Maya Al Sid Cheikh

Maya Al Sid Cheikh is a microplastics expert at Plymouth University, focusing on environmental science and oceanography. Her work was showcased at the Royal Society's World's Top 50 Innovators 2019 under the theme 'Technologies to Preserve the Oceans.'

• Award: World's Top 50 Innovators 2019

Research Interests:
She investigates the impact of nanoplastic litter in marine environments, including plastic degradation mechanisms, microplastics in ecosystems, and ocean pollution mitigation strategies. Her work connects environmental chemistry with marine conservation biology and climate science.

Scientific Recognition:

• World's Top 50 Innovators 2019 (Royal Society)