Interested persons can request the soft copies of these publications (info@aqua-centre.org)

Book, monographs and book chapters:

1.     Bhujel, R.C. In Press. Global production but different markets, a chapter in “Aquatic Food Security” (Eds.) Mags Crumlish & Rachel Norman, 5M Publishing, UK.

2.     Lerfall, J., Jacobson, R. C. Bhujel, et. al., Press. Quality issues in our global seafood a chapter in “Aquatic Food Security” (Eds.) Mags Crumlish & Rachel Norman, 5M Publishing, UK.

3.     Suresh, V. and Bhujel, R.C. 2018. Tilapias, 338-364. In J. Lucas and P.C. Southgate (eds) Aquaculture: Farming of Aquatic Animals and Plants, 3^rd Edition. Wiley-Blackwell. 648 p.

4.     Pokhrel A. and Bhujel, RC. 2016. Organic Farming Techniques. 52 pages (A Manual in Nepali).

5.     Bhujel, R.C. 2014. A Manual for Tilapia Business Management. CABI Publishing, Wallingford, UK. ISBN (10): 1780641362, 216 pages.

6.     Suresh, V. and Bhujel, R.C. 2012. Tilapias, 391-414. In J. Lucas, P.C. Southgate and C.S. Tucker (eds). Aquaculture: Farming Aquatic Animals and Plants, 2^nd Edition. Wiley-Blackwell. 642 p.

7.     Suresh, V. and Bhujel, R.C. 2008. Tilapias, 338-364. In J. Lucas and P.C. Southgate (eds) Aquaculture: Farming of Aquatic Animals and Plants, 1^st Edition. Wiley-Blackwell. 648 p.

8.     Bhujel, R.C. 2008. Statistics for Aquaculture. Wiley-Blackwell, 224 pages. ISBN: 978-0-8138-1587-9. (Bestseller among Wiley-Blackwell’s book in Aquaculture / Fisheries in 2010).

9.     A.K. Rai, R.C. Bhujel, S.R. Basnet and G.P. Lamsal, 2005. Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) culture in the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal – a success story. APAARI, FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, Bangkok. APAARI Publication no. 2005/1.

10.  Bartley, D.M; Bhujel, R.C.; Fung-Smith, S.; Olin, P.G.; Phillips, M.J. (Eds.), 2005. International Mechanisms for the control and responsible use of alien species in aquaculture ecosystems. Report of an Ad Hoc Expert Consultation, 27-30 August 2003, Xishuangbanna, China. FAO, 195p.

As Co-author with a team from Nepal      An FAO publication as an Editor 

Journal articles

1.       Boonyapakdee, A, and Bhujel, R.C., 2019. Effects of Nursing Methods, Astaxanthin Supplementation and Water Quality on the Survival of Blue Swimming Crablets (Portunus pelagicus, Linnaeus, 1758). Aquaculture Studies, 19(1), 45-56. http://doi.org/10.4194/2618-6381-v19_1_05.

2.       Bhujel, RC, Jha, D.K, and Anal, A.K. 2019. Effects of multi-strain probiotics and their doses on the performance of hatchlings, fry and advanced fry of Rohu (Labeo rohita Ham.). Journal of Applied Aquaculture. 1-19.

3.       Nikita Gopal, Meryl J Williams, Siri Gerrard, Susana Siar, Kyoko Kusakabe, Louis Lebel, Holly Hapke, Marilyn Porter, Anne Coles, Natasha Stacey and Ram Bhujel, 2018. Guest Editorial: Engendering Security in Fisheries and Aquaculture, Asian Fisheries Science 30: 1-30.

4.       Farquhar, S.D., Khanal, N., Shrestha, MK, Farthing, M., Bhujel, R.C. 2018. Socio-economic Impacts of Women in Aquaculture (WiA) Project in Nepal. Kasetsart Journal of Social Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.kjss.2017.12.014

5.       Bhujel, R.C. and Perera, A. 2017. Shading of breeding hapas enhances reproductive performance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and seed output. Journal of Aquaculture in the Tropics. Journal of Aquaculture in the Tropics, 32 (3-4): 205-215.

6.       Bhujel, R.C., Poolsawat, L. and Gonçalves, R.A. 2017. Phytogenic feed Additive (PFA) improved survival and growth of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fry during Subsequent Nursing. J.  Aqua Trop. Vol. 32 (3-4): 413-425.

7.       Antwi, DE, Kuwornu, JKM, Onumah, EE, Bhujel, RC, 2017. Productivity and constraints analysis of commercial tilapia farms in Ghana. Kasetsart Journal of Social Sciences 38: 282-290.

8.       Jha, D.K., Bhujel, R.C. and Anal, A. K. 2015. Survival rate of hatchling, fry and fingerling of carps in private fish hatcheries in Nepal. Nepalese Journal of Aquaculture and Fisheries, ISSN No.: 2392-4071. NEFIS Journal, 2: 65-75.

9.       Jha, DK, Bhujel, RC. Anal, AK, 2015. Dietary supplementation of probiotics improves survival and growth of Rohu (Labeo rohita Ham.) hatchlings and fry in outdoor tanks. Aquaculture 435, 475–479.

10.    Oo, M.T., Shahabuddin, AM, Thakur, DP, Mon, AA, Yakupitiyage, A, Bart, AN, Bhujel, RC & Diana, JS, 2015, Optimization of Phosphorus Fertilizer in Supplemental Feed-Fed Based Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Ponds. Aquaculture Research, 2015, 1–12.

11.    Khanal, N.B., M.K, Shrestha, S. Rai and R.C. Bhujel 2014. Comparative evaluation of Carp testis as an alternative to 17 α-Methyltestosterone on Tilapia sex reversal. Our Nature 12 (1): 1-7.

12.    Nepal, A. Gallardo, W.G. & Bhujel, R.C. 2011. The role of ethnic women in aquatic resources management in Phewa Lake of Pokhara, Nepal. J. of Inst. Agric. Anim. Sci. 32: 205-214.

13.    Coelho, S., Oliveira, R., Pereira, P., Musso C., Domingues, I., Bhujel, R.C., Soares, A.M.V.M., António, J.A., Nogueira, A.J.A. 2011. Assessing lethal and sub-lethal effects of trichlorfonon different trophic levels. Aquatic Toxicology 103 (2011) 191–198.

14.    Bhujel, R.C., M.K Shrestha, J. Pant, S. Buranrom, 2008. Ethnic Women in Aquaculture in Nepal. Development, 51: 259-264.

15.    Bhujel, R.C., D.C. Little, M. A. Hossain, 2007. Reproductive performance and the growth of stunted and normal Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) broodfish at varying feeding rates. Aquaculture 273:71-79.

16.    Little, DC., Coward, K., Bhujel, R.C. and Pham, T. and Bromage, NR, 2003. Investigation into the potential effects of water quality changes induced by broodfish exchange and conditioning on the reproductive performance of Oreochromis niloticus (L.) held in nylon hapas. Journal of Aquaculture in the Tropics.

17.    Hossain, A. Little, D.C., Bhujel, R.C. 2003. Nursing duration and pond fertilization level affects polycultures of Indian major carp; Rohu, Labeo rohita and Mrigal, Cirrhina mrigala) with monosex Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus. Aquaculture Research, 34 (9): 765-775.

18.    Little, D.C., Bhujel, R.C. and Pham, T.A. 2003. Advanced nursing of mixed sex and MT-treated tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fry, and its impact on subsequent growth in fertilized ponds. Aquaculture, 221 (1-4): 265-276.

19.    Bhujel, R.C., A. Yakupitiyage, D.C. Little, W.A. Turner, 2001. Selection of a commercial feed for Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) broodfish breeding in a hapa-in-pond system. Aquaculture, 194: 303-314.

20.    Bhujel, R.C., W.A. Turner, A. Yakupitiyage, D.C. Little, 2001. Impacts of environmental manipulation on the reproductive performance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Journal of Aquaculture in the Tropics 16(3): 197-209.

21.    Yadav, C.N.R. and R.C. Bhujel, 2001. Water resources and its utilization for aquaculture in Nepal. Journal of the Institute of Agri. and Animal Science, Rampur, Nepal: 19-20(1998/99): 193-197.

22.    Bhujel, R. C. 2000. A review of strategies for the management of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) broodfish in seed production systems, especially hapa-based systems. Aquaculture 181:37-59.

23.    Little, D.C., K. Coward, R.C. Bhujel, P.A. Tuan and N.R. Bromage, 2000. Effect of broodfish exchange strategy on the spawning performance and sex steroid hormone levels of Oreochromis niloticus broodfish in hapas. Aquaculture 186:77-88.

24.    Shrestha, M.K. and R.C. Bhujel. 1999. A preliminary trial on culture of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) polyculture with common carp (Cyprinus carpio) fed with duckweed (Spirodella) in Nepal. Asian Fisheries Science 12: 83-89.

 Conference proceedings:

25.    Bhujel, RC. 2014. Seed production, grow-out farming, health management and biosecurity in tilapia aquaculture, India Tilapia Summit 2014. In MC Remany and J. Kumar (Eds), Proceedings of the INDIA TILAPIA SUMMIT 2014 and 2nd Edition of the Dr E.G. Silas Endowment Lecture, 18th December 2014, Rajiv Gandhi Aquaculture Research Centre (RGCA), Wijayawada, Tamil Nadu, MPEDA, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India.

26.    Bhujel, R.C. 2014. Recent Advances in Asian Aquaculture and Sustainability, 283-294. In World Nutrition Forum, Munich, Germany, October 15-18, 2014.

27.    Bhujel, R.C. 2013. On-farm feed management practices for Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in Thailand. In M.R. Hasan and M.B. New, (Eds). On-farm feeding and feed management in aquaculture. FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Technical Paper No. 583. Rome, FAO. P. 159–189.

28.    Williams, MJ, Agbayani R., Bhujel, R. Bandad-Reantaso, M.G., Brugere, C., Choo, PS., Dhont, J., Galmiche-Tejeda, A., Ghulam, K., Kusakabe, K., Little, D, Nandeesha, MC, Sorgeloos, P., Weeratunge, N., Williams, S., and Xu, P. 2012 Sustaining aquaculture by developing human capacity and enhancing opportunities for women. In RP Subasinghe, JR Arthur, DM Bartley, SS De Sena, M Halwart, N Hishamunda, CV Mohan & P. Sorgeloos, eds. Farming the Waters for People and Food. Proceedings of the Global Conference on Aquaculture 2010, Phuket, Thailand, 22-25 September 2010 pp.785-874. FAO and NACA, Bangkok.

29.    Nandeesha, MC., Halwart, M., Garcia Gomez, R. Alvarez, CA, Atanda, T., Bhujel, R., Bosma, R., Giri, NA, Hahn, CM, Little, D. Luna, P., Marquez, G, Ramakrishna, R, Reantaso, M, Umesh, NR, Villareal, H, Wilson, M & Yuan, D. 2012. Supporting farmer innovations, recognizing indigenous knowledge and disseminating success stories. In RP Subasinghe, JR Arthur, DM Bartley, SS DeSena, M Halwart, N Hishamunda, CV Mohan & P. Sorgeloos, eds. Farming the Waters for People and Food. Proceedings of the Global Conference on Aquaculture 2010, Phuket, Thailand, 22-25 September 2010 pp. 823-875. FAO and NACA, Bangkok.

30.    Bhujel, R.C. 2012: Recent advances in mass-scale tilapia seed production. Can Tho, Vietnam, December 6-8, 2012.International Fisheries Symposium- IFS 2012: Sharing Knowledge for Sustainable Development of Aquaculture and Fisheries in Southeast Asia.

31.    Bhujel, R.C. 2012. Recent advances in tilapia culture in Asia. '1st International Exhibition of Dairy, Aqua and Pet Animal-2012 (IEDAP): Animal Health Companies of Bangladesh (AHCAB), 8 - 10 November 2012 Banglabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC), Dhaka, Bangladesh.

32.    Bhujel, R.C. 2012. Small-scale aquaculture: global and national perspectives, 10-18 pages, In M.K. Shrestha and J. Pant (eds). Small-scale Aquaculture for Rural Livelihoods. Proceedings of the Symposium on “Small-scale Aquaculture for Increasing Resilience of Rural Livelihoods in Nepal. Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Rampur, Nepal and The WorldFish Center, Penang Malaysia, 191 p.

33.    Pant, J., Shrestha, M.K. and Bhujel, R.C. 2012. Aquaculture and Resilience: Small-Scale Aquaculture in Nepal 19-24 pages, In M.K. Shrestha and J. Pant (eds). Small-scale Aquaculture for Rural Livelihoods. Proceedings of the Symposium on “Small-scale Aquaculture for Increasing Resilience of Rural Livelihoods in Nepal. Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Rampur, Nepal and The WorldFish Center, Penang Malaysia, 191 p.

34.    Shrestha, M.K. Pant, J. and Bhujel, R.C. 2012. Small-Scale Aquaculture Development Model for the Poor, 71-75 pages, In M.K. Shrestha and J. Pant (eds). Small-scale Aquaculture for Rural Livelihoods. Proceedings of the Symposium on “Small-scale Aquaculture for Increasing Resilience of Rural Livelihoods in Nepal. Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Rampur, Nepal and The WorldFish Center, Penang Malaysia, 191 p.

35.    Jha, D. and Bhujel, R.C. 2012. Incidence of diseases and management practices. 160-165 pages, In M.K. Shrestha and J. Pant (eds). Small-scale Aquaculture for Rural Livelihoods. Proceedings of the Symposium on “Small-scale Aquaculture for Increasing Resilience of Rural Livelihoods in Nepal. Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Rampur, Nepal and The WorldFish Center, Penang Malaysia, 191 p.

36.    Bhujel, R.C. 2011. How to produce billions of high-quality tilapia fry p. 123-131. In Better Science, Better Fish, Better Life proceedings of the ninth international symposium on tilapia in aquaculture (eds) L. Liping and K. Fitzsimmons Aqua-Fish Collaborative Research Support Program. 409 p.

37.    Baqui, M. A. and Bhujel, R. C. 2011. A hands-on training helped proliferation of tilapia culture in Bangladesh p. 311-322. In Better Science, Better Fish, Better Life proceedings of the ninth international symposium on tilapia in aquaculture (eds) L. Liping and K. Fitzsimmons Aqua-Fish Collaborative Research Support Program. 409 pages.

38.    Bhujel, R. C. 2011. Asia-Link internship: an effort to enhance aquaculture and fisheries education. April 22-23, 2011. Shanghai, PR China.

39.    Bhujel, R. C. 2011. Improving Fisheries/Aquaculture Curricula and Enhancing Employability of Graduates: AIT Experience. 41-58. In Souvenir & Proceedings of the Expert Consultation on Revitalizing Indian Fisheries Education to meet 21^st Century Aspirations. Fisheries College and Research Institute. May 8-10, 2011. Tuticorin, Tamilnadu, India.

40.    Bhujel, R.C. 2011. All-male tilapia culture: techniques and challenges p. 23-30. In Asia-Pacific Aquaculture and Giant Prawn 2011. 17-20 Jan 2011. Kochi, India. 110 pages.

41.    Bhujel, R.C. 2010. Links that matter: Recurring themes in EU-Asian Higher Education Cooperation, Part III: Sustainability of EU-Asian academic collaboration: 8. Financial sustainability - Aqua-Internship: A Model for Financially Sustainable Academic Collaboration. NUFFIC, DAAD, UEA, EU.

42.    Bhujel, R.C. 2008. The role of the Asian Institute of Technology in the promotion of tilapia for aquaculture. In 8^th International symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture (ISTAVIII), Editors, Elghobashy, H. Fitzsimmons, K. and Diab, A.S. vol. 1, 12-14 Oct 2008. Cairo, Egypt.

43.    Bartley, D.M; Bhujel, R.C.; Fung-Smith, S.; Olin, P.G.; Phillips, M.J. (Eds.), 2005. International Mechanisms for the control and responsible use of alien species in aquaculture ecosystems. Report of an Ad Hoc Expert Consultation, 27-30 August 2003, Xishuangbanna, China. FAO, 195 p.

44.    Yakupitiyage A. and R.C. Bhujel, 2005. Role of Exotic Species in Aquaculture: Problems & Prospects in Indochina. In Bartley, D.M; Bhujel, R.C.; Fung-Smith, S.; Olin, P.G.; Phillips, M.J. (Eds.). International Mechanisms for the control and responsible use of alien species in aquaculture ecosystems. Report of an Ad Hoc Expert Consultation, 27-30 Aug 2003, Xishuangbanna, China, FAO, 195 pp.

45.    Bhujel, R.C., W.A. Turner, A. Yakupitiyage, D.C. Little, 2000. Broodfish selection and its effect on seed output of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in large-scale commercial seed production system, p. 334-340 (Vol. 2). In Fitzsimmons, K. and Filho, J.C. (editors), Tilapia Aquaculture in the 21st Century - Proceedings of the Fifth International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture (ISTA 5), Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil, Sept. 3-7, 2000. 682 p.

46.    Little, D.C. W.A. Turner and R.C. Bhujel, 1997. Commercialization of a hatchery process to produce MT-treated Nile tilapia in Thailand. p. 108-118. In D.E. Alston, B.W. Green and H.C. Clifford (Eds.), IV Symposium on aquaculture in Central America: focusing on shrimp and tilapia, 22-24 April 1997, Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Asociacion Nacional de Acucultores de Honduras and the Latin American Chapter of WAS, 237 p.

Magazine and Newsletter articles

47.       Bhujel, RC, Anusha Perera, A. and Rui A. Gonçalves, R. 2017. Evaluating effects of organic acids in Nile tilapia feed. The Global Advocate, December 2017.

48.       Jha, DK, Bhujel, R.C. and Anal, AK. 2016. Probiotics benefit three stages of juvenile Rohu. The Global Aquaculture Advocate. May 2016.

49.       Pantanella, E. and R. Bhujel, 2014. Saline Aqua-ponics: Potential Player in Food, Energy Production. Advocate, 34-35.

50.       Badiola, TA, and Bhujel, R.C. 2012. Effects of Red Khao Kreua (Butea superba) on the sex-reversal of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fry. The Practical Asian Aquaculture Magazine. Vol 3(9): Jan-Mar 2012:18-19.

51.       Cantrill J. and Bhujel, R.C. 2012. Bio-Security in Asian Shrimp Farming Industry. The Practical Asian Aquaculture Magazine. Vol 3(9): Jan-March 2012. P. 24-25.

52.       Bhujel, R.C. and Woollard, M. 2011. Tilapia Farming Faces Expansion Issues In Thailand. The Advocate, Global Aquaculture Alliance, May/June, 2011: 16-18.

53.       Bhujel, R.C., Woollard, M. 2011. Public-Private Partnerships Boost Tilapia Monosex Fry Production. Global Aquaculture Advocate, November/Dec, 2011: 26-27.

54.       Bhujel, R.C. 2009. Artificial incubation, hormonal sex-reversal promoted tilapia boom. Global Advocate, Sept/Oct 2009: 73-75.

55.       Belton, B., Turongruang, D., Bhujel, R. and Little, D.C. 2009. The history, status, and future prospects of mono-sex tilapia culture in Thailand. Aquaculture Asia, Apr-Jun 2009, 16-19 pages.

56.       Bhujel, R. & Stewart, J. 2007. Sustainable tilapia culture in Thailand. Fish Farmer, Nov/Dec: 38-39.

57.       Stewart, J. and Bhujel, R.C, 2007. Aquaculture and environmental sustainability in Thailand: food or financial security? Aquaculture Asia, Vol. XII, No. 2, Apr-Jun 2007.

58.       Pant J., M.K. Shrestha and R.C. Bhujel, 2006. Promotion of small-scale aquaculture in Chitwan valley, Nepal. In World Aquaculture Compendium. CABI Publishing, U.K.

59.       H.P.V. Huy, A. MacNiven, N.V. Tu, R.C. Bhujel and David C. Little. 2003. Tilapia seed production in Ho Chi Minh City, Southern Vietnam. Aquaculture Asia, Oct/Dec, 2003 (Vol. III, No.4): 23-25.

60.       Bhujel, R. C. 2002. Night Lighting Improves Tilapia Production in Thailand Trial. The Advocate, Global Aquaculture Alliance, December, 32-33 p.

61.       Bhujel, R.C. and Naditrom, P. 2002. Survey results: Culture of sex-reversed tilapia in Thailand. The Advocate, Global Aquaculture Alliance, August, 88-89 p.

62.       Bhujel, R.C. 2002. Nutrition and low-cost feeding management for tilapia. Panorama Acucultura, 7(4).

63.       Bhujel, R.C. 2001. Testing Commercial Feeds with Tilapia Broodstock. The Advocate, Global Aquaculture Alliance, December 2001, 61-62 p.

64.       Bhujel, R.C. 2001. Recent Advances in Tilapia Nutrition, Feeds and Feed Management. The Advocate, Global Aquaculture Alliance, April 2001, 44-47 p.

65.       Bhujel, R.C. and A.V. Suresh, 2000. Advances in tilapia broodstock management. The Advocate, Global Aquaculture Alliance, October/2000, Vol. 3(5): 19-22 p.

66.       Bhujel, R.C., Turner, W.A. and Little, D.C. 1998. Quality monitoring of sex-reversed tilapia fry. Fish Farmer, Sept/Oct., 1998. Vol. 21(5): 34-37 p.

67.       Bhujel, R. and Shrestha, M.K. 2007. Women in Aquaculture project in Nepal. Aquaculture News, Institute of Aquaculture, University of Stirling, 33: 26-27.

68.       Bhujel, R. 2003. Introduction and stocking of exotic species: economic gain vs. biodiversity loss. AARM Newsletter, 8(1): 11-15.

69.       Bhujel, R. 2002. Aquatic animal feed and nutrition – Editorial. AARM Newsletter, 7(2): 1.

70.       Bhujel, R. and A. Yakupitiyage, 2002. Exotic fish species for aquaculture in SE Asia. AARM Newsl, 7(2): 20.

71.       Bhujel, R. 2002. Role of lipids and essential fatty acids on the commercial fry production of Nile tilapia. AARM Newsletter, 7(2): 9-10.

72.       Bhujel, R.C. 2002. Nutrition and low-cost feeding management for tilapia. Panorama Acucultura, 7(4).

73.       Bhujel, R., J. Pant and M. Shrestha, 2002. Women in Aquaculture in Nepal: Phase II. AARM Newsl, 7(1): 17-19.

74.       Bhujel, R., J. Pant and A. Yakupitiyage, 2000. AARM Mission to Nepal: (i) AARM signs MoU with IAAS, (ii) A workshop on "Small-Scale Aquaculture in Nepal: Problems and Prospects" and (iii) AARM launches "Women in Aquaculture" in Nepal. AARM Newsletter, Vol. 5 (1-3): 24-26.

75.       Bhujel, R. 1999. El Nino and La Nino effects on tilapia seed production! AARM Newsletter Vol. 4 (3). 10.

76.       Bhujel, R. 1997. A new record! Tilapia fry sale reached nearly 10 million a month. AASP Newsletter, 2(4): 16.

77.       Bhujel, R. 1997. Fry quality is the main factor behind the success of AIT’s joint venture tilapia hatchery. AASP Newsletter, 3(2): 2, 3&9.

78.       Bhujel, R. 1997. AIT technology for tilapia fry production attracts attention. AASP Newsletter 3(3): 8.

79.       Bhujel, R. 1997. AIT tilapia and hapa flew to Bangladesh. AASP Newsletter, 2(4): 12&17.

80.       Bhujel, R. 1997. Joint venture project - a success story of technology transfer. AASP Newsletter 2(3): 14&18.

Conference papers and reports:

81.       Albalat, A., Jakobsen, A.N., Lertfall, J., Bhujel, R.C. 2018. Development approach in the Erasmus+ projct “Curriculum Development for Sustainable Seafood and Nutrition Security”, SSNS. EURASTiP workshop. World Aquaculture Society (WAS) Conference, Montpellier, France, August 25-29, 2018.

82.       Bhujel, R.C., Farquhar, S., Khanal, N., Shrestha, M.K. and Matthew Farthing, 2018. Women in aquaculture (WiA) in Nepal after a decade. Abstract: The 2^nd NEFIS Convention on Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Diversification, March 8-9, 2018. Kathmandu, Nepal.

83.       Gurung, T.B., Shrestha, M.K., Bhujel, R.C., Pradhan, N., Swar, D.B., Pandit, N., Rai, S., Adhikari, B., Pantha, M.B, and Wagle. S.K., 2018. Inland Aquaculture Diversification for Sustainable Food and Nutrition Security in Nepal. Abstract: The 2^nd NEFIS Convention on Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Diversification, March 8-9, 2018. Kathmandu, Nepal.

84.       Bhujel, R.C. 2017. Tilapia Hatchery status and a way forward. Dili, Timor Leste. Dec 20, 2017 organized by Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Timore Leste and WorldFish, Malaysia.

85.       Bhujel, R.C. 2017. Seminar on tilapia farming, August 14, DOF, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India.

86.       Bhujel, R.C. 2017. Aquaculture and Fisheries education, research and Extension in changing context. Annual Conference organized by the Asian-Pacific Chapter of World Aquaculture Society (WAS), July 24-27, 2017.

87.       Bhujel, R.C. 2017. Aqua-internship for enhanced employability (Student Session). Annual Conference organized by the Asian-Pacific Chapter of World Aquaculture Society (WAS), July 24-27, 2017.

88.       Bhujel, RC., Perera, A., Tacconi, A. and Gonçalves, RA, 2017. Effect of Biotronic® Top Liquid on growth performance and disease resistance in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Annual Conference organized by the Asian-Pacific Chapter of World Aquaculture Society (WAS), July 24-27, 2017.

89.       Bhujel, R.C. 2017. Build more bridges between Africa and Asia for sustainable aquaculture. In World Aquaculture 2017. Sustainable Aquaculture New Frontiers for Economic Growth, Spotlight on Africa, Cape town, South Africa, June 26-30, 2017.

90.       Bhujel, RC. 2017. Role of education, research and training in Asian aquaculture development In World Aquaculture 2017. Sustainable Aquaculture New Frontiers for Economic Growth, Spotlight on Africa, Cape town, South Africa, June 26-30, 2017.

91.       Bhujel, R.C. 2017. Tilapia Farming-Regional & Global Perspective. Organized by the Department of Fisheries (DoF), Orissa, India and WorldFish, Penang, Malaysia. Jun 13, 2017.

92.       Bhujel, R.C. 2017. How to produce Billions of Best Quality Tilapia Fry? Organized by the Department of Fisheries (DoF), Orissa, India and WorldFish, Penang, Malaysia. Jun 13, 2017.

93.       Bhujel, RC. 2017, Organic vegetable farming techniques, “Food and Nutrition Security” session HORTIASIA/AgriTechnica/VIV2017, March 16, 2017.

94.       Bhujel, RC. 2017, Aquaponics for safe and sustainable food, “Food and Nutrition Security session” HORTIASIA/AgriTechnica/VIV2017, March 16, 2017.

95.       Bhujel, R.C. 2017. Wise use and conservation of aquatic and terrestrial animals (Keynote). 37^th Pakistan Congress of Zoology (Int) 2017 February 28-March 3, 2017. Government College University (GU), Faisalabad, Pakistan.

96.       Bhujel, R.C. 2017. Sustainable tilapia farming: Current trends and future prospect. Fiji, Feb 22-23, 2017.

97.       Bhujel, R.C. 2017. Tilapia broodstock management. Fiji, Feb 22-23, 2017. 


98.       Bhujel, R.C. 2017. Fisheries and Aquaculture: a global perspective (Keynote). In Innovative and Sustainable Aquaculture for Blue revolution, and 6^th International Fisheries Symposium, 6^th Aquaculture. Lahore, Pakistan, February 8, 2017.

99.       Bhujel, R.C. 2016. Aqua-Centre assists aquaculture development through technology transfer and leadership development. p.37. ASEAN Fisheries and Aquaculture Conference and Exposition 2016 & 11^th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum. BITEC, Thailand. 3-7 Aug 2016.

100.    Bhujel, R.C. and Perera, A. 2016. Adaptation to temperature in commercial breeding of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). p.108. ASEAN Fisheries and Aquaculture Conference and Exposition 2016 and 11th Asian Fisheries/Aquaculture Forum. BITEC, Thailand. 3-7 Aug 2016.

101.    Bhujel, R.C, Pantanella, Colla, E.G., Myint, W., and Cindy, C. 2016. Empowering women entrepreneurs in running agribusinesses in Myanmar. p. 226. ASEAN Fisheries and Aquaculture Conference and Exposition 2016 and 11th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum. BITEC, Thailand. 3-7 Aug 2016.

102.    Jha, D.K, Bhujel, R.C. and Anal, A.K. 2016. Carp brood stock management in private hatcheries of Nepal. p.310. ASEAN Fisheries and Aquaculture Conference and Exposition 2016 and 11th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum. BITEC, Thailand. 3-7 Aug 2016.

103.    Bhujel, RC. 2015. Sustainable and profitable aquaculture (Keynote), 57th National Symposium 2015, CLFMA, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. September 10-12, 2015.

104.    Bhujel, RC. 2015. Emerging Opportunities and Trends in Aquaculture/Fisheries Globally (Keynote). First NEFIS Convention “Emerging trends & challenges in aquaculture & fisheries” January 30-31, 2015. Kathmandu

105.    Jha, DK, Bhujel, R.C. and Anil K. Anal, AK, 2015. Status of Carp Seed Health Management in Nepal. First NEFIS Convention “Emerging trends & challenges in aquaculture & fisheries” January 30-31, 2015. Kathmandu.

106.    Bhujel, RC, Shrestha, MK, Devkota HR, and Nepal, AP, 2014. Promoting sustainable aquaculture: AwF-Nepal, a successful model (Keynote). Workshop on “Sustainable Aquaculture - Nov 4-5, 2014. Department of Aquaculture, National Taiwan Ocean University (NTOU), Keelung, Taiwan.

107.    Bhujel, RC. 2014. Seed production, grow-out farming, health management and biosecurity in tilapia aquaculture (Keynote), India Tilapia Summit 2014. Rajiv Gandhi Aquaculture Research Centre (RGCA), MPEDA, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India, December 18, 2014.

108.    Bhujel, RC. 2014. Pangasius farming for food security, income and employment. EON Group of Companies, Dhaka.

109.    Bhujel, R.C. 2014. Tilapia farming business in south and South East Asia. World Aquaculture Society, Annual Conference, Adelaide, Australia.  June 7-11, 2014.

110.    Bhujel, RC, Shrestha, MK, Devkota HR, and Nepal, AP, 2014.  Role of AwF to initiate small-scale aquaculture in mid-hills of Nepal. World Aquaculture Society, Annual Conference, Adelaide, Australia.  June 7-11, 2014.

111.    Bhujel, RC, 2014: Fish as a source of best protein and the role of fisheries and aquaculture, In “Strengthening Science and technology toward development of blue economy”, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, University of Riau, Oct 9-10, 2014, Pekanbaru, RIAU, Indonesia.

112.    Bhujel, R.C., 2014: AIT hatchery technology and expansion of tilapia farming, In “Strengthening Science and technology toward development of blue economy”, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, University of Riau, October 9-10, 2014, Pekanbaru, RIAU, Indonesia.

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113.    Bhujel, R.C., Shrestha, M.K 2011. Small-scale Aquaculture: AwF-Nepal II – Year I Report: Project Report. AIT, Thailand and IAAS, Nepal. 19 pages.

114.    Bhujel, R.C. 2011. Improving Fisheries/Aquaculture Curricula and Enhancing Employability of Graduates: AIT Experience, p. 41-58. May 8-10, 2011. Fisheries College and Research Institute, Tamilnadu, India. 271 pages.

115.    Bhujel, R.C. 2011. Final Report: Technical Assistance for the Culture of Mouth-brooding Tilapias (Oreochromis spp.) in Zambia. FAO/TCP-Zambia/2303(D), 36 pages.

116.    Bhujel, R. C. 2011. A Guidebook for the Culture of Mouth-brooding Tilapias (Oreochromis spp.) in Zambia, 67p.

117.    Bhujel, R.C. 2011. Issues of tilapia seed production and grow-out. WAS-APC Conference January 18-20, 2011.

118.    Bhujel, R. C., 2011. Promotion of Sustainable Aquaculture for Livelihood Improvement. Knowledge Management and Sustainable Development. Regency Hyatt, Kathmandu, Nepal. AIT Alumni Conference. Dec 8-10, 2010.

119.    Bhujel, R.C., M.K. Shrestha and H. R. Devkota. 2010. Final Report AwF – Nepal, Phase I: Empowering women through aquaculture and vegetable gardening in rural areas. 42 p.

120.    Bhujel, R.C. 2010. On–farm feed management practices for Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in Thailand. FAO Expert Consultation Workshop on On-farm Feeding and Feed Management in Aquaculture, 13-15 September 2010. Manila, Philippines.

121.    Bhujel, R.C. 2010. A Review of Aquaculture Development and Policies in Asia; Bangladesh, Nepal and Thailand. Sustainable Aquaculture Research Networks in Sub Saharan Africa (SARNISSA). 56 pages.

122.    Bhujel, R.C. and Bart, AN. 2009. Improving aquaculture and fisheries education through curriculum development and aqua-internship. International Symposium on Aquaculture and Fisheries Education (ISAFE), Asian Fisheries Society, AIT and Shanghai Ocean University, November 27-29, 2009.

123.    Bhujel, R. 2009. Networking Dialogue for the Promotion of aquaculture in Nepal. Sustainable Aquaculture Research Network for Sub-Saharan Africa (SARNISA), E-workshop, 28- Sept – 12 Oct 2009 (Resource paper).

124.    Bhujel, R. C. 2009. Aqua-internship: a pre-job training as a part of academic degree. WAS Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Nov 4-6, 2009.

125.    Bhujel, R.C. 2009. Production technique of millions of tilapia fry and its adoption worldwide presented in WAS Conference in Vera Cruz Mexico, Sept 19-25, 2009.

126.    Bhujel, R.C. 2009. Aqua-Internship in Asia: Opportunities for Students. WAS Conference in Vera Cruz Mexico, Sept 19-25, 2009.

127.    Bhujel, R.C. Shrestha, M.K. and H. Devkota, 2009. AwF support to women for small-scale aquaculture in mid-hills of Nepal, WAS Conference in Vera Cruz Mexico, Sept 19-25, 2009.

128.    Bhujel, R.C. 2009. Production technique of millions of tilapia fry and its adoption worldwide presented in WAS Conference in Vera Cruz Mexico, Sept 19-25, 2009.

129.    Sukanya, B. and R. C. Bhujel, 2009. Women in Development through Aquaculture: Experience from the Ethnic communities in Nepal. In Improving the quality of social life in Asia Pacific: a challenge for sociology, 9^th Conference of the Asia Pacific Sociological Association, Bali, Indonesia, Jun 13-15, 2009.

130.    Bhujel, R.C. 2009. How can we sustain the partnerships; with or without external funding? Workshop under Europe and Asia Higher Education Program (EAHEP) organized by European University Association (UEA). Jakarta Jun 8-9, 2009.

131.    Bhujel, R.C. 2009. Increasing role and potential of Small-Scale Aquaculture: National, regional and global perspectives. In the Symposium on ‘Small-scale Aquaculture for Increasing Resilience of Rural Livelihoods in Nepal’ Feb 5-6, Kathmandu, Nepal.

132.    Pant, J. Shrestha, M.K. and Bhujel, R.C. 2009. Integrated agriculture-aquaculture systems for increasing resilience of rural livelihoods in Nepal. In Symposium on ‘Small-scale Aquaculture for Increasing Resilience of Rural Livelihoods in Nepal’ Feb 5-6, 2009, Kathmandu, Nepal.

133.    Shrestha M.K, Pant J. and Bhujel, R.C. 2009. Small-scale aquaculture development model for rural Nepal. In the Symposium on ‘Small-scale Aquaculture for Increasing Resilience of Rural Livelihoods in Nepal’ Feb 5-6, Kathmandu, Nepal.

134.    Jha, D.K. and R.C. Bhujel, 2009. Incidence of fish diseases and management practices in Nepal. In the Symposium on ‘Small-scale Aquaculture for Increasing Resilience of Rural Livelihoods in Nepal’ Feb 5-6, Kathmandu, Nepal.

135.    Bhujel, R.C. 2009. A success story of promotion of tilapia culture. Society of Aquaculture Professionals (SAP), Chennai, India. February 16-17. 2009.

136.    Bhujel, R.C., M.K. Shrestha and H. R. Devkota. 2009. Mid-term Report AwF – Nepal, Phase I: Empowering women through aquaculture and vegetable gardening in rural areas. 16 pages.

137.    Bhujel, R.C. 2008. AwF-Nepal: Project Initiation Report.: Empowering women through aquaculture & vegetable gardening in rural areas, Phase I: Asian Inst. of Technology. 4 p.

138.    Bhujel, R.C. 2008. A Manual for Tilapia Culture. Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). 40 p.

139.    Bhujel, R.C. and Nepal, A. 2008. African catfish in Nepal: problems and prospects. Catfish Aquaculture in Asia – present status and challenges for sustainable development, Can Tho University, 5-7 Dec 2008.

140.    Bhujel R.C. and Amrit N. Bart. 2008. Improving aquaculture and fisheries education in the Mekong region. International Symposium in Sustainable Fish Biodiversity, Fisheries and Aquaculture in the Mekong Basin. Sept 3-5, 2008. Ubonrachathani, Thailand.

141.    Nepal, A. and R.C. Bhujel. 2008. Exotic catfish and tilapia in Phewa Lake: a problem or solution? International Symposium in Sustainable Fish Biodiversity, Fisheries and Aquaculture in the Mekong Basin. Sept 3-5, 2008. Ubonrachathani, Thailand.

142.    Bhujel, R. and A. Bart. 2008. Aqua-internship: helping aquaculture-fisheries graduates in finding jobs. Supplementary Session on Education and Research Activities, International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade (IIFET), Nha Trang, Vietnam, July 23, 2008.

143.    Bart, A. and R. Bhujel, 2008. Academic curriculum improvement to meet the changing needs of higher education in aquaculture and fisheries. Supplementary Session on Education and Research Activities, International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade (IIFET), Nha Trang, Vietnam, July 22-25, 2008.

144.    Jha, DK and Bhujel. R.C. 2008. Fish bio-diversity in the Narayani river system of central Nepal. International Symposium in Sustainable Fish Biodiversity, Fisheries and Aquaculture in the Mekong Basin. Sept 3-5, 2008. Ubonrachathani, Thailand.

145.    B. R. Chavan, A. Yakupitiyage, R. C. Bhujel, D. P. Thakur. 2008. Introduction of tilapia culture in India: lesson to be learned from Mekong countries. International Symposium in Sustainable Fish Biodiversity, Fisheries and Aquaculture in the Mekong Basin. Sept 3-5, 2008. Ubonrachathani, Thailand (Second Best Paper Award).

146.    Bhujel, R.C., Shrestha, M.K. and Pant, J. 2007. Ethnic women in aquaculture in Nepal: a model for participatory research and development. In 2^nd Global Symposium on Gender in Fisheries and Aquaculture and 8^th Asian Fisheries Forum, Asian Fisheries Society (Indian Branch), November 20-23, 2007, Kochi, India, p. 6.

147.    Bhujel, R.C. and Bart, A.N. 2007. Meeting the needs for higher education and research in less developed countries: aquaculture and fisheries case study. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture: Strategic Outlook for Asia, Book of Abstracts- 8^th Asian Fisheries Forum, Asian Fisheries Society (Indian Branch), November 20-23, 2007, Kochi, India, p. 399.

148.    Shrestha, M.K and Bhujel, R.C. 2007. Aquaculture and Fisheries Education in Nepal. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture: Strategic Outlook for Asia, Book of Abstracts- 8^th Asian Fisheries Forum, Asian Fisheries Society, Nov 20-23, 2007, Kochi, India, p. 400.

149.    Borin, C., Visalsok, T. and Bhujel, R.C. 2007. Status of Fisheries / Aquaculture in Cambodia. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture: Strategic Outlook for Asia, Book of Abstracts- 8^th Asian Fisheries Forum, Asian Fisheries Society, Nov 20-23, 2007, Kochi, India, p. 401.

150.    A. Yakupitiyage and R.C. Bhujel. 2003. Exotic Species in Aquaculture: Problems & Prospects in SE Asia with special focus on Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Vietnam Presented for the workshop organized by AIT, FAO, FNPP, MRC, NACA, IUCN, Sea Grant and Ministry of Fisheries (China), 27-30 August, 2003, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, People’s Republic of China.

151.    Bhujel, R.C., Little, D.C., Bell, G.J., Yakupitiyage, A. and Turner, W.A. 2002. Effects of lipids on the commercial seed production of Nile tilapia, O. niloticus. Book, WAS, 2002, Beijing, PR China.

152.    Bhujel, R.C. M.K. Shrestha, J. Pant, A. Yakupitiyage, H. Demaine, S. Buranrom and C. Arunlertaree, 2002. Involvement of women in aquaculture to improve nutritional status and generate supplemental income for Nepalese farm families - Final Project Report-Women in Aquaculture in Nepal Phase I. IAAS Nepal and AARM, AIT, Bangkok, Thailand. 23 p.

153.    Bhujel, R.C. 1999. Management of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) broodfish for commercial seed production. Doctoral dissertation, Asian Institute of Technology. 175 p.

154.    Bhujel, R.C., D.C. Little and W.A. Turner, 1998. Commercial Production of sex-reversed Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fry. Status Report: Nam Sai Hatchery - A joint venture project from Jan 1995 to Jul 1998. AARM/SERD, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand. 28 p.

155.    Bhujel, R.C. 1994: "Effects of night-time illumination on the growth of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus". M. Sc. Thesis, Asian Institute of Technology, 77 p.

156.    Bhujel, R.C. 1992: Survey of Paramphistomiasis of buffalo in different slaughtering places at Katmandu Valley - a survey report, submitted to the Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science. Rampur Campus, Chitwan, Nepal. 1992. 29 p.

157.    Bhujel, R.C. and A. Yakupitiyage, 1996. "Effects of night-time illumination on the growth of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus" and the water quality parameters p. 36. In Book of Abstract, of Annual meeting of “The World Aquaculture Society’ 96, Bangkok, Jan 29 to Feb 2, 1996.

158.    Bhujel, R.C., A. Yakupitiyage, D.C. Little, W.A. Turner, 1998. An on-farm trial to select commercial feed for Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) broodfish reared in hapas-in pond. p. 306. In Fifth Asian Fisheries Forum: An international conference on “Fisheries and Food Security Beyond the Year 2000”. 11-14 Nov. 1998, Chiang Mai, Thailand. p. 524.

159.    Bhujel, R.C., W.A. Turner, A. Yakupitiyage, D.C. Little, 1998. Effects of cooling, aeration, shading, salinity and water depth on the reproductive performance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). p. 28. In Fifth Asian Fisheries Forum: An international conference on “Fisheries and Food Security beyond the Year 2000”. 11-14 Nov. 1998, Chiang Mai, Thailand. p. 524.

160.    Yadav, C.N.R. and R.C. Bhujel, 1998. Water resources and its utilization for aquaculture in Nepal. p. 493. In Fifth Asian Fisheries Forum: An international conference on “Fisheries and Food Security beyond 2000”. 11-14 Nov. 1998, Chiang Mai, Thailand. p. 524.

161.    Little, D.C., P.A. Tuan and R.C. Bhujel, 1998. Incubation of Oreochromis eggs using pond and hatchery water. p. 126. In 5^th Asian Fisheries Forum: An international conference on “Fisheries and Food Security beyond the Year 2000”, 11-14 Nov. 1998, Chiang Mai, Thailand. p. 524.

162.    Bhujel, R.C. and Yakupitiyage, A. Effects of Night-time illumination on the growth of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and water quality parameters. Book of Abstracts p. 36. World Aquaculture Society (WAS), Jan. 29 - Feb. 1996, Bangkok, Thailand.

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