• Research Excellence Framework (REF): UoA6 Coordinator (2014-2022)
• Member, University Equality and Diversity / Inclusion Committee

AD Scientific Index: https://www.adscientificindex.com/scientist/awadhesh-jha/1155159

Awards and Recognitions:

• Jim Parry Award, United Kingdom Environmental Mutagen Society (UKEMS) (2021)

https://www.ukems.org.uk/jim-parry-award-2021-professor-awadhesh-n-jha/

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/researcher-receives-prestigious-award-for-environmental-toxicology-research

https://www.sams.ac.uk/news/sams-news-helena-ukems-award.html

https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymouth-news/researcher-plymouth-university-awadhesh-jha-7092242

•  Elected Fellow, Royal Society of Biology (January, 2015)
• VC’s World Class Researcher Award 2010, 2012 (Finalist)
•  University Recognition: Plymouth Pioneers (https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/plymouth-pioneers/professor-awadhesh-jha)
•  UK nominated Expert on Marine Ecotoxicology for the Third United Nations (UN WOA III), Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of Sea (2023)

https://www.un.org/regularprocess/ 

Post-Graduate (PhD) SupervisionAfter joining UoP (in 1996), a continuous flow and completion in time of PhD students:
(a) Completion: Twenty six (26)
As a Director of Studies: Seventeen (17)

• Franck A. Atienzar (2000): Development of the random amplified polymorphic DNA
• (RAPD) technique to measure the effects of genotoxins in aquatic organisms (Funding: EU Marie Curie Grant)
• Philip L. Pascoe (2002): Chromosomal variation in Nucella lapillus (L.) and other muricid gastropods. (Funding: Plymouth Marine Laboratory)
• Josephine A. Hagger (2003): Evaluation of radionuclide-induced damage in marine invertebrates (Funding: NERC, EA and DML) 
• Victoria V. Cheung (2003): Detection of genetic toxicity in marine invertebrates (Co-supervisor: Prof M Depledge; Funding: DETR, UK; Univ. Plymouth) 
• Claire R. Cailes (2006): Impact of ionising radiations in freshwater invertebrates (Funding NERC)
• Zoë J. Lyle: (2009): Interactive toxic effects of UV radiation and PAHs: In Vitro Studies (Funding: Duchy Health Charity and PCMD) 
• Martin Canty (2005-2009): Echinoderms and marine pollution: Development of non-destructive biomarkers (Funding: NERC CASE Award with AstraZeneca)
• Sherain Al-Subiai (2007-2011) Impact of PAHs on aquatic invertebrates (Co
• (Funding: Kuwaiti Institute of Scientific Research, Govt. of Kuwait) 
• Sanna Abdul Mustafa (2007-2011): Impact of pollutants on fresh water fish (Funding: Govt. Republic of Iraq) 
• Helena Reinardy (2008-2011) Transgenerational effects of ionizing radiation on zebrafish (Funding: IAEA and Marine Institute, UoP)
• Yanan Di (2008-2012) Invertebrate ecotoxicology (Funding: ORS award)
• Lorna Dallas (2010-2014): Consequences of chronic exposure of marine species to low concentrations of pollutants (Funding: European Commission; INTERREG)
• Matthew Baron (2009-2013) Mechanistic Application of Spheroids Cell Culture to 3Rs in Fish Ecotoxicology (Funding: BBSRC CASE award with AstraZeneca)
• Laura Langan (2012-2016) Fish intestinal cultures for ecotoxicological studies: in vitro and primary culture models (Funding: AstraZeneca & Plymouth University)
• Hanan AlSarawi (2013-2017) Developing an integrated strategy for the assessment of hazardous substances in Kuwaiti’s marine environment (Funding: CEFAS, UK and Kuwait Foundation for Advancement of Sciences) 
• Emily Vernon (2014-2018) The Effects of Ionising Radiations on Mussels (Funding: NERC RATE Programme)
• Rajan Maynard (2013-2016) can engineered nanoparticles induce potential neurological health effects? : an in vitro study adopting molecular approaches. (Co-Supervisors: Profs: David Parkinson, Simon Jackson and Andrei Khlobystov): Suspended-Withdrawn
• Charlotte Crowther (2016- 2019) Assessing the impacts of metals and radionuclides on marine mussels: proteomics and ecotoxicological approaches (Funding: University of Plymouth)

As Co / 2nd Supervisor: Nine (9)

• Saravuth Rattanachongkiat (2004): Distribution and speciation of arsenic in the PalePaNang estuary (Funding: Govt. of Thailand & British Council).
• Catherine Money (2008) Speciation and toxicity of Cu, Cd, Pb and Zn to larvae of the Pacific Oyster, Crassostrea gigas (Funding: NERC CASE award) 
• Sebastian Rider (2008) Role of dietary selenium and zinc in promotion of fish nutrition and health (Funding: BBSRC Industrial CASE Award)
• James Reeves (2009):Trace element enhancement of fish diets to minimise oxidative stress and genomic instability (Funding: Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition)
• Samad Omar (2008-2011) Development of sustainable diets for carp (Funding: Govt. of Republic of Iraq).
• Arafat Ahmed (2007-2011) Effect of chromium toxicity on survival and growth in larval phase of marine fish (Funding: Govt. of Republic of Iraq)
• Alexandros Samartzis (2007-2011) Trace element nutrition and toxicity in sea brim (Funding: Govt. of Greece).
• Ruwaidah Mussttaf (2014-2017) Assessing cellular and molecular impact of LASER therapy. (Funding: Govt. of Republic of Iraq)
• Neil Fuller (2014-2018) Effects of ionising radiation on aquatic invertebrates (Funding: Natural Environment Research Council)
• Tristan Holmes (2017-2021) Synergetic effects of neonicotinoid pesticides and NPK fertiliser on common earthworms (Lumbricus terrestris) (Funding- Duchy Node, Cornwall) ResM

Previous and Current Supervision of Post-Doctoral Scientists, Research Fellows and Visiting PhDs:
Full Post-Doctoral Fellows: 

• Dr Maria Florencia Ferreira (Funding: EU:H2020; Horizon Europe: Euratom)
• Dr Emily Vernon (Funding: EU: H2020)
• Dr Laura Langan (Funding: BBSRC-NERC, UK)
• Dr Yann Aminot (Funding: NERC, UK)
• Dr Richard Maunder (Funding: BBSRC-NERC, UK)
• Dr Audrey Barranger(Funding: NERC, UK)
• Dr Mathew Baron (Funding: BBSRC-NERC, UK)
• Dr Lorna Dallas (Funding: NERC, UK)
• Dr Deepu Oommen (Funding: Plymouth NHS Trust Charity & University of Plymouth University)
• Dr Awantha Dissanayake (Funding: EU-INTTERREG)
• Dr Ildiko Gyory (Funding: Plymouth NHS Trust Charity & University of Plymouth University)

Visiting Post-doctoral scientists: 

• Dr Alessia D’Agata (from University of Messina; Italy, March 2011- May 2011 for 3 months): work involved evaluation of impact of engineered nanoparticles in bivalve molluscs. 
• Dr Damien Tran (from France; May 2005- for 1 year): work involved elucidation of the links between genotoxic and physiologic responses in bivalve molluscs following exposure to novel toxicants (Tran D. et al., 2007) 
• Dr Sheikh Raisuddin (Commonwealth Visiting Scientist:from India; January-July, 2003): work involved arsenic speciation and relative toxicity in fish and mammalian cells 
• Research Fellow: Hosting Dr Nick Dodd since 2007-16 to work in the area of generation of free radicals using electron spin resonance technique.

Visiting Post-Graduate Researchers:

• Ms Elena Papis, University of Insubria, Italy; 2007 
• Ms Teresa Balbi, University of Genoa, Italy; 2014
• Mr Enrique Baron, CSIC, Barcelona, Spain; 2014
• Ms Taynah Vicari, University of Parana, Brazil; 2014-15
• Ms Marianne Faure, ESITPA, Rouen (Normandy), France, 2014
• Mr Erik Ferrara, University of Messina, Italy, 2015
• Ms Silvia Arossa, University of Ancona, Italy; 2015
• Ms Giulia Pompeo, University of Siena, Italy; 2016
• Ms Valeria Maseli, University of Viterbo, Italy; 2018-19
• Mr Matteo Zollino, University of Siena, Italy, 2019-19

• Postgraduate Research Skills & Methods
• Master Level Projects; Sustainable Aquaculture, Marine Sciences, MSc Sustainable Environmental Management
• Ecotoxicology (Module Leader)
• Advanced Analytical Methods (Module Leader)
• UG Projects in Biological and Marine Sciences
• Introduction to Biology; Methods in Biology; Biology Core Laboratory Skills & Practicals 

Foundation Science; Biology
Various Tutorial Groups
Key Teaching Accomplishment:

• Incorporation of new methodologies in the teaching programme
• Research-Informed teaching initiatives
• Participation in other research led activities for the benefit of students 
• Outreach activities