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CURRICULAM VITAEDr. S. FELIX, M.F.Sc. Ph.D.ProfessorFisheries Research and Extension CentreTamilnadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University,Madhavaram Milk Colony,Chennai - 600 051.Tamilnadu, India.Phone : 044 25556750 (Office) ; 044 25550536 (Direct)Mobile : 09443131025Fax : 044 2555 1577Email : [email protected]
1. Name : S. FELIX
2. Designation : Professor
3. Office Address : Fisheries Research and Extension CentreTamilnadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University,Madhavaram Milk Colony,Chennai - 600 051.
4. Residential Address :
5. Date of Birth : 30.07.1960
6. Nationality : Indian
7. Caste : R.C.Paravan (Fisherman community )
8. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION :
Sl.No. Degree UniversityYear of
passingSubjects
Class / Grade
obtained
1. B.F.Sc. TNAU, Coimbatore 1981 Fisheries
Science
First Class
(OGPA : 3.91 / 4.00)
2. M.F.Sc. TNAU, Coimbatore 1986 Fisheries
Science
(Pathology)
First Class
(OGPA : 3.94/4.00)
3. Ph.D. TANUVAS, Chennai 1994 Aquaculture
(Pathology)
First Class
(OGPA : 4.00/4.00)
4/16, 2nd Main Rod,Kottur Garden,Kottur Puram (PO)Chennai – 600 085.
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Designation Pay Scale/Pay Band
Nature of Work Organization Institution &Place of posting
(From-To) Duration(Year &Months)
Professor
and Head
Pay scale:
Rs.37,400 -
67,000/-
AGP Rs. 10,000/-
I. Research Farm Facilities Createdi. An ‘Inland Raceway System’ for Intensive
Ornamental farming.
ii. Established ‘Research cum Demo Farm
Facility’ for Ornamental fish Farming.
iii. ‘Scampi Demo Farm Facility’ created - Lined
earthen ponds and FRP cages for nursery
rearing (NADP).
iv. Live feed culture section.
v. Ornamental Fish Breeding Section.
II. Lab Facilities Createdi. Cryo Lab - cryopreservation of fish milt
(NADP).
ii. Fermentation lab - 3 lit. and 10 lit.
Fermentors (DBT).
iii. Aquatic Microbiology and water quality lab
(DBT).
iv. Molecular PCR lab - Thermal cycler, Gel doc.
System, etc. (DBT)
Tamilnadu
Veterinary and
Animal
Sciences
University,
Chennai.
Fisheries Research
and Extension
Centre,
Tamilnadu
Veterinary and
Animal Sciences
University,
Madhavaram Milk
Colony,
Chennai - 600 051.
03.11.2008
to
Till date
3 years;
9 months
9. EMPLOYMENT RECORD & EXPERIENCE (Starting from the present position)
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III.Wet lab facility - to conduct feed trials.
IV. Training Programmes Organised:
i. Raceway Technology for Mass productionof Ornamental Fishes
ii. Ornamental Aquaculture Technology.iii. Scampi farming Technology.iv. Advanced Culture systems for Ornamental fish
farming.
v. Freshwater carp farming technology.
Professorand Head
Rs.16,400-20,000(Pre-revised)
a. Established the ‘Maritech Research Centre’ at
Tharuvaikulam (DBT, ICAR and NAIP schemes)
b. Established the Raceway facility for shrimp
brood stock (DBT)
c. Established and maintained a Shrimp hatchery
facility (ICAR)
d. Established and maintained Synthetic Lined
ponds for shrimp rearing with CDS (DBT).
e. Designed and fabricated FRP cages for lobster
fattening (DBT).
f. Organised training programmes on ‘Coastal
Aquaculture technologies’ (DBT)
Tamilnadu
Veterinary and
Animal
Sciences
University,
Chennai.
Maritech Research
Centre,
Tharuvaikulam,
Fisheries College &
Research Institute,
Thoothukudi.
5.5.2008 to
3.11.2008
6 months
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Professor Rs.16,400-20,000
(Pre-revised)
i. Established the ‘Fisheries Biotechnology Centre’
(Plan Scheme and DBT scheme)
ii. Advanced lab facilities created - PCR lab, Algal
Biotechnology lab, Algal Biofuel lab, etc.
iii. Created the ‘Raceway facility for shrimp
rearing’ for the first time in the country (DBT).
iv. Organised National level training programmes on
PCR technology (12 Events).
v. Organised a National level Training on “Shrimp
Raceway Technology’
Tamilnadu
Veterinary and
Animal
Sciences
University,
Chennai.
Fisheries
Biotechnology
Centre,
Department of
Aquaculture,
Fisheries College &
Research Institute,
Thoothukudi.
20.06.2006
to
03.05.2008
1 year;
11 months
AssociateProfessor
Rs.12,000-18,300 i. Established Molecular Biology, PCR, Microbiology
and Fermentation labs (DBT).
ii. Established a Raceway Farm Complex - the first
of its kind in India (DBT).
Tamilnadu
Veterinary and
Animal
Sciences
University,
Chennai
Fisheries
Biotechnology
Centre,
Department of
Aquaculture,
Fisheries College and
Research Institute,
Thoothukudi.
01.12.1998
to
19.06.2006
7 years;
6 months
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AssociateProfessor
Rs.12,000-18,300 i. Designed and developed the model of Fish
Aggregating Artificial Reef (FAAR) and
installed at Gulf of Mannar
TamilnaduVeterinary andAnimal SciencesUniversity,Chennai
Department of Fish.Technology andFish. Engineering,Fisheries College &Research Institute,Thoothukudi.
11.11.1997to
01.12.1998
1 year;1 month
AssistantProfessor
Rs. 8,000-13500 i. Established “Shrimp Disease diagnostics lab”
including facilities for Histopathological work for
detecting WSSV and MBV shrimp viruses.
Worked on EUS and its aetiology (TNSCST project)
TamilnaduVeterinary andAnimal SciencesUniversity,Chennai
Fisheries Researchand ExtensionCentre,Directorate of Centrefor Animal HealthStudies, TamilnaduVeterinary andAnimal SciencesUniversity, Chennai.
02.06.1994to
10.11.1997
3 years;5 months
AssistantProfessor
Rs. 8,000-13500 i. Developed ornamental fish culture technologies.
ii. Hormone induced sex reversal was successfully
carried out in ornamental fishes.
iii. Integrated fish culture techniques.
iv. Shrimp farming facilities - created at campus.
TamilnaduVeterinary andAnimal SciencesUniversity,Chennai
Department ofAquaculture,Fisheries College andResearch Institute,Thoothukudi.
24.04.1986to
11.01.1996
9 years;9months
TechnicalOfficer
Rs. 10,000/-
(Consolidated)
i. First shrimp farm of the country established at
Pulicat.
i. Raising shrimp crops - first time in India.
Tata oil millsCompany Ltd,Chennai.
Tata Shrimp Farm,Pulicat, Chennai June 1981
Dec’ 1984
3 years;6 months
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10. FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION :
i. Advanced Aquaculture Systems
(Raceways, Lined ponds and Cages).
ii. Aquaculture and Marine Biotechnology
(PCR, Fermented MSCD, Bioremediation, Biofuel, etc.)
iii. Shrimp Aquaculture Technology
iv. Ornamental Fishculture Technology.
11. NUMBER OF YEARS OF EXPERIENCE (Upto 12.07.2012) :
Sl. No. Experience From To Years Months
(a) Teaching :
U.G.
P.G.
24.04.1986
11.11.1997
11.11.1997
02.06.1994
03.11.2008
03.11.2008
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11
11
3
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-
(b) Research 04.04.1986 Till date 26
(c) Extension 04.04.1986 Till date 26
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12. LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
A. Technical Reports (Research Projects, Compendium, Proceedings, etc.)
a. Research Reports:
1. Final Report on DBT scheme “Bioconversion of seaweeds into Marine Silage of
dietary, probiotic and bioremediatory properties for shrimp larval rearing”
2012 pp. 80.
2. Final Report on DBT Refresher Course on “Innovative and Viable Biotechnological
Techniques for Ornamental Aquaculture system Management” 2010 pp.266.
3. Final Report on NADP scheme “Establishment of Scampi Farming Demo Unit at
Madhavaram” 2009 - 10 (PI : Dr. S.Felix).
4. Final Report on NADP scheme on “Development of Sperm Bank for production of
quality seeds” 2009 -10 (PI : Dr. S.Felix)
5. Annual Report : ICAR Mega Project on “Seed production in Agricultural Crops and
Fisheries” . (1 No.). 2008.
6. Full Research Proposal (Component - 2) NAIP Project on “Export oriented Marine
Value Chain for Farmed - Seafood production using Cobia (Rachycentron canadum)
Through Rural Entrepreneurship”. 2008.
7. Final Report : DBT Scheme on “Integrated marine living resources utilization for the
empowerment of SC youth from Tuticorin region of Tamilnadu” pp. 20. 2007.
8. Final Report : DBT’s Short Term Training Course on “Aquatic Biotechnological
Techniques”. Pp. 165 2007.
9. Final Report : DBT scheme on “Prototyping raceway based third generation shrimp
production technology”. 2006.
10. Final Report : Institute - Industry (RSCL, Coimbatore) project on “Testing of
sugar industry’s byproduct for aquaculture” (115 pp). 2004.
11. Final Report : ICAR Scheme on “Evolving marine immunostimulants for eco-
friendly shrimp aquaculture”, (122 pp). 2004.
12. Final Report: Govt. of TN Plan Scheme on “Establishment of ‘Shrimp Health
Clinic’ at Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi”, 1999.
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13. Final Report : DBT Scheme on “Pathobiology of microbial diseases of farm reared
shrimps”,. (85pp). 1998.
14. Final Report : TNSCST Scheme on “Incidence of EUS in TN and its Aetiology”.
1998.
b. Compendium Broughtout :
1. National Conference on “Chennai Aquaculture Technology Meet-11(CATEET)”
dated: 16th and 17th Nov. 2011 (Convener : Dr.S.Felix).
2. Refresher Course on “Innovative and Viable Biotechnological Techniques for
Ornamental Aquaculture system Management” dated: 10.11.2010 to 03.12.2010 -
21 days (Course Director : Dr.S.Felix)
3. Abstracts Proceedings on National Seminar on “Technology and Trade Prospects in
Ornamental Aquaculture” Dated: 29th and 30th of April, 2010 (Organising Secretary :
Dr.S.Felix).
4. Full Paper - Proceedings on National Seminar on “Technology and Trade Prospects
in Ornamental Aquaculture” Dated: 29th and 30th of April, 2010 (Edited by
Dr.S.Felix).
5. State Level “Prospects for ornamental Fish Farming in Tamil Nadu state” 26th of
March 2009 (Organising Secretary : Dr.S.Felix).
6. Abstracts Proceedings on National Conference on “Biosecured Aquaculture - An
Eco-friendly Approach” (BAAE’07). Dated: 28th and 29th June, 2007 (Organising
Secretary : Dr.S.Felix).
7. Full Paper - Proceedings on National Conference on “Biosecured Aquaculture - An
Eco-friendly Approach” (BAAE’07). Dated: 28th and 29th June, 2007 (Edited by
Dr.S.Felix).
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B. Research Abstracts (presented) :
1. S. Felix 2011 “Advanced and Innovative Inland Aquaculture Systems to Boostup Fish
production in India” Conference on 9thIndian Fisheries Forum. 19th – 23rd Dec.2011 at
Chennai.
2. S. Felix and P.Pradeepa, 2011 “Innovative lactic acid fermentation technique to prepare
Marine Single Cell Detritus (MSCD), an innovative marine larval feed” Conference on
9thIndian Fisheries Forum 19th – 23rd Dec.2011 at Chennai.
3. S. Felix and P.Pradeepa. 2011. “Seaweed based marine single cell detritus (MSCD) - an
innovative diet to develop and domesticate marine hatchery technology”, National
Conference on “Chennai Aquaculture Technology Meet-11” 16th and 17th Nov. 2011.
(CATEET).
4. P.Pradeepa and S. Felix. 2011. “Fermented Marine Silage as a PL feed for shrimp Penaeus
monodon” National Conference on “Chennai Aquaculture Technology Meet-11” 16th
and 17th Nov. 2011. (CATEET)
5. P.Pradeepa. and S. Felix 2011 “Lactic acid Fermentation technique for the preparation of
seaweed based Marine Single Cell Detritus (MSCD), a quality shrimp larval feed” National
Seminar on Algae and Algae Products, 2011. Dt: 22.09.2011 to 24.09.2011, Sathyabhama
University, Chennai.
6. S. Felix, Cheryl Antony and K. Ravaneswaran, Viable Inland Aquaculture systems
(raceways, lined central drain ponds and cages) for freshwater Ornamental fish production in
India” International Conference on “Asian Pacific Aquaculture - World Aquaculture
Society 17th - 20th of January, 2011, Kochi.
7. S. Felix, S.A.Shanmugam and P. Pradeepa 2011 “Seaweed based Marine Single Cell
Detritus (MSCD) - an Innovative Diet to Domesticate Marine Hatchery Technology”
International Conference on “Asian Pacific Aquaculture - World Aquaculture Society
17th - 20th of January, 2011, Kochi.
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8. S.Felix, Cheryl Antony, K.Ravaneswaran and P.Pradeepa. 2010. “Marine (wild) Fisheries
Management - Eco-friendly and Economically Viable Waste Management Options on
International Confreence “Wildlife Conservation, health and disease Management - A
post millennium approach” at Madras Veterinary College, Chennai dated: from 03.02.2010
to 05.02.2010.
9. S. Felix, and Cheryl Antony, 2010. “Cryopreservation - an important tool in Genetic
Management of Fishery Resources” National Seminar “Biodiversity Conservation and
Management of Aquatic Resource (NSBCMA’10) Dt: 09th and 10th of December, 2010 at
Hotel Canaan, Nagarcoil, Kanayakumari District.
10. S. Felix and P. Pradeepa 2010, ‘Aquaponics’ an integrated and innovative approach to raise
ornamental fishes and plants in a single farm - pond”. National Seminar on “Technology
and Trade Prospects in Ornamental Aquaculture - TTPOA’10” Dated: 29th and 30th of
April, 2010. Fisheries Research and Extension Centre, TANUVAS, Chennai.
11. S. Felix, 2010 “Synthetic lined ponds for mass rearing of ornamental fishes - technical
feasibility and economic viability”. National Seminar on “Technology and Trade
Prospects in Ornamental Aquaculture - TTPOA’10” Dated: 29th and 30th of April, 2010.
Fisheries Research and Extension Centre, TANUVAS, Chennai.
12. S.Felix and K.Ravaneswaran 2009 Economic Viability of Ornamental fish farming
technology (POFFTN’09) Prospects for ornamental Fish Farming in Tamil Nadu
state” 26th of march 2009 Fisheries Research and Extension Centre, TANUVAS, Chennai.
13. S. Felix, V.K.Venkataramani, J.D.Jameson and G. Sanjeeviraj. National Seminar on
Biosecured Aquaculture - An Eco-friendly Approach (BAAE’07). Conference abstract
proceedings. Fisheries College and Research Institute, Tuticorin. 184 pages.
14. S. Felix and V.K.Venkataramani. National Seminar on Biosecured aquaculture - an eco-
friendly Approach (BAAE’07). Conference research paper proceedings. Fisheries College
and Research Institute, Tuticorin (160 pp).
15. S. Felix, R. Ramya and V.K.Venkataramani. 2007. Enzymatic and microbial reduction of
seaweed to formulate Marine Single Cell Detritus (MSCD) as an alternative shrimp larval
feed. International workshop on Animal Biotechnology at Madras Veterinary College,
Chennai during 21st - 23rd of August, 2007.
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16. S. Felix. 2007. Biosecured Raceways prototyped - the scope for adoption in India. 8th Asian
Fisheries Forum, Kochi from 20th to 23rd of November, 2007.
17. R. Ramya and S.Felix. 2007. Bioprocessed feed formulation, its dietary characteristics and
its scope for utilization in shrimp larval rearing. 8th Asian Fisheries Forum, Kochi from 20th
to 23rd of November, 2007.
18. Felix, S. 2004. Symposium on “Aquaculture Biotechnology”, dated 07.07.2004,
“Biological Applications in Aquaculture”, APC Mahalakshmi College, Tuticorin.
19. Felix, S. 2004. Symposium on “Recent Trends in Fisheries Education and Research”,
Fisheries College and Research Institute, Tuticorin, 3 - 4 December 2004.
20. Felix. S. T.V. Shivakumar and M.Samayakannan 2004. “Biosecured third generation shrimp
farming technology prototyped at Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi.
National Symposium on “Recent Trends in Fisheries Education and Research
(RETFER’04)”, Fisheries College and Research Institute, TANUVAS. 4th December, 2004.
21. Felix. S. PCR Labs in India - the prospects and problems 2004. National Symposium on
“Recent Trends in Fisheries Education and Research (RETFER’04)”, Fisheries College
and Research Institute, TANUVAS. 4th December, 2004.
22. Felix. S and P. Herald Robins 2004. Testing of immunostimulant induced immune
enhancement in shrimps through proPO technique. National Symposium on “Recent
Trends in Fisheries Education and Research (RETFER’04)”, Fisheries College and
Research Institute, TANUVAS. 4th December, 2004.
23. Felix, S. 1999. Definite diagnosis of Epizootic Ulcerative syndrome using Histopathological
techniques. National Seminar On Development and Transfer of Fisheries Technology.
Feb. 3 - 5, 1999. Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi, India.
24. Felix, S. 1995. Epizootic disease prevalence and their pathobiology in hatcheries and
growouts of shrimp aquaculture industry in Tamil Nadu Nat. Seminar on Aquatic Health.
26 - 28 Feb. 1995. Department of Aquatic Biology and fisheries Trivandrum.
25. Felix, S. 1995. Epizootic disease prevalence and their pathobiology in hatcheries and
growouts of shrimp farms of Tamil Nadu. Nat. Semi. on Aquatic Health, 26 - 28, Feb,
1995. Dept. of Aquatic Biol. And Fisheries, Trivandrum, India.
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26. Felix, S. 1993. Shrimp farming management - impact of diseases. Fisheries
Entrepreneurs Meet (4 - 5, July 1993). Fisheries College and Research Institute,
Thoothukudi.
27. Felix, S. and M. Devaraj, 1992. EUS - an investigation in Tamil Nadu State. A
Consultation on Epizootic Ulcerative Syndrome, Trivandurm 25 - 26 May, 1992.
28. Sundararaj, V., S. Felix and M. Devaraj, 1991. Mariculture opportunities and training for
fisherfolk. Workshop on Marine pisiculture and allied activities among fisherfolk,
Department of Rural Development, New Delhi, June 26 - 28, 1991.
29. Felix, S. and N. Sukumaran 1990. Relative efficiencies of integrated (fish cum duck) over
the non-integrated fish culture system. Seminar on Livestock and Fisheries Management,
Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Madras.
30. Felix, S. and N. Sukumaran, 1990. Farming of white prawn using sub soil saline water,
Seminar on Livestock and Fisheries Management Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal
Sciences University, Madras.
31. Felix, S. and K. Sudarsanam, 1989. Relative efficiency of few commercial shrimp a feeds
on the growth of Penaeus indicus (Edwards) Proc. State level Seminar on Shrimp
Farming. Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukkudi.
32. Felix, S. N. Sukumaran, S. Nalliappan and P. Anjula. 1989. Effect of androgenic hormone,
17 Alpha Methyl Testosterone on the growth of white prawn, Penaeus indicus (Edwards)
Seminar on Livestock and Fisheries Management Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal
Sciences University, Madras.
33. Solomon, J. And S. Felix, 1989. Partially pump - fed systems for profitable shrimp culture.
Ibid. Seminar on Livestock and Fisheries Management Tamil Nadu Veterinary and
Animal Sciences University, Madras.
34. Felix, S., I. Rachel and V. Sundaraj, 1989. Shrimp Aquaculture induced stress on mangrove
ecosystems. Internal symposium on environmental impact on Bio-systems. The
Academy of Environmental Biology, India. (123 - 17, Dec. 1989).
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35. Felix, S. and P. Natarajan 1988. Relative efficiencies of palletized feeds compound with
different animal and plant proteins on the growth of white prawn Penaeus indicus (Edwards).
National symposium on Fish and their environment. (21 - 23, 1988). Department of
Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, Trivandrum.
36. Felix, S. 1987. N. Sukumaran, V. Sundararaj and S. Jegatheesan. Prospects of shrimp
farming by private firms. A case study. Proc. Nat. Symp. On Fisheries Research and
Development, Mandapam Camp. CMFRI: 60 - 61.
37. Felix, S. 1986. Effect of Environmental Parameters on the Growth of White Prawn, Penaeus
indicus (Edwards) in an Intensive Prawn Farming System. Proc. Natl. Symp. Fish & Env., :
16 - 18.
C. Lead Papers presented in Seminars/Conferences:
1. S. Felix, 2012. “Bioscured aerobic Flocculent Driven Raceway Farming Technology for
Mass Producing Ornamental Fishes in India”. International Conference on “Sustainable
Ornamental Fisheries- Way Forward” at Cochin University of Science and Technology,
Kochi from 23rd to 25th of March 2012.
2. S. Felix, 2012. “Floc- driven Raceway, SFF-Liner Ponds and FRP – Cages: Aquaculture
system to Intensify Inland fish Production in India” National Seminar on “Aquaculture:
Fish for Billion” at Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, Bhubaneswar is
scheduled to be organised on 16th and 17th of March 2012.
3. S. Felix, 2012. “Mass Production Technology for Ornamental fishes using Advanced
culture Systems”. International Seminar on “Ornamental Fish Breeding, Farming and
Trade” at Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, Kochi on 11th and 12th of
February, 2012.
4. S.Felix, 2012 “Biosecured Algal – Microbial – Aerobic flocculent based Raceway
Technology for Aquaculture” National training programme on “Biosecurity in Livestock
and Poultry Health” from 19th Dec.2011 to 1st Jan, 2012 organised by the Central
University Laboratory, TANUVAS.
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5. S. Felix, 2010 “Advanced grow - out systems (raceways and lined ponds) for intensive
rearing of ornamental fishes”. National Seminar on “Technology and Trade Prospects in
Ornamental Aquaculture - TTPOA’10” Dated: 29th and 30th of April, 2010. Fisheries
Research and Extension Centre, TANUVAS, Chennai.
6. S.Felix, 2010 “Design and construction of an intensive raceway system for mass culturing of
ornamental fishes”. National Seminar on “Technology and Trade Prospects in
Ornamental Aquaculture - TTPOA’10” Dated: 29th and 30th of April, 2010. Fisheries
Research and Extension Centre, TANUVAS, Chennai.
7. S.Felix, 2009 “Advanced Mass culture System for ornamental fish farming “ TANUVAS,
Madhavaram Compendium (POFFTN’09) Prospects for ornamental Fish Farming in
Tamil Nadu state” 26th of march 2009 Fisheries Research and Extension Centre,
TANUVAS, Chennai.
8. S. Felix, 2009 “Utilization of Fishwaste into value - added Bio products - Ecofriendly and
Economically viable options” National Seminar “Wealth from livestock and Agriculture
waste” Namakkul from 12- 13 November, 2009.
9. Felix, S. 2003. Scope for molecular and immuno biotechnological applications in shrimp
aquaculture sector of India. National symposium on recent trends in biotechnology at
Malankara Catholic College, 27th and 28th January 2003.
D. SEMINARS / SYMPOSIA PAPERS
i. International :1. S. Felix, 2012. “Bioscured aerobic Flocculent Driven Raceway Farming Technology
for Mass Producing Ornamental Fishes in India”. International Conference on
“Sustainable Ornamental Fisheries- Way Forward” at Cochin University of
Science and Technology, Kochi from 23rd to 25th of March 2012.
2. S. Felix, 2012. “Mass Production Technology for Ornamental fishes using Advanced
culture Systems”. International Seminar on “Ornamental Fish Breeding, Farming
and Trade” at Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, Kochi on 11th and
12th of February, 2012.
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3. S. Felix, S.A.Shanmugam and P. Pradeepa. 2011. “Seaweed based Marine Single Cell
Detritus (MSCD) - an Innovative Diet to Domesticate Marine Hatchery Technology”
International Conference on “Asian Pacific Aquaculture - World Aquaculture
Society” 17th - 20th of January, 2011, Kochi.
4. S. Felix, Cheryl Antony and K. Ravaneswaran.2011 Viable Inland Aquaculture
systems (raceways, lined central drain ponds and cages) for freshwater Ornamental fish
production in India” International Conference on “Asian Pacific Aquaculture -
World Aquaculture Society” 17th - 20th of January, 2011, Kochi.
5. S.Felix, Cheryl Antony, K.Ravaneswaran and P.Pradeepa. 2010. “Marine (wild)
Fisheries Management - Eco-friendly and Economically Viable Waste Management
Options on International Confrence “Wildlife Conservation, health and disease
Management - A post millennium approach” at Madras Veterinary College, Chennai
dated: from 03.02.2010 to 05.02.2010.
6. Felix, S. 2002. Immunostimulants induced immunity and its quantification in tiger
shrimp, Penaeus monodon (fabricius) through ‘pro-PO assay’. Proc. 5th Symposium on
“Diseases in Asian Aquaculture” 24 - 28, November, 2002, Queensland, Australia.
7. S. Felix, R. Ramya and V.K.Venkataramani. 2007. Enzymatic and microbial reduction
of seaweed to formulate Marine Single Cell Detritus (MSCD) as an alternative shrimp
larval feed. International workshop on “Animal Biotechnology” at Madras
Veterinary College, Chennai during 21st - 23rd of August, 2007.
8. S.Felix. 2007. Biosecured Raceways prototyped - the scope for adoption in India. 8th
Asian Fisheries Forum, Kochi from 20th to 23rd of November, 2007.
9. R.Ramya and S.Felix. 2007. Bioprocessed feed formulation, its dietary characteristics
and its scope for utilization in shrimp larval rearing. 8th Asian Fisheries Forum, Kochi
from 20th to 23rd of November, 2007.
10. Felix, S. 2003. Shrimp aquaculture sector’s need of standardised challenge tests for
shrimp. International conference on Disease Management for sustainable fisheries
(ICON-DMSF, 2003) Trivandrum, 25-28th August, 2003.
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ii. National
1. S. Felix, 2012. “Floc- driven Raceway, SFF-Liner Ponds and FRP – Cages: Aquaculture
system to Intensify Inland fish Production in India” National Seminar on
“Aquaculture: Fish for Billion” at Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture,
Bhubaneswar is scheduled to be organised on 16th and 17th of March 2012.
2. S.Felix, 2012 “Biosecured Algal – Microbial – Aerobic flocculent based Raceway
Technology for Aquaculture” National training programme on “Biosecurity in
Livestock and Poultry Health” from 19th Dec.2011 to 1st Jan, 2012 organised by the
Central University Laboratory, TANUVAS.
3. S.Felix, P.Pradeepa and S A.Shanmugam. 2011 “Marine Single Cell Detritus (MSCD)- a
fermented seaweed based shrimp larval feed with multiple advantages” National
Conference on “Chennai Aquaculture Technology Meet-11 (CATEET’11) ” 16th and
17th Nov. 2011.
4. S. Felix and P.Pradeepa. 2011. “Seaweed based marine single cell detritus (MSCD) - an
innovative diet to develop and domesticate marine hatchery technology”, National
Conference on “Chennai Aquaculture Technology Meet-11 (CATEET’11)” 16th and 17th
Nov. 2011.
5. P.Pradeepa and S. Felix. 2011. “Fermented Marine Silage as a PL feed for shrimp Penaeus
monodon” National Conference on “Chennai Aquaculture Technology Meet-11
CATEET-11” 16th and 17th Nov. 2011.
6. S. Felix, 2010 “Advanced grow - out systems (raceways and lined ponds) for intensive
rearing of ornamental fishes” National Seminar on “Technology and Trade Prospects in
Ornamental Aquaculture (TTPOA’10)” Dated: 29th and 30th of April, 2010. Fisheries
Research and Extension Centre, TANUVAS, Chennai
7. S.Felix, 2010 “Design and construction of an intensive raceway system for mass culturing
of ornamental fishes” National Seminar on “Technology and Trade Prospects in
Ornamental Aquaculture (TTPOA’10)” Dated: 29th and 30th of April, 2010. Fisheries
Research and Extension Centre, TANUVAS, Chennai.
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8. S.Felix and P.Pradeepa 2010, ‘Aquaponics’ an integrated and innovative approach to raise
ornamental fishes and plants in a single farm - pond” National Seminar on “Technology
and Trade Prospects in Ornamental Aquaculture (TTPOA’10)” Dated: 29th and 30th of
April, 2010. Fisheries Research and Extension Centre, TANUVAS, Chennai.
9. S.Felix, 2010 “Synthetic lined ponds for mass rearing of ornamental fishes - technical
feasibility and economic viability” National Seminar on “Technology and Trade
Prospects in Ornamental Aquaculture (TTPOA’10)” Dated: 29th and 30th of April, 2010.
Fisheries Research and Extension Centre, TANUVAS, Chennai.
10. S.Felix, 2009 “Advanced Mass culture System for ornamental fish farming“ State level
meet on “Prospects for Ornamental Fish farming in Tamilnadu (POFFTN’09)” Dated:
26th of March,2009. Fisheries Research and Extension Centre, TANUVAS, Chennai.
11. S.Felix and K. Ravaneswaran 2009 “Economic Viability of Ornamental fish farming
technology” State level meet on “Prospects for Ornamental Fish farming in Tamilnadu
(POFFTN’09)” Dated: 26th of March, 2009. Fisheries Research and Extension Centre,
TANUVAS, Chennai
12. S.Felix, 2009 “Utilization of Fishwaste into value - added Bio products - Ecofriendly and
Economically viable options” National Seminar “Wealth from livestock and Agriculture
waste” 12- 13 November, 2009 (VC&RI, Namakkal).
13. Felix, S. and J. Raja 1999. Construction and installation of the first Fish Aggregating
Artificial Reef of South Tamil Nadu Coast. Proc. of Tamil Science Congress, M. S.
University, Abishekapatti, India.
14. Felix, S., P. Reena, P. Gopalakrishnan, 1991. Induced maturation through gonadotrophin
incorporated feed in gold fish, Carassius auratus. Proc. Nat. Symp. Freshwater
Aqua. :.49 - 50.
15. Felix, S. and P. Natarajan, 1990. Parasites induced changes on hematology of fresh water
catfish. Mystus qulio. Proc. Workshop in Animal Biotechnology, Tamil Nadu Veterinary
and Animal Sciences University : 242 - 245.
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16. Felix, S. and N. Sukumaran, 1990. Effect of 17 alpha MT on the growth of black molly,
Poecilia sphenosp. Workshop on Animal Biotechnology, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and
Animal Sciences University : 148 - 151.
17. Felix, S. 1990. Techno-economic viability of an integrated aquaculture (Fish cum duck)
system. Proc. National Seminar on Aquaculture Development in India - Problems and
Prospects (27 - 29, 1990): 79 - 82.
18. Felix, S., P. Natarajan, and N. Sukumaran, 1987. Studies on the effect of parasitic
infestation on the metabolism of fresh water catfish, Mystus Qulio (Hamilton). Proc. Nat.
Seminar on Environmental Biology, Palayamkottai, No. 31 : 11.
19. Sukumaran, N., Md. Kaleemur Rahman and S. Felix, 1987. Effect of Mahua oil cake on the
survival of some common weed fishes. Ibid. No.54. 20.
20. Felix, S. 1986. Effect of environmental parameters on the growth of white prawn, Penaeus
indicus (Edwards) in an intensive prawn farming system. Proc. Nat. Symp. On fish and
their environment held at Kangari Viswavidyalaya. Hardware : 16 - 18.
D. RESEARCH PAPERS IN INDIAN JOURNALS
i. NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS
1. S. Felix, and P.Pradeepa. 2012 “Lactic acid fermentation of seaweed (Ulva
reticulata) for preparing (Marine Single cell detritus) MSCD as feed for marine
hatchery”. Tamilnadu Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 8 (2) 76-81,
2012.
2. T.Mugilan and S.Felix, 2011, “Transesterification - induced extraction of biodiesel
from heterotrophic marine microalga Chlorella salina”. Indian Journal of Fisheries
58 (2); 91-93, 2011.
3. S. Felix, and P.Pradeepa. 2011 “Bacteria- Yeast Consortium Induced Fermentation to
produce Marine Silage as a Shrimp Larval Feed”. Indian Veterinary Journal
205/11. (Accepted for publication in Dec.2012 vol.)
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4. S.Felix, P.Pradeepa and S.A.Shanmugham, 2011. “Relative Digestion Efficiency of
Cellulase enzymes on Seaweeds of Gulf of Mannar for their utilization in Marine
single Cell Detritus (MSCD)”. Seaweed Research and Utilization Vol. 33 (1&2).
5. R.Ramya and Felix, S, 2009. “Preparation of MSCD using automated Fermentor
for nursery rearing of shrimp”, journal of Seaweed Research and Utilization :No.
31 (1&2(; 1-8 (2009).
6. Felix, S. P.Herald Robins and A. Rajeev, 2005 Immune enhancement in Indian
white shrimp by addition of seaweed. Indian Veterinary Journal, December,
2005 : 82 : 1327 - 1328.
7. Felix, S., P.Herald Robins and A.Rajeev. 2004. ProPO based assessement of eco-
friengly immunostimulation in Penaeus monodon (H.Milne Edwards). Indian
Journal of Fisheries. 51(4) : 401 - 405.
8. Felix, S. P.Herald Robins and A.Rajeev. 2004. Immune enhancement assessment
of dietary incorporated marine alga sargassium wightii (Phaeophyceae
/Punctariales) in tiger shrimp penaeus monodon (crustacia / Penaeidae) through
prophenoloxidase (proPO) systems. Indian Journal of Marine Sciences. 33(4) :
361 - 364.
9. Felix, S. and A. Rajeev. 2004. Effectiveness of seaweed based bioactive substances
against multiple drug resistant shrimp pathogens. J. Seaweed Res. Utiln., 26(1&2) :
117 - 120.
10. Sivakumar, K and S.Felix. 2004. Relative efficiency of immune enhancement in
Tiger shrimp, Penaeus monodon through oral immuno stimulation. Indian
Veterinary Journal, 81 : 127 - 131.
11. Felix, S. and S. Murugan. 2003. Immune enhancement studies in Indian white
shrimp, Penaeus indicus H. Milne Edwards using immunopotenciators. Indian
Veterinary Journal. 80: 608-611.
12. Felix, S. 2001. Pathogenecity studies of bacterial pathogens on farm reared
shrimps. Indian Veterinary Journal. No. 78 (8): 671 - 674.
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13. Felix, S. S.Murugan and R.Manickam. 1997. Histopathological evidence for the
causative agent (Aphanomyces spp.) of Epizootic Ulcerative Syndrome (EUS) in
murrel, Channa striatus. CHEIRON 26(3&4) : 63 - 65.
14. Felix, S. and M. Devaraj. 1996. Epizootic disease outbreak in shrimp rearing
ponds and its pathobiology. Indian Veterinary Journal. 73, Oct., 1996: 1053 -
1056.
15. Felix, S. and A. T. Venugopalan. 1995. Influence of animal and plant protein feeds
in the growth of white shrimp, Penaeus indicus (Edwards). CHEIRON. 24 : 344 -
345.
16. Felix, S., I Rachel and V. Sundararaj, 1994. Wide prevalence of ciliate infestation in
shrimp aquaculture systems. Sea Food Export Journal. Vol. XXV (14): 31 - 34.
17. Felix, S. and M. Devaraj; 1994. Incidence of MBV and IHHNV from shrimp
aquaculture system on India - a first report. Sea Food Export Journal. 25 (6): 13 -
18.
18. Felix, S. and I. Rachel, 1990. Induced breeding techniques in shrimps, Kalangium,
Vol. 5(2): 49 - 52.
19. Felix, S. 1989. Effect of 17 alpha MT on the growth of ornamental fish
Xiphoporus maculates. Indian Journal of Fisheries. Vol. 36 (3): pp. 263 - 265.
20. Felix, S. 1987. Shrimp Feeds - artificial and natural components, Kalangium. Vol.
2 (4): pp. 13 - 18.
ii. NATIONAL - INDUSTRY / FARM ORIENTED JOURNALS (Included in ASFA)
1. S.Felix. 2011 “Vannamei (Litopenaeus vannamei) farming : a stitch in time can
avert another ‘aqua-calamity’ in India !”. Fishing Chimes Vol. 30 (12), March 2011
Page 26-28.
2. S.Felix, and P.Pradeepa 2009. “Biofuel from fish wastes an Eco-friendly and
Economically viable Recycling phenomenon”. Fishing chimes Vol. 30 (6) 2010, Page
43-44
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3. S.Felix, 2009. “Developing Ornamental Aquaculture (Aquariculture) present
Scenario and scope for developing ornamental aquaculture in Tamilnadu”. Fishing
chimes Vol. 29 No. 09/2009.
4. R. Ramya and S.Felix. 2008. Marine single cell detritus (MSCD) - An innovative
Microlarval feed for marine hatcheries. Fishing Chimes. Vol. 28. No. 1. pp. 150-
151.
5. S.Felix, G.Jawahar and V.K.Venkataramani. 2007. Application of Coastal
Aquaculture Technologies. Fishing Chimes. Vol. 26 No. 10 : 46 - 49.
6. Felix, S. 2001. Scope for bio-secured shrimp production in Inland waters of India.
J. Fishing chimes. Vol. 20 No. 10 & 11.
7. Felix, S. and Ken Johnson (USA) 2000. Resurrection of shrimp farming in Indian
through modified recirculation systems. J. Fishing Chimes. Vol. 20 (7) 2000: 9 -
11.
8. Felix, S. and I Rachel. 1998. Prospects of intensive catfish culture in Tamil Nadu.
J. Fishing chimes. 18 (9): 7 - 10.
9. Felix, S. 1995. Mystery disease outbreak. - a turning point to the shrimp
aquaculture industry in India. Sea Food Export Journal. Vol. XXVI (41): 33 - 35.
10. Felix, S. 1995. Turning point to the shrimp culture. Fisheries World. Vol. 2 (7):
31 - 32.
11. Rachel, I., Felix, S. and A. T. Venugopalan, 1994. Scope for cottage type shrimp
seed production centers in India. J. Fishing chimes. Vol. 15 (4): 50 - 51.
12. Sudarsanam, K. and Felix, S. 1990. Brine Shrimp for profitable Shrimp hatchery
management. Sea Food Export Journal. Vol. XXII : 26 - 27.
13. Felix, S, I. Rachel and N.Sukumaran. 1990. Prospects of sub soil saline water based
shrimp farming. Sea Food Export Journal. Vol. XXII: 26 - 27.
14. Felix, S. 1989. Shrimp Culture – Some suggestions. Fishing Chimes. Vol.9 (4):
61 - 62.
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15. Felix, S. 1989. Aquaculture - a promising cottage industry. Sea Food Export
Journal. Vol. XXI, No.8: 31 - 32.
16. Rachel, I., S. Felix and N. Sukumaran, 1989. Compound feeds - the prospects and
progress in aquaculture Industry. Sea Food Export Journal. Vol. XXI, No. 4: 9 -
12.
17. Felix, S. 1988. Means to rectify acid soil for profitable shrimp farming. Sea Food
Export Journal. Vol. XX (3): 23 - 23.
18. Felix, S. and G. Jegatheesan. 1988. Intensive prawn farming for blue revolution.
Sea Food Export Journal. Vol. XX (6): 9 - 10.
19. Sukumaran, N and S. Felix, 1988. Breeding of fighter fish a boon to aquarium
keepers. J. Fishing chimes. 7 (6): 27 - 29.
20. Felix, S. 1987. Better management practices for shrimp farming. Sea Food Export
Journal, Vol. XIX (6): 29 - 31.
21. Felix, S. 1987. Farmed shrimps - Diseases and remedies. Fishing Chimes, Vol. 7
(9): 58 - 59.
22. Felix, S. and N. Sukumaran, 1987. Indicator of problems in Shrimp culture ponds
and their remedies. Sea Food export Journal. Vol. XIX No.8 : 1 - 2.
E. RESEARCH PAPERS IN INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS
1. S. Felix and P.Pradeepa 2011. “A Microbial Consortium based Fermented Silage Cell
Detritus as Marine Larval Feed”. Aquaculture Asia Pacific. Vol. 7 (6); 38-39, 2011.
2. S. Felix. 2011. “Intensive, Innovative and Viable Inland Aquaculture Systems to
Fish production in India” Info fish International Journal Vol. 4/2011; 31-34.
3. S. Felix and P.Pradeepa “Single Cell Detritus (SCD) - a fermented and bio-enriched
seaweed based marine larval feed” International Journal Global Aquaculture
Advocate, July - August’2011(71-72).
4. S. Felix and P.Pradeepa “Seaweed (Ulva reticulata) based fermented marine silage
feed preparation under controlled conditions for Penaeus monodon larval development
International Journal of Marine Science : Research and Development, 1:1
JMSRD (An Open Access Journal).
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5. S.Felix and Mugilan, 2011 “Biofuel from Bioengineered Marine microalgae” Infofish
International. No. 6/2012: 43-47.
6. Felix, S., Ramya. R. and Shanmugam. S.A. 2007. MSCD - a substitute diet for
microalgae in marine hatcheries. INFOFISH International. No. 3 : 8 - 11.
7. S. Felix, T. Francis, K.Mohan Naidu, C.Senthil and P.Herald Robins. 2006. Sugar
industry byproducts as plankton boosters and yield enhancers in carp culture systems.
Aquaculture Asia. Volume No. XI No. 2 April-June 2006, pp. 19 - 22.
8. S.Felix and M.Samayakannan. 2005. Biosecured and improved penaeid shrimp
(Penaeus monodon) production through organic nursery raceway system in India.
Aquaculture Asia. Oct-Dec’2005. pp. 35-38.
9. Felix, S., T.V.Shivakumar and M.Samayakannan. 2005. A prototype nursery raceway
and lower water exchange growout system for shrimp. INFOFISH International.
5/2005 : 14 - 19.
10. Felix, S., A.Rajeev, S.Murugan and P.Herald Robins. 2004. ProPO based (ELISA)
confirmation for immune enhancement pattern in Penaeus monodon H.Milne Edwards
through dietary Vitamin C incorporation. J. Aqua. Trop. 19(4) : 231 - 238.
11. Felix.S. 2004. PCR Technology - an important tool to fight shrimp disease. INFOFISH
International. No. 6/2004 : 9 - 12.
12. Felix, S and K. Sivakumar, 2003. Pro-PO assay to measure the immune enhancement in
Penaeus monodon (fabricus). J. Aqua. Trop. 18 (1) : 119 - 127.
13. Felix, S., P. Sathish and N. Sivakumar. 2003. Relative efficiency of three primer sets in
detecting white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) of shrimp. J. Aqua. Trop., 18 (2): 133-138.
14. Felix, S. 2003. Biotechnology policy of the Govt. of Tamilnadu and the scope for
development. Asian Biotechnology and Development Review. Vol. 6 No. 1, November,
2003.
15. Felix, S and T.M.Samocha. 2001. Third generation shrimp farming technology to revive
shrimp farms in India. INFOFISH International. No. 4/2001: 50 - 51.
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16. Felix, S. 2000. Occurrence of pathogenic bacteria in shrimp farming systems of Tamil Nadu.
J. Aqua. Trop. 15 (4) 2000: 365 - 369.
17. Felix, S.Rachel, I. S. 1995. Ciliate control in Shrimp hatcheries. Aqua International. Vo.2
(9): 34 - 35.
18. Felix, S. and K. Riji John. 1993. Epizootic Disease Outbreaks in a Shrimp Hatchery and its
pathology. Indian Fisheries Forum (AFI), Pantnagar, 11-14 October, 1993: 117-119.
19. Felix, S. and K. Karl Marx, 1992. Haemorrhagic Ulcer in catfish and therapeutics. ICLARM
quarterly. The Philippines. ISS No.116 - 290 X: pp. 23 - 24.
20. Sudarsanam, K, S. Nalliappan and S. Felix, 1990. Effect of eye stalk ablation on the growth
of P. indicus. Indian Fisheries Forum (AFI), Managalore : 27-29.
21. Felix, S., R. Padma, Cheryl and R. Reena, 1990. Effect of Dietary Vitamin E on the growth
and maturation of Black Molly, Poecilia sphenops. Indian Fisheries Forum (API).
Mangalore : 13 - 14.
22. Natarajan, P., and S. Felix, 1987. Studies on infection and effects on certain parasites on
Mystus gulio along the South - East Coast of India. Aquaculture, 22nd January, 1987. pp
20-22.
23. Felix, S. and N. Sukumaran, 1987. Performance of white prawn, Penaeus indicus and
giant prawn, Penaeus monodon in mono and mixed culture systems. Indian Fisheries
Forum : 129.130.
F. BOOKS
i. Published:
1. S.Felix, 2012 “Shrimp Raceway Aquaculture Technology in India”, Narendra
Publications, New Delhi (PP 130)
2. S. Felix. 2010. “Aquaculture and Marine Biotechnology”, Agrobios, Jodhpur
(India) (PP 470).
3. S. Felix. 2008. “Advances in Shrimp Aquaculture Management” Daya
publishing House, Delhi (PP 192).
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4. S.Felix. 2008. “Biosecured Aquaculture Principle and Prototype”
AGROBIOS (INDIA) (pp 139).
5. S.Felix. 2007. Molecular Diagnostic Biotechnology in Aquaculture. Narendra
Publishing House, New Delhi (pp. 164).
6. S.Felix. 2007. Aquaculture Management Techniques. Narendra Publishing
House, New Delhi (pp. 165).
7. Joseph Selvin, Ninawe, A.S., Sugunan, V.S., Sukumaran, N., and S.Felix. 2003.
“Biotechnology Emerging Trends”. BIOTECH BOOKS, New Delhi (a chapter)
(Pp- 268).
8. Sundararaj, V., M. J. Prince Jeyaseelan and S. Felix, 1993. Shrimp Health
Management. Mala Publishers, Madras. Pp. 130.
ii. In Press
1. S.Felix, 2012 “Aquaculture Technologies for India” Narendra Publications,
New Delhi.
2. S.Felix, 2011. “Applied Biotechnological Techniques in Ornamental
Aquaculture”. AGROBIOS, Jodhpur (India).
3. S.Felix, 2011. “Ornamental Aquaculture: Technology and Trade in India”,
DAYA publication Ltd., New Delhi.
4.
G. MANUALS (Technology and Training)
1. S.Felix, 2012. “Raceway Technology for Mass production of Ornamental Fishes”(in Tamil)
2. S.Felix and Cheryl Antony, 2011. “Ornamental fish culture technology -
Advanced culture systems” (in Tamil).
3. S.Felix and K.Ravaneswaran and Cheryl Antony, 2011. “Ornamental fish culture
technology - Advanced culture systems” (in Tamil).
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4. S.Felix. 2010 DBT’s Refresher Course on “Innovative and viable Biotechnological
Techniques for Ornamental Aquaculture” (Pp -265) (in English).
5. S.Felix, K.Ravaneswaran and Cheryl Antony. 2010. “Ornamental fish production
Technology - Water quality, Health and Nutrition Management” (in Tamil)
6. S.Felix and K.Ravaneswaran. 2010. “Scampi Farming - an Ideal and Viable
Business Module” (in Tamil)
7. S.Felix, K.Ravaneswaran and Cheryl Antony, 2010. “Ornamental fish production
Technology” (in Tamil)
8. Cheryl Antony, K.Ravaneswaran and S.Felix, 2010. “Polyculture of Carps” (in Tamil)
9. S. Felix. 2007. Lobster fattening in FRP cages (in Tamil). DBT Publication.
10. S.Felix. 2007. Aquatic Biotechnological Techniques. DBT Publication. 165 pp.(in Tamil & English)
11. S. Felix. 2006. Shrimp Raceway Technology. DBT Publication. (Pp142) (in Tamil & English).
12. Felix, S. 2005. Biosecured Raceway Based Shrimp Farming Technology. DBT
New Delhi Publication, pp. 145 (in Tamil & English).
13. Felix, S. R.Santhanam, G.Sanjeeviraj and J.Varatharajan. 2005. Aquaculture
Biotechnology. Tamilnadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University. Pp. 95.
14. Felix, S., R.Santhanam, G.Sanjeeviraj and G.Jawahar. 2005. Crab and Lobster
Fattening Technology (in Tamil). DBT New Delhi Publication. Pp. 40.
15. N.Ramanthan and S.Felix. 2005. Advanced techniques in Aquaculture
Management. NATP, New Delhi Publication. Pp 150.
16. Felix, S. 2004. Molecular Diagnostic Biotechnology. Tamilnadu Veterinary and
Animal Sciences University Publication. Pp. 92.
17. Felix, S. M. Samayakannan and T.V.Shivakumar. 2004. Techniques in
Aquaculture. ICAR, New Delhi publication. Pp. 111.
18. Felix, S. and N. Ramanathan. 2004. Eco friendly shrimp farming technology (in
English). Tamilnadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University publication. Pp. 58.
19. Felix, S. and N. Ramanathan. 2004. Eco friendly shrimp farming technology (in
Tamil). Tamilnadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University publication. Pp. 58.
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20. Felix, S., K. Riji John and M. J. Prince Jeyaseelan, 2001. Fish Disease Diagnosis
and Health Management. Pp. 120. Directorate of Extension, New Delhi,
Publication. Pp. 132.
21. Felix, S. PCR in shrimp disease diagnosis. 2001. Tamil Nadu Veterinary and
Animal Sciences University Publication. Pp. 85.
22. Felix, S. V. Sundararaj, and S. Thilahar. 1999. Tropical Fish Disease Diagnosis.
ICAR, New Delhi Publication. Pp. 112.
H. HANDOUTS / PAMPHLETS
1. S.Felix, 2012. “Raceway Technology for Mass production of Ornamental Fishes”
(in Tamil).
2. S.Felix and Cheryl Antony, 2011. “Aquarium -helps to prolong ones’ life”
(in Tamil)
3. S.Felix and K.Ravaneswaran, 2010. “Aquarium -helps to prolong ones’ life”
(in English)
4. S.Felix and K.Ravaneswaran, 2010 “Freshwater prawn farming technology”
(in Tamil)
5. K.Ravaneswaran and S.Felix, 2010. “Gold fish - Breeding and grow - out
technology”, (in Tamil)
6. K.Ravaneswaran and S.Felix, 2010. “Koi carp- Breeding and grow - out
technology”, (in Tamil)
7. S.Felix and K.Ravaneswaran, 2010. “Scampi Farming - an Ideal and Viable
Business Module” (in Tamil).
8. S. Felix. 2007. “Raceway Technology for Shrimp Aquaculture” (English &
Tamil). DBT Publication.
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9. S. Felix. 2007. “Lobster fattening technology in FRP cages” (English & Tamil).
DBT Publication.
10. Felix, S. 1999. “Fish Aggregating Artificial Reefs - design and construction for
Gulf of Mannar Coast”, TANUVAS & WAVES Publication.
11. Felix, S, 1996. Epizootic Ulcerative Syndrome and its control. Tamil Nadu
Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Madras.
12. Felix, S. and V. Sundararaj, 1990. ‘Ornamental Fish Culture’ Department of
Aquaculture, Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
Veterinary and Animal Sciences University’s Publications.
13. Felix, S. and S. Sukumaran, 1989. ‘Shrimp Farming’. Department of Aquaculture,
Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi. Tamil Nadu Agricultural
University, Coimbatore’s Publication.
I. POSTERS
1. S. Felix, 2010. “Maintaining Marine Aquarium” (BOBP’s sponsored)
2. S.Felix , 2010 “Maintaining Freshwater Aquarium” (BOBP’s sponsored)
3. S. Felix. 2007 “Shrimp Raceway Technology (English & Tamil). DBT Publication.
4. S. Felix. 2007 “Lobster fattening using floating FRP cages (English & Tamil). DBT
Publication.
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my§fhu Û‹ c‰g¤ÂÏyhgfukhd Foir¤bjhêš.
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ntsh©ik
1989[15(4) : 49 - 53.]
22. Rf. ~bgè¡°,Á. b#fehj‹ k‰W«x. ghy»UZz‹
flš étrha« fiy¡f® 1988[40(11) : 66 - 70.]
23. Rf. ~bgè¡° k‰W«f. bu§fuh#‹
thœé‰F têfh£oÏwhš ts®¥ò
tsU«
ntsh©ik
1986[53 - 56.]
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fsŠÁa« 1987[2(4) : 13 - 18.]
25. Rf. ~bgè¡° k‰W«». bt§fluhkhD#«
Ïwhš ts®¥ignk‰bfhŸt® k¡f«fh£L« ja¡f« - xUf©nzh£l«
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1987[13(8) : 30 - 33.]
26. Rf. ~bgè¡° k‰W«». bt§fluhkhD#«
x£L Û‹ éŠPhd¢ Rl® 1986[41- 43.]
27. Rf. ~bgè¡° k‰W«». bt§fluhkhD#«
Ïwhš Û‹fŸ éŠPhd¢ Rl® 1986[27 - 30.]
13. DETAILS OF SEMINARS, CONFERENCES, SYMPOSIA,WORKS HOPS, ETC. ATTENDED :
A. Training Programmes Participated - National
Sl.No. Title
Institute organized Period
From To1. PCR based techniques for
disease diagnosis
Dept. of Animal
Biotechnology Madras
Veterinary College, Chennai
22.02.2001 07.03.2001
2. Shrimp Diseases and
Health management
CIBA, Chennai19.08.99 28.09.99
3. Fish disease and health
management
Central Institute of
Freshwater Aquaculture,
Bhubaneswar
23.10.91 01.11.91
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B. Training Programmes Participated – International
Sl.No. Title
Institute organized Period
From
1. Techniques in Molecular
based shrimp disease
diagnosis
International Office of
Agricultural Program, Texas
A&M University, USA
01.08.2000 31.10.2000
2. Texas Shrimp Farming
Short Course
The University of Texas at
Austin, Port Aransas, Texas,
USA
03.09.2000 13.09.2000
C. Workshops Participated – National
Sl.No.
Institute organizedPeriod
1. Electron Microscopy and Cytochemical
Technique in diagnosis of fish diseasesMadras University,
Chennai 20.05.96 10.06.96
2. M.S.Windows, M.S.Office & Page Maker Madras Veterinary
College, Chennai 01.10.96 14.10.96
3. Identification and assessment of acid
sulphate soil and their impact on shrimp
production in India
Dept. of Aquaculture,
College of Fisheries,
Mangalore
10.12.97 12.12.97
4. Science Writers Workshop Kalai Kadir, Coimbator 24.09.1988 03.10.1988
5. National Workshop on “Animal
Biotechnology”
TANUVAS, Chennai26.07.1990 28.07.1990
To
Title
From To
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D. Workshops Participated - International
Sl.No.
Institute organized Period
From To
1. Insitu hybridization for shrimp
viral pathogens
Texas Veterinary
Medical Diagnostic
Lab, USA
15.10.2000 31.10.2000
2. General Radiation Safety Training Environmental Health
and Safety,
Texas A&M
University, USA
26.09.2000 26.09.2000
E. Seminars / Symposia Attended
a. International
1. International Conference on “Sustainable Ornamental Fisheries- Way Forward” at
Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi from 23rd to 25th of March 2012.
2. International Seminar on “Ornamental Fish Breeding, Farming and Trade” at
Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, Kochi on 11th and 12th of
February,2012.
3. International Conference on “Asian Pacific Aquaculture - World Aquaculture
Society 17th - 20th of January, 2011, Kochi.
4. International Confreence “Wildlife Conservation, health and disease Management
- A post millennium approach” at Madras Veterinary College, Chennai dated: from
03.02.2010 to 05.02.2010.
5. International workshop at Madras Veterinary College, Chennai during 21st - 23rd of
August, 2007.
6. International conference on Disease Management for sustainable fisheries (ICON-
DMSF, 2003 ) Trivandrum, 25-28th August, 2003.
7. International Conference Symposium on “Diseases in Asian Aquaculture” 24 - 28,
November,2002 , Queensland, Australia.
Title
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b. National
1. National Seminar on “Aquaculture: Fish for Billion” at Central Institute of
Freshwater Aquaculture, Bhubaneswar is scheduled to be organised on 16th and 17th of
March 2012.
2. National training programme on “Biosecurity in Livestock and Poultry Health”
from 19th Dec.2011 to 1st Jan, 2012 organised by the Central University Laboratory,
TANUVAS.
3. 9thIndian Fisheries Forum Dt: 19th – 23rd December, 2011 at Chennai.
4. National Conference on “Chennai Aquaculture Technology Meet-11
(CATEET’11)” TANUVAS, Madhavaram, Chennai Dated: 16th and 17th of
November, 2011.
5. National Seminar on “Technology and Trade Prospects in Ornamental
Aquaculture (TTPOA’10)” TANUVAS, Madhavaram, Chennai Dated: 29th and
30th of April, 2010.
6. State Level Meet “Prospects for ornamental Fish Farming in Tamil Nadu
state (POFFTN’10)” TANUVAS, Madhavaram, Chennai on 26th of March 2009.
7. Biosecured Raceways prototyped - the scope for adoption in India. 8th Asian
Fisheries Forum, Kochi from 20th to 23rd of November, 2007.
8. 8th Asian Fisheries Forum, Kochi from 20th to 23rd of November, 2007.
9. National Seminar “Wealth from livestock and Agriculture waste” Namakal, 12-13 November, 2009.
10. Workshop in Animal Biotechnology, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal SciencesUniversity.
11. National Seminar on Environmental Biology, Palayamkottai.
12. National Symposium On Fish and their Environment held at Kangari Viswavidyalaya.
13. Symposium on “Aquaculture Biotechnology”, Dt 07.07.2004, “Biological
Applications in Aquaculture”, APC Mahalakshmi College, Tuticorin.
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14. National Symposium on “Recent Trends in Fisheries Education and Research”,
Fisheries College and Research Institute, Tuticorin, 3-4 December 2004.
15. National symposium on Recent Trends in Biotechnology at Malankara Catholic
College, 27th and 28th January 2003.
16. National Seminar On Development and Transfer of Fisheries Technology. Feb. 3
- 5, 1999. Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi, India.
17. Tamil Science Congress, M. S. University, Abishekapatti, India.
18. National Seminar on Aquatic Health. 26 - 28 Feb. 1995. Department of Aquatic
Biology and Fisheries Trivandrum.
19. Fisheries Entrepreneurs Meet (4 - 5, July 1993). Fisheries College and Research
Institute, Thoothukudi.
20. A Consultation on Epizootic Ulcerative Syndrome, Trivandurm, 25 - 26 May,
1992.
21. Seminar on Livestock and Fisheries Management, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and
Animal Sciences University, Madras.
22. State level Seminar on Shrimp Farming. Fisheries College and Research Institute,
Thoothukudi.
23. National symposium on Fish and their environment. (21 - 23, 1988). Department
of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, Trivandrum.
24. National Symposium on Fisheries Research and Development, Mandapam Camp.
CMFRI: 60 - 61.
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14. RESEARCH PROJECTS - ON GOING AND COMPLETED:
I. RESEARCH PROJECTS - ON GOING
1. EXTERNAL FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECT
SI. No. Title Agency Position Budget(Rs. In lakhs)
1. Training cum Demonstration of
Innovative Raceway based
Ornamental fish farming
Technology to promote Rural
Aquaculture Entrepreneurship
NABARD,Chennai
PI 4.98(2012-2013)
2. Establishment of
‘Biosecurred Ornamental Fish
Brood Bank’
at Madhavaram, Chennai
NFDB,
Hyderabad
PI Rs. 24.65 L(2012-2014)
2. GOVT of TN - PLAN SCHEME
SI.No. Title Agency Budget
1. “Creation of ornamental fish
research cum demonstration
facility and its management” (SC.
No. 36005) PI
Government of
Tamil Nadu (Plan
Scheme)
Annual budget allotment
3. PROJECTS ON PIPELINE :
SI.No.
Title Agency Duration PI/Co-PI Remarks
1. Establishment of ‘Tamilnadu
Aquatic Animal Health and
Environment Management Lab’
at Madhavaram, Chennai
NFDB,
Hyderabad
1 year Dr.S.Felix,
Professor
The project is
approved in principle
and the budget
sanctioned is to be
communicated to us
by the NFDB
(approximately
Rs. 40.0L)
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II RESEARCH PROJECTS - COMPLETED
a. EXTERNAL FUNDED PROJECTS
Sl.No. Scheme Title Funding Agency Grants obtained
Rs. (in Lakhs)1. “Bioconversion of seaweeds into Marine silage
of dietary, probiotic and bioremediatory
properties for shrimp larval rearing” (PI)
DBT, New Delhi(2009-2012) 32.12
2. “Establishment of Scampi Farming Demo Unit at
Madhavaram” (SC 39037) PINADP, New Delhi
(2009-2010)
5.00
3. “Development of Sperm Bank for production of
quality seeds” PINADP, New Delhi
(2009-2010)
8.20
4. Incidence of EUS in TN and its Aetiology (PI) TN State Council for
Science &Technology
Chennai. (1994 - 1996)
1.30
5. Evolving Marine Immuno- stimulants for eco-
friendly shrimp aquaculture (PI)
ICAR, New Delhi
(2000 - 2004)11.45
6. Testing of sugar industry’s byproducts for
Aquaculture (PI) (Institute - Industry
Collaborative Project)
M/s. Rajshree Sugars &
Chemicals Limited,
Coimbatore
(2004 - 2005)
3.05
7. One Time Grant for M.F.Sc. (Biotech.) Teaching
programme (Course Co-ordinator)
DBT, New Delhi
(2004 - 2006)15.00
8. Infrastructure facilities created for Maritech
Research Centre, Tharuvaikulam (Co-ordinator)
DRDA, Collectorate ofThoothukudi (2005) 15.00
9. Grant for organizing the National Level Training
Program on “Biosecured Raceway Based Shrimp
Farming Technology” (Course Director)
DBT, New Delhi(2005 - 2006)
1.65
10. Prototyping of raceway based third generation
shrimp production technology (PI)
DBT, New Delhi
(2003-2006)
30.00
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11. Integrated marine living resources utilization for
the empowerment of SC youth from Tuticorin
region of Tamilnadu (PI)
DBT, New Delhi28.40
12. Seed Production in Agricultural Crops and
Fisheries - Shrimp Seed
(Co-Principal Investigator)
ICAR, New Delhi (2006
- 2008)
45.00
13 Full Research Proposal (Component - 2) Project
on “ Export oriented Marine Value Chain for
Farmed - Seafood production using Cobia
(Rachycentron canadum) Through Rural
Entrepreneurship”
(Consortium PI)
NAIP, New Delhi
(2008 - 2011
265.00
b. University & Plan Schemes
Sl.No. Title Nature of Project Period (Years)
1. Fish cum duck farming University Project1986 - 1994
2. Ornamental fish culture University Project 1986 - 1994
3. Shrimp feed formulation Part II Scheme &
Plan Scheme 1990 - 1997
4. Establishment of Fisheries
Biotechnology Centre at
FC&RI, Thoothukudi.
Part II Scheme &
Plan Scheme
1997 - 2008
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15. RESEARCH GUIDANCE (PG)
a. M.F.Sc - Fisheries Biotechnology and M.F.Sc.- Aquaculture
Sl.No.
Name of theStudent
Thesis Title Year
1. P.S. Sathish Prasad Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) detection of White Spot
Syndrome Virus (WSSV) using different primers.2000
2. N. Sivakumar Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP) typing
as an epidemiological tool in strain discrimination of White
Spot Syndrome Virus in Shrimp.
2001
3. K. Sivakumar Prophenoloxidase assay as a measure of immune
enhanceme1nt in Penaeus monodon (Fabricius)2001
4. S. Henry Rajar
Dinesh
Impact of the heterotrophic microbes and unialgal
concentrate on raceway system management in nursery
production of penaeid shrimp.
2005
5. R. Ramya ‘Formulation and dietary & bioremediatory characteristics
of seaweed based silage and its utilization in shrimp larval
rearing.’
2007
6. T. Mugilan Biofuel extraction from bioengineered heterotrophic
microalgae through transesterification 2008
b. P.G. Diploma in Business Management in Animal and Fisheries Sciences(TANUVASS, Chennai)
Sl.
No.Name of the Student Thesis Title Year
1. Abdus Saboor Import marketing strategy of frozen
shrimp.1996
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16. MAJOR RESEARCH & FARMING FACILITIES CREATED
1. FISHERIES BIOTECHNOLOGY CENTRE
Location: FISHERIES College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi
i. PCR LABORATORY
Sl. No. Equipment Imported /Indigenous
1. DNA Engine, MJ Research, USA Imported
2. Micro Centrifuge Imported
3. Cooling Centrifuge, Eppendorf Imported
4. Medical Deep Freezer, SANYO, Japan Imported
5. Gel Documentation System Indigenous
6. Electrophoresis apparatus with power pack Indigenous
7. U.V. Transilluminator Imported
8. Double Distillation System Indigenous
9. Gel Rocks, Mini-micro centrifuge, Shakers, micro oven Indigenous
10. Sterlizing equipments - hot air oven, autoclave, micro oven,etc.
Indigenous
11. Fermentor System (3.1 Lit.), Applicon, Belgium. Imported
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ii. IMMUNO BIOTECH LABORAOTRY
Sl.No. Equipments Imported / Indigenous
1. ELISA Reader with PC & Software Imported
iii. WET LABORATORY
Hi-Tech Water Recirculation System to maintain 100 experimental tanks for shrimps.
BUDGET MOBILISED
Sl.No. Source Grant(Rs. in Lakhs)
Remarks
1. ICAR, New Delhi(Evolving marine …..”)
11.45 PrincipalInvestigator
2. DBT, New Delhi(one time grant)
15.00 CourseCo-ordinator
3. TN State Govt.(Part II Scheme 1998 - 2002)
31.56 Scheme Officer
TOTAL GRANT OBTAINED = Rs. 58.00 Lakhs
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2. RACEWAY FACILITY
Location : Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi
i. Facilities created :
1. Raceway systems (45m3) - 2 Nos.
2. LDPE Lined growout ponds (500 m2) - 3 Nos.
3. Blowers (5HP) - 2 Nos.
4. Generator (15 KVA) - 1 No.
5. Paddle Wheel Aerators - 6 Nos.
6. Automatic Feeders - 6 Nos.
7. Raceway Farm Lab - 1 Unit.
8. Bore wells - 3 Nos.
BUDGET MOBILISEDSl.No. Source Grant
(Rs. in Lakhs)Remarks
1. DBT, New Delhi
(Prototyping of raceway based third
generation shrimp production
technology)
30.00 PrincipalInvestigator
2. National Seminar on “Technology and
Trade Prospects in Ornamental
Aquaculture”
3.16 OrganisingSecretary
3. DBT, New Delhi National Level
Refresher Course on “Innovative and
viable Biotechnological Techniques for
Ornamental Aquaculture”
2.00 Course Director
TOTAL GRANTS OBTAINED : Rs. 35.16 Lakhs
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3. MARITECH RESEARCH CENTRE, THARUVAIKULAM
Location: Tharuvaikkulam, Thoothukudi District.
A. BASIC FACILITIES CREATED
Sl.No. Particulars1. Land received from collectorate on lease basis (1+4 = 5 acres)
2. Clearance and fencing of site
3. 10 KVA Generator installed
4. EB connection obtained
5. Telephone connection obtained
B.WATER SUPPLY FACILITY
6. Bore well (8”) – erection
7. Water sump (8000 L Capacity) - erected
8. Open well (8’ dia) for drawing low saline water (20’ depth) - erected
C. RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES
9. BAY LAB - created
10. Lobster cages (types) - designing and fabrication
11. Construction of LDPE lined ponds - 6 Nos.
12. Crab fattening facilities (bamboo - split cages) - installation in ponds
13. FC & RI lobster cage design finalized and 8 cages fabricated
14. Shrimp brood stock raceway facility created
D. AERATION FACILITIES
15. Paddle wheel aerators (2 Nos.) - installed in crab fattening ponds
16. Blower shed - erected at MRC Campus
E. OTHER INFRASTRUCTURES
17. Other equipments purchased - for installation
i) Rapid sand filters (3Nos.)
ii) Jumbo cartridge filters (2 Nos.)
18. FRP boat (15 footer) introduced
19. Boat house cum Cage maintenance shed on seashore - erected
20. Watchmen shed - erected
21. Road upto sea shore
22. Building (1200 sq. ft.) for a training center - funded by DRDA, Collectorate -
sanctioned
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INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES OBTAINED FROM BY DRDA,THOOTHUKUDI COLLECTORATE :
Training Centre (1200 sq. ft.)
LDPE lined earthen ponds - 4 Nos.
2 ton capacity cement tanks with aeration facility - 20 Nos. with a shed.
Cement roads (inside the MRC site)
Exhibition hall (AC roof) - 35’ x 15’
BUDGET MOBILIZED
Sl.No. Sources PI / Scheme Officer Amount(Rs. in Lakhs)
1. DBT, New Delhi Principal Investigator 24.83
2. DRDA, Collectorateof Thoothukudi Co-ordinator 35.95
3. ICAR, New Delhi Co-PrincipalInvestigator
45.00
4. NAIP, ICAR NewDelhi Principal
Investigator
300.00
TOTAL GRANTS = Rs.405.78 Lakhs
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IV. RESEARCH - CUM - DEMO ORNAMENTAL FISH FARM
Location : Fisheries Research and Extension Centre, Madhavaram
a. Ornamental Breeding Section
1. Circular large Rectangular tanks:
4’ D x 2’ H = 12 Nos.
5’ D x 2’ H = 6 Nos.
2. Rectangular Breeding tank :
12’Lx 4 ½’B x 2 ½’ H=2Nos.
b. Ornamental fish culture section :
Rectangular tanks:
Large size : (6m x 3m) = 8 Nos.
Medium size : (4’ x 3’) = 12 Nos.
Small size : (3’x 3’) = 16 Nos.
c. Live Feed Section : (3’ D x 1’H) = 10 Nos.
V. INLAND RACEWAY SYATEM
Location : Fisheries Research and Extension Centre, Madhavaram
i. Dimension 47½’ L x 11’B x 1’ H
ii. Rapid Sand Filters (10,000 LPM)
iii. 3 HP Blower
iv. 7.5 HP Genset
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VI. SCAMPI FARMING DEMO UNIT
Location : Fisheries Research and Extension Centre, Madhavaram
LDPE Lined ponds - 2Nos.
Inland FRP cages - 2 Nos.
BUDGET MOBILIZED
Sl.No. Sources PI / Scheme Officer Amount(Rs. in Lakhs)
1. NADP scheme Principal Investigator Ra. 5.00 lakhs
TOTAL GRANT = Rs.5.00 Lakhs
VII. AQUA BIOTECH CENTRE
Location : Fisheries Research and Extension Centre, Madhavaram
Molecular PCR lab
Fermentation lab
Uni algal culture lab
Biofuel lab
Wet lab
Aquatic microbiology lab.
BUDGET MOBILIZED
Sl.No. Sources PI / Scheme Officer Amount(Rs. in Lakhs)
1. DBT scheme Principal Investigator Ra. 32.12 lakhs
TOTAL GRANT = Rs.32.12 Lakhs
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IX. CRYO LAB
Location : Fisheries Research and Extension Centre, Madhavaram
Cryo cans ( 3Lit. =1no; 11 Lit. = 1 no; 55 Lit. = 1no)
Milt collection facility
BUDGET MOBILIZED
Sl.No. Sources PI / Scheme Officer Amount(Rs. in Lakhs)
1. NADP scheme Principal Investigator Ra. 8.20 lakhs
TOTAL GRANT = Rs.8.20 Lakhs
X. INLAND LINED PONDS FOR BIOFLOC MANAGEMENT
Location : Fisheries Research and Extension Centre, Madhavaram
Pond no. 1 = 25m x 15m 1.5m (slope) - 30m length x 20m width = 600 sq. mtrs.
Pond no. 2 = 15m x 8mx 1.5m (slope) - 20m length x 13 m width = 260 sq. mtrs.
Aeration – AIREO2 Aerators (1HP)
XI. INLAND FRP CAGE SYSTEM
Shape : Oval
Dimension : 40’ Length ; 15’ width
Detachable frames : 10’L; 20’L; 10’L
Width of top end platform : 400 mm
Cage capacity : 40 tons
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17. MAJOR EVENTS ORGANISED:
a. Seminars, Conferences and Workshops :
Sl.No. Title Institute organised From To
1.National Conference on “Chennai
Aquaculture Technology Meet-
11” 16th and 17th Nov. 2011.
Fisheries Research and
Extension Centre,
DCAHS, Madhavaram,
Chennai
16.11.11 17.11.11
2. National Level Refresher Course on
“Innovative and viable
Biotechnological Techniques for
Ornamental Aquaculture”
(21days).-DBT, Course Director
Fisheries Research and
Extension Centre,
DCAHS, Madhavaram,
Chennai10.11.2010 03.12.2010
3. National Seminar on “Technology
and Trade Prospects in
Ornamental Aquaculture” Dated:
29th and 30th of April, 2010-
Org.Secretary
Fisheries Research and
Extension Centre,
DCAHS, Madhavaram,
Chennai29.04.2010 30.04.2010
4. State Level Meet on “Prospects
for ornamental Fish Farming in
Tamil Nadu state”. -Org.
Secretary.
Fisheries Research and
Extension Centre,
DCAHS, Madhavaram,
Chennai
26th of March 2009
5. Workshop on Coastal Aquaculture
Technologies
(DBT, New Delhi - Principal
Investigator & Co-ordinator)
Maritech Research
Centre, FC&RI,
Tharuvaikulam16.05.08
6. Workshop on Coastal Aquaculture
Technologies
(DBT, New Delhi - Principal
Investigator & Co-ordinator)
Maritech Research
Centre, FC&RI,
Tharuvaikulam12.03.08 14.03.08
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7. Workshop on Coastal Aquaculture
Technologies
(DBT, New Delhi - Principal
Investigator & Co-ordinator)
Maritech Research
Centre, FC&RI,
Tharuvaikulam05.03.08 07.03.08
8. Workshop on Coastal Aquaculture
Technologies
(DBT, New Delhi - Principal
Investigator & Co-ordinator)
Maritech Research
Centre, FC&RI,
Tharuvaikulam08.01.08 10.01.08
9. Workshop on Coastal Aquaculture
Technologies
(DBT, New Delhi - Principal
Investigator & Co-ordinator)
Maritech Research
Centre, FC&RI,
Tharuvaikulam01.09.07 03.09.07
10. National Conference on
“Biosecured Aquaculture - An
Eco-friendly Approach”
(BAAE’07)
(Organising Secretary - DBT, New
Delhi, NABARD, Mumbai and
SLUB, Govt. of TN, Chennai)
Fisheries Biotechnology
Centre, (Dept. of
Aquaculture) FC&RI,
Thoothukudi28.06.07 29.06.07
11. Workshop on Coastal Aquaculture
Technologies
(DBT, New Delhi - Principal
Investigator & Co-ordinator)
Maritech Research
Centre, FC&RI,
Tharuvaikulam11.05.07 13.05.07
12. Workshop on Coastal Aquaculture
Technologies
(DBT, New Delhi - Principal
Investigator & Co-ordinator)
Maritech Research
Centre, FC&RI,
Tharuvaikulam14.02.07 16.02.07
13. Workshop on PCR in shrimp
disease diagnosis
(Co-ordinator, Training Program)
Fisheries Biotechnology
Centre, (Dept. of
Aquaculture) FC&RI,
Thoothukudi
08.01.07 10.01.07
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14. Crab and Lobster Fattening
Technology
(DBT, New Delhi - Principal
Investigator & Co-ordinator)
Maritech Research
Centre, FC&RI,
Tharuvaikulam 16.05.06 18.05.06
15. National Workshop on Biosecured
raceway based Shrimp Farming
Technology
DBT, New Delhi
Fisheries Biotechnology
Centre, (Dept. of
Aquaculture) FC&RI,
Thoothukudi
2006
16. Crab and Lobster Fattening
Technology
(DBT, New Delhi - Principal
Investigator & Co-ordinator)
Maritech Research
Centre, FC&RI,
Tharuvaikulam 18.03.06 21.03.06
17. Workshop on PCR in shrimp
disease diagnosis
(Co-ordinator, Training Program)
Fisheries Biotechnology
Centre, (Dept. of
Aquaculture) FC&RI,
Thoothukudi
05.12.05 07.12.05
18. Workshop on Crab and Lobster
Fattening Technology
(DBT, New Delhi - Principal
Investigator & Co-ordinator
Maritech Research
Centre, FC&RI,
Tharuvaikulam19.10.05 21.10.05
19. Workshop on Crab and Lobster
Fattening Technology
(DBT, New Delhi - Principal
Investigator & Co-ordinator)
Maritech Research
Centre, FC&RI,
Tharuvaikulam 08.09.05 10.09.05
20. Workshop on Crab and Lobster
Fattening Technology
(DBT, New Delhi - Principal
Investigator & Co-ordinator)
Maritech Research
Centre, FC&RI,
Tharuvaikulam 11.04.05 13.04.05
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21. Workshop on Crab and Lobster
Fattening Technology
(DBT, New Delhi - Principal
Investigator & Co-ordinator)
Maritech Research
Centre, FC&RI,
Tharuvaikulam 07.02.05 10.02.05
22. Workshop on Eco-friendly shrimp
farming technology
(NATP, ICAR, New Delhi)
Fisheries Biotechnology
Centre, (Dept. of
Aquaculture) FC&RI,
Thoothukudi
04.10.04 08.10.04
23. Workshop on PCR in shrimp
disease diagnosis
(Co-ordinator, Training Program)
Fisheries Biotechnology
Centre, (Dept. of
Aquaculture) FC&RI,
Thoothukudi
14.06.04 16.06.04
24. Workshop on PCR in shrimp
disease diagnosis
(Co-ordinator, Training Program)
Fisheries Biotechnology
Centre, (Dept. of
Aquaculture) FC&RI,
Thoothukudi
17.05.04 19.05.04
25. Workshop on PCR in shrimp
disease diagnosis
(Co-ordinator, Training Program)
Fisheries Biotechnology
Centre, (Dept. of
Aquaculture) FC&RI,
Thoothukudi
26.05.03 28.05.03
26. Workshop on PCR in shrimp
disease diagnosis
(Co-ordinator, Training Program)
Fisheries Biotechnology
Centre, (Dept. of
Aquaculture) FC&RI,
Thoothukudi
12.05.03 14.05.03
27. Workshop on PCR in shrimp
disease diagnosis
(Co-ordinator, Training Program)
Fisheries Biotechnology
Centre, (Dept. of
Aquaculture) FC&RI,
Thoothukudi
04.07.02 06.07.02
28. Workshop on PCR in shrimp
disease diagnosis
(Co-ordinator, Training Program)
Fisheries Biotechnology
Centre, (Dept. of
Aquaculture) FC&RI,
Thoothukudi
22.04.02 24.04.02
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29. Workshop on PCR in shrimp
disease diagnosis
(Co-ordinator, Training Program)
Fisheries Biotechnology
Centre, (Dept. of
Aquaculture) FC&RI,
Thoothukudi
19.11.01 22.11.01
30. Workshop on PCR in shrimp
disease diagnosis
(Co-ordinator, Training Program)
Fisheries Biotechnology
Centre, (Dept. of
Aquaculture) FC&RI,
Thoothukudi
12.02.01 14.02.01
b. Training Programmes Organised (Off – campus) :
SI.No. Title From To No. of Trainees
1. Raceway Technology for Mass
production of Ornamental Fishes
18.04.12 20.04.12 30
2. Raceway Technology for Mass
production of Ornamental Fishes
27.02.12 29.02.12 32
3. Ornamental fish Farming
Technology-innovative culture
systems
20.01.2011 30
4. Ornamental fish production
Technology
14.12.2010 15.12.2010 7
5. Ornamental fish production
Technology
26.10.2010 27.10.2010 12
6. Scampi Farming Technology-NADP 10.08.2010 35
7. Scampi Farming Technology-NADP 14.07.2010 33
8. Polyculture of Carps 20.01.2010 21.01.2010 8
9. Aquaculture - Water quality, feed
and health management related
technologies
15.12.2009 17.12.2009 18
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10. Freshwater Carp Farming
Technology
10.06.2009 11.06.2009 18
11. Ornamental Fish Farming 23.06.2009 25.06.2009 26
12. Ornamental Fish Farming
Technology
17.03.2009 19.03.2009 36
13. Freshwater Carp Farming 17.02.2009 19.02.2009 17
14. Ornamental Fish farming
technology
16.12.2008 18.12.2008 14
15. National Training Course on“
Aquatic Biotechnological
Techniques” (DBT, New Delhi -
Course Director)
06.12.07 20.12.0715
16. National Level Training on
“Biosecured Raceway Based
Shrimp Farming Technology”
(DBT, New Delhi - Course
Director)
17.01.06 02.02.0615
c. Training Programmes Organised (On – campus) :
SI.No. Title Place Dated No. of Trainees
1. NADP Scampi Farming
Technology
Kattur, Thiruvallur
District17.09.2010 64
2. NADP Scampi Farming
Technology
VUTRC, Dharmapuri. 23.09.201039
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19. DETAILS OF FELLOWSHIPS, SUMMER INSTITUTESAND AWARDS :
AHRDP (FAO) International Visiting Fellowship (2000) - To visit
Texas A&M University, USA.
UGC Visiting Associateship (2000) - To visit the College of
Fisheries, Mangalore. (Dept. of Aquaculture - Pathology Division)
20. TECHNOLOGIES DEVELOPED AND TRANSFERRED :
i. Marine Single Cell Detritus as a marine larval feed (2010-2011)
ii. Marine Single Cell Detritus (MSCD) as Replacement larval diet for shrimp (2010).
iii. Inland raceway technology for ornamental fish farming (2010).
iv. Inland FRP cages for ornamental broodstock development (2010).
v. Extraction of fuel oil from microalgae - transesterification method (2008).
vi. Lobster Fattening in FRP Cages (2006).
vii. Crab Fattening in Multi-chambered FRP cages (2006).
viii. Shrimp Brood Stock maintenance in raceways (2006).
ix. Raceway Technology for Nursery Rearing of Shrimp (2005).
x. LDPE lined ponds for shrimp aquaculture (2005).
xi. PCR in shrimp virus detection
xii. Sugar industry’s by-products to enhance aquaculture fish production (2004).
xiii. ELISA based Pro PO Technology (2003).
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21. PATENTS REGISTERED
SI.No.
Title Details of Patent/Registration/
Commercialization
Year
1. “Domesticated Bioremediation
Based intensive indoor running
water circulation system for
farming penaeid shrimp”.
3540/CHE/2010
(Dt: 24.11.2010)2010
2. “Lobster fattening technology using
FRP cages” 960/CHE/2011
(Dt: 28.03.2011)
2011
3. “Microbial Consortia Enabled
‘Fermented Marine Single Cell
Detritus’ (FMSCD) feed preparation
process for shrimp larvae rearing”.
2640/CHE/2011
(Dt: 01.08.2011)
2011
4. “Designing and fabrication of Multi –
shaped (adjustable) Floating FRP
cage for Inland Aquaculture”
433/CHE/2012
(Dt: 06.02.2012)
2012
5. “Designing and fabrication of Inland
Raceways for Intensive rearing of
Ornamental fishes”
-- 2012
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22. SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS
i. Member, Academic Council of TANUVAS, Chennai for the year 2009-2011.
ii. Member, Board of Studies, Fisheries College and Research Institute,
Thoothukudi (1998-1999).
iii. Member, Board of Studies, College of Fisheries, Nellore, Venkateswara
University of Veterinary Sciences, Tripathi. (2011-2012).
iv. Member, Department of Biotechnology, Govt of India’s Project Assessment
Committee along with Dr. George John, Sr. Advisor, DBT, New Delhi and Dr.
Ramasamy, Ex. Vice Chancellor, TANUVAS, Chennai
v. Member, Editorial Committee for the TANUVAS News Letter.
vi. Member, Fourteenth Convocation Commmittee, TANUVAS, Chennai.
vii. Member, Fifteenth Convocation Commmittee, TANUVAS, Chennai.
viii. Evaluation and Question Setting Committee – Central Institute for
Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA), ICAR, Bhuvaneshewar.
ix. Evaluation and Question Setting Committee – College of Fisheries, Mangalore,
University of Animal Husbandry, Diary and Fisheries, Bidar.
x. Evaluation and Question Setting Committee – Deemed university of Central
Institute for Fisheries Education, Mumbai.
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xi. Practical Exams Committee – College of Fisheries, Nellore, Venkateswara
University of Veterinary Sciences, Tripathi.
xii. Practical Exams Committee – Fisheries College and Research Institute,
TANUVAS, Chennai.
xiii. Member, Peer Review Committee of Research articles for Indian Veterinary
Journal, Chennai.
xiv. Member, Peer Review Committee of Research articles for Tamilnadu
Veterinary University Journal, TANUVAS, Chennai.
Certificate :
Certified that the above mentioned particulars are true to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
Place :
Date :Signature