Assistant Professor


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My research focuses on advancing sustainable aquaculture through integrated approaches in fish nutrition, health and biotechnology with a strong emphasis on fish nanotechnology and the application of nanoparticles. My core areas of interest include fish nutrition and nutritional physiology, nutrigenomics, functional feed development, aquaculture health and disease management, nanotechnology in fisheries and fish parasitology. I am particularly engaged in developing cost-effective, functional aquafeeds enriched with bioactive compounds, including plant-derived additives and engineered nanoparticles to enhance growth performance, immune response and stress tolerance in cultured fish species. A significant component of my work involves the use of molecular and omics tools to understand diet-gene interactions and their implications for fish metabolism and health. I also investigate host-pathogen interactions, especially parasitic infections and explore nanoparticle based strategies for disease control, targeted drug delivery and improved vaccine efficacy in aquaculture systems. Our group is dedicated to addressing critical challenges in aquaculture by integrating nutrition, physiology, molecular biology and nanotechnology. The group focuses on innovative feed development, nano-enabled nutrient delivery systems, nanosensors for water quality monitoring, evaluation of alternative protein sources such as insect and plant-based ingredients and studies on fish health, parasitology and disease resistance. With a vision to contribute to global food security and sustainable aquaculture, the group actively collaborates with national and international institutions and provides training to students and researchers in advanced aquaculture technologies and interdisciplinary research approaches.