Contact

Email

gayathri.mekala@unimelb.edu.au

Credentials

Position
Lecturer in Agricultural Systems
School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences
Education
Doctorate (Research)
University of Melbourne
Associate Diploma
International Centre for development oriented Research in Agriculture
Masters (Coursework & Research)
Institute of Rural Management Anand
Bachelors Degree (Honours)
Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University
ORCID

0000-0002-9236-0227

Dr Gayathri Mekala

Lecturer in Agricultural Systems
School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences
13 Scholarly works
3 Projects

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2026

    Journal article

    In search of electricity use patterns for resource-efficient fish farming in recirculating aquaculture systems – A systematic review
    DOI: 10.1016/j.aquaculture.2026.743887
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Postharvest Handling of Taro (Colocasia esculenta) in Samoa: Impact Damage and Rot Arising from Poor Handling
    DOI: 10.3390/su18083747
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Nitrogen use for improved profitability and sustainability of rice production in central Myanmar
    DOI: 10.48130/nc-0025-0009
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Impacts of climate change on taro food loss and farmers’ food security in Tonga and Samoa
    DOI: 10.3389/fsufs.2025.1663648
  • 2024

    Research grants (other domestic)

    Quantifying the Impacts of Nitrogen Use and Developing Sustainable Agricultural Nitrogen Management Strategies in Laos Rice-Based Farming Systems
  • 2023

    Research grants (other domestic)

    Sustainable Agricultural Intensification Systems for Climate Resilient Development in Pacific Island Countries- DEED OF AGREEMENT
  • 2020

    Research Grant

    Conservation Agriculture and Sustainable Intensification of Smallholder Farming Systems as a Transformational Climate Change: Proof of Concept.
Gayathri Mekala

Latest Honours,
Awards and Fellowships

2006
PhD Scholarship CRC Irrigation Futures
2006
PhD top-up Scholarship International Water Management Institute
2005
Travel money to attend and present my research work at the World Urban Forum Valcouver IDRC
2004
Scholarship for Diploma in Agriculture Research for Development ICRA, The Netherlands

RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS