① About me I am a PhD candidate at the University of Algeria specializing in biosurfactant production and sustainable environmental remediation. My research focuses on developing eco-friendly strategies for heavy metal removal and pollutant treatment, contributing to greener chemical technologies and environmental protection. My work integrates experimental research with Density Functional Theory (DFT) modeling to understand surfactant–metal interactions at the molecular level. By combining computational chemistry with laboratory validation, I aim to design optimized, high-performance systems for environmental applications. This interdisciplinary approach has strengthened my expertise in structure–property relationships and mechanistic analysis. ② Background During my PhD, I have worked on: • Biosurfactant production, characterization, and optimization • Application of surfactants in heavy metal remediation • Integration of DFT with experimental data to elucidate complexation mechanisms • Surface chemistry and adsorption studies • Analytical and physicochemical characterization techniques • Scientific writing and peer-reviewed publication I am comfortable working at the interface of theory and experiment and highly motivated to expand into advanced materials, sustainable chemistry, and computational–experimental integration. ③ Research Interests • Green and sustainable chemistry • Environmental remediation technologies • Surfactant and colloid science • Molecular modeling