Principal Researcher | CIIMAR – Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research of the University of Porto | Portugal
Dr. Rodrigo Ozorio is a Principal Researcher at the Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research (CIIMAR) of the University of Porto. With over 20 years of experience, his expertise lies in aquaculture research, focusing on nutritional dynamics of fish. He has significantly contributed to the development of machine learning tools under the Aquaculture 4.0 scope, aiming to enhance fish farming through intelligent feeding, harvesting, and biomass estimation.
Strengths for the Award ๐
Dr. Rodrigo Ozorio is a highly accomplished researcher in the field of aquaculture, with extensive experience and contributions to aquatic species nutrition, metabolism, and immune response. His research spans various aquatic species, including rainbow trout, seabass, and gilthead seabream, with an emphasis on sustainable aquaculture practices. He has over 120 published works, including peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals like Scientific Reports and Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. Dr. Ozorioโs research also attracts significant international funding, as evidenced by his involvement in numerous EU-funded projects like AQUAHEAL and SEABIOPLAS. His long-standing academic career, demonstrated by his dual appointments as a Senior Researcher and Affiliate Professor, further solidifies his reputation as a leader in the field.
Profile ๐
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Education ๐
Rodrigo holds a Ph.D. in Aquaculture from Wageningen University (The Netherlands), where he focused on dietary L-carnitine and energy metabolism in African catfish juveniles. He also completed an M.Sc. in Animal Sciences at Wageningen University and earned a Biological Sciences degree from Santa Ursula University in Brazil.
Experience ๐ผ
Rodrigo has held various prestigious positions at CIIMAR, including his current role as a Principal Researcher. He has supervised 11 PhD and 16 MSc theses and has participated in 28 national and international research projects, contributing to over โฌ2.5 million in total funding. Additionally, he has co-invented two international patents and holds an editorial board position for the journal Fishes.
Research Interests ๐ฌ
Rodrigoโs research focuses on four key areas: fish nutrition and feeding, aquatic production systems, environmental sustainability, and animal welfare. He is passionate about Precision Fish Farming (PFF), using advanced technologies like AI and machine learning to optimize fish farming processes and improve fish health and welfare.
Awards ๐
Rodrigo has been recognized for his contributions to aquaculture research and has led several funded projects, positioning himself as a leading figure in sustainable aquaculture and technological advancements in fish farming. His involvement in high-impact research has resulted in various national and international accolades.
Publications ๐
- Study of the influence of tributyrin-supplemented diets on the gut bacterial communities of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Scientific Reports, 2024-03-07
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-55660-y
- Induced swimming modified the antioxidant status of gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata)
Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part B: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 2024-01
DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpb.2023.110893
- Combined Effects of Temperature and Dietary Lipid Level on Body Composition, Growth, and Freshness Profile in European Seabass, Dicentrarchus labrax
Animals, 2023
DOI: 10.3390/ani13061068
- Growth performance and quality indicators of European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) fed diets including refined glycerol
Aquaculture, 2023
DOI: 10.1016/j.aquaculture.2023.739377
- Mansoa alliacea extract improves the growth performance and innate immune response of Arapaima gigas challenged with Aeromonas hydrophila and handling stress
Acta Amazonica, 2023
DOI: 10.1590/1809-4392202101231
- Dietary tributyrin supplementation enhances the immune and antioxidant responses of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) without changes in fish performance
Aquaculture Reports, 2023-10
DOI: 10.1016/j.aqrep.2023.101735
- Short-term swimming up-regulates pro-inflammatory mediators and cytokines in gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata)
Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part A: Molecular & Integrative Physiology, 2023-10
DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpa.2023.111487
- Fatty acid profile of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) supplemented with dietary tributyrin: preliminary approach by gas chromatography
Aquaculture Europe 2023, Conference poster, 2023-09-18
- Solid-State Fermentation as Green Technology to Improve the Use of Plant Feedstuffs as Ingredients in Diets for European Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) Juveniles
Animals, 2023-08-23
DOI: 10.3390/ani13172692
Conclusion ๐
Given his significant contributions to aquaculture, his established academic career, and his leadership in multiple high-impact research projects, Dr. Ozorio is a highly suitable candidate for the “Best Researcher Award“. His research has not only advanced our understanding of aquatic species nutrition and immune response but has also promoted sustainability within aquaculture, making him a standout in the field.