I am a PhD candidate in Agronomy (Agriculture) at São Paulo State University (UNESP), Brazil, with a research internship in Microbial Ecology at the Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW). My research focuses on plant physiology and plant–microbe interactions, particularly the role of plant growth-promoting bacteria, such as Bacillus spp., in enhancing nutrient acquisition, soil biological activity, and crop performance. My work integrates physiological, biochemical, and microbial approaches to investigate plant responses to biostimulants and bioinoculants under different environmental conditions. I am especially interested in sustainable fertilization strategies, including phosphorus management, and in understanding how microbial inoculants can improve nutrient-use efficiency and soil health. Currently, my research explores plant–microbe–soil interactions in sugarcane systems, combining experimental approaches with bioinformatics tools to analyze microbial communities and microbiome dynamics across different production environments.