Prof. Dr. Sandra E. Shumway

University of Connecticut

USA (online)

• Editor-in-Chief of key journals including Journal of Shellfish Research and Reviews in Fisheries Science & Aquaculture; Founder and co-Editor of Harmful Algae
• Distinguished expert in shellfish biology, aquaculture, and marine environmental science
• Over 40 years of research experience in bivalve physiology, harmful algal blooms (HABs), and ecosystem health
• Pioneering work on the physiological ecology of marine invertebrates and the impacts of toxic algae on shellfish health and aquaculture systems

Prof. Dr. Jun ZouShanghai

Ocean University

China (Onsite)

• Editor-in-Chief of the journal Fish and Shellfish Immunology
• World-leading expert in fish immunology, molecular biology, and aquatic animal health
• Over 20 years of research experience in the innate and adaptive immune systems of teleost fish
• Pioneering work on cytokine signaling, antigen presentation, pattern recognition receptors, and antiviral responses in aquatic species

Prof. Dr. Jorge Galino-Villegas

Nord University

Norway (Onsite)

• Editor-in-Chief of Aquaculture; widely recognized for contributions to academic and administrative leadership
• Principal Investigator specializing in developmental immunity in vertebrates, using fish as key models
• Leads research on host-microbe interactions and immune system development in aquatic organisms
• President of the International Society of Fish & Shellfish Immunology; active leader in global immunology networks

Prof. Dr. Peter Bossier

Ghent University

Belgium (Online)

• Renowned expert in microbial ecology and aquaculture health management
• 30+ years of experience in aquatic microbiology and sustainable practices
• Pioneer in probiotics, quorum sensing, and host–microbe interactions
• Lead investigator in major EU aquaculture innovation projects
• Advancing research in functional feeds and microbiome engineering

Prof. Dr. Aires Oliva-Teles

Porto University

Portugal (Online)

• Renowned expert in fish nutrition, with research focused on protein, amino acid, and energy metabolism in marine species
• Head of the Fish Nutrition and Welfare Group (NUTRIMU) at CIIMAR
• Editor-in-Chief of Aquaculture Journal and Associate Editor for leading journals in aquaculture and animal nutrition

Prof. Dr. Patrick Sorgeloos

Ghent University

Belgium (Online)

• Global pioneer in aquaculture development, particularly in larval nutrition and hatchery technology
• Over four decades of international research, education, and capacity-building in aquaculture
• Founder of the Artemia Reference Center; revolutionized live feed applications in aquaculture
• Led global training and technical support initiatives for sustainable aquaculture in developing nations

Prof. Dr. Simon Davies

Harper Adams University

United Kingdom (Online)

• World-leading expert in aquatic animal nutrition, functional feeds, and sustainable aquaculture
• Over 40 years of experience across academia, industry, and government projects
• Founding Editor, Aquaculture Nutrition; advisor to global aquafeed companies
• Pioneering research in feed efficiency, fish health, and alternative proteins

Prof. Dr. Uthairat Na-Nakorn

Kasetsart University

Thailand (Onsite)

• Distinguished expert in aquatic animal genetics, breeding, and conservation
• Over 30 years of academic leadership and research in genetic improvement programs
• Key contributors to national breeding initiatives and biodiversity conservation in aquaculture
• Extensive work on molecular tools for broodstock management and sustainable production

Prof. Dr. Enric Gisbert

IRTA Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology

Spain (Online)

• Renowned expert in fish larval biology, digestive physiology, and aquaculture innovation
• Over 25 years of research experience in functional feeds and nutrition strategies
• Leader of national and EU-funded projects focused on sustainable aquaculture practices
• Strong contributor to the development of alternative protein sources and gut health studies in aquaculture

Prof. Dr. Einar Ringø

The Arctic University of Norway

Norway (Online)

• Renowned expert in fish gut microbiota, probiotic use, and aquaculture health
• Professor Emeritus with continued active research contributions
• Over 40 years of experience in fish nutrition, microbiology, and host–microbe interactions
• Leads research on dietary effects on gut colonization, disease resistance, and immune responses in fish
• Investigates lactic acid bacteria–pathogen interactions using in vivo and ex vivo models

Prof. Dr. Laura Gasco

University of Turin

Italy (Online)

• World leading researcher in animal nutrition and aquaculture sustainability
• Expert in the use of insect-based proteins and novel feed ingredients for aquaculture
• Conducts pioneering work on circular economy approaches in aquafeed production
• Strong focus on improving feed efficiency, fish welfare, and environmental impact
• Actively involved in European and international research projects on sustainable aquaculture

Prof. Dr. Herman Spaink

Universiteit Leiden

The Netherlands (Online)

• Renowned molecular biologist in host-pathogen interactions and innate immunity
• Expert in zebrafish models for biomedical and infection research
• 30+ years in molecular genetics, infection biology, and systems biology
• Key contributor to inflammation and immune signalling research
• Advisor to major EU projects on immunology and microbiome studies

Prof. Dr. Lluis Tort

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Spain (Online)

• Internationally recognized authority in fish physiology, specializing in stress response, immunology, and aquatic animal welfare
• Leads the AQUAB-FISH Lab, a multidisciplinary team advancing research on health and stress in aquaculture species
• Author of over 230 scientific publications in top-tier journals such as Nature Immunology, Scientific Reports, and Frontiers in Immunology
• Editor of Biology of Stress in Fish (Elsevier) and long-time organizer of the “Stress in Fish” symposium series under the American Fisheries Society

Prof. Dr. Zhigang Zhou

Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China (Online)

• Prominent researcher in aquatic animal nutrition and health
• Specializes in gut microbiota, functional feeds, and probiotics for aquaculture species
• Leads projects focusing on the interaction between diet and host immunity in farmed fish
• Actively contributes to advancing sustainable aquaculture practices in China and globally