Fernando Fernando
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3.061 Kjemiblokk 3 Gløshaugen, Trondheim
Om
Ved NTNU
Jeg er universitetslektor ved NTNU. Her koordinerer og underviser jeg i RAS-emner på bachelor-, master- og etter- og videreutdanningsnivå (BT3102, BT3210, og BT6020).
I tillegg til mine undervisningsoppgaver er jeg fortsatt aktivt engasjert i forskning på resirkulerende akvakultursystemer (RAS), hovedsakelig med utgangspunkt i arbeidet jeg utviklet gjennom doktorgraden med prof. Ingrid Bakke og prof. Olav Vadstein. Mer informasjon om forskningsaktivitetene mine finnes under fanen «Publikasjoner».
Utdanningsbakgrunn
- BSc (Hons.) i Aquaculture Science and Management | IPB University, Indonesia
- MSc (Professional) i Aquaculture Science and Technology | James Cook University, Australia
- PhD i Microbial Management in RAS | NTNU, Norge
Forskning
Min forskning fokuserer primært på hvordan mikroorganismer kan utnyttes for å støtte en mer forutsigbar, bærekraftig og biosikker fiskeproduksjon, med særlig vekt på resirkulerende akvakultursystemer (RAS).
Jeg kombinerer mikrobiell økologi, molekylære metoder og anvendt akvakulturkunnskap for å utvikle praktiske strategier som kan forbedre vannkvalitet, systemytelse og fiskehelse i intensiv akvakultur.
ACMS - Analysis and Control of Microbial Systems
Analysis of microbial systems is a field in microbial ecology. While control of microbial systems is an essential tool in environmental biotechnology. In the spirit of NTNU, the two fields of science and technology are combined into this research group.
RASOPTA - Safeguarding future production of fish in aquaculture systems with water recirculation
RASOPTA aimed to identify and bridge existing knowledge gaps in the production of fish species important to human nutrition and the economy in Europe.
Publikasjoner
Salinity tolerance of RAS Biofilters and Their Ammonia-oxidizing Microbes
We investigated the salinity tolerance of RAS biofilters and their microbial communities, with an emphasis on ammonia oxidizers.
Biofilter as Microbial Control Tool in RAS
We demonstrated the additional role of biofilters in RAS as a microbial control tool - beyond just converting ammonia to nitrate. This role has been under-appreciated in RAS research.
Direct Influence of Biofilter on Rearing Water Microbiota
We explored the contribution of RAS biofilters to the rearing water microbiota through microbial dispersal.
Astaxanthin for Performance and Coloration in Giant Grouper
We presented that dietary treatment can modulate giant grouper pigmentation and may be used in the live fish trade.
Effects of Nanoplastic on Fish
We examined the effects of chronic (28-day) exposure to polystyrene nanoplastics (PSNPs) on the performance of gilthead seabream, including an analysis of the gut microbiome.
2026
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Fernando, Fernando;
Bakke, Ingrid;
Vadstein, Olav.
(2026)
The Roles of Biofilters in Shaping Microbial Ecology and Water Quality in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems for Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar).
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Doktoravhandling
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Khadka, Sujan;
Fernando, Fernando;
Fredriksen, Simen;
Aasen, Anna;
Dembe, Nicholas;
Vadstein, Olav;
Bakke, Ingrid.
(2026)
Biofilm communities in biofilters are structuring the rearing water microbiota in recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) through dispersal of bacteria.
Aquaculture
Vitenskapelig artikkel
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Fernando, Fernando;
Khadka, Sujan;
Hofstad, Kristine;
Fredriksen, Simen;
Vadstein, Olav;
Bakke, Ingrid.
(2026)
Mature nitrifying biofilters counteract invasion by rapid-growing heterotrophic bacteria in recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS).
Aquaculture
Vitenskapelig artikkel
2025
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Blonç, Manuel;
Ruiz, Nuria;
Fernando, Fernando;
Llorca, Marta;
Farré, Marinella;
Nolis, Pau;
Tort, Lluís;
Teles, Mariana.
(2025)
Impact of a chronic waterborne exposure to polystyrene nanoplastics on the gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata): Combining traditional and multi-omics approaches.
Journal of Hazardous Materials
Vitenskapelig artikkel
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Fernando, Fernando;
Fredriksen, Simen;
Lorentsen, Eirik Degré;
Moen, Line;
Bakke, Ingrid.
(2025)
High abundances of ammonia-oxidizing archaea in nitrifying biofilters of brackish recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) with tolerance for abrupt salinity changes.
Aquaculture
Vitenskapelig artikkel
2023
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Candebat, Caroline Lourdes;
Eddie, Thibault;
Marc, Adrien Francois;
Fernando, Fernando;
Nankervis, Leo.
(2023)
Exploring the physiological plasticity of giant grouper (Epinephelus lanceolatus) to dietary sulfur amino acids and taurine to measure dietary requirements and essentiality.
Fish Physiology & Biochemistry
Vitenskapelig artikkel
2022
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Candebat, Caroline Lourdes;
Stephens, Frances;
Booth, Mark A.;
Fernando, Fernando;
Lopata, Andreas;
Pirozzi, Igor.
(2022)
Adequate levels of dietary sulphur amino acids impart improved liver and gut health in juvenile yellowtail kingfish (<i>Seriola lalandi</i>).
British Journal of Nutrition
Vitenskapelig artikkel
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Fernando, Fernando;
Candebat, Caroline L.;
Strugnell, Jan M.;
Andreakis, Nikos;
Nankervis, Leo.
(2022)
Dietary supplementation of astaxanthin modulates skin color and liver antioxidant status of giant grouper (Epinephelus lanceolatus).
Aquaculture Reports
Vitenskapelig artikkel
Tidsskriftspublikasjoner
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Blonç, Manuel;
Ruiz, Nuria;
Fernando, Fernando;
Llorca, Marta;
Farré, Marinella;
Nolis, Pau;
Tort, Lluís;
Teles, Mariana.
(2025)
Impact of a chronic waterborne exposure to polystyrene nanoplastics on the gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata): Combining traditional and multi-omics approaches.
Journal of Hazardous Materials
Vitenskapelig artikkel
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Candebat, Caroline Lourdes;
Stephens, Frances;
Booth, Mark A.;
Fernando, Fernando;
Lopata, Andreas;
Pirozzi, Igor.
(2022)
Adequate levels of dietary sulphur amino acids impart improved liver and gut health in juvenile yellowtail kingfish (<i>Seriola lalandi</i>).
British Journal of Nutrition
Vitenskapelig artikkel
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Fernando, Fernando;
Candebat, Caroline L.;
Strugnell, Jan M.;
Andreakis, Nikos;
Nankervis, Leo.
(2022)
Dietary supplementation of astaxanthin modulates skin color and liver antioxidant status of giant grouper (Epinephelus lanceolatus).
Aquaculture Reports
Vitenskapelig artikkel
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Khadka, Sujan;
Fernando, Fernando;
Fredriksen, Simen;
Aasen, Anna;
Dembe, Nicholas;
Vadstein, Olav;
Bakke, Ingrid.
(2026)
Biofilm communities in biofilters are structuring the rearing water microbiota in recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) through dispersal of bacteria.
Aquaculture
Vitenskapelig artikkel
-
Fernando, Fernando;
Khadka, Sujan;
Hofstad, Kristine;
Fredriksen, Simen;
Vadstein, Olav;
Bakke, Ingrid.
(2026)
Mature nitrifying biofilters counteract invasion by rapid-growing heterotrophic bacteria in recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS).
Aquaculture
Vitenskapelig artikkel
-
Fernando, Fernando;
Fredriksen, Simen;
Lorentsen, Eirik Degré;
Moen, Line;
Bakke, Ingrid.
(2025)
High abundances of ammonia-oxidizing archaea in nitrifying biofilters of brackish recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) with tolerance for abrupt salinity changes.
Aquaculture
Vitenskapelig artikkel
-
Candebat, Caroline Lourdes;
Eddie, Thibault;
Marc, Adrien Francois;
Fernando, Fernando;
Nankervis, Leo.
(2023)
Exploring the physiological plasticity of giant grouper (Epinephelus lanceolatus) to dietary sulfur amino acids and taurine to measure dietary requirements and essentiality.
Fish Physiology & Biochemistry
Vitenskapelig artikkel
Studentoppgave eller avhandling
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Fernando, Fernando;
Bakke, Ingrid;
Vadstein, Olav.
(2026)
The Roles of Biofilters in Shaping Microbial Ecology and Water Quality in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems for Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar).
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Doktoravhandling
Undervisning
Formidling
2024
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KonferanseposterFernando, Fernando; Hofstad, Kristine; Khadka, Sujan; Vadstein, Olav; Bakke, Ingrid. (2024) Mature Biofilters Safeguard Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) Against the Invasion by Opportunistic Bacteria. Fish & Shellfish Larviculture Symposium (LARVI)
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KonferanseforedragKhadka, Sujan; Fernando, Fernando; Aasen, Anna; Vadstein, Olav; Bakke, Ingrid. (2024) Biofilter-biofilm communities: a key driver for structuring fish and rearing water microbiota in recirculating aquaculture systems. larvi 2024 (8th Fish & Shellfish Larviculture Symposium)
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KonferanseforedragKhadka, Sujan; Fernando, Fernando; Aasen, Anna; Vadstein, Olav; Bakke, Ingrid. (2024) The role of the biofilter in structuring the water and fish microbiomes in recirculating aquaculture systems. AQUA 2024
2023
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KonferanseforedragFernando, Fernando; Lorentsen, Eirik Degré; Bakke, Ingrid. (2023) Bacteria and archaea communities in commercial recirculating aquaculture system producing smolt of Atlantic salmon Salmo salar. Aquaculture Europe 2023
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KonferanseforedragFernando, Fernando; Kristine, Hofstad; Khadka, Sujan; Vadstein, Olav; Bakke, Ingrid. (2023) Biofilter disinfection increases the colonization success of opportunistic bacteria in the recirculating aquaculture system (RAS). NordicRAS 2023
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KonferanseforedragMoen, Line; Fernando, Fernando; Bakke, Ingrid. (2023) Nitrification at high salinities: Nitrification capacity, salinity tolerance, and key players in the nitrifying communities. Nordic RAS