Datta Ashok Nalle is an Assistant Professor of Fishery Science with specialization in aquaculture nutrition, probiotics, fish health management, and microbial biotechnology. He holds an M.Sc. in Fishery Science with ICAR–JRF qualification and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Zoology.
He has authored more than 45 research publications, contributed over 25 book chapters, written 12 academic books published in six international languages, and holds multiple published and granted patents. He serves as a reviewer for Web of Science–indexed journals and has received numerous national and international awards for excellence in research, teaching, and societal contribution.
His research emphasizes low-cost, eco-friendly, and sustainable solutions for aquaculture, livestock health, and environmental management.
EDUCATION
B.Sc. in Zoology, Fishery Science and Chemistry,
Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University (SRTMU), Nanded – 2003
(First Class with Distinction)
Ph.D. (Pursuing) in Zoology,
Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University (SRTMU), Nanded
Research Focus: Probiotic bacteria and supplements as growth promoters and immunomodulators in fishes
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Animal Science and Zoology, Aquatic Science, General Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
28
Scholar Citations
3
Scholar h-index
1
Scholar i10-index
RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Dietary Application of Medicinal Plant-derived Prebiotics from Althaea officinalis and Hylocereus undatus on Growth Performance, Immunity, and Disease Resistance in Freshwater … VK Moholkar, DA Nalle Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research 28 (5), 98-108 , 2026 2026
Probiotic Fish Supplement and a Method of Preparation of the Same DADDVSSMDA Nalle IN Patent App. 202,221,000,474 , 2026 2026
Nano-enabled Delivery of a Polyherbal Formulation from Tridax procumbens, Boerhavia diffusa and Tinospora cordifolia to Enhance Growth, Immunity and Disease Resistance in … S Ghate, SG Jetithor, DA Nalle Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research 28 (4), 41-52 , 2026 2026
Dietary Evaluation of Lactobacillus acidophilus Strain PR2 as a Probiotic on Growth, Immunity, and Water Quality in Major Carp (Catla catla) S Kadam, DA Nalle, MA Dhotre Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research 27 (12), 26-35 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Sustainable Biodiesel Production from Aphanamixis polystachya (Pithraj) Seeds: A Promising Non-Edible Feedstock for Renewable Energy S Kadam, FA Shaikh, MA Dhotre, DA Nalle Journal of Energy Research and Reviews 17 (7), 27-34 , 2025 2025
Evaluation of Yellow Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) as a Fish Feed Ingredient: Effects on Growth, Blood Parameters, and Immunology in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) VK Moholkar, DA Nalle Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research 27 (6), 26-33 , 2025 2025
A Review on Fish Health Management and Drug Design: Comprehensive Approaches and Advances MY Bhande, DA Nalle 2025
Evaluation of Yellow Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) as a Fish Feed Ingredient: Effects on Growth, Blood Parameters, and Immunology in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) D Nalle, VK Moholkar Blood Parameters, and Immunology in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus … , 2025 2025
Effects of a Synbiotic Supplement Containing Cichorium intybus-Derived Prebiotic and Lactobacillus acidophilus on Growth and Immunity in Oreochromis niloticus DA Nalle, AR Deshmukh 2025
Review of the application of biological measures using the parasitic wasp (Encarsia formosa) as a parasitoid of the white butterfly louse (Trialeurodes vaporariorum) M Bajagić, B Šević, V Cvijanović, G Cvijanović Implementation of Innovative Strategies in Integral Plant Protection, 1-10 , 2025 2025 Citations: 2
The impact of integrated and organic systems on tomato yield in protected environments V Cvijanović, M Bajagić, B Šević Implementation of Innovative Strategies in Integral Plant Protection, 11-24 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Fish Food Products Technology: Processing, Preservation, and Functional Applications AC Ravikar, DA Nalle PM-USHA Sponsored National Seminar on Smart Solution for Modern Food … , 2025 2025
Assessing Beetle Community Responses to Fragmented Habitats in Rural Landscapes of Latur VK Moholkar, DA Nalle 2025
Innovative Approaches to Poultry Waste: Keratinase Production by Klebsiella oxytoca for Sustainable Feather Meal and Environmental Benefits AC Ravikar, SG Hundekar, DA Nalle 2025
Prevalence and Identification of Helminths Parasites in Domestic Animals: A Parasitological Survey AA Pathan, NQ Shaikh, DA Nalle 2025
Assessing Fish Biodiversity in Arali-Kalegaon Dam Osmanabad District MS (India) Importance, Status, and Conservation Implications SG Jetithor, S Ghate, DA Nalle 2025
Assessment of the anthelminthic properties of Vernonia amygdalina, a medicinal plant extract, against fish monogenean parasites SG Jetithor, AD Nalle, S Ghate IJRAR 12 (1), 57-62 , 2025 2025 Citations: 3
Molecular Identification of Microbacterium barkeri: A Novel Approach to Enhancing Tilapia Growth in Biofloc Systems DAN Firdous S. Biradar Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research 23 (3), 50-57 , 2025 2025
Molecular Identification of Microbacterium barkeri: A Novel Approach to Enhancing Tilapia Growth in Biofloc Systems DAN Firdous S. Biradar Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research 23 (3), 50-57 , 2025 2025
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Extraction, Biochemical characterization and antibacterial activity of fish mucus MA Dhotre, PD Bansode, VS Shembekar Indian Streams Res J 2, 1-8 , 2013 2013 Citations: 10
Investigation of potential probiotic bacterium (Bacillus subtilis CCI3) in the formulated diets on immunity, growth performance and nutritional quality of Cyprinus carpio MA Dhotre, DA Nalle, S Kadam Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research 26 (7), 25-42 , 2024 2024 Citations: 4
Assessment of the anthelminthic properties of Vernonia amygdalina, a medicinal plant extract, against fish monogenean parasites SG Jetithor, AD Nalle, S Ghate IJRAR 12 (1), 57-62 , 2025 2025 Citations: 3
Review of the application of biological measures using the parasitic wasp (Encarsia formosa) as a parasitoid of the white butterfly louse (Trialeurodes vaporariorum) M Bajagić, B Šević, V Cvijanović, G Cvijanović Implementation of Innovative Strategies in Integral Plant Protection, 1-10 , 2025 2025 Citations: 2
Evaluation of improvement in immunity after application of dietary Azolla pinnata, a study of blood serum parameters of Cyprinus carpio fingerlings after challenge of Aeromonas … AR Deshmukh, DA Nalle, Xi'an Shiyou Daxue Xuebao (Ziran Kexue Ban)/Journal of Xi'an Shiyou … , 2022 2022 Citations: 2
Dietary Evaluation of Lactobacillus acidophilus Strain PR2 as a Probiotic on Growth, Immunity, and Water Quality in Major Carp (Catla catla) S Kadam, DA Nalle, MA Dhotre Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research 27 (12), 26-35 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
The impact of integrated and organic systems on tomato yield in protected environments V Cvijanović, M Bajagić, B Šević Implementation of Innovative Strategies in Integral Plant Protection, 11-24 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Study of Antagonistic action of Bacteriocin isolated from gut region of Oreochromis niloticus (Linn. P Poplayat, DA Nalle, S Rajput 2023 Citations: 1
Review on trace minerals Phosphorus and calcium requirements in the aquaculture fish food, intimately connected for growth and metabolism SG Jetithor, DA Nalle Journal of Xi’an Shiyou University, Natural Science 18 (02), 122-132 , 2022 2022 Citations: 1
MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES FOR IDENTIFICATION OF MICROORGANISMS OBTAINED FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES REVIEW BASED RESEARCH UPON LACTIC ACID BACTERIA DA Nalle, DD Nagapure, MY Bhande International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology … , 2021 2021 Citations: 1
Possible utilization of medicinal plant Holy Basil (Ocimum basilicum) as dietary supplement on growth parameters of Cirrhinus mrigala fingerlings. SG Jetithor, DA Nalle Xi'an Shiyou Daxue Xuebao (Ziran Kexue Ban)/Journal of Xi'an Shiyou … , 2021 2021 Citations: 1
Review on Extraction Methods Used for Assessment of Medicinal Plants against plant Fungal Pathogens DA Nalle, PS Maske, MY Bhande JETIR 8, 12 , 2021 2021 Citations: 1
Dietary Application of Medicinal Plant-derived Prebiotics from Althaea officinalis and Hylocereus undatus on Growth Performance, Immunity, and Disease Resistance in Freshwater … VK Moholkar, DA Nalle Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research 28 (5), 98-108 , 2026 2026
Probiotic Fish Supplement and a Method of Preparation of the Same DADDVSSMDA Nalle IN Patent App. 202,221,000,474 , 2026 2026
Nano-enabled Delivery of a Polyherbal Formulation from Tridax procumbens, Boerhavia diffusa and Tinospora cordifolia to Enhance Growth, Immunity and Disease Resistance in … S Ghate, SG Jetithor, DA Nalle Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research 28 (4), 41-52 , 2026 2026
Sustainable Biodiesel Production from Aphanamixis polystachya (Pithraj) Seeds: A Promising Non-Edible Feedstock for Renewable Energy S Kadam, FA Shaikh, MA Dhotre, DA Nalle Journal of Energy Research and Reviews 17 (7), 27-34 , 2025 2025
Evaluation of Yellow Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) as a Fish Feed Ingredient: Effects on Growth, Blood Parameters, and Immunology in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) VK Moholkar, DA Nalle Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research 27 (6), 26-33 , 2025 2025
A Review on Fish Health Management and Drug Design: Comprehensive Approaches and Advances MY Bhande, DA Nalle 2025
Evaluation of Yellow Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) as a Fish Feed Ingredient: Effects on Growth, Blood Parameters, and Immunology in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) D Nalle, VK Moholkar Blood Parameters, and Immunology in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus … , 2025 2025
Publications
More than 45 peer-reviewed research papers published in national and international journals.
Publications include Scopus-indexed, Web of Science-indexed, and Google Scholar-indexed journals.
(Automatically updated through Google Scholar and Web of Science profiles
RESEARCH OUTPUTS (PATENTS, SOFTWARE, PUBLICATIONS, PRODUCTS)
Five patents published/granted in the areas of probiotics, environmental monitoring, medical diagnostics, and IoT-based food microbiology devices.
CONSULTANCY
Consultancy in aquaculture nutrition, fish disease management, probiotics, and eco-friendly feed solutions for farmers and institutions
Industry, Institute, or Organisation Collaboration
• Research collaboration with aquaculture research institutes
• International collaboration through publishers and scientific organizations
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Experience in aquaculture feed formulation, probiotic development, environmental monitoring technologies, and applied microbial research with industry relevance.
STARTUP
Interested in collaborative and startup initiatives related to probiotics, herbal feed additives, and sustainable aquaculture technologies.
SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, or ACADEMIC BENEFITS
Promotion of low-cost, eco-friendly aquaculture practices
• Reduced antibiotic usage in fish and livestock farming
• Improved farmer income through sustainable technologies
• Capacity building of students and young researchers