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Aquatic Animal Health

Faculty of Fishery Sciences

Head of Department

Prof. Gadadhar Dash

About the Department

The Department stands as a vibrant centre of academic excellence, cutting-edge research, innovation, and community outreach, with 83 PG and 12 PhD scholars successfully graduating, 5 research projects of which 3 are ongoing, and more than 300 research publications. The faculty members have earned numerous prestigious awards, honours, and recognitions for their outstanding contributions to teaching, research, innovation, and community service. Their collective academic accomplishments and professional distinction reflect the Department’s strong commitment to excellence, leadership, and impactful fisheries research and education. There were more or less 250 trainings and awareness programmes which positively impacted more than 1,50,000 farmers. Its strong industry and government linkages are reflected in the successful placement of over 30 alumni in State Government services 10 alumni have progressed into Central Government, banking, project-based, academics, research, and private-sector positions demonstrating its commitment to developing skilled and employable fisheries professionals.

Faculty Member

Dr. Gadadhar Dash

Professor

🎓 MFSc., PhD.

☎ +91 9433326219

✉ dashgadadhar@gmail.com

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Dr. T Jawahar Abraham

Professor

🎓 MFSc., PhD.

☎ +91 9433368328

✉ abrahamtj1@gmail.com

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Dr. Prasenjit Mali

Assistant Professor

🎓 MFSc., PhD.

☎ +91 9433842295

✉ prasenjitmali78@gmail.com

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Laboratory Facilities

The department is well equipped with 10 different laboratories including natural pond facilities to support postgraduate teaching, practical training, and research activities in aquatic animal health. Dedicated laboratories are available for Bacteriology, Parasitology, Immunology, Histopathology, Phytochemical Extraction, and Molecular Biology, along with advanced instruments for analytical and research purpose. These facilities enable the students to undertake innovative thesis works as a part of their academic and research programmes. In addition, wet laboratory facilities equipped with FRP tanks and aeration systems are available for conducting in vivo experiments, particularly those involving compounds with drug likeliness properties. The farm facilities available within the campus are also regularly utilized by students for practical demonstrations, experimental studies, sample collection, and research purposes. Collectively, these facilities provide complete infrastructure for the department.

Scientific Instruments

Sl No.	Name of the Instrument	Small Description about the instrument
1.	Vertical Autoclave	Used for sterilization of culture media, glassware, instruments and laboratory materials using steam under pressure.
2.	Horizontal Autoclave	High-capacity steam sterilization unit used for sterilizing bulk laboratory materials, media, glassware and equipment under controlled pressure and temperature.
3.	Analog Weighing Balance	Used for routine measurement of the weight/mass of laboratory samples and chemicals using analog display.
4.	Digital / Precision Weighing Balance	Provides accurate digital measurement of chemicals, reagents and samples requiring precise weighing.
5.	Mono Pan Weighing Balance	Single-pan laboratory balance used for accurate weighing of chemicals, samples and other laboratory materials.
6.	Soxhlet Apparatus	Used for continuous solvent extraction of soluble compounds, oils, lipids and bioactive constituents from plant samples.
7.	Automatic Bacterial Identification Unit	Automated system used for rapid identification and characterization of bacterial isolates based on biochemical or related identification profiles.
8.	Microwave Oven	Used for rapid heating and preparation of molecular laboratory chemicals.
9.	Deep Freezer (-20C)	Used for low-temperature storage of biological samples, reagents, chemicals and other temperature-sensitive laboratory materials.
10.	Ultra Freezer (-80C)	Provides ultra-low-temperature storage for long-term preservation of microorganisms, nucleic acids, tissues and other sensitive biological samples.
11.	Refrigerators	Used for refrigerated storage of reagents, media, samples and other temperature-sensitive laboratory materials.
12.	Vertical Laminar Air Flow Chamber	Provides a clean, particle-controlled workspace through vertically directed HEPA-filtered airflow for aseptic laboratory procedures.
13.	Horizontal Laminar Air Flow Chamber	Provides a clean working environment through horizontally directed HEPA-filtered airflow for aseptic handling of samples and cultures.
14.	Centrifuging Unit	Used for separation of suspended particles or sample components based on differences in density through centrifugal force.
15.	Table Top Cooling Centrifuge	Compact refrigerated centrifuge used for separation of temperature-sensitive biological samples under controlled conditions.
16.	Cooling Centrifuge	Refrigerated centrifugation system used for separation of biological materials while maintaining a controlled low temperature.
17.	Microcentrifuge	High-speed compact centrifuge used for rapid separation of small-volume samples in microcentrifuge tubes.
18.	Micro-Haematocrit Centrifuge	Specialized high-speed centrifuge used for determining packed cell volume or haematocrit from blood samples.
19.	Gel Electrophoresis Unit	Used for separation of DNA, RNA or proteins according to their size and charge through an electrophoretic matrix.
20.	Gel Documentation System	Used for visualization, imaging, documentation and analysis of nucleic acid or protein bands in electrophoresis gels.
21.	PCR Work Station	Dedicated clean workspace designed for preparation of PCR reactions while minimizing contamination of samples and reagents.
22.	Transilluminator	Used to visualize nucleic acid or protein bands in stained electrophoresis gels using an appropriate light source.
23.	PCR Thermocycler	Used for amplification of specific DNA sequences through programmed cycles of denaturation, annealing and extension.
24.	RT-PCR & Power Supply	RT-PCR system is used for amplification and real-time detection/quantification of nucleic acids; the power supply supports compatible electrophoretic applications.
25.	Spinix (Vortex shaker)	Used for rapid mixing and homogenization of small-volume liquid samples in tubes by vortex action.
26.	Dancing Shaker	Laboratory shaker providing controlled multidirectional movement for gentle mixing of samples, solutions and culture materials.
27.	Vortex	Used for rapid and thorough mixing of liquids in test tubes, microtubes and other small laboratory containers.
28.	Gel Rocking Shaker	Provides gentle rocking motion for staining, destaining, washing and processing of electrophoresis gels and membranes.
29.	ELISA Reader	Microplate reader used to measure optical absorbance for quantitative analysis of ELISA and other colorimetric assays.
30.	Vacuum Tissue Processor	Used for automated processing of tissue samples through fixation, dehydration, clearing and paraffin infiltration under controlled vacuum conditions.
31.	Hand-Held Microscope (10x)	Portable low-magnification microscope used for quick examination of specimens, surfaces and larger biological structures.
32.	Research Microscope	Advanced microscope used for detailed observation, imaging and analysis of cells, tissues, microorganisms and other biological specimens.
33.	Stereo Microscope	Provides a three-dimensional, low-magnification view of specimens and is useful for dissection and examination of larger samples.
34.	Monocular Microscope	Single-eyepiece microscope used for routine observation of microscopic specimens in teaching and laboratory work.
35.	Dissecting Microscope	Low-magnification microscope used for dissection and examination of relatively large biological specimens and surface structures.
36.	Binocular Microscope	Two-eyepiece microscope used for comfortable and detailed examination of cells, tissues and microorganisms.
37.	Trinocular Microscope	Microscope equipped with two viewing eyepieces and an additional optical port for camera-based imaging and documentation.
38.	Fluorescence Microscope	Uses fluorescence excitation and emission to visualize fluorescently labelled cells, tissues, microorganisms and specific cellular components.
39.	Spectrophotometer	Measures absorbance or transmittance of light at selected wavelengths for quantitative analysis of chemical and biological samples.
40.	Hot Air Oven	Used for dry-heat sterilization, drying and heat treatment of glassware and other heat-resistant laboratory materials.
41.	Incubators	Maintain controlled temperature conditions for growth and incubation of microbial cultures and other biological samples.
42.	Water Bath	Provides uniform and controlled heating of samples by maintaining them in water at a selected temperature.
43.	Hot Plate	Provides controlled surface heating for warming, boiling or processing laboratory solutions and samples.
44.	Hot Plate Magnetic Stirrer	Combines controlled heating with magnetic stirring for uniform mixing and heating of laboratory solutions.
45.	Microprocessor Colony Counter	Electronic counting system used for rapid and accurate enumeration of microbial colonies grown on culture plates.
46.	Rotatory Evaporator	Used for efficient removal and recovery of solvents from samples under reduced pressure and controlled temperature.
47.	Oil Free Compressor	Supplies clean compressed air without oil contamination for laboratory instruments and applications requiring an oil-free air source.
48.	Digital Turbidity Meter	Measures turbidity or cloudiness of water and liquid samples, generally expressed in nephelometric turbidity units (NTU).
49.	Digital pH Meter	Provides accurate digital measurement of the acidity or alkalinity (pH) of water, buffers, media and other solutions.
50.	Sterilization Cabinet (SS)	Stainless-steel cabinet used for hygienic storage and/or sterilization of laboratory materials and instruments, depending on its sterilization system.
51.	Photometer	Measures light absorbance or intensity for quantitative determination of selected chemical or biochemical parameters.
52.	Bio-Chemistry Analyser	Used for automated or semi-automated quantitative analysis of biochemical parameters in serum, plasma and other biological samples.
53.	Tissue Homogenizer	Used for mechanical disruption and uniform homogenization of tissues for biochemical, molecular and microbiological analyses.
54.	Magnetic Stirrer	Uses a rotating magnetic field to provide continuous and uniform mixing of laboratory solutions.
55.	Flake Ice Maker	Produces flake ice for maintaining biological samples, tissues and laboratory materials at low temperatures during handling and processing.
56.	Microbial Fermenter	Provides controlled conditions for cultivation and fermentation of microorganisms by regulating parameters such as temperature, pH, aeration and agitation.

Course Offered

A. Undergraduate Programme:

Course No.	Course Title
AAH 224	Fish and Shellfish Pathology
AAH 316	Microbial and Parasitic Diseases of Fish and Shellfish
AAH 317	Pharmacology
AAH 223	Therapeutics in Aquaculture
AAH 225	Fish Toxicology
AAH 212	Fish Immunology
AAH 111	Fundamentals of Microbiology

B. Postgraduate Programme:

Course No.	Course Title
AAH 501	Principles of Aquatic Animal Health Management
AAH 502	Bacterial and Fungal Diseases of Finfish and Shellfish
AAH 503	Viral Diseases of Finfish and Shellfish
AAH 504	Parasitic Diseases of Finfish and Shellfish
AAH 505	Finfish and Shellfish Pathology
AAH506	Finfish and Shellfish Immunology
AAH507	Principles of Fish Pharmacology and Therapeutics
AAH 508	Non-infectious Diseases and Disorders of Finfish and Shellfish
AAH 509	Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance
AAH 510	Aquatic Wildlife Health
AAH 511	Disease Diagnostic Techniques

c. Ph.D. Programme:

Course No.	Course Title
AAH 601	Biotechnological Tools in Fish Health Management
AAH 602	Molecular Virology of Finfish and Shellfish
AAH 603	Fish Bacterial Diseases Mechanisms
AAH 604	Pathobiology of Fish Parasitic Infection
AAH 605	Immunology and Vaccination of Fish
AAH 606	Cellular Pathology
AAH 607	Aquaculture Medicine
AAH 608	Techniques In Toxicology
AAH 691	Doctoral Seminar - I
AAH 692	Doctoral Seminar - II
AAH 699	Doctoral Research (Semester II)
AAH 699	Doctoral Research (Semester III)
AAH 699	Doctoral Research (Semester IV)
AAH 699	Doctoral Research (Semester V)
AAH 699	Doctoral Research (Semester VI)