http://w.oceanexpert.net/expert/38606

ORCID : https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9623-763X

Ph.D.

Research

Biological Oceanography, Marine Ecology

Applied Marine Ecological Research: Conduct research on planktonic ecosystems, coastal water quality, and algal blooms; support the development of INCOIS’ operational services, including algal bloom alerts, small pelagic fishery advisories, and jellyfish aggregation alerts.

Scientific Planning and Field Operations: Plan scientific studies, design experiments, execute field campaigns, conduct onboard experiments, and manage in situ data systems.

Management of the Water Quality Nowcasting System: Manage observatory performance, define data quality control criteria, monitor for environmental anomalies, and analyze data to study coastal biogeochemistry and support automated water quality nowcasting.

Capacity Building: Conduct lectures, workshops, and hands-on training sessions focused on plankton ecology, marine biogeochemistry, and ocean colour remote sensing; support skill development for students, researchers, and professionals in marine science.

International Engagement: Actively involved with the IOC Intergovernmental Panel on Harmful Algal Blooms (IPHAB), contributing to global initiatives on monitoring, research, and management of harmful algal blooms.

Arabian Sea
Bay of Bengal
Indian Ocean

I have gained comprehensive experience in investigating estuarine, coastal, and open ocean planktonic ecosystems through active participation in multiple research programmes. My core areas of expertise include:

--phytoplankton taxonomy and pigment-based chemotaxonomy

--laboratory analysis of biogeochemical and bio-optical parameters

--processing and interpretation of ocean colour remote sensing data

--conceptualization, strategic planning, and execution of field surveys and research expeditions

--identification and evaluation of environmental drivers regulating plankton dynamics

--assessment of conducive conditions and ecological implications of algal bloom events

--identification of optical proxies for remote sensing-based detection of bloom-forming, species-specific phytoplankton

English

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