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Izhar Khan
Research Assistant Professor
The University of Texas at Austin
Marine Science Institute
Ph.D., Banaras Hindu University, India, 1990
M.S., Aligarh Muslim University, India, 1983
B.S., Aligarh Muslim University, 1981
[Publications]
Izhar Khan’s work focuses on reproductive physiology and neuroendocrinology of marine fishes, using them as vertebrate models to investigate the
mechanisms of neuroendocrine control of reproduction. His research has two avenues of practical impact: enhancing aquaculture productivity,
and enhancing our understanding of the toxicity of environmental chemicals on neuroendocrine systems.
Dr. Khan uses local fish species such as cobia (Rachycentron canadum), spotted seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus), common snook (Centropomus undecimalis) and Atlantic croaker (Micropogonias undulatus)
in his research, enabling FAML to transfer new tools and technology to commercial aquaculture producers in Texas. He aims to develop
reliable spawning techniques to achieve year-round production, while improving larval survival through experimentation with various
live feeds enrichments and weaning protocols.
Dr. Khan has several graduate students working in his lab, and he collaborates closely with other researchers at UTMSI, including Drs. G. Joan Holt and Peter Thomas.
In addition to his research and advising duties, he teaches Physiology of Fishes and participates in teaching other courses such as
Physiological Ecology of Fishes and Reproductive Physiology of Fishes at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute (UTMSI).
More information:
Research Area:
Physiology & Neuroendocrinology
Publications
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