SATYA NANDLAL
Wishart,QLD
Summary
Motivated professional with a strong work ethic and proven adaptability. Exceptional interpersonal skills enhance team collaboration and support objectives. Quick mastery of new tasks leads to consistent delivery of quality results. Effective communication and proactive problem-solving drive success in challenging environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Visiting Research Fellow/ Private Consultant (Innovative Aquaculture)
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Wishart, QLD
09.2019 - Current
- Conducted end-of-project review for effective coastal fisheries management and sustainable Pacific aquaculture projects.
- Executed feasibility study for Research & Development Centre for Tilapia and freshwater prawn in Trinidad & Tobago.
- Delivered consultancy services for biogas system installation at rural educational institutions in Vanuatu.
- Developed research project concept for domestication of indigenous South Pacific freshwater fish species.
- Drafted proposal for native fish hatchery in Queensland, submitted to Australian Government.
- Created proposal for enhancing freshwater aquaculture development through sustainable polyculture systems in Vanuatu.
- Formulated proposal for optimizing hatchery and grow-out protocols for native freshwater Cherabin in northern Australia.
- Assisted auditors during financial audit of 'Freshwater Aquaculture Trials and Governance' project in Vanuatu.
Team Leader
World Bank
Wishart, QLD
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Ensured completion of all project activities and consultations with World Bank, Ministry of Fisheries, and private sector aquaculture actors to meet expectations.
- Facilitated workshops to gather stakeholder feedback and refine initiatives.
- Coordinated resource allocation to optimize team performance and efficiency.
- Analyzed project risks to identify solutions and mitigate challenges.
- Communicated project updates to stakeholders ensuring transparency and engagement.
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
- Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives.
- Motivated and empowered team members to build customer satisfaction and loyalty to support retention and growth.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
- Monitored daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Developed strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution among team members.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to assess individual team member progress.
- Collaborated with Evaluation Specialist and Economist to conduct detailed assessments of four sustainable aquaculture and mariculture value chains.
- Developed comprehensive business plan demonstrating financial viability and implementation strategy for value chain development through Government support.
- Facilitated identification and assessment of aquaculture status in Fiji, focusing on production and marketing challenges.
- Conducted analyses based on technical, economic, market, environmental, and social criteria across 18 species including freshwater prawn and giant clam.
Aquaculture Specialist
Pacific Community
Noumea, New Caledonia
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Oversaw aquaculture components of projects as an aquaculture specialist.
- Supported data collection for program evaluation and reporting.
- Facilitated workshops to enhance community member skills.
- Analyzed community needs to inform service delivery strategies.
- Collaborated with team members on project planning initiatives.
- Managed communication channels between stakeholders and staff.
- Provided technical support for customers in resolving complex issues.
- Conducted evaluations measuring performance against criteria such as relevance and effectiveness.
- Gathered information by reviewing project documents and consulting with 50 stakeholders across 22 Pacific Island Countries and Territories.
- Facilitated remote consultations due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
- Managed all aquaculture reports and related activities in collaboration with evaluation team.
- Coordinated planning, consultations, research, analysis, and report preparation for evaluations.
Senior Research Fellow
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Brisbane, QLD
10.2016 - 09.2019
- Engaged senior management, donor agencies, and stakeholders in developing aquaculture project policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to advance academic knowledge and applications.
- Mentored junior researchers in experimental design and methodology development.
- Secured funding through grant proposals for various research initiatives and projects.
- Presented research results at national and international conferences to share insights.
- Developed partnerships with industry stakeholders to enhance practical research impact.
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to inform ongoing and future research efforts.
- Prepared grant applications and managed budgets related to research projects.
- Maintained records of research progress including experimental notes, lab reports, manuscripts, or presentations prepared by team members.
- Reviewed literature relevant to current research topics and incorporated findings into existing studies or proposed new ideas for future investigations.
- Directed project operations for ‘Development of small-scale fish farming in Tanzania’ funded by Australian government.
- Addressed challenges and facilitated efficient coordination of aquaculture activities with collaborators.
- Supervised research trials and crafted implementation plans based on scientific findings.
- Upgraded infrastructure at Vanuatu’s National Fish Breeding Centre for improved resource planning.
- Facilitated workshops focused on stock management of prawn species and tilapia in grow-out farms.
- Disseminated research outcomes at international meetings to promote best practices in aquaculture.
- Collaborated with indigenous communities for integrated aquaculture and fisheries project development.
Visiting Research Fellow QUT/Consultant
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Wishart, QLD
10.2012 - 10.2016
- Supervised postgraduate research on Macrobrachium species culture at QUT and University of the South Pacific.
- Designed and implemented research projects in collaboration with academic staff.
- Analyzed data with statistical software to validate findings.
- Presented research outcomes at academic conferences and workshops.
- Published peer-reviewed articles in reputable journals, showcasing significant study results.
- Engaged with industry partners to create collaborative research opportunities.
- Developed training materials for remote sensing technology in environmental assessments.
- Delivered aquaculture consultancies for SPC and Fijian government on tilapia and freshwater prawn management.
Research Fellow/Research Associate
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Wishart, QLD
01.2009 - 12.2012
- Coordinated aquaculture research consultancies funded by Australian government, totaling AUD1.2 million.
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to support diverse research projects.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish innovative research methodologies.
- Presented findings at academic conferences to disseminate knowledge and stimulate discussions.
- Developed grant proposals securing funding for ongoing research initiatives.
- Implemented projects enhancing freshwater prawn culture stock quality in Fiji.
- Assessed genetic introgression in exotic tilapia stocks throughout Pacific region.
- Facilitated regional aquaculture workshop focused on broodstock management and hatchery operations.
Aquaculture Officer
Pacific Community (SPC)
Noumea, New Caledonia
07.2003 - 09.2007
- Coordinated aquaculture projects across American Samoa, Vanuatu, PNG, Nauru, Samoa, Wallis and Futuna, Fiji Islands, and Cook Islands.
- Developed strategic partnerships with local organizations to enhance service delivery.
- Facilitated staff training workshops on project management and communication skills.
- Managed project budgets and resources for effective fund allocation.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in community services.
- Authored reports summarizing project outcomes and recommendations for improvement.
- Engaged stakeholders to gather feedback and improve program effectiveness.
- Directed strategic planning to achieve organizational goals.
Research Fellow
Institute of Marine Resources, Marine Studies Program, University of the South Pacific (USP)
Suva, Fiji
01.2002 - 12.2003
- Conducted feasibility studies and fisheries surveys to assess aquaculture viability for USP.
- Implemented aquaculture projects, enhancing operational efficiency and productivity.
- Conducted marine research to support sustainability initiatives at the University of the South Pacific.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop marine conservation strategies and policies.
- Analyzed ecological data to assess the impact of climate change on marine ecosystems.
- Presented research findings at academic conferences and community outreach events.
- Facilitated workshops on marine resource management for local communities and stakeholders.
- Developed project proposals to secure funding for innovative marine research initiatives.
- Developed a research proposal based on findings from fieldwork, interviews, and literature reviews.
- Planned materials, resources, and execution to adhere to budget.
- Collaborated with colleagues to discuss research programs and methodologies to influence leading edge practices.
- Discussed effective research protocols and procedures to minimize errors.
- Compiled data from various sources such as surveys, interviews, observations for use in subsequent analysis.
- Provided guidance for students conducting independent research projects related to climate change.
- Attended meetings with government officials, policy makers, industry representatives, scientists, and community members to discuss topics related to climate change.
- Drafted reports summarizing findings from field studies conducted across multiple sites.
- Adhered to all regulatory standards and university regulations for reporting.
- Supervised undergraduate interns working on projects related to environmental science.
- Designed experiments that could be used to test hypotheses about how certain factors influence the aquaculture production.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams focused on finding solutions to global environmental challenges.
- Facilitated training workshops to develop skills and knowledge in aquaculture practices.
- Supervised postgraduate students on aquaculture projects, ensuring academic rigor and practical application.
- Evaluated potential sources of funding for ongoing research initiatives related to aquaculture issues.
Education
PhD - Marine Science
University of the South Pacific
Suva, Fiji01.2010
Master of Science -
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, Australia01.1999
Bachelor of Science - Biology and Chemistry
University of the South Pacific
Suva, Fiji01.1993
Diploma in Tropical Fisheries -
Institute of Marine Resources, University of the South Pacific
Suva, Fiji01.1980
Skills
- Aquaculture management
- Feasibility studies
- Project proposal development
- Data analysis
- Stakeholder engagement
- Risk assessment
- Workshop facilitation
- Budget oversight
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Collaboration skills
- Training development
- Strategic planning
- Leadership and supervision
Affiliations
- World Aquaculture Society, Member, Present
- Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society, Member, Present
References
- Retired Prof. Peter Mather, ex-acting Head of School, School of Biology and Environmental Science, Faculty of Science, QUT, P.mather1954@gmail.com, (+614) 03141615
- Dr Chris Barlow, Director, Fish Matters IP, Adjunct Research Scientist, Charles Start University, dr.chris.barlow@gmail.com, +61(0) 403 065 486
Publications
- Experimental evaluation of the culture performance of three exotic and a ‘local’ Giant Freshwater Prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) culture strain in Fiji, Hurwood, D.A., Singh, S., Dammannogoda, T., Nandlal, S., Mather, P.B., 2012
- An investigation of possible causes for loss of productivity in GIFT strain (Genetically Improved Farmed Tilapia) in Fiji: Inbreeding versus wild stock introgression, McKinna, E.M., Nandlal, S., Mather, P.B., Hurwood, D.A., 2010
Awards
- Certificate of Appreciation, 2011, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
- John Allwright Fellowship, 2004, Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR)
Timeline
Team Leader
World Bank
01.2022 - 01.2023
Aquaculture Specialist
Pacific Community
01.2021 - 12.2021
Visiting Research Fellow/ Private Consultant (Innovative Aquaculture)
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
09.2019 - Current
Senior Research Fellow
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
10.2016 - 09.2019
Visiting Research Fellow QUT/Consultant
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
10.2012 - 10.2016
Research Fellow/Research Associate
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
01.2009 - 12.2012
Aquaculture Officer
Pacific Community (SPC)
07.2003 - 09.2007
Research Fellow
Institute of Marine Resources, Marine Studies Program, University of the South Pacific (USP)
01.2002 - 12.2003
PhD - Marine Science
University of the South Pacific
Master of Science -
Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Biology and Chemistry
University of the South Pacific
Diploma in Tropical Fisheries -
Institute of Marine Resources, University of the South Pacific
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