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Work History
Education
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Summary

Detail-oriented Fisheries Researcher specializing in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) with a strong emphasis on quantifying energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). Demonstrated ability to analyze complex datasets and provide actionable insights that advance sustainability initiatives. Passionate about utilizing fisheries science expertise to support environmental conservation efforts while thriving in collaborative academic settings. Core competencies include time management, problem-solving, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

ICAR, Central Institute of Fisheries Education
Mumbai
12.2023 - 09.2024
  • Title: 'Studies on Life Cycle Assessment and Energy Use of
  • Stationary Bagnet Fishing Systems along Mumbai Coastal Waters' The research involved the use of SimaPro for LCA, carbon dioxide emissions quantification, and economic analysis of fishing systems
  • Key findings include identifying bag net systems as more efficient than others
  • Acquired skills in SimaPro, Microsoft Excel, QGIS, and SPSS for environmental impact quantification, data analysis, mapping, and statistical analysis
  • Hands-on training on 'Unlocking the power of Data with SAS', 07/2024

ICAR, Central Institute of Fisheries Education
Mumbai
- 08.2024
  • Acquired skills in data management
  • Utilized SAS to analyze complex datasets.

Central Institutes
12.2023 - 01.2024
  • Institution: DCFR (Directorate of Cold Water Fisheries Research) Gained knowledge about Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) culture in RAS (Recirculating Aquaculture System)
  • Institution: CMFRI (Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute)
  • Gained knowledge about seaweed culture, breeding, and cage culture of Silver pompano (Trachinotus blochii)
  • Institution: CIFRI (Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute) Gained knowledge about reservoir, riverine, and wetland fisheries.

Omics Data, ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education
Mumbai
09.2023 - 09.2023
  • Badminton
  • In addition, microplastic assessment, AAS (Atomic Absorption
  • Spectroscopy) Conducted interviews with customers to gain insights into their experiences
  • Hands-on Training on 'Bioinformatics Essentials: Navigating Integrative, Utilized BLAST to compare sequences with databases
  • Conducted molecular modeling using BIOVIA
  • Performed 3D visualization of molecular structures using PyMOL
  • Farm experience in fish culture (IMC), RAWE program, 06/2022

Instructional Freshwater Farm
- 01.2008
  • Egvamitta, Nellore
  • Conducted feeding trials over a period of 3 months
  • Collaborated with colleagues and allocated tasks.

Vannamei Hatchery, Growel Hatchery
Tuni
05.2022 - 05.2022
  • Focusing on broodstock maintenance
  • Post-larvae growing
  • Algal culture and artemia culture
  • Experience in Shrimp Processing Plant, (Five week)

GVR Plant
Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
  • Gained comprehensive understanding of prawn processing
  • Developed understanding of diverse value-added products, specifically NOBASHI
  • Socio-Economic Survey and Functioning of Fishermen Co-operatives for two-week period
  • One-week Soil & Water Quality Analysis and Management at CPF Labs
  • Nellore
  • Participated in the 'Stakeholders' Workshop on the Implementation of

Turtle Excluder Devices, Gears
06.2024
  • (TED) in Trawl, MPEDA
  • Experimental Fishing and Sampling in Arabian Sea CIFE-Vessel
  • Narmada (ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education
  • Ensured safe navigation of waterways using outboard motors
  • Conducted trawling operations on fishing vessels
  • RESEARCH
  • Studies on Life Cycle Assessment and Energy Use of Stationary Bagnet
  • Fishing Systems along Mumbai Coastal Waters, The research involved the use of SimaPro for LCA, CO2 emissions quantification, and economic analysis of fishing systems
  • Key findings include identifying bagnet systems
  • Table tennis
  • Cricket
  • Vollyball
  • Basketball
  • As more efficient than others
  • Acquired skills in SimaPro, Microsoft Excel
  • QGIS, and SPSS for environmental impact quantification, data analysis, mapping, and statistical analysis.

Education

Master of Fisheries Science (M.F.Sc) - undefined

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries
01.2024

Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc - undefined

College of Fishery Science
01.2022

Higher Secondary - undefined

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
01.2014

XII - undefined

Sri Chaitanya Junior College
01.2016

Skills

  • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
  • Energy Efficiency Auditing
  • Quantitative Research Methods
  • SimaPro Analytical Skills
  • Proficient in
  • SPSS Software
  • Proficiency in QGIS
  • Proficiency in Excel
  • Proficiency in R Studio
  • Presentation Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Conducting surveys
  • Managing laboratory supplies
  • Proficient in Laboratory Equipment Use
  • Field Experimentation
  • LANGUAGES
  • Telugu: First Language
  • English: IETLS- 65 B2
  • Upper Intermediate (B2)
  • Hindi: B2

Interests

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT , Net Zero 101: What, Why and How, UNITED NATIONSUNIVERSITY INSTITUTE FOR THE ADVANCED STUDY OFSUSTAINABILITY (7/11/2024)

Hands-on training on 'Unlocking the power of Data with SAS',ICAR-CIFE Mumbai, 31/07/24 - 02/08/24

Hands-on training on 'Bioinformatics Essentials: NavigatingIntegrative Omics Data', ICAR-CIFE, 11/09/23 - 15/09/23

Participated in the 'Stakeholders' Workshop on theImplementation of Turtle Excluder Devices (TED) in TrawlGears of Maharashtra', MPEDA in association with NETFISH,ICAR-CIFE, and the Dept of Fisheries, 14/06/24

Experimental fishing and sampling in Arabian Sea CIFE-VesselNarmada

Additional Information

  • AWARDS, GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS , Qualified NET (National Eligibility Test) for Assistant Professor in Environmental Science conducted by University Grants Commission (UGC) in June 2024 ICAR-PG Scholarship in AIEEA (PG)-2022, ₹12,640 per month, February 2023 to October 2024, JRF (Junior research fellow) awarded by ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research)

Timeline

Turtle Excluder Devices, Gears
06.2024

ICAR, Central Institute of Fisheries Education
12.2023 - 09.2024

Central Institutes
12.2023 - 01.2024

Omics Data, ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education
09.2023 - 09.2023

Vannamei Hatchery, Growel Hatchery
05.2022 - 05.2022

ICAR, Central Institute of Fisheries Education
- 08.2024

Instructional Freshwater Farm
- 01.2008

GVR Plant

Master of Fisheries Science (M.F.Sc) - undefined

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries

Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc - undefined

College of Fishery Science

Higher Secondary - undefined

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya

XII - undefined

Sri Chaitanya Junior College

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Telugu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
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