Md. Khurshid Alam Bhuiyan is a marine ecologist and postdoctoral researcher at the University of Cádiz, Spain, under the Institute of Marine Research (INMAR). He is currently working on the Next Generation EU-funded FOCUS project, investigating trophic interactions in estuarine food webs and the ecological impacts of invasive species like the Atlantic blue crab. Dr. Bhuiyan completed his Ph.D. in Marine and Coastal Management (MACOMA), supported by the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Fellowship, focusing on the effects of ocean acidification and climate stressors on marine invertebrates. With over a decade of research experience, Dr. Bhuiyan has led projects across Spain, Portugal, Malaysia, and Bangladesh, specializing in biodiversity conservation, climate change impacts, and sustainable aquaculture practices. He has published extensively in high-impact journals, with an h-index of 15, and presented his findings at various international conferences. His expertise spans field sampling, experimental design, and stakeholder collaboration, which he applies to developing sustainable management strategies for aquatic ecosystems. Dr. Bhuiyan's contributions to marine ecology extend to mentoring students, peer-reviewing for top journals, and integrating traditional knowledge with modern conservation practices. He has received numerous grants and awards, including the Erasmus Mundus fellowship for masters and doctoral studies, underscoring his commitment to bridging science.
