Dr Alejandro Buentello is a Fish Nutritionist and Physiologist and presently he is the Director of Animal Nutrition Research at Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM), in Decatur, IL. He is also the founder and President of Ichthus Unlimited, LLC, an Aquaculture Consulting and Research and Development Service Company in West Des Moines, IA.. Dr. Buentello has over 27 years of experience in applied research in aquaculture nutrition and feed technology and has coordinated numerous extramurally funded research programs in collaboration with leading nutritionists worldwide. He has also conducted extensive research on various aspects of tuna nutrition and physiology for more than 17 years, often serving as scientific consultant for tuna ranching operations in Mexico and South America.. Before joining ADM, Dr Buentello was Vice President of Research at Navita Premium Feed Ingredients, serving as the company’s point-person before global aquafeed manufacturers. He also served as Senior Associate Scientist and Lecturer at Texas A&M University and as Assistant Professor at the Northwest Center for Biological Research in Baja California Sur, Mexico, conducting both research and teaching activities. Presently, Dr Buentello holds adjunct appointments at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, Iowa State University, and Texas A&M University.
