معرفی
Xian Zhe Chew is a researcher at James Cook University specializing in aquatic animal health and aquaculture. His work focuses on understanding disease mechanisms in fish, bacterial communities, and environmental stress impacts. He collaborates with experts like Susan Gibson-Kueh to investigate pathogens such as Vibrio species and their role in diseases like 'big belly' syndrome.
His research explores practical applications such as optimizing transport conditions for juvenile Lates calcarifer (Asian seabass) to improve post-stocking survival rates. He also studies heat stress effects on fish immune systems and microbiota in recirculating aquaculture systems.
Key contributions include defining hematological reference intervals for farmed seabass and comparing intestinal microbiota between diseased and healthy fish. His methodologies include PCR, in-situ hybridization, and advanced phylogenetic analysis.
While no formal awards are listed, his publications reflect sustained contributions to fish health diagnostics and aquaculture sustainability.
