Nilesh H. Joshi
Fisheries Research Station,
Junagadh Agricultural University,
India
Biography
Dr Nilesh H. Joshi's Summary of Qualifications are as follows Ph.D. Bio science M.Sc, With specialization in Biosciences (Plant sciences/Bio science) Dissertation title: “Ecological studies on Sargassum species at port Okha (Gujarat)”. B.Sc, With specialization in Biological Sciences (Botany). B.Sc, With specialization in Chemistry
Research Interest
Dr Nilesh H. Joshi's research experience is as follows 30/09/2006-- till date At Fisheries, Research Station, Junagadh Agril., University, Okha, Gujarat. Assistant Research Scientist. Marine Algae Discipline. • Pioneer in Kappaphycus cultivation in Gujarat • First time successfully cultivated mass scale seaweed in Gujarat • Can identify almost all seaweed species available in India • Working for seaweed research and utilization • Phycocolloid extraction from seaweed • Working for effects of optically active substances on phytoplankton community structure off-Gujarat (Arabian sea) Research Project on hand as project investigator • Feasibility of mass culture of marine red alga Kappaphycus alvarezii (Schimitz) on the saurashtra region, west coast of India (Govt Of Gujarat. Plan Scheme). • Effect of Optically Active Substances on diversity in Phytoplankton Community Structure off Gujarat. (By INCOIS, Ministry of Earth & Atmospheric Science) • Ocean state forecast and validation off- Okha, Gujarat (By INCOIS, Ministry of Earth & Atmospheric Science). Research under progress: • Biodiversity study of marine algae at Gulf of Kutch and surrounding islands. • Mass scale cultivation of carrageen yielding alga Kappaphycus and agar yielding alga Gracillaria. • Effect of optically active substance on phytoplankton community structure off- Gujarat. • Ocean state forecast and validation research.
