Atshaya Sundararajan
Atshaya Sundararajan
Thesis Topic
Translational Research on Atlantic Salmon Performance Using OMICS Technologies
PhD Start Date
10 May 2023
PhD Project Objectives
The Tasmanian Atlantic salmon industry is facing increasing challenges due to the impacts of climate change, these pose significant threats to local industry as well as to global aquaculture. Sub-optimum water temperature and dissolved oxygen are the two major factors that negatively influence the growth, survival, and physiological responses of salmon. Research is needed to investigate the effects of both short- and long-term changes in temperature and oxygen on Atlantic salmon production biology. The research will also help us to compare the response generated under different conditions and provide insights to the Tasmanian salmon industry about climate ready measures to be taken to achieve sustainable production. In conclusion, the research planned for this PhD project will be providing critical knowledge of the effect of major environmental variables on Atlantic salmon cultured in Tasmania, which will be helpful to boost the salmon production in future.
Biography
My name is Atshaya Sundararajan and I am from India. I completed my Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries Science at Fisheries College and Research Institute, Tuticorin. Later I obtained my Master’s degree in Fish Nutrition and Feed technology from ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai. My master's research work was about developing sustainable functional feed additives for aquafeed using papaya peel. I am an ambitious person who always wanted to work on an industry-institutional collaborative project and that is one of the main reasons I applied for and wanted to be part of this PhD project under the prestigious Blue Economy CRC. Apart from my interest in research, I am passionate about writing, dancing, and cooking.
Supervisory Team
Primary Supervisor: Prof Chris Carter
University of Tasmania
Co-Supervisor: Dr Gianluca Amoroso
University of Tasmania
Co-Supervisor: Dr Richard Wilson
University of Tasmania
Research Advisor: Project Team
Experimental Platform for Aquaculture Production Project
2024 Participants Workshop Poster
As part of the 2024 Participants Workshop, our PhD Scholars exhibited a poster on their research.