Tropical Futures Institute Limited

Maura Carrai

Maura Carrai

Susan Kueh

Susan Kueh

Joseph Angelo

Joseph Angelo

Xueyan Shen

Xueyan Shen

Jose Domingos

Jose Domingos

Thimo Ruethers

Thimo Ruethers

James Loh

James Loh

Farm Outreach Program (Workshop series to Singaporean fish farmers)
Xueyan Shen - Tropical Futures Institute Limited
01 Jan 2023 - 01 Dec 2023
Farm Outreach Program (Workshop series to Singaporean fish farmers)
Testing of monoglyceride feed additives for fish growth and immune response
Xueyan Shen - Tropical Futures Institute Limited
01 Feb 2021 - 01 Dec 2022
Testing of monoglyceride feed additives for fish growth and immune response
Cobia Genome Consortium
Xueyan Shen - Tropical Futures Institute Limited
01 Jan 2019 - 01 Jan 2023
Cobia Genome Consortium
Optimizing Feeds for Singaporean Red Snapper Aquaculture
Xueyan Shen - Tropical Futures Institute Limited
01 Jun 2022 - 01 Dec 2024
Optimizing Feeds for Singaporean Red Snapper Aquaculture
Optimizing Asian Seabass Research and Production in Singapore through an Integrated Approach
Xueyan Shen - Tropical Futures Institute Limited
01 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2028
Optimizing Asian Seabass Research and Production in Singapore through an Integrated Approach
Temporal microbiome dynamics and fish health-associated dysbiosis in freshwater aquarium systems: A case study from River Wonders Singapore
Susan Kueh - Tropical Futures Institute Limited
10 Jul 2024 - 16 Nov 2025
Aquaculture Reports Article Publishing Charge Article: Temporal microbiome dynamics and fish health-associated dysbiosis in freshwater aquarium systems: A case study from River Wonders Singapore. This work was funded by the Mandai Wildlife Group, Singapore.
Evaluation of ProCap Gold™ as a Sustainable Soybean Meal Alternative in Pacific White Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) Diets: Growth Performance, Digestibility, and Physiological Responses
James Loh - Tropical Futures Institute Limited
01 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027
This project aims to evaluate ProCap Gold™ — a Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS)-derived protein concentrate as a sustainable and functional soybean meal alternative in Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) diets. The project integrates practical feed manufacturing expertise, aquaculture nutrition research, and advanced physiological and microbiome analyses to generate science-based validation for the commercial application of ProCap Gold™ in shrimp aquaculture. The anticipated outcomes are expected to provide scientifically validated recommendations for feed manufacturers and shrimp producers while contributing toward sustainable aquaculture development in Singapore and the wider regional aquaculture industry through improved feed efficiency, enhanced sustainability practices, and the adoption of commercially viable alternative protein ingredients.
Design and Demonstration of a Precision Feeding System for Asian Seabass (Lates calcarifer) in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems
Xueyan Shen - Tropical Futures Institute Limited
01 Oct 2026 - 01 Oct 2028
This study describes the design and demonstration of an IoT-enabled precision feeding system for Asian seabass (Lates calcarifer) in recirculating aquaculture systems. The system integrates real-time water-quality monitoring with automated feeding control to dynamically adjust feed delivery, aiming to improve feed efficiency and reduce feed waste under controlled RAS conditions.
AI-Assisted Detection, Classification and Counting of Marine Fish Ectoparasites for Aquaculture Biosecurity
Xueyan Shen - Tropical Futures Institute Limited
01 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2027
Developing an AI-assisted computer vision system to automate the detection, classification and counting of marine fish ectoparasites, improving surveillance efficiency, accuracy and aquaculture biosecurity.
ACE Aquatic Veterinary Consultancy
Susan Kueh - Tropical Futures Institute Limited
01 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2023
This consultancy will provide a holistic end-to-end Aquatic Veterinary Service to ACE to boost production and biosecurity, including aquatic pathogen diagnostics to support disease management, and people development to build skills in aquatic animal health at the farm level. Diagnostic tools such as histopathological and molecular diagnostic techniques will be included in service provided. The fee supports holistic on-farm outreach, biosecurity audits, veterinary consultations and disease diagnostic services linked to improving production, reducing mortalities and upskilling farm staff.

Diagnosis of necrotizing hepatopancreatitis in Pacific White Shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei, through wet mount, histopathology and PCR techniques

A robust flow-cytometric protocol for assessing growth rate of hatchery-reared barramundi Lates calcarifer larvae

Heritability of harvest growth traits and genotype–environment interactions in barramundi, Lates calcarifer (Bloch)

Broodstock contribution after mass spawning and size grading in barramundi (Lates calcarifer, Bloch)

Fate of genetic diversity within and between generations and implications for DNA parentage analysis in selective breeding of mass spawners: a case study of commercially farmed barramundi, Lates calcarifer

Early prediction of long-term family growth performance based on cellular processes: a tool to expedite the establishment of superior foundation broodstock in breeding programs

Sex control in fish: approaches, challenges and opportunities for aquaculture

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Whole-genome shotgun sequence assembly enables rapid gene characterization in the tropical fish barramundi, Lates calcarifer

Observations on the health of Tandanus tropicanus (Teleostei: Plotosidae) from an Australian river system

Potential for adaptation to climate change in a coral reef fish

Title: Supercharging barramundi production through adv. sel. breeding for improved disease resistance, growth, and(...) Awarded to Shen X; Domingos JA (JCUS Proj Lead), Jerry DR; Vij S; Erenst V; Tan YQ; Vij S; Tan M; Schrittwieser M. SFA SFS R&D (SGD 5,260,292)
Reseracher: Jose Domingos (Professor/Principal Research Fellow Aquaculture and Deputy Director TFI)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2022
End Date: 01 Jan 2026
Title: Effects of black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) reared from heterogeneous food waste as a dietary supplement for Barramundi. Awarded to Domingos JA. R&D Service contract with Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU) (SGD 75,000);
Reseracher: Jose Domingos (Professor/Principal Research Fellow Aquaculture and Deputy Director TFI)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2023
End Date: 01 Jan 2024
Title: New sustainable fish feed to contribute to Singapore’s “30 by 30” food sustainability goal, James Cook University Singapore News
Reseracher: Xueyan Shen (Associate Professor)
Title: Doctor of Philosophy (Fish Pathology), Murdoch University
Reseracher: Susan Kueh (Associate Professor (Aquatic Animal Health))
Title: Masters of Science (Aquatic Veterinary Studies), University of Stirling
Reseracher: Susan Kueh (Associate Professor (Aquatic Animal Health))
Title: Bachelor of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney
Reseracher: Susan Kueh (Associate Professor (Aquatic Animal Health))
Title: Consultancy on Barramundi Breeding. Direct industry funding from Humpty Doo Barramundi (Darwin, AUS) awarded to Domingos JA (SGD 10,015);
Reseracher: Jose Domingos (Professor/Principal Research Fellow Aquaculture and Deputy Director TFI)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2019
End Date: 01 Jan 2020
Title: Adopting intensive biosecure hatchery protocols and improving dietary strategies for growout to support the emerging cobia aquac... Awarded to Domingos JA; Lee P; Smullen R, Salini M, Holgate J, Cherrie B and Moloney J. FRDC Proj 2017-165: (AUD 158,000);
Reseracher: Jose Domingos (Professor/Principal Research Fellow Aquaculture and Deputy Director TFI)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2018
End Date: 01 Jan 2020
Title: The evaluation of two species, Cobia and Giant Grouper, as alternative species to farm in the WSSV affected areas of Southeast Queensland. Awarded to Cherrie B, Domingos JA and Knuckey R. FRDC Project Number 2017-103 (AUD 158,000);
Reseracher: Jose Domingos (Professor/Principal Research Fellow Aquaculture and Deputy Director TFI)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2017
End Date: 01 Jan 2020
Title: Unleashing the potential of all-female cobia farming. Awarded to Domingos JA. Animal Science Queensland Innovation Opportunity (AUD 8,500);
Reseracher: Jose Domingos (Professor/Principal Research Fellow Aquaculture and Deputy Director TFI)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2017
End Date: 01 Jan 2017