We want to congratulate our collaborator, Daniel Villalba Mata, for his new position as Professor

This article is dedicated to Daniel Villalba Mata, PhD. Agricultural Engineer and collaborator in Tests and Trials since the beginning, for having recently obtained his Professor position at the University of Lleida (UDL).

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Image: Daniel Villalba during his presentation  on September 13, 2021

Daniel, “Dani”, obtained his PhD. in Agronomic Engineering at the UDL in the year 2000 and has a broad experience in the field of research within the agri-food industry: modeling of livestock systems, genetic improvement within the program of genetic improvement of the Brown Mountain breed, sustainable livestock systems and projects to promote organic production, …

His position is based on having a relevant experience as a teacher (an essential requirement to become a Professor):

  • 1997 – 2002 | Profesor Ayudante de Escuela Universitaria. University of Lleida
  • 2002 – 2008 | Profesor Titular de Escuela Universitaria. University of Lleida
  • 2008 – Actualidad | Profesor Titular de Universidad. University of Lleida

In addition to participating as a coordinator and / or teacher in various training programs within the UDL:

  • Coordinador del Grado de Ingeniería Agraria y Alimentaria
  • Grado enIngeniería Agraria y Alimentaria
  • Doble grado en Veterinaria y Ciencia y Producción Animal
  • Máster en Sanidad y Producción Porcina

More than 20 years collaborating in T&T and a broad experience in the agri-food industry

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Image: Experience of Daniel Villalba Mata and participation in Tests and Trials

In 2000 he became part of Tests and Trials as a collaborator and researcher in the trials. He is involved in the design and subsequent statistical analysis. In addition, with Alberto Morillo, Emilio López, and other personnel from T&T, he promotes the importance of data to make decisions by training companies in Statistics and posting articles in journals from the sector such as Suis or Albeitar.

Congratulations from the entire T&T team, Dani!