Maria Solis
Associate Economist, Climate Analyst & Agricultural Scientist
Maria is highly experienced in agricultural extension, spatial modelling, and socio-economic and climate research. She is an advocate for data-driven solutions, leveraging open-source tools such as Linux, Python, and R for econometric modelling and spatial analysis. Her research and teaching contributions have been featured at leading national and international conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals, covering topics such as remote sensing applications, policy development, and artificial intelligence in agriculture. Maria has a particular interest in Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) models, which she uses to address agricultural and climate challenges. These models support agriculture by simulating weather patterns, predicting evapotranspiration, and analysing the impacts of climate variability on crop systems. Maria holds a PhD in Agricultural Economics from The University of Western Australia, a Master’s degree in Environmental Earth Science from James Cook University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Farming Sciences from the Army University of Ecuador. Based in Far North Queensland, Maria balances her professional work with her love for music and ocean activities.