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Luke Roy is an Extension Professor and Assistant School Director of AFFC Operations at Auburn University's School of Fisheries, Aquaculture & Aquatic Sciences. He leads extension programs focused on enhancing biological and economic sustainability in catfish and shrimp farming in Alabama and the U.S., with a particular emphasis on inland low-salinity aquaculture. His role bridges industry needs and academic research, promoting technological adoption and rural development in Latin America.
Education: While formal education details are not explicitly stated, his expertise aligns with advanced training in aquatic sciences or related fields given his research and extension roles.
Research Interests: His work centers on aquaculture production systems, feed optimization, disease management, and economic analyses. Key areas include genetic improvement in fish, microbiome impacts on fish health, and sustainable practices in shrimp and tilapia farming. He also investigates avian depredation impacts and biosecurity measures in aquaculture.
Labs/Teams: Based at the Alabama Fish Farming Center, he collaborates with industry stakeholders and academic teams to develop practical solutions for commercial producers. His extension activities include demonstrations of new technologies like split-pond systems and biofloc tanks.
Grants/Advising: While specific grants are not listed, his publications indicate funded research on topics like synbiotic systems for shrimp, dietary enzyme impacts, and thermal tolerance in fish. He advises industry through extension programs without explicitly listed student advisees.
