Dr. Manuel Gesto Rodriguez

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Manuel Gesto Rodriguez is a Senior Researcher focused on fish stress physiology, neurophysiology, and fish health welfare, particularly emphasizing neuroendocrine behavioral responses to various stressors in aquaculture. His research interests encompass environmental stress factors such as temperature, salinity, pH, and pollutants, as well as handling and stock density issues affecting fish welfare. With a deep commitment to understanding the relationship between fish behavioral phenotypes and stress-disease resilience, he actively participates in multiple research projects aimed at enhancing aquaculture practices. He serves as the coordinator for several key projects, including AQUAWELL, which aims to ensure the health and welfare of rainbow trout through microbiome management. He holds a Ph.D. in Marine Biology from the University of Vigo, completed in 2008, along with an M.Sc. in Aquaculture. His work significantly contributes to understanding fish welfare under various circumstances, driven by both academic and practical applications in aquaculture settings.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Researcher

2008-08-01 — Present

Danish Technical University • Hirtshals, Denmark

Conducts research on fish stress physiology and welfare.

Requirements for Technical University of Denmark

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent Strong background in Mathematics and Physics
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Statement of purpose
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Documentation of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
Specialization Notes

This requirement applies generally across Technical University of Denmark (DTU) MSc programs including Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, and Engineering disciplines. Specific prerequisites vary by department/curriculum.