq Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 

2010 - Certificate of Distinction - Newcastle University

2010 - Sir Kenneth Blaxter Award, British Society of Animal Science

2009 - Newcastle University Agricultural Society Award, Newcastle University 

2007 - Capes PhD Scholarship (Brazil)

5) Memberships

British Society of Animal Science

Brazilian Society of Animal Science 

6) Languages

Portuguese (Mother Language)

Spanish and English 

7) Personal Interests 

Hiking; Tennis

Undergraduate Level 

ACE 1011 - Applied Animal Physiology (D)

ACE 1023 Introduction to Information technology (D)

ACE2031 Animal Parasitology  (D)

 

Postgraduate Level  

Ace 8022: Quantitative Techniques, Experimental Design and Data Analysis (D)

 

Research Interests

Animal Production Systems

Animal Nutrition/Feeding Systems

Livestock Breeds and Genetics

In vitro studies of animal feedstuff

Organic Farming/Livestock Production