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Awadhesh Jha is a Professor of Genetic Toxicology and Ecotoxicology at the University of Plymouth's School of Biological and Marine Sciences. He leads the Environmental and Applied Biology Research Group and serves as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology (FRSB). His research focuses on assessing environmental impacts of chemicals, radiation, and nanoparticles on marine organisms. He has pioneered projects like the 'Virtual Fish' to reduce live animal usage in toxicity testing and collaborates on major initiatives such as the TRANSAT project examining tritium's environmental risks. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to life below water and clean energy.
Education: PhD in Genetics from Banaras Hindu University (India), followed by postdoctoral research in the Netherlands and international collaborations. His career includes roles at Plymouth's Plymouth Environmental Research Centre and academic leadership in marine toxicology. He has supervised over 26 PhD students and mentored numerous postdoctoral researchers.
Research Interests: Radiation effects, chemical pollution, nanomaterial toxicity, and environmental risk assessment. His work bridges molecular biology, ecology, and policy to address global challenges like nuclear waste management and marine conservation.
Grants and Funding: Major projects include EU Horizon 2020 (TRANSAT), NERC, BBSRC, and industry partnerships with AstraZeneca. His research has informed policies on tritium management and sustainable aquaculture practices.
Awards: FRSB recognition for contributions to biology. His work has been highlighted in international conferences and media, emphasizing the urgency of chemical regulation and sustainable energy solutions.
