| Designation | Principal Scientist & Chair Person, UITM |
| Discipline | Computer Applications in Agriculture |
| Division | Nutrition Genetics and Biotechnology Division |
| Specialization | ICT for brackishwater aquaculture development |
| Phone | +91- 044 – 24618817 Ext: 128 |
| P.Mahalakshmi@icar.org.in | |
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- Brief Profile
- Research areas
- Current Research Projects
- Recognition (National & International)
- Best 5 Publications during the career
- Best 3 Publications during last 3 years
After taking masters in Computer Science & Engineering in Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai [1997] and PhD in Information Technology and Engineering in VIT University, Vellore [2011], I am working in CIBA since 1999 on Computer Applications in Aquaculture. I currently work in division of Social Sciences in CIBA. I have worked on optimizing models and decision support tools using advanced techniques such as Mahalanobis Taguchi System, Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to the Ideal Solution, Analytical Hierarchy Process and fuzzy logic etc for aquaculture farming development. I have contributed for the development of (1) decision making models for identification and classification of optimal location models; (2) methodologies and procedures for evaluating ICT projects; (3) e-Learning modules for disseminating aquaculture information; (4) database management system in aquaculture for making an archive of the existing and evolving culture practices. I have interests in the development of (1) decision making models for shrimp farming operations under different intensification practices; (2) methodologies for assessing the impact of ICT projects; (3) digital dissemination system for knowledge management; (4) Knowledge Centers in coastal/tribal areas.
- Modeling and stimulations.
- Soft computing.
- Artificial Intelligence
- ICT in extension.
| No | Title | Funded By |
| 1 | Research on socio-economics, frontline extension and information technology for sustainable brackishwater aquaculture sector | Institute |
| 2 | Technological backstopping and promotion of sustainable aquaculture in west coast with particular reference to the state Gujarat | Institute |
| 3 | Development and Validation of Smart Aquaculture Model (SAM): Application of ICT and Data analytics for Sustainable Shrimp Aquaculture | External funded |
- “Young Scientist Award - 2006”, by the Society of Extension Education, Tamil Nadu for the best paper presentation (3rd December 2006, Puducherry).
- “Jawaharlal Nehru Award for Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Research in Agricultural and Allied Sciences for the year 2012” for the thesis entitled “Decision Making Models for Identification and Classification of Optimal Location for Aquaculture Farming Development”. (16th July 2013, New Delhi)
- “SOFT(I) Best Scientific Paper Award 2012” for the research paper entitled “Development and Evaluation of an e-Learning Module for Aquaculture Development through ICT Projects: ADDIE Model” by P.Mahalakshmi and M.Krishnan published in Fishery technology, 49(1):72-79. (27th August 2013, Kochi)
- “Best Stall Display Award” and “Best Women Self Help Group Stall Display Award”, Tamil Nadu Fish Festival- TANFIS 2013 on 12th May 2013 at Island Grounds, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Institute (Nodal officer)
- “Special Achiever Award for the year 2014”, VIT University, Vellore for exemplary performance at various national/international events and in recognition of meritorious academic performance (22nd April, 2014, Vellore).
- “IRAJ Excellent paper award”, IRAJ Research Forum, Bhubaneswar, for the best paper presentation (17th august 2014, Chennai).
- “Best Scientist Award” in recognition of the valuable performance and contribution in the area of research and institute building activities of ICAR-CIBA during 2019-20 on the occasion of Annual day organized by ICAR-CIBA, Chennai (29th February 2020).
- Mahalakshmi P, Ganesan K, Venkatasubramanian V. DMTIOLA: decision making tool for identification of optimal location for aquaculture farming development. Aquaculture International. 2012 Oct; 20(5):911-25.
- Mahalakshmi P, Krishnan M. Development and evaluation of an e-learning module for aquaculture development through ICT projects: ADDIE model. Fishery Technology.2012; 49(1):72-79.
- Mahalakshmi P, Ganesan K. Mamdani fuzzy rule based model to classify sites for aquaculture development. Indian Journal of Fisheries.2015; 65(1):110-115.
- Mahalakshmi P. Predictive Mathematical Optimal Location Model Based on Multi Criteria Evaluation: Validation by Aquaculture. International Journal of Mathematics and Computer Applications Research.2018; 8(4): 27-36.
- Mahalakshmi P, Panigrahi A, Ghoshal TK, Biswas G, Raja RA, Kumar S. Aquaculture Database System for Culture Practices. Fish Technol. 2018; 55: 212 - 217.
- Mahalakshmi P. Predictive Mathematical Optimal Location Model Based on Multi Criteria Evaluation: Validation by Aquaculture. International Journal of Mathematics and Computer Applications Research.2018; 8(4): 27-36.
- Mahalakshmi P, Panigrahi A, Ghoshal TK, Biswas G, Raja RA, Kumar S. Aquaculture Database System for Culture Practices. FishTechnol. 2018; 55: 212 -217.
- De D, Sandeep KP, Kumar S, Raja RA, Mahalakshmi P, Sivaramakrishnan T, Ambasankar K, Vijayan KK. Effect of fish waste hydrolysate on growth, survival, health of Penaeus vannamei and plankton diversity in culture systems. Aquaculture, 2020; 524:735240.