
Wagner Faria Barbosa is a researcher specialized in statistical modeling, and machine learning applied to agricultural and biological systems. He holds a degree in Agronomic Engineering, a Master’s degree in Crop Science, a Master’s degree in Applied Statistics and Biometry, and dual Ph.D. degrees in Entomology and Applied Biological Sciences (Brazil/Belgium), in addition to a second Ph.D. in Applied Statistics and Biometry. His interdisciplinary academic trajectory has allowed him to bridge biological questions with advanced quantitative methods. His work integrates mixed models, multivariate analysis, and predictive modeling to analyze complex traits, genotype–environment interactions, and high-dimensional datasets from field and laboratory experiments. With experience in toxicology, crop science, and computational intelligence, he develops robust analytical frameworks that enhance biological interpretation, improve predictive performance, and support data-driven decision-making in quantitative genetics and agricultural research.
ORCID Publications
- Sublethal Exposure to Insecticides Disrupts Pheromone Communication and Reduces Fertility in the Cotton Boll Weevil (Anthonomus grandis grandis) — 2026
- Toxic effects of cotton pest insecticides on the parasitoid Palmistichus elaeisis (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) — 2026
- Marker pre-selection as a strategy to enhance genomic prediction with machine learning: Exploring the influence of trait-specific genomic structures — 2025
- Impact of the Removal of Genotypes on the Formation of Mega-Environments Based on GGE Biplots Analysis — 2025
- Physiological and behavioral effects of titanium dioxide nanoparticle exposure on stingless bee foragers — 2025
- Two-step genomic prediction using artificial neural networks - an effective strategy for reducing computational costs and increasing prediction accuracy — 2024
- Physiological responses of the stingless bee Partamona helleri to oral exposure to three agrochemicals: impact on antioxidant enzymes and hemocyte count — 2024
- A mixture of mesotrione and atrazine harms adults and larvae of the predatory wasp Polistes satan — 2024
- Pheromone release and perception, and fertility of insecticide-exposed cotton boll weevils (Anthonomus grandis grandis) — 2024
- Physiological and Behavioral Effects of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticle Exposure on Stingless Bee Foragers — 2024

