Subbanna Ayyappan (born 10 December 1955) is an Indian aquaculture scientist hailing from the Karnataka State who has held several key positions in various Govt organisations related to agricultural science.
He has published several research papers in areas of fisheries, limnology, and aquatic microbiology.
[3] Ayyappan began his career in ICAR as a scientist at Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore in 1978.
He was the founder Chief Executive of the National Fisheries Development Board, DAHD&I, Hyderabad (2006-2008).
[4] Subanna Ayyappan is also Chairman of National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL).