DrShemil Macelline

Shemil's research primarily revolves around the nutritional requirements and digestive dynamics of amino acids in poultry. A central focus of his work is the development of reduced-crude protein broiler diets, with the overarching goal of supporting sustainable chicken meat production. In the context of Australia, Shemil is striving to replace soybean meal in broiler diets with locally available alternative protein sources (i.e., canola meal), a crucial step in ensuring the sustainability of chicken meat production in Australia. His endeavours to address this challenge are conducted through his research at the Poultry Research Foundation.

Furthermore, Shemil's research interests extend to amino acid metabolism, where he seeks to comprehend postprandial amino acid metabolism in broiler chickens. This involves investigating amino acid catabolism and anabolism in various tissues and cells, such as enterocytes, liver, and skeletal muscle, as well as exploring post-enteral amino acid antagonisms, deamination, and uric acid synthesis. Also, Shemil believes that correct blend of protein-bound and non-bound (free/synthetic/crystalize) amino acids is required to optimise broiler performance where his published research works indicative this rationale up to some extent.

To date, Shemil has authored 49 peer-reviewed full papers, of which he was the first author for 15 publications, all since 2018. He has also shared his research findings at 13 international conferences, including notable events like APSS, ESPN, and WPSA. One of Shemil's articles, titled "Amino Acid Requirements for Laying Hens: A Comprehensive Review," earned recognition as one of the top 50 downloaded Poultry Science Articles in 2022 in Poultry Science Journal website.

Looking ahead, Shemil's aspirations are firmly rooted in his commitment to continued learning and exploration within the poultry sector to achieve his research objectives. His career goal is to leverage his existing knowledge and skills to evolve into a poultry nutritionist by conducting innovative investigations and advancing the field.