James Loh

Associate Professor Jiun-Yan Loh (known as James) has dedicated over 15 years to the field of fish nutrition. Before his academic pursuits, James gained invaluable experience in the aquaculture feed industry and worked hands-on in various fish and shrimp farms. He holds a PhD from Monash University, Australia, specializing in fish nutrition, pre-and probiotics.

Assoc. Professor Loh’s research interests encompass a range of topics, including the substitution of alternative protein sources with insect meals and exploration of prebiotics, probiotics, and immunostimulants in aquaculture species. His work has garnered international recognition, with James securing several research grants and industry consultancy funding. He has published his research findings in prestigious journals such as Fish and Shellfish Immunology, Animal Feed Science and Technology, and Frontiers in Immunology. He has also contributed to book chapters published by Academic Press, Elsevier, and Springer. In addition, his innovative green aquaculture feeds have earned multiple awards at technology expos, with several innovations securing patents. One of his aquafeed products has been successfully commercialized and is now available on the market.

Beyond his research endeavours, James actively engages with the industry, serving as an industry advisor and contributing as a visiting professor to institutions in China and Indonesia.

He is keen to hear from companies and institutions who are interested in undertaking R&D relevant to nutrition and aquafeed development, immunostimulants or novel ingredients in diets.