Overview
Background
Associate Professor Sudhir Yadav leads research at the interface of agricultural science, sustainability assessment, and market analysis at the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) institute of the University of Queensland. Based in the Centre for Crop Science of QAAFI, he investigates how agricultural and bio-based innovations can deliver environmental benefits, economic value and credible pathways to adoption at scale.
He leads QAAFI’s Systems Assessment, Market Insights and Circular Economy (SMICE) Translation for Impact Platform, bringing environmental, economic, market and adoption evidence together to guide research and investment decisions. His work uses life cycle assessment, techno-economic analysis, bioprocess and systems modelling, market research, and monitoring, evaluation, research and learning (MERL). His team focuses on applying these methods to assessing biotechnologies (precision fermentation, plant tissue culture), seaweed biorefining, broadacre farming and grain value chains, and the conversion of agricultural residues and green waste into bioenergy and bioproducts. He works with researchers, government and industry to examine trade-offs, test economic and market assumptions, and inform decisions on research, product development and adoption.
Before joining UQ, A/Prof Yadav worked at the International Rice Research Institute in the Philippines, where he conducted research on irrigation and water management, environmental pollution, mixed farming systems, sustainability assessment and the scaling of agricultural innovations.
Availability
- Associate Professor Sudhir Yadav is:
- Available for supervision
Research interests
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Sustainability assessment
My team focuses on sustainability assessment methods including life cycle assessment models for product design, development and deployment stages and ESG frameworks, integrating advanced data analytics to evaluate environmental impacts and biodiversity considerations. We develop practical, data-driven approaches for resource efficiency, circular economy strategies, and environmental footprints, providing industries and policymakers with actionable insights for sustainable management and enhanced environmental outcomes.
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Functional Biomass Research
My team investigates biomass valorisation for alternative protein sources, and bio-based materials. We utilise advanced data analytics to develop biomass process models for diverse feedstocks and perform detailed environmental footprint assessments. Our bioenergy research emphasizes understanding the relationship between feedstock composition, bioenergy efficiency, ash quality, and environmental impacts, supporting sustainable and efficient biomass use in bioeconomy advancements.
Works
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2025
Journal Article
Impact of technology bundling on rice productivity: Insights from participatory on-farm trials in the Philippines
Samoy-Pascual, Kristine, Rafael, Marvelin, Tokida, Takeshi, Galdonez, Virsus, Bautista, Elmer, Espique, Eugene, Martin, Edwin, Evangelista, Gio Karlo, Regalado, Manuel Jose, Mizoguchi, Masaru and Yadav, Sudhir (2025). Impact of technology bundling on rice productivity: Insights from participatory on-farm trials in the Philippines. Field Crops Research, 320 109674, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.fcr.2024.109674
2025
Journal Article
Which machine learning algorithm is best suited for estimating reference evapotranspiration in humid subtropical climate?
Deb, Proloy, Kumar, Virender, Urfels, Anton, Lautze, Jonathan, Kamboj, Baldev Raj, Sharma, Jeet Ram and Yadav, Sudhir (2025). Which machine learning algorithm is best suited for estimating reference evapotranspiration in humid subtropical climate?. CLEAN: Soil, Air, Water, 53 (1) e202300441, 1-14. doi: 10.1002/clen.202300441
2024
Journal Article
Determinants of youth participation in agriculture: a case of polder farming practices in southwest coastal areas of Bangladesh
Ali, Mohammad, Haque, Sadika, Mondal, Manoranjan, Hassan, Fuad, Parvin, Tania, Bhandari, Humnath, Jagadish, Krishna, Puskur, Ranjitha, Yadav, Sudhir and Rahman, Mohammad (2024). Determinants of youth participation in agriculture: a case of polder farming practices in southwest coastal areas of Bangladesh. International Journal of Agricultural Economics, 9 (6), 347-361. doi: 10.11648/j.ijae.20240906.17
2024
Journal Article
Impact of straw-biochar amendments on microbial activity and soil carbon dynamics in wheat-maize system
Bai, Jinze, Huang, Yuming, Bai, Yuxin, Chen, Danyang, Haider, Shahzad, Song, Jiajie, Moreira, Bruno Rafael De Almeida, Ren, Guangxin, Yang, Gaihe, Feng, Yongzhong, Wang, Xing and Yadav, Sudhir (2024). Impact of straw-biochar amendments on microbial activity and soil carbon dynamics in wheat-maize system. Soil and Tillage Research, 244 106284, 1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.still.2024.106284
2024
Journal Article
Development of pedotransfer functions for predicting saturated hydraulic conductivity in a Himalayan catchment: Sikkim, India
Deb, Proloy, Das, Susanta, Patle, Ghanshyam T., Elbeltagi, Ahmed and Yadav, Sudhir (2024). Development of pedotransfer functions for predicting saturated hydraulic conductivity in a Himalayan catchment: Sikkim, India. Irrigation and Drainage, 73 (3), 882-894. doi: 10.1002/ird.2928
2024
Journal Article
Linking types of East Javanese rice farming systems to farmers' perceptions of complex rice systems
Khumairoh, Uma, Teixiera, Heitor Mancini, Yadav, Sudhir, Schulte, Rogier P. O., Batas, Mary Ann, Asmara, Degi Harja, Flor, Rica Joy, Agustina, Rohmatin, Setiawan, Adi, Nurlaelih, Euis E., Purnomo, Mangku and Groot, Jeroen C. J. (2024). Linking types of East Javanese rice farming systems to farmers' perceptions of complex rice systems. Agricultural Systems, 218 104008, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.agsy.2024.104008
2024
Journal Article
Assessing the role and capacity of water management organizations for ensuring delta food security in Bangladesh
Nath, D. K., Mondal, M. K., Mojid, M. A., Jayasiri, M. M. J. G. C. N., Jagadish, S. V. K. and Yadav, S. (2024). Assessing the role and capacity of water management organizations for ensuring delta food security in Bangladesh. International Journal of Water Governance, 11, 1-24. doi: 10.59490/ijwg.11.2024.6558
2024
Journal Article
Are rice systems sustainable in Sri Lanka? - A case of Deduru Oya reservoir irrigation scheme
Jayasiri, M.M.J.G.C.N., Dayawansa, N.D.K., Ingold, Karin and Yadav, Sudhir (2024). Are rice systems sustainable in Sri Lanka? - A case of Deduru Oya reservoir irrigation scheme. Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 106 107503, 1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.eiar.2024.107503
2024
Journal Article
Spatial identification of lost-and-found carbon hotspots at Javanese rice systems, Indonesia
Asmara, Degi Harja, Rala, Arnel, Batas, Mary Ann A., Laborte, Alice, Flor, Rica J., Khumairoh, Uma, Sembiring, Hasil and Yadav, Sudhir (2024). Spatial identification of lost-and-found carbon hotspots at Javanese rice systems, Indonesia. Agricultural Systems, 214 103834, 1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.agsy.2023.103834
2024
Conference Publication
Australian wheat sustainability framework: a bottom-up model
de Almeida Moreira, Bruno Rafael, Eyre, Joe, George-Jaeggli, Barbara and Yadav, Sudhir (2024). Australian wheat sustainability framework: a bottom-up model. 21st Australian Society of Agronomy Conference, Albany, WA, Australia, 21 - 24 October 2024. Albany, WA, Australia: Australian Society of Agronomy.
2024
Conference Publication
Combined impact of biochar and straw amendments on soil fertility and crop yield in wheat-maize system
Bai, Jinze, Feng, Yongzhong and Yadav, Sudhir (2024). Combined impact of biochar and straw amendments on soil fertility and crop yield in wheat-maize system. 21st Australian Society of Agronomy Conference, Albany, WA, Australia, 21 - 24 October 2024. Albany, WA, Australia: Australian Society of Agronomy.
2023
Journal Article
Evaluation of different potassium management options under prevailing dry and wet seasons in puddled, transplanted rice
Mohapatra, Suchismita, Rout, Kumbha Karna, Khanda, Chandramani, Mishra, Amit, Yadav, Sudhir, Padbhushan, Rajeev, Mishra, Ajay Kumar and Sharma, Sheetal (2023). Evaluation of different potassium management options under prevailing dry and wet seasons in puddled, transplanted rice. Sustainability, 15 (7) 5819, 1-17. doi: 10.3390/su15075819
2023
Journal Article
Assessing the roles of farmer organizations for effective agricultural water management in Sri Lanka
Jayasiri, M.M.J.G.C.N., Dayawansa, N.D.K. and Yadav, Sudhir (2023). Assessing the roles of farmer organizations for effective agricultural water management in Sri Lanka. Agricultural Systems, 205 103587, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.agsy.2022.103587
2022
Other Outputs
Monitoring, reporting, and verification framework for rice production aligned with Paris Agreement transparency guidelines
Nelson, Katherine M., Sander, Bjoern Ole, Yen, Bui Tan, Yadav, Sudhir and Laporte, Alice (2022). Monitoring, reporting, and verification framework for rice production aligned with Paris Agreement transparency guidelines. International Rice Research Institute.
2022
Other Outputs
Toolkit for facilitating learning alliance and other multi-stakeholder platforms
Flor, R. J., Cook, S., Limlengco, M. and Yadav, S. (2022). Toolkit for facilitating learning alliance and other multi-stakeholder platforms. International Rice Research Institute.
2022
Journal Article
Climate risk perceptions and perceived yield loss increases agricultural technology adoption in the polder areas of Bangladesh
Ahmed, Zobaer, Shew, Aaron M., Mondal, Manoranjan K., Yadav, Sudhir, Jagadish, S. V. Krishna, Prasad, P. V. Vara, Buisson, Marie-Charlotte, Das, Mahanambrota and Bakuluzzaman, Mustafa (2022). Climate risk perceptions and perceived yield loss increases agricultural technology adoption in the polder areas of Bangladesh. Journal of Rural Studies, 94, 274-286. doi: 10.1016/j.jrurstud.2022.06.008
2022
Journal Article
Assessing impact of salinity and climate scenarios on dry season field crops in the coastal region of Bangladesh
Carcedo, Ana J. P., Bastos, Leonardo M., Yadav, Sudhir, Mondal, Manoranjan K., Jagadish, S. V. Krishna, Kamal, Farhana A., Sutradhar, Asish, Prasad, P. V. Vara and Ciampitti, Ignacio (2022). Assessing impact of salinity and climate scenarios on dry season field crops in the coastal region of Bangladesh. Agricultural Systems, 200 103428, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.agsy.2022.103428
2022
Journal Article
Evaluation of gravity-led and energy-fed drainage for sustaining food security in the polders of the coastal zone of Bangladesh
Mondal, Manoranjan K., Yadav, Sudhir, Baidya, Bishwajit, Khan, Zahirul H., Sutradhar, Asish, Humphreys, Elizabeth, Kamal, Farhana A. and Jagadish, S. V. Krishna (2022). Evaluation of gravity-led and energy-fed drainage for sustaining food security in the polders of the coastal zone of Bangladesh. Irrigation and Drainage, 71 (S1), 86-99. doi: 10.1002/ird.2698
2022
Journal Article
Managing agricultural water resources: addressing the complexity of innovation, social perspectives, and water governance in Sri Lanka
Jayasiri, Maveekumbure Manthreethilaka Jayasiri Gamaralalage Chathuri Nishanka, Yadav, Sudhir, Dayawansa, Nandani Dhammika Kumari and Ingold, Karin (2022). Managing agricultural water resources: addressing the complexity of innovation, social perspectives, and water governance in Sri Lanka. Irrigation and Drainage, 71 (S1), 71-85. doi: 10.1002/ird.2693
2022
Journal Article
Determinants in the adoption of alternate wetting and drying technique for rice production in a gravity surface irrigation system in the Philippines
Samoy-Pascual, Kristine, Yadav, Sudhir, Evangelista, Gio, Burac, Mary Ann, Rafael, Marvelin, Cabangon, Romeo, Tokida, Takeshi, Mizoguchi, Masaru and Regalado, Manuel Jose (2022). Determinants in the adoption of alternate wetting and drying technique for rice production in a gravity surface irrigation system in the Philippines. Water, 14 (1) 5, 1-15. doi: 10.3390/w14010005
Funding
Current funding
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Supervision
Availability
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Available projects
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Quantifying Ecological Risks from Flood-borne Contaminants in Nonurban Landscapes
This PhD project will quantify ecological risks from contaminants transported by floods through nonurban landscapes. Integrating hydrological measurements, contaminant concentrations, microbial profiles and land-use data, it will identify priority contaminants, assess risks to flora and fauna, develop predictive models, and examine how flood-driven microbial dynamics inform assessments of antimicrobial resistance risk
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Causal and adaptive learning for agronomic decisions and knowledge exchange in sorghum
Develop and evaluate a causal evidence framework to assess when sorghum agronomic recommendations are justified, the conditions under which they are applicable, and how growers and advisers interpret, adapt, and use them in practice.
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Opportunities for Honours, Masters, and PhD Research Projects
I welcome enquiries from prospective PhD, Master’s, and Honours students interested in joining our research group at QAAFI. Current project opportunities align with our core research areas:
- Sustainability assessment, including life cycle assessment (LCA) for product design, development and deployment stages, ESG frameworks, and data-driven evaluation of environmental and biodiversity impacts to support resource efficiency and circular economy strategies.
- Functional biomass research, including biomass valorisation for alternative proteins, bio-based materials and bioenergy, with an emphasis on process modelling across diverse feedstocks and robust environmental footprint assessment.
- System impact assessment, focusing on integrated evaluation of technology, market and supply-chain pathways, trade-offs, and cross-sector implications to inform decision-making for sustainable transitions.
For Master’s (coursework), preference is given to projects of 8 units or more. To access information on available projects, please email me. To be considered, applicants should submit a cover letter outlining their research interests and motivation, along with a curriculum vitae (CV).
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Artificial Intelligence for Retrieving, Harmonising, and Reasoning over Heterogeneous Data in the Australian Grain Industry
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Mahsa Baktashmotlagh, Dr Bruno Rafael De Almeida Moreira
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