Xiaoyu Duan

Xiaoyu Duan is a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Southern Denmark. Specializing in ecotoxicology, Duan's work focuses on nanoplastics' impacts on aquatic organisms and human health, using zebrafish models to investigate molecular mechanisms and biomarkers like metallothionein.

• Education: PhD in Biology (University of Southern Denmark, 2025)

Duan's research explores neurobehavioral alterations in fish exposed to nanoplastics, cardiovascular toxicity of microplastics, and environmental contamination assessment. Key methodologies include RNA-sequencing and omics approaches.

Recent studies highlight collaborations with international researchers, with significant public engagement noted via 20+ news outlets and 226 Mendeley readers. Duan's work bridges environmental exposure and health outcomes, emphasizing nanoplastics as emerging pollutants.

Contact: xduan@biology.sdu.dk | ORCID: 0000-0002-4705-4095