Thomas Smyth

Thomas Smyth is a Professor and Head of the Department of Health and Nutritional Sciences at Atlantic Technological University. He serves as Principal Investigator for the Cellular Health & Toxicology Group, focusing on marine biochemistry and microbiology.

Research Interests: Dr. Smyth investigates bioactive compounds from marine algae, including phlorotannins and polysaccharides, and their applications in antioxidant activity, gut microbiota modulation, and antimicrobial therapies. His work integrates analytical chemistry (e.g., LC-MS) with clinical and environmental microbiology.

Recent Publications (2019–2021): Key themes include marine diatom lipid production, quorum sensing in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, antimicrobial microalgal extracts, and prebiotic effects of kelp polysaccharides. These studies demonstrate interdisciplinary applications in biotechnology and human health.

Collaborations: Active in international partnerships, with research outputs cited over 4962 times (h-index 32). His work has been featured in 4 news outlets and widely shared on social media and academic platforms.