Dr. Hrudayanath Thatoi is Director of the Centre for Industrial Biotechnology Research (CIBR) at Siksha “O” Anusandhan Univeristy, India. He obtained his MSc and PhD from Utkal University, India, and served as Chairman of the P.G. Council of MSCB University and as a mangrove biologist and Senior Scientist at the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation prior to his current role. Dr. Thatoi’s research interests span molecular biology, industrial biotechnology, microbiology, and aquaculture. He serves as a member of several scientific societies and editorial boards of national and international journals. He is a recipient of the Samanta Chandra Sekhar Award by DST, Government of Odisha; the Prof. Harihar Pattanaik Award for environmental science by the Orissa Botanical Society; and Fellow of the Society of Applied Biotechnology. He has worked on several Elsevier titles, including Biotechnological Utilization of Mangrove Resources; Applications of Metagenomics; Innovations in Fermentation and Phytopharmaceutical Technologies; and Emerging Trends and Imminent Applications. Dr. Pradeep K. Das Mohapatra is an Associate Professor of Microbiology and Director of the Prof. A.K. Bothra Environmental Conservation Centre in Raiganj University, India. He obtained his PhD from Vidyasagar University and specializes in microbial enzyme biotechnology, environmental microbiology, and industrial microbiology. Dr. Mohapatra has worked on aquaculture nutrition, microbial nutrition and diversity, fermentation, probiotics, and bioinformatics. Dr. Partha Bandyopadhyay is Managing Director of Finray Biotech Ltd. He obtained his PhD in Aquaculture from Vidyasagar University, India, and specializes in aquatic microbial habitats and fish biotechnology. Within this sphere, Dr. Bandyopadhyay researches fish nutritional biotechnology, microbial immunology, aquatic eDNA, parasitology, and riverine impacts on fisheries.Dr. Sourav Chattaraj is a Post-Doctoral Fellow of the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Training Coordinator for the Centre for Industrial Biotechnology Research within Siksha “O” Anusandhan University, India. He obtained his PhD in Microbiology from Raiganj University, India, and studies the formulation and application of fish feed. Within this sphere, his research focuses on aquaculture feed technology, emulsion, fermentation, genetics, immunology, microbiology, phycology, and probiotics.

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• 1. Comprehensive perspective and challenges of non-conventional feed ingredients, the ease and profitability of obtaining and processing them, and their nutritional content2. Utilization of fruit and vegetable wastes in fish feed formulation3. Incorporating oilseed cakes and meals in aquafeeds4. Utilization of grain and cereal byproducts in fish feed formulation5. Fish feed formulation with by-products from invertebrates (bivalves or crustaceans)6. Rendered industry by-products and insect products for the development of aquafeeds.7. Processing techniques for non-conventional ingredients and agricultural byproducts in aquafeed production8. Probiotic based fermentation of agro-industrial wastes for fish feed formulation9. Valorization of brewery byproducts to be utilized as fish feed ingredients10. Immunostimulatory potential of brewers spent yeast and other agro-industrial byproducts in fish and shellfish11. Effective valorisation of microalgal biomass for utilization in fish feed12. Antinutritional factors and mycotoxin contamination in non-conventional feed ingredients. mitigation strategies13. Evaluation of feed additives (like de-oiled rice bran, mustard oil cakes, brewers spent grains) and supplements (brewers spent yeast) to enhance nutritional value and palatability of feed14. Case studies. commercial applications of non-conventional agricultural byproducts in aquafeeds15. Case studies. Species specific (e.g. salmon, tilapia, catla farming) and rearing method specific (farming in sea cages, RAS-system, biofloc system etc.) utilization of agroindustrial wastes and byproducts as fish feed16. Effect of agro-waste incorporated fish feed on the growth of carnivorous fish17. Alteration/modification of fish gut microbiome after non-conventional feed consumption (metagenomic studies)18. Concerns due to the use of alternative sources of protein in feed on the physiology and well-being of fish (for example agricultural waste)19. Bioeconomic and environmental implications of utilizing non-conventional feed ingredients in aquaculture20. Future perspectives and research directions in fish feed formulation with non-conventional agricultural byproducts

Dr. Hrudayanath Thatoi is Director of the Centre for Industrial Biotechnology Research (CIBR) at Siksha “O” Anusandhan Univeristy, India. He obtained his MSc and PhD from Utkal University, India, and served as Chairman of the P.G. Council of MSCB University and as a mangrove biologist and Senior Scientist at the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation prior to his current role. Dr. Thatoi’s research interests span molecular biology, industrial biotechnology, microbiology, and aquaculture. He serves as a member of several scientific societies and editorial boards of national and international journals. He is a recipient of the Samanta Chandra Sekhar Award by DST, Government of Odisha; the Prof. Harihar Pattanaik Award for environmental science by the Orissa Botanical Society; and Fellow of the Society of Applied Biotechnology. He has worked on several Elsevier titles, including Biotechnological Utilization of Mangrove Resources; Applications of Metagenomics; Innovations in Fermentation and Phytopharmaceutical Technologies; and Emerging Trends and Imminent Applications. Dr. Pradeep K. Das Mohapatra is an Associate Professor of Microbiology and Director of the Prof. A.K. Bothra Environmental Conservation Centre in Raiganj University, India. He obtained his PhD from Vidyasagar University and specializes in microbial enzyme biotechnology, environmental microbiology, and industrial microbiology. Dr. Mohapatra has worked on aquaculture nutrition, microbial nutrition and diversity, fermentation, probiotics, and bioinformatics. Dr. Partha Bandyopadhyay is Managing Director of Finray Biotech Ltd. He obtained his PhD in Aquaculture from Vidyasagar University, India, and specializes in aquatic microbial habitats and fish biotechnology. Within this sphere, Dr. Bandyopadhyay researches fish nutritional biotechnology, microbial immunology, aquatic eDNA, parasitology, and riverine impacts on fisheries.Dr. Sourav Chattaraj is a Post-Doctoral Fellow of the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Training Coordinator for the Centre for Industrial Biotechnology Research within Siksha “O” Anusandhan University, India. He obtained his PhD in Microbiology from Raiganj University, India, and studies the formulation and application of fish feed. Within this sphere, his research focuses on aquaculture feed technology, emulsion, fermentation, genetics, immunology, microbiology, phycology, and probiotics.

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• 1. Comprehensive perspective and challenges of non-conventional feed ingredients, the ease and profitability of obtaining and processing them, and their nutritional content2. Utilization of fruit and vegetable wastes in fish feed formulation3. Incorporating oilseed cakes and meals in aquafeeds4. Utilization of grain and cereal byproducts in fish feed formulation5. Fish feed formulation with by-products from invertebrates (bivalves or crustaceans)6. Rendered industry by-products and insect products for the development of aquafeeds.7. Processing techniques for non-conventional ingredients and agricultural byproducts in aquafeed production8. Probiotic based fermentation of agro-industrial wastes for fish feed formulation9. Valorization of brewery byproducts to be utilized as fish feed ingredients10. Immunostimulatory potential of brewers spent yeast and other agro-industrial byproducts in fish and shellfish11. Effective valorisation of microalgal biomass for utilization in fish feed12. Antinutritional factors and mycotoxin contamination in non-conventional feed ingredients. mitigation strategies13. Evaluation of feed additives (like de-oiled rice bran, mustard oil cakes, brewers spent grains) and supplements (brewers spent yeast) to enhance nutritional value and palatability of feed14. Case studies. commercial applications of non-conventional agricultural byproducts in aquafeeds15. Case studies. Species specific (e.g. salmon, tilapia, catla farming) and rearing method specific (farming in sea cages, RAS-system, biofloc system etc.) utilization of agroindustrial wastes and byproducts as fish feed16. Effect of agro-waste incorporated fish feed on the growth of carnivorous fish17. Alteration/modification of fish gut microbiome after non-conventional feed consumption (metagenomic studies)18. Concerns due to the use of alternative sources of protein in feed on the physiology and well-being of fish (for example agricultural waste)19. Bioeconomic and environmental implications of utilizing non-conventional feed ingredients in aquaculture20. Future perspectives and research directions in fish feed formulation with non-conventional agricultural byproducts

Dr. Hrudayanath Thatoi is Director of the Centre for Industrial Biotechnology Research (CIBR) at Siksha “O” Anusandhan Univeristy, India. He obtained his MSc and PhD from Utkal University, India, and served as Chairman of the P.G. Council of MSCB University and as a mangrove biologist and Senior Scientist at the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation prior to his current role. Dr. Thatoi’s research interests span molecular biology, industrial biotechnology, microbiology, and aquaculture. He serves as a member of several scientific societies and editorial boards of national and international journals. He is a recipient of the Samanta Chandra Sekhar Award by DST, Government of Odisha; the Prof. Harihar Pattanaik Award for environmental science by the Orissa Botanical Society; and Fellow of the Society of Applied Biotechnology. He has worked on several Elsevier titles, including Biotechnological Utilization of Mangrove Resources; Applications of Metagenomics; Innovations in Fermentation and Phytopharmaceutical Technologies; and Emerging Trends and Imminent Applications. Dr. Pradeep K. Das Mohapatra is an Associate Professor of Microbiology and Director of the Prof. A.K. Bothra Environmental Conservation Centre in Raiganj University, India. He obtained his PhD from Vidyasagar University and specializes in microbial enzyme biotechnology, environmental microbiology, and industrial microbiology. Dr. Mohapatra has worked on aquaculture nutrition, microbial nutrition and diversity, fermentation, probiotics, and bioinformatics. Dr. Partha Bandyopadhyay is Managing Director of Finray Biotech Ltd. He obtained his PhD in Aquaculture from Vidyasagar University, India, and specializes in aquatic microbial habitats and fish biotechnology. Within this sphere, Dr. Bandyopadhyay researches fish nutritional biotechnology, microbial immunology, aquatic eDNA, parasitology, and riverine impacts on fisheries.Dr. Sourav Chattaraj is a Post-Doctoral Fellow of the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Training Coordinator for the Centre for Industrial Biotechnology Research within Siksha “O” Anusandhan University, India. He obtained his PhD in Microbiology from Raiganj University, India, and studies the formulation and application of fish feed. Within this sphere, his research focuses on aquaculture feed technology, emulsion, fermentation, genetics, immunology, microbiology, phycology, and probiotics.

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• 1. Comprehensive perspective and challenges of non-conventional feed ingredients, the ease and profitability of obtaining and processing them, and their nutritional content2. Utilization of fruit and vegetable wastes in fish feed formulation3. Incorporating oilseed cakes and meals in aquafeeds4. Utilization of grain and cereal byproducts in fish feed formulation5. Fish feed formulation with by-products from invertebrates (bivalves or crustaceans)6. Rendered industry by-products and insect products for the development of aquafeeds.7. Processing techniques for non-conventional ingredients and agricultural byproducts in aquafeed production8. Probiotic based fermentation of agro-industrial wastes for fish feed formulation9. Valorization of brewery byproducts to be utilized as fish feed ingredients10. Immunostimulatory potential of brewers spent yeast and other agro-industrial byproducts in fish and shellfish11. Effective valorisation of microalgal biomass for utilization in fish feed12. Antinutritional factors and mycotoxin contamination in non-conventional feed ingredients. mitigation strategies13. Evaluation of feed additives (like de-oiled rice bran, mustard oil cakes, brewers spent grains) and supplements (brewers spent yeast) to enhance nutritional value and palatability of feed14. Case studies. commercial applications of non-conventional agricultural byproducts in aquafeeds15. Case studies. Species specific (e.g. salmon, tilapia, catla farming) and rearing method specific (farming in sea cages, RAS-system, biofloc system etc.) utilization of agroindustrial wastes and byproducts as fish feed16. Effect of agro-waste incorporated fish feed on the growth of carnivorous fish17. Alteration/modification of fish gut microbiome after non-conventional feed consumption (metagenomic studies)18. Concerns due to the use of alternative sources of protein in feed on the physiology and well-being of fish (for example agricultural waste)19. Bioeconomic and environmental implications of utilizing non-conventional feed ingredients in aquaculture20. Future perspectives and research directions in fish feed formulation with non-conventional agricultural byproducts