Ayman Nabil Saber

Grupo de investigación

SAC team

Sobre mí

r. Ayman N. Saber is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Córdoba, Spain, working on the Chem-Fish-Plastic project under the EU-funded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship. He earned a PhD in Environmental Engineering from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (2021) and an MSc in Environmental Science from the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (2016). Since 2011, he has been affiliated with Egypt’s Agricultural Research Center, currently serving as a Research Assistant at the Pesticide Residues & Environmental Pollution Department.

His research focuses on detecting and assessing organic and inorganic contaminants—including pesticides, PCBs, PAHs, heavy metals, VOCs, and SVOCs—in environmental and food samples. He specializes in advanced analytical techniques such as LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, and ICP-MS, and applies them in environmental monitoring, chemical risk assessment, and sustainable agriculture.

Dr. Saber has authored peer-reviewed publications and book chapters on pollution and remediation and actively contributes to academic training and method development. His international research experience includes work in Japan, China, and Spain. He has received competitive fellowships and awards, including the CAS-TWAS President’s Fellowship and the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship.

Líneas de investigación

The SAC research team focuses on the design and synthesis of green, tailored supramolecular solvents (SUPRAS) as sustainable alternatives to conventional organic solvents in sample preparation. These SUPRAS are developed to enhance efficiency, selectivity, and environmental compatibility in extraction processes. The team applies these solvents in two main areas: Target and non-target analysis of organic contaminants in environmental, food, and biological samples using advanced analytical platforms. Isolation of bioactive compounds from natural sources such as plants, microalgae, and agro-industrial residues, contributing to circular economy strategies.

Resultados destacables

Dr. Saber’s most significant research achievement is demonstrating the critical role of microplastics as carriers of emerging pollutants, such as pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and plastic additives, in Mediterranean marine species. His studies, involving innovative extraction methods (SUPRAS) combined with non-target LC-HRMS screening, provide compelling evidence linking microplastic contamination to increased human exposure risks through seafood consumption.

Vocación

From a young age, I was curious about how chemical contaminants impact the environment and human health. Witnessing firsthand the consequences of water pollution in my home country inspired me to specialize in analytical and environmental chemistry.

I continue in science because it offers practical solutions. Researching emerging risks, such as microplastics, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals, allows me to directly contribute to protecting the environment and improving people’s well-being.

Deseo científico

To develop affordable and eco-friendly technologies that can remove emerging contaminants—like pharmaceuticals, microplastics, and plastic additives—from water, making it safer for both ecosystems and human use, especially in vulnerable communities.