Wangyang Jin

Supervisors: Prof. Andrea serra and Prof. Xiaojun Yan

Research Field: Aquaculture nutrition and live feed culture

Keywords: Copepods; Live feed; Aquaculture nutrition; Fatty acids; Culture optimization

Headquarters address: Via del Borghetto 80, 56124 Pisa, Italy

w.jin1@studenti.unipi.it

Wangyang Jin is a PhD student in Agriculture, Food and Environment at the University of Pisa, supervised by Professors Andrea Serra and Xiaojun Yan. Wangyang’s research focuses on the culture and nutritional quality of the copepod Tigriopus fulvus and its potential use as live feed in aquaculture.
The PhD project investigates how algal diets influence copepod fatty acid profiles, protein content and mineral composition, and evaluates the effects of copepod supplementation on juvenile fish growth and nutritional composition. It also explores culture optimization through artificial substrates, rotifer co-culture and mesocosm systems.
Wangyang’s research experience includes copepod cultivation, feeding trials, nutritional characterization and the monitoring of population growth and developmental stages. Research interests centre on understanding how live feed production conditions affect nutritional value and how these changes translate into benefits for fish. The broader aim is to develop reliable culture methods that support the practical use of copepods in aquaculture.

The Department of Agricultural, Food and Agro-environmental Sciences at the University of Pisa, the oldest Agricultural School in Italy, is dedicated to addressing the challenges of the future. Agricultural Sciences are essential for community well-being and economic development, despite the small workforce in the primary sector in developed countries. With a focus on food security, a circular economy, quality of life, and environmental conservation, the department plays a pivotal role in establishing sustainable agri-food production systems. Through impactful research, high-quality education, and community services, the department generates technological innovations for socio-economic advancement. The department’s study programs equip students with specialized knowledge, practical skills, and critical awareness. By combining theoretical and practical approaches, students are prepared for job opportunities and personal growth. Faculty members conduct interdisciplinary research and collaborate with local and international partners to foster innovation and address agricultural challenges.