Aquaculture Nutrition

Ishtiyaq Ahmad earned his doctorate from the Fish Nutrition Research Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India. He is currently a Senior Researcher at the Division of Fish Genetics and Biotechnology, Faculty of Fisheries, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Rangil, Ganderbal, India. His research focuses on developing pure lines for the genetic improvement of rainbow trout to enhance overall aquaculture production. Dr. Ahmad's expertise spans Fish Nutrition, Fish Physiology and Biochemistry, Nutrigenomics, Fish Parasitology, and Molecular Biology. His notable research includes establishing the optimal branched-chain amino acid requirements for rainbow trout. He has published over 40 research articles in esteemed international journals such as Scientific Reports, Aquaculture, Reviews in Aquaculture, Aquaculture Nutrition, Aquaculture Research, Aquaculture Reports, Journal of Applied Ichthyology, Frontiers in Marine Science, Food Chemistry: X, and Journal of Contaminant Hydrology. Additionally, Dr. Ahmad has authored several book chapters and five books with national and international publishers. He has presented his work at various state, national, and international conferences, seminars, and workshops, earning numerous accolades, including the Young Scientist Award from a national organization and several Best Paper Presentation awards. Dr. Ahmad serves on the editorial boards of prominent international journals, including PLOS ONE and Frontiers in Nutrition. He also worked as a Senior Research Fellow in a DBT-funded project on the nutrient requirements of rainbow trout fingerlings and is a recipient of the prestigious CSIR NET award.

• 1 Nanotechnology in Aquafeeds: Enhancing Nutrient Delivery2 Bioactive Peptides in Aquaculture: Functional Benefits and Applications3 Precision Feeding Systems in Aquaculture: Reducing Waste, Maximizing Growth4 Nutrient Recycling in Aquaculture: From Waste to Feed5 Phytogenics: Plant-Based Additives for Healthier Fish6 Feeding for Reproductive Success in Fish: Nutritional Strategies7 Role of Enzymes in Improving Feed Digestibility and Performance8 Nutritional Strategies to Improve Larval and Juvenile Fish Survival9 Antioxidants in Aquaculture: Protecting Fish from Oxidative Stress10 Alternative Lipid Sources in Fish Nutrition: Sustainability and Performance11 Feed Formulation for Carnivorous Species: Balancing Performance and Cost12 Innovative Protein Sources for Aquaculture: Reducing Pressure on Wild Fisheries13 Future Directions in Fisheries Nutrition: Challenges and Opportunities