Charles C. Mischke

Dr. Charles C. Mischke is a Research Professor at Mississippi State University, affiliated with the Thad Cochran National Warmwater Aquaculture Center and the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station. His research focuses on aquaculture systems, zooplankton ecology, pond fertilization strategies, and fish health management. He holds a Ph.D. in Fisheries Science from Iowa State University, an M.S. in the same field, and a B.S. in Fisheries Management from Mississippi State University.

• Education:
  • Iowa State University, Ph.D., Fisheries Science
  • Iowa State University, M.S., Fisheries Science
  • Mississippi State University, B.S., Fisheries Management

His research interests span aquaculture production optimization, zooplankton dynamics in catfish ponds, toxicology of pond treatments, and disease management in commercial catfish systems. Recent work includes studies on hybrid catfish growth under thermal stress, copper toxicity to snails, and the efficacy of pond dyes and rotifers in aquaculture.

Dr. Mischke has co-authored over 100 publications, including high-impact articles on trematode control, pond management, and feed optimization. Notable awards include the American Fisheries Society's Best Publication awards for 2021 and 2022. His lab collaborates on projects addressing off-flavor prevention, snail trap development, and microbial phytase applications in aquaculture.

He advises on pond fertilization strategies, zooplankton culture for fry feed, and sustainable practices to reduce economic losses from avian predation and parasitic infections. Current projects include evaluating low-dose copper sulfate applications and bioaugmentation techniques to mitigate disease outbreaks in catfish ponds.