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Richard Gill is an Associate Professor in the Department of Life Sciences at Imperial College London. His research interests lie in Evolutionary and Experimental Ecology, focusing on insect responses to environmental stressors. His work addresses ecologically applied issues through an evolutionary biology approach, particularly studying the impact of human activities on insect populations, biodiversity, and ecosystem functions. Gill investigates how agricultural practices and climate change affect bees and employs a range of experimental designs to understand the interactions between specific environmental factors and insect physiology and behavior. His research extends to the social behavior of insects, where interesting dynamics emerge from their complex societies and cooperative behaviors. Currently, he is particularly focused on understanding how eavesdropping on pollination signals can help manage pollinator populations and reduce pollination deficits, which is crucial for improving ecosystem services and human welfare.
Specialisms available in Materials for the Energy Transition or Theory and Simulation of Materials.