Kevin Fitzsimmons

Dr. Kevin Fitzsimmons is a past President of the World Aquaculture Society and a Professor and Extension Specialist at the University of Arizona. A central component of his research since 1981 has focused on developing the culture of algae and halophytes that can be produced for food and energy domestically and abroad. He has been a leader in the development of integrated farming systems to rear tilapia, shrimp, soft-shell crabs and using the nutrient rich effluents to fertilize seaweeds and halophytes grown in terrestrial farms. Kevin teaches the phycology (algae) course at the University of Arizona. He currently has research/development projects in Myanmar, Pakistan, Kenya, the US, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates and also serves as the Director for International Programs for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.