School: University of Minnesota
Major: Land and Atmospheric Science; minor in Integrative Leadership

Renzo Negrini, from São Paulo, Brazil, is a Ph.D. researcher in Land and Atmospheric Science at the University of Minnesota, specializing in precision agriculture and pursuing a minor in Integrative Leadership. As Director Assistant of the university’s Precision Agriculture Center, he works with farmers, researchers, and industry partners to apply on-farm experimentation, remote sensing, and data science to improve nutrient management, farm profitability, and resource efficiency.

An FFAR Fellow, Renzo was named among the world’s top 10 graduate students in precision agriculture by the International Society of Precision Agriculture in 2024. He has also received the University of Minnesota’s President’s Leadership and Service Award and Systemwide Sustainability Impact Award and contributes to teaching and student mentorship.

He aspires to lead across agribusiness and the public sector, combining scientific expertise, business strategy, and public policy to advance sustainable agriculture and shape food systems globally.