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Dr. Leandro Otavio Vieira II (Leo)
Assistant Professor & Soil Fertility Specialist
Dr. Vieira holds a B.S. in Agronomy (Federal Institute of Santa Catarina, Brazil & Oregon State University), a M.S. in Soils and Plant Nutrition (University of Sao Paulo, Brazil) and a Ph.D. in Soil and Water Sciences (University of Florida). Prior to joining LSU, he worked for one year as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Conservation Agronomy (Clemson University). Dr. Vieira joined LSU in September 2024 as a Soil Fertility Specialist for Specialty and Forage Crops based on the main Campus (Baton Rouge, LA). In April 2026, he moved to the Macon Ridge Research Station (Winnsboro, LA), where he now serves as a Soil Fertility Specialist for Field Crops. Dr. Vieira also serves as the Interim Soil Fertility Specialist for Specialty Crops and as the Technical Advisor for the Soil Testing and Plant Analysis Laboratory.
Specialty: Soil Fertility, Plant Nutrition, Soil Biogeochemistry
212A Macon Ridge Road Winnsboro, LA 71295
Email: LVieira@agcenter.lsu.edu
https://www.lsuagcenter.com/profiles/LVieira
Flavio Carlos S. Andrade
Field Technician (Transient Worker)
Mr. Andrade brings several years of experience working with different companies, primarily focused on compliance and monitoring. He also has hands-on experience with equipment maintenance. He is currently pursuing a B.S. in Environmental Engineering. Mr. Andrade joined the program in March 2026.
212A Macon Ridge Road Winnsboro, LA 71295
Email: FAndrade@agcenter.lsu.edu
