Romi Novriadi

Romi is an expert in sustainable and responsible aquaculture production with over 20 years of experience in the industry. He currently lectures at the Jakarta Technical University of Fisheries. He is the Secretary General of the Indonesia Aquaculture Society and has served as the Director for the World Aquaculture Society – Asia Pacific chapter. Romi is also Global Advisor to the Seafood Consumers Association, and editor-in-chief for Media Akuakultur.

Romi has published more than 35 peer-reviewed research articles in his area of expertise, including aquaculture nutrition, shrimp and fish farming, functional feed, immunology, aquaculture technology, and disease management. He focuses on developing an intensive aquaculture farming system and economical aqua-feed, evaluating nutritional requirements for shrimp and fish, and facilitating the evaluation of novel ingredients and feed supplemental properties to enhance the growth and health status of aquatic organisms.

Romi also serves as a promoter to link the research institutes with the industry to review feed formulations and the manufacturing process, aquaculture management practices, aquaculture certification, and identification of relevant research to support the sustainability of aquaculture production.