Dr. Simon Rosenau

Professional Career:
since 2023 Postdoc in the Department of Functional Breeding / Aquaculture Working Group
2017 - 2023 Research Associate/PhD Student in the Department of Functional Breeding / Aquaculture Working Group
2015 - 2017 Student Assistant in the Department of Aquatic Ecology and Aquaculture

Academic Qualifications:
2019 - 2023 Doctoral studies in Agricultural Sciences at the Georg August University of Göttingen
Doctoral thesis topic: Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) as an alternative protein source for fish – Effects of a complete fishmeal replacement on growth, microbiome, product quality, and consumer acceptance
2015 - 2017 Master's degree in Agricultural Sciences (focus on Livestock Science) at the Georg August University of Göttingen
2011 - 2015 Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Sciences (focus on Livestock Science) at the Georg August University of Göttingen

Research Focus:
- Use and evaluation of alternative protein sources in fish feed
- Investigation of the effects of climate change on fish and aquaculture systems
- Breeding and husbandry of endangered fish species (e.g., grayling, native brown trout strains) under controlled aquaculture conditions

Areas of Expertise:
- Fish husbandry
- Planning and design of field and laboratory trials in aquaculture systems
- Systematic data collection on biological, physiological, and ecological parameters
- Compliance with hygiene and animal welfare standards in all experimental procedures
- Documentation, evaluation, and interpretation of test results

Teaching Activities:
B.Agr.0306: Aquaculture I
M.Agr.0007: Aquaculture 2
Further Participation in:
B.Agr.0374.Mp: Organic Animal Husbandry
B.Agr.0333: Quality of Animal Products
B.Agr.0024: Livestock Science III