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Dr. Sambid Swain is an accomplished aquaculture scientist and academician, presently serving as Associate Dean at the School of Fisheries, Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM), Parlakhemundi, Odisha. He obtained his B.F.Sc. degree from the College of Fisheries, OUAT, Berhampur, followed by an M.F.Sc. in Aquaculture and a Ph.D. in Aquaculture from ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), Mumbai. During his postgraduate studies, he was awarded the ICAR-CIFE Institutional Junior Research Fellowship and subsequently the ICAR-Senior Research Fellowship (PGS) during his doctoral programme. He also qualified the ICAR-ASRB NET in Aquaculture in 2013, further strengthening his academic credentials.
Dr. Swain’s expertise lies in reproductive physiology and endocrinology of fishes, fish breeding, ornamental fish culture, and advanced aquaculture production systems including biofloc, recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), and aquaponics. His teaching and research contributions focus on integrating science, technology, and sustainable practices in aquaculture, while simultaneously guiding students in both classroom and applied research environments.
He has authored and co-authored several scientific publications in reputed journals, covering diverse areas such as the role of pH and hardness in fish biological processes, haematological and hormonal responses in discus fish, stock assessment of marine resources, and the health benefits of fish oil. In addition, he has contributed to research on ornamental fishes, broodstock management, and aquaculture nutrition. His scholarly works are widely accessible through ResearchGate and other academic platforms.
For his academic contributions, Dr. Swain was honored with the Bharat Vikas Award (2019). With memberships and collaborations across scientific networks, he continues to play a significant role in advancing fisheries education and aquaculture research in India.