Focus of Research :
Sustainable Fisheries and Fisheries Management
Fishery biology and stock assessment of marine fishes.
Biodiversity and Conservation
Background :
Completed Masters in Marine Biology and Ph. D in Marine Science (CUSAT, Kerala) on the research topic Deep-sea elasmobranchs. Present research focus is on understanding the diversity, fishery and biology of elasmobranchs in the Indian EEZ, their sustainable management and conservation. Other research interests are; taxonomy, biogeography, fisheries resource assessment, ecology, conservation biology and management of demersal fishery resources.
Education :
- Ph.D (2015) Marine Science, Cochin University of Science and Technology, INDIA
- M.Sc (2007) Marine Biology, Cochin University of Science and Technology, INDIA
- B.Sc (2005) Zoology, Calicut University, INDIA
Current Research Projects :
No | Title |
1 | Assessment of elasmobranch resources in the Indian seas -ICAR-CMFRI |
2 | Development of fishery management plans for sustaining marine fisheries of Maharashtra - ICAR- CMFRI |
3 | Outreach activity on fish genetic stocks- ICAR- CMFRI |
Awards & Recognitions :
NUFFIC International Fellowship, Wageningen International, Netherlands. 2011
Member, IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group
Member, IUCN SSC Snappers, Seabreams and Grunts Specialist Group
Member, IUCN SSC Croaker and Drum Fishes Specialist Group
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