Richard K. Tennant, PhD profile page

Dr. Richard Tennant is a molecular ecologist who studies how microbes shape the health and resilience of our planet. His work focuses on the hidden role of microorganisms in storing carbon, restoring degraded landscapes and supporting more nature-friendly farming. Using environmental genomics and next-generation sequencing (NGS), he investigates how microbial communities respond to climate change and shifts in land use. By uncovering these patterns in modern and ancient ecosystems, his research provides new insights into how environments have changed over time and how they can be managed more sustainably in the future.