The Practical Use of High Tunnels for Fish and Plant Production, Maximizing Energy and Nutrient Utilization Efficiencies ($598,604) - Research, Teaching, and Extension Grant (Lead-PD; 2015 - 2019)

Simplifying and Optimizing Denitrification to Facilitate Long-Term Water Use in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems ($391,802)

Southern Regional Aquaculture Center Factsheet Preparation ($1,650) - Publication Grant (Lead PD; 2018–2019)

The Effects of Density and Artificial Substrate on Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) Production in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems ($186,666) - Research Grant (Lead-PD; 2015 - 2017)

Integrated Approach for Sustainable Aquaculture and Agriculture Production with the Use of Reclaimed Water from Rural Communities ($599,751) Research, Teaching, and Extension Grant (Substitute Lead-PD; 2015 - 2016)

Optimizing the use of algal meal (Schizochytrium sp.) as a fish oil replacer in the practical diets of Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) ($32,000) Research Grant (Co-PD, 2015 - 2016)

Aquaculture Demonstration – Marine Shrimp in Biofloc Demonstration Grant ($15,000) Demonstration Grant (Lead-PD; 2014 - 2015)

An Evaluation of Salt Mixtures for the Culture of Litopenaeus vannamei ($61,278) Research Grant (Lead-PD; 2013 - 2014)

The Michael Castagna Student Grant for Applied Research; 2010 - 2011 ($1,250)

SEASSPACE Academic Scholarship; 2010 ($2,000)

US Environmental Protection Agency Fellowship; 2006 - 2007 ($1,000)

USDA-NIFA, AFRI Foundational Program, Small Farms Program.

A collaboration between KSU, Auburn University, and Purdue University

USDA – National Institute of Food and Agriculture, 1890 Capacity Building Grant Program

Research Grant (Lead-PD; 2018 - 2021)

USDA – National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Evans Allen Research Program

USDA – National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Southern Regional Aquaculture Center Program.

Preparing a publication tentatively titled “Indoor Shrimp Farming”

USDA – National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Evans Allen Research Program

USDA – National Institute of Food and Agriculture, 1890 Capacity Building Grant Program

I took over as Lead-PD after the initial PD retired from KSU.

Alltech Corporation

Kentucky Agricultural Development Board “Sustainability of Farms and Families”

Bosasa Operations (Pty) Ltd., Gauteng, South Africa.

The National Shellfisheries Association, Aquaculture Triennial Meeting, San Diego, CA 2010.

SEASSPACE Adventure Sports and Travel Expo 2010 Scholarship Program

The University of Charleston through an award from the US EPA

Practical methods for enhancing productivity, sustainability, and profitability of marine aquaculture systems to grow healthy food ($499,453)

USDA – National Institute of Food and Agriculture, 1890 Capacity Building Grant Program

Submitted August of 2023, a collaboration with the University of Miami, and Bowling Green State University