Richard Nichols

Professor Richard Nichols of Queen Mary University of London is an evolutionary genetics expert working at the intersection of computational methods and conservation biology. His research spans diverse organisms including trees, viruses, human cancer cells, and model species like Drosophila, focusing on genetic adaptation mechanisms and population dynamics.

• Key collaborations with Kew Gardens for tree conservation
• Joint projects with Institute of Zoology on wildlife viruses
• Partnership with Barts Cancer Institute on chemotherapy resistance
• International collaboration with UNSW researchers

Research focuses include:

• Population genetics and Bayesian analysis
• Genomic prediction for climate resilience
• Evolutionary responses to invasive species
• Experimental evolution in controlled systems
• Conservation of endangered species

His work combines theoretical development with practical applications, including:

• Development of MAVERICK software for population structure analysis
• Creation of Bayallele for population size estimation
• Innovative approaches to genomic prediction models

Scientific awards include:

• Fellow of the Linnean Society (FLS)

Teaching contributions span undergraduate and postgraduate programs in evolutionary genetics, population genetics, and ecological interactions.