Annamalai Jeyakumari, a researcher at the Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin, India, has won the 2012 Peter Howgate Award for young fish technologists.
The award has helped Ms Jeyakumari to continue her PhD research work on emulsification and encapsulation of omega-3 fatty acids, by undertaking a period of study in December 2012 at the University of Kasetsart in Bangkok, Thailand – a centre of excellence in her field of study.
Ms Jeyakumari studied with Dr Utai Klinkesorn, Department of Food Science and Technology, who has an ongoing research programme on physio-chemical properties of fish oils. Ms Jeyakumari’s research is aimed at improving the stability of polyunsaturated omega-3 fish oils during processing and storage, so as to prevent oxidation and preserve their quality, safety, and nutritive value.
Ms Jeyakumari has both Bachelors and Masters degrees in Fisheries Science from the Fisheries College and Research Institute, Tamilnadu, India. She hopes to achieve her PhD in 2012.
Applications are now open for the 2013 Peter Howgate Award. Applicants must be working or studying in the area of fish technology, and have been born on or after 1 January 1983.
The aim of the annual Peter Howgate Award is to support young scientists and technologists who have shown a promising start to their career in fish technology. It provides financial help for travel to contribute to advancing the candidate’s experience, skills and knowledge in their field of expertise.
More information from: www.peterhowgateaward.com
