The Global Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Awadhesh's work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

About Awadhesh

• Research Excellence Framework (REF): UoA6 Coordinator (2014-2022)
• Member, University Equality and Diversity / Inclusion Committee

Supervised Research Degrees

Post-Graduate (PhD) SupervisionAfter joining UoP (in 1996), a continuous flow and completion in time of PhD students:
(a) Completion: Twenty six (26)
As a Director of Studies: Seventeen (17)

• Franck A. Atienzar (2000): Development of the random amplified polymorphic DNA
• (RAPD) technique to measure the effects of genotoxins in aquatic organisms (Funding: EU Marie Curie Grant)
• Philip L. Pascoe (2002): Chromosomal variation in Nucella lapillus (L.) and other muricid gastropods. (Funding: Plymouth Marine Laboratory)
• Josephine A. Hagger (2003): Evaluation of radionuclide-induced damage in marine invertebrates (Funding: NERC, EA and DML) 
• Victoria V. Cheung (2003): Detection of genetic toxicity in marine invertebrates (Co-supervisor: Prof M Depledge; Funding: DETR, UK; Univ. Plymouth) 
• Claire R. Cailes (2006): Impact of ionising radiations in freshwater invertebrates (Funding NERC)
• Zoë J. Lyle: (2009): Interactive toxic effects of UV radiation and PAHs: In Vitro Studies (Funding: Duchy Health Charity and PCMD) 
• Martin Canty (2005-2009): Echinoderms and marine pollution: Development of non-destructive biomarkers (Funding: NERC CASE Award with AstraZeneca)
• Sherain Al-Subiai (2007-2011) Impact of PAHs on aquatic invertebrates (Co
• (Funding: Kuwaiti Institute of Scientific Research, Govt. of Kuwait) 
• Sanna Abdul Mustafa (2007-2011): Impact of pollutants on fresh water fish (Funding: Govt. Republic of Iraq) 
• Helena Reinardy (2008-2011) Transgenerational effects of ionizing radiation on zebrafish (Funding: IAEA and Marine Institute, UoP)
• Yanan Di (2008-2012) Invertebrate ecotoxicology (Funding: ORS award)
• Lorna Dallas (2010-2014): Consequences of chronic exposure of marine species to low concentrations of pollutants (Funding: European Commission; INTERREG)
• Matthew Baron (2009-2013) Mechanistic Application of Spheroids Cell Culture to 3Rs in Fish Ecotoxicology (Funding: BBSRC CASE award with AstraZeneca)
• Laura Langan (2012-2016) Fish intestinal cultures for ecotoxicological studies: in vitro and primary culture models (Funding: AstraZeneca & Plymouth University)
• Hanan AlSarawi (2013-2017) Developing an integrated strategy for the assessment of hazardous substances in Kuwaiti’s marine environment (Funding: CEFAS, UK and Kuwait Foundation for Advancement of Sciences) 
• Emily Vernon (2014-2018) The Effects of Ionising Radiations on Mussels (Funding: NERC RATE Programme)
• Rajan Maynard (2013-2016) can engineered nanoparticles induce potential neurological health effects? : an in vitro study adopting molecular approaches. (Co-Supervisors: Profs: David Parkinson, Simon Jackson and Andrei Khlobystov): Suspended-Withdrawn
• Charlotte Crowther (2016- 2019) Assessing the impacts of metals and radionuclides on marine mussels: proteomics and ecotoxicological approaches (Funding: University of Plymouth)

As Co / 2nd Supervisor: Nine (9)

• Saravuth Rattanachongkiat (2004): Distribution and speciation of arsenic in the PalePaNang estuary (Funding: Govt. of Thailand & British Council).
• Catherine Money (2008) Speciation and toxicity of Cu, Cd, Pb and Zn to larvae of the Pacific Oyster, Crassostrea gigas (Funding: NERC CASE award) 
• Sebastian Rider (2008) Role of dietary selenium and zinc in promotion of fish nutrition and health (Funding: BBSRC Industrial CASE Award)
• James Reeves (2009):Trace element enhancement of fish diets to minimise oxidative stress and genomic instability (Funding: Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition)
• Samad Omar (2008-2011) Development of sustainable diets for carp (Funding: Govt. of Republic of Iraq).
• Arafat Ahmed (2007-2011) Effect of chromium toxicity on survival and growth in larval phase of marine fish (Funding: Govt. of Republic of Iraq)
• Alexandros Samartzis (2007-2011) Trace element nutrition and toxicity in sea brim (Funding: Govt. of Greece).
• Ruwaidah Mussttaf (2014-2017) Assessing cellular and molecular impact of LASER therapy. (Funding: Govt. of Republic of Iraq)
• Neil Fuller (2014-2018) Effects of ionising radiation on aquatic invertebrates (Funding: Natural Environment Research Council)
• Tristan Holmes (2017-2021) Synergetic effects of neonicotinoid pesticides and NPK fertiliser on common earthworms (Lumbricus terrestris) (Funding- Duchy Node, Cornwall) ResM

Previous and Current Supervision of Post-Doctoral Scientists, Research Fellows and Visiting PhDs:
Full Post-Doctoral Fellows: 

• Dr Maria Florencia Ferreira (Funding: EU:H2020; Horizon Europe: Euratom)
• Dr Emily Vernon (Funding: EU: H2020)
• Dr Laura Langan (Funding: BBSRC-NERC, UK)
• Dr Yann Aminot (Funding: NERC, UK)
• Dr Richard Maunder (Funding: BBSRC-NERC, UK)
• Dr Audrey Barranger(Funding: NERC, UK)
• Dr Mathew Baron (Funding: BBSRC-NERC, UK)
• Dr Lorna Dallas (Funding: NERC, UK)
• Dr Deepu Oommen (Funding: Plymouth NHS Trust Charity & University of Plymouth University)
• Dr Awantha Dissanayake (Funding: EU-INTTERREG)
• Dr Ildiko Gyory (Funding: Plymouth NHS Trust Charity & University of Plymouth University)

Visiting Post-doctoral scientists: 

• Dr Alessia D’Agata (from University of Messina; Italy, March 2011- May 2011 for 3 months): work involved evaluation of impact of engineered nanoparticles in bivalve molluscs. 
• Dr Damien Tran (from France; May 2005- for 1 year): work involved elucidation of the links between genotoxic and physiologic responses in bivalve molluscs following exposure to novel toxicants (Tran D. et al., 2007) 
• Dr Sheikh Raisuddin (Commonwealth Visiting Scientist:from India; January-July, 2003): work involved arsenic speciation and relative toxicity in fish and mammalian cells 
• Research Fellow: Hosting Dr Nick Dodd since 2007-16 to work in the area of generation of free radicals using electron spin resonance technique.

Visiting Post-Graduate Researchers:

• Ms Elena Papis, University of Insubria, Italy; 2007 
• Ms Teresa Balbi, University of Genoa, Italy; 2014
• Mr Enrique Baron, CSIC, Barcelona, Spain; 2014
• Ms Taynah Vicari, University of Parana, Brazil; 2014-15
• Ms Marianne Faure, ESITPA, Rouen (Normandy), France, 2014
• Mr Erik Ferrara, University of Messina, Italy, 2015
• Ms Silvia Arossa, University of Ancona, Italy; 2015
• Ms Giulia Pompeo, University of Siena, Italy; 2016
• Ms Valeria Maseli, University of Viterbo, Italy; 2018-19
• Mr Matteo Zollino, University of Siena, Italy, 2019-19

Teaching

• Postgraduate Research Skills & Methods
• Master Level Projects; Sustainable Aquaculture, Marine Sciences, MSc Sustainable Environmental Management
• Ecotoxicology (Module Leader)
• Advanced Analytical Methods (Module Leader)
• UG Projects in Biological and Marine Sciences
• Introduction to Biology; Methods in Biology; Biology Core Laboratory Skills & Practicals 

Foundation Science; Biology
Various Tutorial Groups
Key Teaching Accomplishment:

• Incorporation of new methodologies in the teaching programme
• Research-Informed teaching initiatives
• Participation in other research led activities for the benefit of students 
• Outreach activities

Contact Awadhesh

( Room 407, Davy Building, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA
+44 1752 584633
A.Jha@plymouth.ac.uk