Research Scholar | NATIONAL BUREAU OF FISH GENETIC RESOURCES | India
Short Bio
Manu Madhavan, born on October 8, 1991, is currently affiliated with the ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources. He holds a Master’s degree in Biological Oceanography & Biodiversity from Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, specializing in Marine Biology. His research focuses on marine ornamental species and biodiversity conservation in Lakshadweep, India.
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🎓 Education
Manu Madhavan completed his B.Sc. in Botany, Zoology, and Chemistry from MG University, Mar Athanasius College, Kothamangalam, in 2013. He pursued his M.Sc. in Biological Oceanography & Biodiversity (Marine Biology) from Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), graduating in 2015 with a commendable 71.24%.
👨💼 Experience
Manu Madhavan has held several positions in marine research institutions. His roles include Consulting Technician at ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) in Krishi Vigyan Kendra-Lakshadweep Island since 2023, and previously as Young Professional I at ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR) Live Germ Plasm Resource Centre from 2018 to 2021.
🔬 Research Interest
His research interests span the mating behavior and embryonic development of marine ornamental species, biodiversity studies, and the impact of environmental factors on aquatic ecosystems, particularly in the Lakshadweep region.
🏆 Award
Manu Madhavan has received several accolades, including the Best Paper Award at the MECOS 3 International Conference in 2020 and a Team Excellence Award from ICAR-NBFGR in the same year.
📚 Publication
Mating behaviour and embryonic development of the marine ornamental shrimp, Stenopus hispidus Olivier, 1811 in captivity in Aquaculture, 2023.
The giant clam commensal shrimp Anchistus miersi (de Man, 1888) new to Lakshadweep Sea, India in Journal of Threatened Taxa, 2023.
Comparative study on larval days and survival rates of selected ornamental shrimps in captive conditions in Current Science, 2022.