Franco Maximiliano Bilotto

About

Franco M. Bilotto is a postdoctoral associate in the Food Systems & Global Change group, housed in Cornell’s Department of Global Development, with a primary research focus on enhancing the sustainability of agri-food systems. His recent research efforts have been dedicated to the livestock sector, specifically exploring the cross-sectoral and multidimensional implications of the climate crisis. His work delves into potential adaptations that cover critical aspects such as food production, environmental conservation, greenhouse gas emissions mitigation, profitability, and social acceptability.

Before joining Cornell, Franco was a Postdoctoral Scientist at AgResearch Ltd. in New Zealand, where his research looked at the modeling of long-term changes in soil phosphorus, carbon, and nitrogen to explore potential management options for increasing soil fertility and carbon sequestration, and design soil carbon monitoring regimes for grazing systems. As a doctoral candidate, Franco has conducted extensive research to uncover sustainable intensification pathways in pasture-based livestock systems. He has delved into the transformation of farming systems towards achieving net-zero emissions and his research was guided by collaborative efforts with transdisciplinary teams and regional reference groups, comprising industry professionals, local farmers, researchers, and consultants.