National Academy of Agricultural Sciences

Dr. Narottam Prasad Sahu
FELLOW, ELECTED 2023

Born in Odisha, India on 7th July, 1965. Educated at MPC College, Baripada, Mayurbhanj; B.V.Sc & AH, OUAT, Bhubaneswar, 1988-89; M.V.Sc. (Animal Nutrition), OUAT, Bhubaneswar, 1990-91; Ph.D (Animal Nutrition), IVRI, Izatnagar, Bareilly (U.P.).

Joint Director, ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education (Deemed University), Mumbai.

Scientist 1993-1999, ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai; Scientist (Sr. Scale), 1999-2002, Sr. Scientist, 2002-2008; Principal Scientist 2009-2013, Head, 2013-2021, Division of Fish Nutrition, Biochemistry and Physiology

Awards/Honours: Achievement Award by CLFMA of India, (2014); Dr. M.S. Swaminathan award for the Best Indian Fisheries Scientist (2006), Best Young Scientist of ICAR-CIFE, 2003; Best Scientist of ICAR-CIFE, 2004, University Gold Medal for first position in Animal Nutrition (M.V.Sc), OUAT, Bhubaneswar.

Fellow: National Academy of Veterinary Sciences (2015), Maharashtra Academy of Science (2014)

Research Areas: Nutraceuticals, Nutrigenomics, Stress in fish and mitigation strategies, Medicated feed, Protein isolates and Concentrates from non-edible seed, Utilization of leaf meal, solid state fermentation for utilization of solid wastes

Address: Join Director, ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Versova, Andheri (West), Mumbai 400061, Maharashtra; Flat# 403, Type V Quarter, ICAR-CIFE, Panch Marg, Off Yari Road, Versova, Mumbai 400061, Maharashtra; [Tel: Off. 022-26300995; Cell: 9869120627; Email: npsahu1@rediffmail.com, npsahu@cife.edu.in, npsahu1@gmail.com]