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Ph.D. Researcher Biological Sciences (Fish Health and Nutrition) - University of Plymouth

Research Title: Improved dietary formulations for the growth and health of key aquaculture species

Director of Studies: Dr Daniel Merrified

2nd Supervisor: Dr Victor Kuri

The research aims to enhance aquaculture sustainability and improve food security by evaluating new dietary formulations for freshwater fish, which are of high socio-economic importance to many (African) countries. To this end, the effect of selected yeast additives on the growth performance, feed utilisation, intestinal colonisation, intestinal histology, and health performance of omnivorous freshwater fish species such as Nile Tilapia and Common Carp is being examined.

 

Professional memberships

Roles on external bodies

Peer Reviewer

  • Aquaculture Research (2022 - Present)
  • Aquaculture International (2023 - Present)
  • Aquaculture International (2024 - Present)
  • Journal of the World Aquaculture Society (2024 - Present)

 

Teaching interests

Tutor at the University of Plymouth International College

Teaching subjects:

  • SCI120 - Biology
  • SCI101 - Numerical Techniques 1
  • BUS107 - Principles of ICT


Previously at Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria

Taught Fisheries and Aquaculture Management courses:

  • Fish Nutrition
  • Fish Diseases
  • Fish Farm Engineering and Management
  • Basic Aquaculture
  • Fish Biology

Additional information

Conference Presentations

Aquaculture Europe 2024, Copenhagen, Denmark – August 2024

  • Oral and poster presentations. Oral: Evaluation of the mucosal health of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) fed two dietary yeast additives
  • Poster: Effect of dietary autolysed brewer’s yeast on the growth performance, intestinal health, and immune response of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus fry.

Aquaculture America 2024, San Antonio, United States – February 2024.

  • Oral presentation: Evaluation of the mucosal health of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) fed two dietary yeast additives.

University of Plymouth SoBMS Research Conference 2024 – January 2024.

  • Oral presentation: Evaluation of the mucosal health of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) fed two dietary yeast additives.

Aquaculture Europe 2023, Vienna, Austria – September 2023.

  • Oral presentation: Growth performance and intestinal health of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus fed autolysed brewer’s yeast.

Aquaculture America 2023, New Orleans, United States – February 2023.

  • Poster presentation: Growth performance and intestinal health of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus fed autolysed brewer’s yeast.

Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PlyMSEF) 2023 Conference – February 2023.

  • Oral presentation: Growth performance and intestinal health of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus fed autolysed brewer’s yeast.

University of Plymouth SoBMS Research 2023 Conference – January 2023.

  • Poster presentation: Growth performance and intestinal health of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus fed autolysed brewer’s yeast.

 

Webinar Presentation

World Aquaculture Society Student Webinar – 24 September 2024.

  • Brewing Better Fish: Can Yeast Improve Fish Feeds?

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
  • SDG 14 - Life Below Water

Academic qualifications

03 Biological and sport sciences, Other higher degree (e.g. Masters degree), Hydrobiology and Fisheries, University of Ibadan

Nov 2010Nov 2012

Award Date: 30 Nov 2012

03 Biological and sport sciences, First Degree, Fisheries, University of Lagos

Nov 2003Nov 2008

Award Date: 28 Nov 2008

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