Foraminifera are tiny unicellular creatures belonging to the Protozoa phylum, with most of them being too small to be seen with the naked eye. While the majority of foraminifera are found in marine or marginal marine environments, there are a few rare species that exist in freshwater habitats (Doyle, 1996). Foraminifera exhibit a range of life habits that can differ from one individual to another. Most of them live on the seafloor and are either attached to the substrate or move slowly using pseudopodia to adhere temporarily. They are also capable of living within the top few centimeters of the sediment. Therefore, their behavior varies greatly depending on their environment. Micropaleontologists often turn to benthic foraminifera for their research interests, as they can provide valuable insights into the earth's past environments and geological history, as well as marine archaeology. While their usefulness is dependent on the specific facies, they can be particularly helpful in areas with high evolutionary rates and a scarcity of other fossil groups. In fact, detailed local biozones have been established in such areas, as noted by Doyle in 1996. In contemporary research, benthic foraminifera are extensively employed as an indicator of the environment. Due to their great potential for fossilization, they are considered to be the most significant group in the deep sea to record alterations in the environment.

Foraminifera are unique among amoeboid protozoans in that their classification is based entirely on the structure of their hard body parts. These tiny creatures play a crucial role in the deep sea ecosystem by serving as primary consumers and accounting for a significant portion of the benthic biomass. A study conducted by Kuhnt and Kaminski in 1990 surveyed agglutinated foraminifera found in deep-sea sediments from the Upper Cretaceous and Palaeocene periods in the North Atlantic, identifying over 200 distinct species.

The population and variety of agglutinated foraminifera in deep waters indicate alterations in temperature and oxygen levels in the Cretaceous ocean from the Cenomanian/Turonian boundary onwards. These foraminifera also can adapt to changes in deep-water circulation in the Cretaceous ocean, as the diversity of species is inversely linked to the overall trend of deep-water palaeotemperatures.

Research interests include micropaleontology, morphology, taxonomy and systematics study of benthic and agglutinated foraminifera. I have collaborated with Prof. Michael Anthony Kaminski on several projects, and I have also worked with scientists from different countries.
Ø Micropaleontology (Foraminifera)
Ø Cretaceous – Cenozoic micropaleontology, stratigraphy and paleoecology
Ø Paleoceanography and paleoclimates
Ø Paleoenvironmental change