Carlos Edo Cuesta

Carlos Edo Cuesta is a Postdoc Researcher at The Natural History Museum of Denmark, University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Science. He is currently leading research within the Villum Experiment project 'Unveiling the Ocean's Plastic Time Capsule' (00069981), which analyzes historical samples from the 1950s Galathea II expedition to determine the timeline of plastic entry into ocean ecosystems. His work bridges environmental science, analytical chemistry, and ecotoxicology with a focus on micro- and nanoplastics across multiple environmental compartments.

Dr. Cuesta's research centers on micro- and nanoplastics characterization across diverse ecosystems, with particular emphasis on their degradation mechanisms, fragmentation processes, and toxicity to freshwater organisms. He has developed expertise in atmospheric microplastic monitoring, marine pollution assessment, and the use of bioindicator organisms for ecosystem health evaluation. His work spans terrestrial, aquatic, and atmospheric environments, with significant contributions to understanding plastic pollution transport pathways and environmental fate.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on method development for microplastic detection and quantification, ecotoxicological assessment of plastic pollutants, and large-scale monitoring of plastic contamination across diverse environments. His research integrates analytical chemistry, environmental engineering, and biological assessment to address critical knowledge gaps regarding plastic pollution sources, transport mechanisms, and ecological impacts. The interdisciplinary nature of his work demonstrates consistent collaboration across environmental science, marine biology, and analytical chemistry disciplines.

Dr. Cuesta actively participates in major research initiatives including the Villum Experiment project analyzing historical ocean samples, and contributes to environmental policy development through his research on plastic pollution timelines and impacts. His work has practical applications in pollution monitoring, water treatment technologies, and environmental risk assessment frameworks.