Shiva Gorjian

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Dr. Shiva Gorjian is a leading researcher at the forefront of sustainable agriculture and renewable energy integration. Her work focuses on decarbonizing the agri-food sector by developing solar-powered solutions for farm operations, agricultural automation, and aquaculture systems. Dr. Gorjian’s major contributions include pioneering the use of modern solar-powered electric agricultural machinery, offering a viable pathway to reduce the sector’s heavy reliance on fossil fuels—a critical issue given that agriculture contributes 24% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Her highly cited 2021 paper on this topic has garnered 193 citations, reflecting its significant impact. She has also advanced the application of solar photovoltaic systems in agricultural robotics and automation (45 citations), and her comprehensive reviews on sustainable food and agriculture (76 citations) provide essential frameworks for transitioning to clean energy in food supply chains. Dr. Gorjian’s work is instrumental in shaping a future where farming is both productive and environmentally sustainable, making her a key voice in the global push for net-zero agriculture.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   The advent of modern solar-powered electric agricultural machinery: A solution for sustainable farm operations

   193 citations · 2021
2. 2
   Sustainable Food and Agriculture: Employment of Renewable Energy Technologies

   76 citations · 2022
3. 3
   Applications of solar PV systems in agricultural automation and robotics

   45 citations · 2020
4. 4
   Emerging applications of solar energy in agriculture and aquaculture systems

   9 citations · 2022

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