Reny Devassy

Alumni and Former Staff

Research Specialist​

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Research Interests

​As a plankton biologist Reny's primary focus lies in the field of microphytoplankton taxonomy. Reny is also interested in studying the interaction between phytoplankton and zooplankton. Impact of UV radiation as well as increasing global temperature on the survival of planktonic organisms were also focused.

Selected Publications

  • Seasonality and latitudinal variability in the diatom-cyanobacteria symbiotic relationships in the coastal waters o... 
    Devassy, R. P., El-Sherbiny, M. M., Al-Sofyani, A. A., Crosby, M. P., & Al-Aidaroos, A. M.
    Symbiosis, 1-13, (2019)
  • Ecohydrographic control on the community structure and vertical distribution of pelagic Chaetognatha in the Red Sea 
    Karati, K. K., Al-Aidaroos, A. M., Devassy, R. P., El-Sherbiny, M. M., Jones, B. H., Somme...
    Marine Biology, 166(3), 30, (2019)
  • Seasonal modulation of mesoscale processes alters nutrient availability and plankton communities in the Red Sea 
    Kürten, B., Zarokanellos, N. D., Devassy, R. P., El-Sherbiny, M. M., Struck, U., Capone, D...
    Progress in Oceanography, (2019)
  • Unusual dominance of harmful microalgae Pseudo-nitzschia delicatissima cf.(Cleve) Heiden in the coastal waters of J... 
    Al-Aidaroos., Devassy, R. P., & El-Sherbiny, M. M.
    Pak. J. Bot., 51(2), 1-6, (2018)
  • Spatial variation in the phytoplankton standing stock and diversity in relation to the prevailing environmental con... 
    Devassy, R. P., El-Sherbiny, M. M., Al-Sofyani, A. M., & Al-Aidaroos, A. M. 
    Marine biodiversity, 47(4), 995-1008, (2017)
  • Effects of pharmacological compounds on the barnacle larval development, metabolism and settlement 
    Al-Aidaroos, A. M., Satheesh, S., & Devassy, R. P.
    International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation, 117, 190-196, (2017)
  • Latitudinal environmental gradients and diel variability influence abundance and community structure of Chaetognath... 
    Al-aidaroos, A. M., Karati, K. K., El-sherbiny, M. M., Devassy, R. P., & Kürten, B.
    Systematics and biodiversity, 15(1), 35-48, (2017)
  • Biochemical Analysis of Adhesives Produced by the Cypris Larvae of Barnacle Amphibalanus amphitrite 
    Al-Aidaroos, A. M., Satheesh, S., & Devassy, R. P.
    An International Journal of Marine Sciences, 32(1), 37-42, (2016)
  • Carbon and nitrogen stable isotope ratios of pelagic zooplankton elucidate ecohydrographic features in the oligotro... 
    Kürten, B., Al-Aidaroos, A. M., Kürten, S., El-Sherbiny, M. M., Devassy, R. P., Struck, U....
    Progress in Oceanography, 140, 69-90, (2016)
  • Tidal influence on the diel vertical migration pattern of zooplankton in a Tropical Monsoonal Estuary 
    Vineetha, G., Jyothibabu, R., Madhu, N. V., Kusum, K. K., Sooria, P. M., Shivaprasad, A., ...
    Wetlands, 35(3), 597-610, (2015)

Education

  • ​M.Sc., Botany. M.G University, Kerala, India, 2003
  • B.Ed., Natural Sciences, M.G University, Kerala, India, 2004
  • B.Sc., Botany. M.G University, Kerala, India, 2001

Professional Profile

  • ​2019 - Present, Research Specialist, KAUST, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia.
  • 2011- 2018, Lecturer, Faculty of Marine Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
  • 2007- 2011, Project fellow, National Institute of Oceanography, Cochin, India

KAUST Affiliations

  • ​Red Sea Research Center (RSRC)
  • Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering Division (BESE)

Research Interests Keywords

Marine ecology Microphytoplankton taxonomy Plankton biology