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Lydia Hallis is a Reader at the University of Glasgow in the School of Geographical and Earth Sciences. Her research centers on the role of volcanic eruptions in shaping planetary atmospheres and the implications for the potential habitability of planets such as Mars. Hallis's work examines how volatile elements released during volcanic activity have contributed to the formation of Earth's oceans and atmosphere over geological time scales. She investigates the content of volatiles in primary and secondary minerals found in Martian meteorites using cutting-edge analytical techniques. Her research aims to clarify the cycling and eventual fate of volatile elements on Mars, with significant astrobiological implications. Hallis is also open to supervising PhD and MSc research students, particularly in fields related to geology, chemistry, and physics. She collaborates with various institutions, including the University of Edinburgh and the Carnegie Institute of Science, to enhance her research efficacy.