Yency Carolina Vargas Henao | Digital Transformation | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Yency Carolina Vargas Henao, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Canada.

Yency Carolina Vargas Henao, a master’s student in Industrial Engineering at Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, specializes in digital transformation in greenhouse agriculture. With a bachelor’s degree in Agro-industrial Engineering from Universidad de Los Llanos, she is dedicated to advancing sustainable agricultural practices through Industry 4.0 technologies. Her research focuses on cost-benefit analysis frameworks for optimizing greenhouse operations. Yency has co-authored a scientific article on cost mapping of digital technologies in controlled agricultural environments, showcasing her expertise in CAPEX and OPEX analysis. Her innovative work contributes to smarter, more efficient, and sustainable agricultural systems.

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Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Agro-industrial Engineering – Universidad de Los Llanos, Colombia
Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering (In Progress) – Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Research Focus – Cost-benefit analysis of Industry 4.0 technologies in greenhouse horticulture
Professional Experience – 3 years in sustainable agricultural development and digital transformation

Suitability for the Award

Mrs. Yency Carolina Vargas Henao, a Master’s student in Industrial Engineering at Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, excels in digital transformation research for greenhouse agriculture. With a background in Agro-Industrial Engineering, she specializes in cost analysis and the economic optimization of Industry 4.0 technologies. Her co-authored work, “Cost Mapping of Digital Technologies in Greenhouses,” highlights her contributions to mapping CAPEX and OPEX, aiding strategic adoption of IoT, AI, and big data solutions. Yency’s research offers practical frameworks for enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and profitability in agriculture, positioning her as a deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Professional Development

Yency’s professional development centers on leveraging advanced technologies to improve agricultural systems. She has mapped cost structures for Industry 4.0 technologies, highlighting CAPEX and OPEX elements, and developed strategies to integrate IoT, AI, and big data for sustainable greenhouse operations. Her work emphasizes optimizing year-round agricultural productivity, especially during high-energy consumption periods, promoting environmentally responsible practices. Yency’s co-authored research on digital cost mapping in agriculture aids stakeholders in strategic decision-making, ensuring technological adoption is both economically viable and sustainable.

Research Focus

Yency’s research focuses on the digital transformation of greenhouse agriculture through Industry 4.0 technologies. Her work examines integrating IoT, AI, and big data to enhance efficiency and sustainability. She explores the economic implications of adopting smart agricultural technologies, providing a cost-benefit analysis framework. Her research addresses key challenges, offering strategic solutions for optimizing operations during high-energy consumption periods, ensuring both productivity and environmental sustainability. Yency’s insights contribute to the evolution of precision agriculture, aiming to make advanced technology more accessible and impactful in agricultural systems.

Publication Highlights

A Comprehensive Cost Mapping of Digital Technologies in Greenhouses (2023)