Atshaya Sundararajan

University of Tasmania

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.

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