Thomas Ings

Dr. Thomas Ings is an Associate Professor in Zoology at the Anglia Ruskin University School of Life Sciences in Cambridge, UK. As an ecologist and behavioural ecologist, his work focuses on invertebrate community ecology, pollinator conservation, and animal learning in insects, particularly examining Bombus terrestris behavioral plasticity.

• PhD from Queen Mary University of London
• MRes from University of York
• PgCert Academic Practice from Queen Mary
• BSc from University of Exeter

His research spans plant-pollinator network dynamics, anthropogenic noise impact studies, and urban ecology of invertebrates. He leads the Applied Ecology Research Group and co-supervises projects in insect conservation and global change ecology.

Recent publications show expertise in ecological network theory, pollinator behavioral plasticity, and climate change impacts on ecosystems. Key methodologies include experimental ecology, network analysis, and behavioral observation.

• Fellow, Royal Entomological Society
• Fellow, Higher Education Academy
• Editorial roles: Journal of Pollination Ecology, Ecological Entomology

As Deputy Head of School, he oversees research strategy while maintaining active supervision of PhD students in pollinator ecology. Current projects examine microplastic impacts on soil biota and herbivore-climate feedbacks.