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Richard Thomas is a Postdoctoral Research Assistant and Research Fellow at St Cross College, University of Oxford, affiliated with the Department of Earth Sciences. His research focuses on the chemical behaviour of volatiles (halogens and sulphur) in silicate melts, applying high-temperature and pressure experiments to study thermodynamic properties and their impacts on melt and glass formation.
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Richard's research integrates experimental petrology with interdisciplinary approaches, including biodiversity genomics and microbial ecology. His recent publications highlight interests in horizontal gene transfer, endosymbiosis, and evolutionary biology, particularly in marine and microbial systems.
His work spans topics such as membrane permeability, genetic code evolution, and host-parasite interactions, reflecting collaborations with diverse scientific communities. Key trends in his publications include studies on ciliates, diatoms, fungi, and protists, utilizing transcriptomics, genome sequencing, and ecological modeling.
Richard is supervised by Bernard Wood and contributes to the experimental petrology group. His work intersects geochemical processes with biological systems, emphasizing the role of volatiles in both geological and microbial contexts.
