Dr. Ganesh Kumar Karunakaran

Associate Research Professor
Wildlife, Fisheries & Aquaculture
Office: 662-686-3586
Email: gkk27@msstate.edu
Office: Delta Research and Extension Center
Bio
I take pride in meeting producers and discussing their production problems using scientific, yet practical means. In addition to working with catfish producers, I had opportunities to work in the shrimp, baitfish, sportfish, and largemouth bass industry. My area of specialization is in aquaculture economics and marketing.
Areas of Specialization
production economics; financial management; risk analysis; technology adoption; whole-farm economic modeling; mathematical programming;
Awards & Honors
Best paper award
Aquaculture Economics and Management
Distinguished Early Career Award
World Aquaculture Society
Best paper award
World Aquaculture Society
International Travel award
International Association of Aquaculture Economics and Management
MAFES Grantsmanship Award
Mississippi state University
Best PhD Dissertation award
International Association of Aquaculture Economics and Management
PhD dissertation International Travel award
International Association of Aquaculture Economics and Management
Chancellor Award
University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff
William M. Willingham award
University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff
2007 William M. Willingham award
University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff
MS Travel Award
International Association of Aquaculture Economics and Management
Gold Medal MS program
Indian Council of Agricultural Research
Junior Research Fellowship
Indian Council of Agricultural Research
Third Rank in national level entrance exam for post graduation
Indian Council of Agricultural Research
Education
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Fisheries/Aquaculture Science
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Master of Science (M.S.)
Fisheries/Aquaculture Science
Central Institute of Fisheries Education
Master of Science (M.S.)
Aquaculture
Kerala Agricultural University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Aquaculture
Publications