Speakers - 2027

Biography

Dr. B. Deivasigamani, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., is an Associate Professor and Deputy Director–DSDE at the Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, India. He is an accomplished marine biological scientist with extensive research and academic experience in marine biotechnology, aquatic toxicology, environmental monitoring, molecular biology, immunodiagnostics, seafood safety, and One Health research. Dr. Deivasigamani has been recognized as a UGC Research Awardee and DST-SERB Young Scientist, reflecting his contributions to scientific research and innovation. His research interests include the detection and characterization of aquatic and seafood-associated pathogens, antimicrobial resistance, environmental contaminants, molecular and immunological approaches, and the development of innovative diagnostic and surveillance platforms relevant to aquatic and public health. He has contributed to research and technology development through 04 international and 04 Indian granted patents, demonstrating his commitment to translating scientific findings into practical applications. He is also a Member of the eDNA Society, Japan (ID: 0577) and actively contributes to teaching, research supervision, scientific training, and multidisciplinary research initiatives. His current research focuses on integrating molecular diagnostics, immunodiagnostics, environmental surveillance, and One Health approaches to address emerging challenges in seafood safety, aquatic ecosystems, and public health.