Dr Waldo Nuez-Ortin ~ Adjunct Senior Research Fellow
College of Science & Engineering
- About
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- Teaching
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- AQ5808: Aquaculture: Systems Design and Operation (Level 5; TSV)
- Research Disciplines
- Socio-Economic Objectives
Waldo’s research interest revolves around nutrition and physiology of commercial aquaculture species. This involves understanding how production strategies and environmental stressors impact growth efficiency, health and product quality, and developing new feeding strategies accordingly. This implies collaborating with industry partners in the evaluation and development of novel feed ingredients and additives and in the transfer of research findings into commercial application. One of his major interests is the use of proteomics technologies to approach nutritional research and in particular to identify molecular changes and biomarkers associated with gut health.
Trained in Spain (DVM, University of Zaragoza), Canada (MSc, University of Saskatchewan) and Australia (PhD, University of Tasmania), Waldo has 12 years of combined academic and industry experience in animal nutrition with focus on aquaculture species. As a new lecturer at JCU, he is excited about providing students with hands-on learning experience and understanding of the importance of the industry-academia interface.
- Publications
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These are the most recent publications associated with this author. To see a detailed profile of all publications stored at JCU, visit ResearchOnline@JCU. Hover over Altmetrics badges to see social impact.
- Journal Articles
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- Jiang J, Nuez Ortin W, Angell A, Zeng C, de Nys R and Vucko M (2019) Enhancing the colouration of the marine ornamental fish Pseudochromis fridmani using natural and synthetic sources of astaxanthin. Algal Research, 42, Article: 101596, DOI:10.1016/j.algal.2019.101596.
- Nuez-Ortín W, Carter C, Nichols P, Cooke I and Wilson R (2018) Liver proteome response of pre-harvest Atlantic salmon following exposure to elevated temperature. BMC Genomics, 19, Article: 133, DOI:10.1186/s12864-018-4517-0.
- Nuez-Ortin W, Carter C, Wilson R, Cooke I, Amoroso G, Cobcroft J and Nichols P (2017) Triploid Atlantic salmon shows similar performance, fatty acid composition and proteome response to diploids during early freshwater rearing. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part D: Genomics and Proteomics, 22, pp. 67-77, DOI:10.1016/j.cbd.2017.02.005.
- Nuez Ortin W, Carter C, Wilson R, Cooke I and Nichols P (2016) Preliminary validation of a high docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and -linolenic acid (ALA) dietary oil blend: tissue fatty acid composition and liver proteome response in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) smolts. PLoS ONE, 11 (8), Article: e0161513, pp. 1-27, DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0161513.
- Nuez Ortín W, Carter C, Nichols P and Wilson R (2016) Sequential protein extraction as an efficient method for improved proteome coverage in larvae of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar). Proteomics, 16 (14), pp. 2043-2047, DOI:10.1002/pmic.201600051.
- Robles R, Lozano A, Sevilla A, Marquez L, Nuez-Ortín W and Moyano F (2013) Effect of partially protected butyrate used as feed additive on growth and intestinal metabolism in sea bream (Sparus aurata). Fish Physiology and Biochemistry, 39 (6), pp. 1567-1580, DOI:10.1007/s10695-013-9809-3.
- Nuez-Ortín W and Yu P (2011) Using the NRC chemical summary and biological approaches to predict energy values of new co-product from bio-ethanol production for dairy cows. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 170 (3-4), pp. 165-170, DOI:10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2011.09.007.
- Nuez-Ortín W and Yu P (2011) Modelling the metabolic characteristics of proteins in dairy cattle from co-products of bioethanol processing: comparison of the NRC 2001 model with the DVE/OEB system. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 91 (3), pp. 405-411, DOI:10.1002/jsfa.4199.
- Nuez-Ortín W and Yu P (2010) Estimation of ruminal and intestinal digestion profiles, hourly effective degradation ratio and potential N to energy synchronization of co-products from bioethanol processing. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 90 (12), pp. 2058-2067, DOI:10.1002/jsfa.4052.
- Nuez-Ortín W and Yu P (2010) Effects of bioethanol plant and coproduct type on the metabolic characteristics of the proteins in dairy cattle. Journal of Dairy Science, 93 (8), pp. 3775-3783, DOI:10.3168/jds.2010-3143.
- Yu P and Nuez-Ortín W (2010) Relationship of protein molecular structure to metabolisable proteins in different types of dried distillers grains with solubles: a novel approach. British Journal of Nutrition, 104 (10), pp. 1429-1437, DOI:10.1017/S0007114510002539.
- Nuez-Ortín W and Yu P (2009) Nutrient variation and availability of wheat DDGS, corn DDGS and blend DDGS from bioethanol plants. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 89 (10), pp. 1754-1761, DOI:10.1002/jsfa.3652.
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ResearchOnline@JCU stores 13+ research outputs authored by Dr Waldo Nuez-Ortin from 2009 onwards.
- Current Funding
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Current and recent Research Funding to JCU is shown by funding source and project.
Fisheries Research & Development Corporation - Annual Competitive Round
Assessing the nutritional quality in Australian barramundi
- Indicative Funding
- $16,000 over 1 year
- Summary
- To assess the variability in nutrient composition, specifically omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LC-PUFA) and minerals, in the fillet of farmed Australian barramundi (Lates calcarifer). This information will be used by the barramundi industry to market the health benefits of its farmed product.
- Investigators
- Waldo Nuez-Ortin and Dean Jerry in collaboration with Justin Forrester and Jo-Anne Ruscoe (College of Science & Engineering, Coral Coast Barramundi and Australian Barramundi Farmers Association)
- Keywords
- barramundi (Lates calcarifer); Omega 3; Aquaculture
Fisheries Research & Development Corporation - Annual Competitive Round
Real time monitoring of water quality and mechanisation of pond management to boost productivity and increase profit
- Indicative Funding
- $17,960
- Summary
- the cost of electricity to driver pond aerators is one of the major costs of barramundi production. This project looks at the use of oxygen sensors linked to controllers that switch on and off paddlewheels once oxygen levels reach 80o% saturation. The effects of the controllers on cost of electricity use, and the pond ecosystem including nutrient levels, algae composition and metals will be assessed. The project will deliver an understanding if electricity costs can be reduced using controllers without reducing production or adversely affecting the pond environment.
- Investigators
- Dean Jerry, Waldo Nuez-Ortin, Sam Penglase and Clement Pissoat (College of Science & Engineering)
- Keywords
- Barramundi (Lates calcarifer); Aquaculture; production efficiency
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