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Pronoy Mondal

PhD Student

CV

The doctoral dissertation being prepared will provide new scientific knowledge about the bioavailability of magnetic particles, their possible toxicity to aquatic organisms, and their interaction with magnetic fields. The experimental studies planned in the dissertation will cover Baltic Sea species, including crustaceans, as well as model marine and freshwater organisms widely used in ecotoxicology. The research results will help assess how the properties of magnetic particles, their bioavailability, and interaction with magnetic fields can affect organisms’ physiological processes, the functioning of biological systems, and cause possible toxic effects. The accumulated knowledge will fill an important gap in scientific data and contribute to the improvement of science-based environmental risk assessment methods.
The doctoral research is particularly significant for Lithuania as a Baltic Sea state, considering the rapid development of renewable energy and the planned offshore wind energy infrastructure in Lithuanian territorial waters. The development of offshore wind farms and the associated underwater power cable infrastructure may lead to the appearance of additional magnetic fields in the marine environment, so it is necessary to assess their possible impact on marine organisms and ecosystem functioning. The doctoral research will provide a scientific basis for assessing the impact of the interaction between magnetic fields and magnetic particles on Baltic Sea ecosystems, forecasting possible environmental effects, and developing more effective environmental monitoring strategies.
The dissertation topic will form the basis for the prepared joint Lithuanian-Polish project application aimed at solving a common environmental problem in the Baltic Sea region. The implementation of this project will create opportunities to continue the initiated research, expand knowledge about the impact of magnetic fields and magnetic particles on aquatic ecosystems, and involve young researchers in international scientific research. In this way, the doctoral work will contribute not only to the creation of new scientific knowledge, but also to strengthening Lithuania’s scientific competence, the training of young scientists, and long-term capacity to address Baltic Sea environmental challenges.

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