Fazel Abdolahpur Monikh

Dr. Fazel Abdolahpur Monikh serves as a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Plankton and Microbial Ecology at an institution located in Stechlin, Germany (address: Zur alten Fischerhütte 2, 16775 Stechlin OT Neuglobsow). His work centers on the ecotoxicological effects of engineered nanomaterials and microplastics in freshwater ecosystems, utilizing experimental and modeling approaches to assess environmental risks.

His primary research areas encompass aquatic microbial ecology, nanotoxicology, and plastic pollution. Specifically, he investigates the heteroaggregation of nanoplastics with natural colloids, the impact of tire wear particles on bacterial-fungal community dynamics and elemental cycling, and the role of environmental stressors in facilitating horizontal gene transfer of antibiotic resistance genes. His studies integrate field observations with controlled microcosm experiments to evaluate ecological consequences.

Analysis of his recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a consistent focus on the environmental fate and biological interactions of nanomaterials. Key themes include the development of standardized ecotoxicity testing protocols, the influence of natural organic matter on nanomaterial behavior, and the assessment of nanoplastic aggregation dynamics. His methodological contributions span analytical workflows for nanomaterial quantification and multimedia modeling frameworks.

He is an active member of the Aquatic Microbial Ecology research group, collaborating on projects examining plankton dynamics and microbial responses to emerging contaminants in freshwater habitats across international teams.