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2026.6.15

“I wanted to pursue cutting-edge science while also creating my own research story” Postdoctoral Fellow Batdulam Battulga is Interviewed by WPI-Forum

An interview with WPI-AIMEC Postdoctoral Fellow, Batdulam Battulga (Specially Appointed Research Fellow, Tohoku University) titled “From Mongolia to Japan, Tackling the Unknowns of Nanoplastics with Cutting-Edge Research Infrastructure” was published on the WPI Forum website Friday, May 8, 2026.

The article follows her path from studying Mongolian rivers to researching heavy metals in Japan, leading to her current role at WPI-AIMEC, where she focuses on plastic debris while balancing her research with parenting.

“I am both a mother and a researcher. For me, it is essential to work in a place where I can fully focus on research and continue to grow professionally. WPI-AIMEC is exactly that kind of place.”

The interview offers insight into Battulga’s scientific motivation, her research environment, and the support systems that enable early‑career researchers to pursue ambitious research paths.

We encourage you to read the full interview via the link below!