Thomas Thompson

Thomas Thompson is a Research Fellow at the School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast. His work focuses on microbiology, antimicrobial resistance, and plasma technology applications in healthcare and environmental contexts.

• Expertise in biofilms, blood plasma interactions, and cold plasma systems
• Recipient of multiple awards including the 2023 John Snow Award and 2023 Best Oral Presentation

Research interests include:

• Antimicrobial Resistance Mechanisms
• Cold Plasma for Biomedical Applications
• Microbiome Analysis in Industrial and Clinical Settings
• Novel Enzyme Discovery for Phage Therapy
• Sustainable Microbiology Solutions
• Clinical Infection Control

Recent publications highlight advancements in cold plasma for water purification (2024), industrial hygiene microbiomes (2025), and multidrug-resistant pathogens in hospitals (2024). His work intersects biomedical, environmental, and sustainable development goals.

• Best Oral Presentation (2023)
• John Snow Award (2023)
• Best Poster Presentation (2018)
• Best Research Project (2015)