Muthuswamy D R Jaikumar

Dr.M.Jaikumar hold a professional working experience of 23 years as Marine Biologist as a marine ecologist firm and my capabilities makes me an extremely viable choice for your advertised position.
I have completed my Master's (Alagappa University, Karaikudi) and Doctorate degree in Marine Biology (Andhra University, Visakhapatnam) .
I have worked now as “Senior Field scientist” in “Sea6 Energy” for more than 6 years. And I have vast experience covering seaweed cultivation. Mainly growing seaweed in rougher water with technologies. And secondly, I have worked with equal competence with Mangroves eco-restoration project with CRRT, Chennai in Ennore creek and Muttukadu Creek as Consultant and Marine expert (Field work and DPR submission).
I have extensive experience in the field of Marine biology, Aquaculture, Prawn culture, Seaweed culture inside sea and creek. When I am working with Dr.M.Sakthivel in the Aquaculture Foundation of India. Chennai and I participated and worked in various  Environmental Impact Assessment studies (EIA) for coastal development (Port & Harbours, Desalination plants, etc.) And I worked as a Marine expert in Voyant’s Solution as a Freelancer for more than 4 years.

I have completed 2 major project in Seaweed cultivation one in Tamilnadu and one in Gujarat, and also I worked in various consultancy /freelancer in Chennai Ennore creek and Muttukadu creek as technical and marine expert to the client for (CRRT) Chennai River restoration project funded by Tamil Nadu Urban Infrastructure Financial Services Limited (TNUIFSL).

And I took on a project and worked as Principal Investigator in Seaweed Shrimp feed trials with a project sponsored by Industry collaboration with Fisheries University Tamilnadu. (U.S.O  No.168/R1/TNJFU/2019, Rc.No.680/R1/TNJFU/2019.

I participate in various cruises for marine biology samples in the East coast and west coast.

I have worked as “Project Scientist” in NCCR, National Central for Coastal Research (Ministry of Earth Sciences Chennai) for 3 years and I carried out Eco toxicology and “Senior Project Associate” in Institute for Ocean Management, Anna University for a period of 1 year.

Worked as “Scientist” in the “Aquaculture Foundation of India” period for 2.5 years. Planning and executive the project at root level for the fisher folk livelihood as part of seaweed cultivation in Palk Bay region.

I have also completed training courses from various National and International Organization to strengthen the field of Marine biology for my career growth.

I have been appointed as “Member of Board of Studies” in the Department of Oceanography and Coastal Area Studies, Alagappa University, Karaikudi (Accredited with A+ grade by NAAC (CGPA 3.64 in the Third Cycle)

I undergo Training conducted by (CAA) Coastal aquaculture Authority Govt of India, and JIFSAN (The Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition college park, Maryland, USA. Course on “Train the trainer” on GOOD AQUACULTURE PRACTICE (GAqP) at Chennai. INDIA.
And during my doctoral research, I guided MS students from Alcorn State University, Mississippi, USA. Program with Minority International Research Training (MIRT) (Contract No. NIH/FIC/MIRT TW00132: MBRS-SCORE GM535356) from 06/2005-08/2005
uring Covid 19 Situation, I have been invited to various research institutes and Universities for Webinar Virtual Talk in the field of Recent trends in Aquaculture.
Supervisors: Prof C. Stella, Prof .AV Raman, Dr.M.Sakthivel, DR.GVM. Gupta, Dr.CRK.Reddy, Dr.Uma Mageswehera Roa, and Dr.Ganesan. Dr.Bala Subramanian
Phone: +919884742424
Address: ICCSIR, VRTI Campus, Mandvi - Bhuj Highways. Kachchh. Gujarat