Overview
Background
A/Professor Sudhir Yadav leads research on sustainable agri-food systems at the Centre of Crop Science of the Queensland Alliance of Agriculture and Food Innovation. His research focuses on sustainability indicators, traceability standards, life cycle assessment, functional biomass research, and promoting sustainable farming practices to enhance environmental stewardship and resource-use efficiency. Prior to joining UQ, A/Prof Yadav worked for the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in the Philippines, where he conducted basic, strategic, and applied research on irrigation management, monitoring environmental pollution, mixed farming systems, sustainability metrics and framework.
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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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
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
Assessing Potential Environmental Impacts of Pesticide Usage in Paddy Ecosystems: A Case Study in the Deduru Oya River Basin, Sri Lanka
Jayasiri, Maveekumbure M. J. G. C. N., Yadav, Sudhir, Propper, Catherine R., Kumar, Virender, Dayawansa, Nandani D. K. and Singleton, Grant R. (2022). Assessing Potential Environmental Impacts of Pesticide Usage in Paddy Ecosystems: A Case Study in the Deduru Oya River Basin, Sri Lanka. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 41 (2), 343-355. doi: 10.1002/etc.5261
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
2021
Journal Article
Response and resilience of Asian agrifood systems to COVID-19: An assessment across twenty-five countries and four regional farming and food systems
Dixon, John M., Weerahewa, Jeevika, Hellin, Jon, Rola-Rubzen, Maria Fay, Huang, Jikun, Kumar, Shalander, Das, Anup, Qureshi, Muhammad Ejaz, Krupnik, Timothy J., Shideed, Kamil, Jat, Mangi L., Prasad, P.V. Vara, Yadav, Sudhir, Irshad, Aamer, Asanaliev, Abdybek, Abugalieva, Aigul, Karimov, Aziz, Bhattarai, Basundhara, Balgos, Carol Q., Benu, Fred, Ehara, Hiroshi, Pant, Jharendu, Sarmiento, Jon M.P., Newby, Jonathan C., Pretty, Jules, Tokuda, Hiromi, Weyerhaeuser, Horst, Digal, Larry N., Li, Lingling ... Timsina, Jagadish (2021). Response and resilience of Asian agrifood systems to COVID-19: An assessment across twenty-five countries and four regional farming and food systems. Agricultural Systems, 193 103168, 1-19. doi: 10.1016/j.agsy.2021.103168
2021
Journal Article
Land gradient and configuration effects on yield, irrigation amount and irrigation water productivity in rice-wheat and maize-wheat cropping systems in Eastern India
Devkota, Krishna Prasad, Yadav, Sudhir, Humphreys, E., Kumar, Akhilesh, Kumar, Pankaj, Kumar, Virender, Malik, R. K. and Srivastava, Amit K. (2021). Land gradient and configuration effects on yield, irrigation amount and irrigation water productivity in rice-wheat and maize-wheat cropping systems in Eastern India. Agricultural Water Management, 255 107036, 107036. doi: 10.1016/j.agwat.2021.107036
2021
Journal Article
Disentangling challenges to scaling alternate wetting and drying technology for rice cultivation: distilling lessons from 20 years of experience in the Philippines
Enriquez, Yuji, Yadav, Sudhir, Evangelista, Gio Karlo, Villanueva, Donald, Burac, Mary Ann and Pede, Valerien (2021). Disentangling challenges to scaling alternate wetting and drying technology for rice cultivation: distilling lessons from 20 years of experience in the Philippines. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 5 675818, 1-16. doi: 10.3389/fsufs.2021.675818
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Sudhir Yadav is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Quantifying Ecological Risks from Flood-borne Contaminants in Nonurban Landscapes
Assess ecological and antimicrobial resistance risks from flood-borne contaminants in nonurban areas, using integrated data analysis to identify exposure pathways, vulnerable species, and risk hotspots
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Analytical Methods for Quantifying Sustainability in the Grains Industry
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Mahsa Baktashmotlagh, Dr Bruno Rafael De Almeida Moreira
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