16/09/2026
The Department of Aquaculture, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, is pleased to recognize the successful completion of the Master of Science in Sustainable Aquaculture by its alumnus Sawrup Sutrodhar at the University of Stirling, UK.
During his postgraduate study at the Institute of Aquaculture, University of Stirling, Sawrup undertook research on the application of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) for rapid nutritional assessment of aquafeeds. His dissertation, entitled: “Developing Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) for the Rapid Nutritional Assessment of Aquafeeds”, examined the potential of NIRS as a rapid, non-destructive, and environmentally friendly analytical approach for assessing the nutritional composition of commercial salmon feeds.
The research involved comparing NIRS-based predictions with established laboratory reference measurements for key nutritional parameters, including moisture, protein, ash, and lipid. The study also contributed to the updating of an existing NIRS calibration to improve its applicability to contemporary commercial aquafeeds. In addition, the research extended to astaxanthin and canthaxanthin, two important carotenoid pigments used in salmon feeds and associated with the characteristic pigmentation of farmed salmon. By bringing together aquaculture nutrition, feed analysis, spectroscopy, and applied analytical science, the study explored the potential of NIRS to support faster and more practical approaches to feed-quality assessment, with relevance to modern and sustainable aquaculture production.
The research was conducted under the supervision of Dr Matthew Sprague at the Institute of Aquaculture, University of Stirling.
A significant aspect of Sawrup’s academic journey was the financial support received throughout his postgraduate study. His Master’s programme tuition fees were fully funded by the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC). In addition, the research project was supported through funding from Nutritional Analytical Service (NAS) and the University of Stirling.
The Department of Aquaculture takes pride in the achievements of its alumni who pursue advanced education and research in internationally recognized academic institutions. Sawrup’s work reflects the growing integration of innovative analytical technologies with aquaculture nutrition and feed science, and represents a meaningful contribution to the broader field of sustainable aquaculture.
The Department extends its sincere congratulations to Sawrup Sutrodhar on this significant academic accomplishment and wishes him continued success in his future research, academic, and professional endeavors.