Prof Anita Bhatnagar: Leading Researcher in Sustainable Fisheries
Professor at Department of Zoology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, India 136119, India
🎓 Dr. Anita Bhatnagar is a seasoned Professor with 30 years of experience in the fields of Fish, Fisheries, and Aquaculture, specializing in Water Quality. She holds an M.Sc. and a Ph.D. in Zoology from Bhopal University. Her Ph.D. thesis focused on the biology of polluted waters, particularly zooplankton and fishes. 🌐
🐟 Dr. Bhatnagar has an extensive research portfolio, with 160 publications, including 118 research papers in international journals, 20 conference proceedings, and 11 book chapters. She has authored one book and edited a seminar proceedings publication. Her research has earned her an impressive impact factor of 11.88 and 2837 citations on Google Scholar. 🏅
Professional Profiles: 🌱
Education: 👩🔬
- M.Sc. in Zoology, Bhopal University
- Ph.D. in Zoology, Bhopal University (Thesis: ‘Biology of polluted waters with zooplankton and fishes’)
📊 Citation Metrics:
- Citations: 2837
- h-index: 25
- i-10 index: 51
🏆 Awards and Recognitions:
- 🌐 ISCA National Young Scientist Award (Indian Science Congress Association, India)
- 🧪 M.P. Young Scientist Award (M.P. Council of Science and Technology, Bhopal)
- 🎓 Prof. Narayan Singh Award (Jiwaji University, Gwalior)
- 🏅 Appreciation Award during 30th All India Congress of Zoology and National Seminar on ‘Advances in Zoology for Sustainable Development’
Research Focus: 🎓
👩🔬 Dr. Anita Bhatnagar’s research spans diverse realms, with a primary focus on sustainable aquaculture and environmental conservation. 🐟 Her work delves into the intricate balance of aquatic ecosystems, exploring areas such as probiotics, water quality assessment, and epidermal mucus analysis in fish. 🌿 Notably, her studies on the synergic effects of natural elements like Holy Basil and Ocimum sanctum showcase a commitment to holistic approaches for growth and immunity in aquatic life. 🏞️ Through numerous publications, she contributes significantly to the understanding of aquatic biology, emphasizing the need for environmentally conscious practices in aquaculture.
Publications Top Notes: 🌐
- Water quality guidelines for the management of pond fish culture
Cited by: 867 Year: 2013 - Water quality management in aquaculture
Cited by: 231 Year: 2004 - Culture fisheries in village ponds: a multi-location study in Haryana, India
Cited by: 162 Year: 2010 - Effect of fertilization frequency on pond productivity and fish biomass in still water ponds stocked with Cirrhinus mrigala (Ham.)
Cited by: 108 Year: 2000 - Effect of inland water salinity on growth, feed conversion efficiency and intestinal enzyme activity in growing grey mullet, Mugil cephalus (Linn.): Field and …
Cited by: 97 Year: 2005 - Evaluation of raw and hydrothermically processed leguminous seeds as supplementary feed for the growth of two Indian major carp species
Cited by: 76 Year: 2002 - In vitro nitrogen fixation, phosphate solubilization, survival and nutrient release by Azotobacter strains in an aquatic system
Cited by: 75 Year: 2001 - Causative factors of fish mortality in still water fish ponds under sub-tropical conditions
Cited by: 62 Year: 2000 - Effect of different doses of organic fertilizer (cow dung) on pond productivity and fish biomass in stillwater ponds
Cited by: 62 Year: 1999 - Genotoxic effects of chlorpyrifos in freshwater fish Cirrhinus mrigala using micronucleus assay
Cited by: 56 Year: 2016