Flávio Daniel Gomes da Silva completed a PhD in Animal Science on July 3, 2025, at the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro – School of Agrarian and Veterinary Sciences. He holds a Master’s degree in Zootechnical Engineering (2016) and a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and Technology (2013), both from the University of Évora – School of Science and Technology.

He is a Researcher at the Center for Animal and Veterinary Science (CECAV), a Researcher at the Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development (MED), University of Évora, and a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Évora – School of Science and Technology. He is also the Portuguese translator of the EAAP Newsletter for the Portuguese Association of Animal Engineering (APEZ), a Senior Technician at the Directorate-General for Food and Veterinary Affairs (DGAV) – Division of Animal Feed, and a Collaborator of the Revista Portuguesa de Zootecnia, under APEZ.

He has published 15 articles in peer-reviewed journals, authored 2 book chapters, organized 16 events, and participated in 43 events. He has co-supervised 3 Master’s theses, supervised 2 undergraduate final projects, and co-supervised 2. He participated as a PhD Fellow in 1 project, Research Fellow in 1 project, and held other roles in 6 projects.

His research focuses on Agricultural Sciences, with an emphasis on Animal and Dairy Science, particularly in Zootechnics and Dairy Science. In his Ciência Vitae profile, the most frequent terms contextualizing his scientific, technological, and cultural production are: Ruminants, Dairy Cattle, Animal Welfare, Heat Stress, and Calves.