Dr. Jonathan Lloyd

Professor

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Biography

Jonathan Lloyd leads a multidisciplinary geomicrobiology group at the University of Manchester, focusing on the interface between biology and geology. His research emphasizes the mechanisms of microbial metal reduction and their environmental impacts, alongside biotechnological applications related to metal-reducing bacteria. He has received funding from several organizations including the Natural Environment Research Council, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, European Union, and various industry partners. Jonathan serves as a Senior Visiting Fellow at the National Nuclear Laboratory, where he aids in developing nuclear geomicrobiology programs. His research interests span environmental microbiology, geomicrobiology, bioremediation, biogeochemistry, and geological disposal of radioactive waste. He has collaborated on numerous projects, including critical metal recovery from industrial waste streams and geological disposal of radioactive waste in sedimentary rocks.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, England

Leading a research group in geomicrobiology.

Awards

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Bigsby Medal

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Royal Society Industrial Fellowship

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Wolfson Merit Award

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Schlumberger Medal

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Top 100 Practicing UK Scientists

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
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  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.