<p>1. Researcher / Student -&nbsp;Designed and planned the research framework linking geotechnical and environmental aspects,collected sediment and water samples from different estuarine locations across seasons,conducted geotechnical tests (grain size distribution, permeability, consistency limits),carried out microplastic extraction, classification, and resuspension experiments in the laboratory,analyzed data to study seasonal, sediment-based, and hydrodynamic variations and prepared documentation, drafted the report, and suggested mitigation measures.</p><p><span style="background-color: initial;">2.Guide / Supervisor-</span><span style="background-color: initial;">Provided guidance in formulating research objectives and methodology m</span><span style="background-color: initial;">onitored progress and validated sampling and testing procedures and r</span><span style="background-color: initial;">eviewed results, interpretations, and final conclusions.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: initial;">3. Supporting Faculty / Lab Technicians-</span><span style="background-color: initial;">&nbsp;Assisted in laboratory experiments and handling specialized equipment,h</span><span style="background-color: initial;">elped ensure accuracy in geotechnical and microplastic analysis,s</span><span style="background-color: initial;">upported in data validation and maintaining lab records.</span></p><p><br><br></p>