Milen Nachev

Dr. Milen Nachev is a Scientific Assistant at the Faculty of Biology, University of Duisburg-Essen, specializing in Aquatic Ecology. His research spans Environmental Parasitology, Ecotoxicology, and Biodiversity, focusing on host-parasite interactions and contaminant uptake by parasites.

Key research areas include:

• Parasite diversity, evolution, and transmission dynamics
• Bioaccumulation and bioindication of heavy metals
• Stable isotope analysis for trophic structure studies
• Assessment of pollution impacts on aquatic ecosystems

He employs advanced analytical techniques such as ICP-MS, AAS, IRMS, and molecular barcoding to investigate metal contamination in food webs (e.g., Rhine River, Orange-Vaal Basin) and parasite roles in pollution monitoring. His publications highlight multi-stressor effects on fish, parasite-specific accumulation patterns, and methodological innovations in isotope analysis.