• 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

Submitted Grants (pending):

  • 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

Submitted Grants (not funded):