Asadulla Hil Galib

I am Asadulla Hil Galib, a Chemical Engineer with a strong academic foundation in biomaterials, environmental analytical chemistry, and ecotoxicology. Growing up in a small agricultural town near Dhaka—one of the most polluted cities in the world—I witnessed firsthand the impact of environmental contamination on ecosystems and communities. These early experiences have driven my commitment to advancing research in environmental protection and public health.

After completing my Bachelor's degree in Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, I moved to the United States as a U.S. Department of State–funded student, where I studied Agricultural Wastewater Management. In 2021, I was awarded the prestigious Erasmus Mundus scholarship by the European Commission to pursue an International Joint Master’s Degree in Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, studying at Université de Bordeaux (France) and Universidad del País Vasco (Spain).

During my Master’s studies, I completed research internships at the Institute of Chemistry and Biology of Membranes and Nano-objects (CBMN, Bordeaux) and Plentzia Marine Station (Spain). My work involved multi-residue chemical analysis and a range of ecotoxicological assays—including YES bioassays, embryo-larval toxicity protocols, and Microtox tests—to identify and evaluate the effects of emerging and priority pollutants in wastewater treatment plant effluents. My Master's thesis focused on the degradation of fishing gear in marine environments and the release of micro- and nanoplastics and additives from plastic debris found on the beaches of the Bay of Biscay.

In 2024, I joined the Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC) in Barcelona, Spain, as a predoctoral researcher within the Pharm-ERA Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network. My PhD project aims to develop and validate an innovative Effect-Directed Analysis (EDA) framework using natural freshwater biofilms as sensitive ecological indicators. By integrating bioassays with advanced analytical tools like LC-HRMS/MS, this research seeks to identify bioactive contaminants that may contribute to ecological disruption and antimicrobial resistance. Ultimately, the goal is to improve chemical monitoring and environmental risk assessment methods, contributing to both scientific advancement and public health protection.