Sahya Maulu

Ph.D. Student - Biological Sciences (Fish Health and Nutrition) 

Member of the Fish Nutrition and Health research group

Research topic: Investigating the potential utilization of insect (Black soldier fly) meal as an alternative protein source in Tilapia feed

Director of Studies: Dr. Daniel Merrifield

2nd Supervisor: Dr. Mark Rawling

Insects are a promising source of protein for fish diets in aquaculture to replace conventional sources such as fish meal due to sustainability issues. This research will investigate the nutrition value of insect meals for omnivorous freshwater fish such as tilapia. In particular, black soldier fly (BSF: Hermetia illucens) meal will be used to replace conventional protein sources in the diets of the fish. The aim is to improve dietary sustainability whilst also promoting good fish health, robustness and growth performance. A series of experiments will be undertaken to elucidate the value of insect meals in this context.

World Aquaculture Society (WAS)

European Aquaculture Society (EAS)

Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN)

American Fisheries Society (AFS)

Peer reviewer of research manuscripts for the following journals:

• Aquaculture Research
• Reviews in Aquaculture 
• Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems 
• Environmental Science and Pollution Research 
  

Member of the Fish Nutrition and Health Research Group