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Biography
Thomas Jeffries is a Senior Lecturer in Microbiology at the School of Science, Western Sydney University. He is a highly cited researcher in his field, with a total of 6,672 citations, 5,270 of which have been received since 2020. His h-index is 33, and his i10-index is 49, indicating a significant impact in his area of expertise.
Dr. Jeffries' research focuses on microbiology and bioinformatics, as evidenced by his academic position and research interests. He has published at least 49 papers that have been cited 10 or more times, demonstrating a consistent output of influential work. His research appears to be particularly relevant and current, given that a large portion of his citations have occurred in recent years.
Throughout his career, Dr. Jeffries has developed expertise in bioinformatics, applying computational methods to analyze and interpret biological data, particularly in the context of microbial communities. His work involves studies related to the human microbiome, marine biology, soil, environmental microbiology, and climate change impacts, with applications in water management and marine ecosystems.
Dr. Jeffries has recently secured two prestigious Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Grants, further solidifying his position as a leading researcher in his field. These grants typically support fundamental research and are highly competitive, indicating the significance and potential impact of Dr. Jeffries' proposed studies.
Thomas is the Secretary of the Australain Society for Microbiology, has been the director of JAMS.org.au, Is a Senior Editor of Letters in Applied Microbiology.
Research interests
The Microbiome
Bioinformatics
Genomics
Metagenomics
Microbial Ecology
Network analysis
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy, Flinders University
Bachelor of Science, Flinders University
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Sulfur regulation on microbial biodiversity in a montane peatland
Carroll, R., Jeffries, T. C. & Reynolds, J. K., 1 Jan 2025, In: European Journal of Soil Science. 76, 1, 12 p., e70045.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Altered rainfall greatly affects enzyme activity but has limited effect on microbial biomass in Australian dryland soils
Szejgis, J., Carrillo, Y., Jeffries, T. C., Dijkstra, F. A., Chieppa, J., Horn, S., Bristol, D., Maisnam, P., Eldridge, D. & Nielsen, U. N., Feb 2024, In: Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 189, 14 p., 109277.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Functional genomics identifies a small secreted protein that plays a role during the biotrophic to necrotrophic shift in the root rot pathogen Phytophthora medicaginis
Coles, D. W., Bithell, S. L., Jeffries, T., Cuddy, W. S. & Plett, J. M., 2024, In: Frontiers in Plant Science. 15, 17 p., 1439020.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Changes in the human gut microbiome during dietary supplementation with modified rice bran arabinoxylan compound
Schupfer, E., Ooi, S. L., Jeffries, T. C., Wang, S., Micalos, P. S. & Pak, S. C., Jul 2023, In: Molecules. 28, 14, 18 p., 5400.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Response of planktonic microbial assemblages to disturbance in an urban sub-tropical estuary
Ajani, P. A., Savela, H., Kahlke, T., Harrison, D., Jeffries, T., Kohli, G. S., Verma, A., Laczka, O., Doblin, M. A., Seymour, J. R., Larsson, M. E., Potts, J., Scanes, P., Gribben, P. E., Harrison, L. & Murray, S. A., 1 Sept 2023, In: Water Research. 243, 13 p., 120371.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
8 Citations (Scopus)
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Diet, gut microbiota and the evolution of lifespan and reproduction
Hunt, J. (PI), Jeffries, T. (Investigator) & Riegler, M. (Investigator)
31/12/22 → 30/12/26
Project: Research
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Investigation of micro-organisms inhabiting sediment ponds at a NSW mine site
Jeffries, T. (PI) & Spikmans, V. (Investigator)
Department of Planning and Environment
1/05/21 → 1/05/23
Project: Research
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Causes and consequences of biogeochemical mismatches during drought
Nielsen, U. (PI), Jeffries, T. (Investigator), Carrillo Espanol, Y. (Investigator), Maisnam, P. (Scholarship Recipient), Szejgis, J. (Scholarship Recipient), Dijkstra, F. (Investigator) & Sala, O. (Investigator)
1/05/19 → 1/07/23
Project: Research
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Collection of datasets containing the TaxaSE bacterial taxonomic annotation pipeline, SILVA insilico datasets and Illumina sequencing data from sugarcane bacterial (16S) including subhabitats from soil, rhizosphere, stem and root
Ijaz, A. Z., Hamonts, K. & Jeffries, T., Western Sydney University, 17 May 2017
https://research-data.westernsydney.edu.au/published/e9b13570519311ecb15399911543e199
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Collection of datasets containing the extension to SeqENV pipeline, Illumina sequencing data from sugarcane including subhabitats from soil, rhizsophere, stem and root and two marine datasets and analysis results
Ijaz, A. Z., Jeffries, T. & Hamonts, K., Western Sydney University, 22 May 2017
DOI: 10.4225/35/59224ad317fdc, https://research-data.westernsydney.edu.au/published/e6d58cc0519311ecb15399911543e199
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Data from: Microbial richness and composition independently drive soil multifunctionality
Delgado Baquerizo, M., Trivedi, P., Trivedi, C., Eldridge, D., Reich, P., Jeffries, T. & Singh, B., Dryad, 9 Jun 2018
DOI: 10.5061/dryad.h5q34, https://doi.org/10.5061/dryad.h5q34 and one more link, https://research-data.westernsydney.edu.au/published/d61d9a80bb3111ee90acd7ee162bf42d/ (show fewer)
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Activities
- 2 Society
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Australian Society for Microbiology (Event)
Jeffries, T. (Other)
1 Jan 2015 → 1 Jan 2018Activity: Membership › Society
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International Society for Microbial Ecology (Event)
Jeffries, T. (Other)
1 Jan 2003 → 1 Jan 2018Activity: Membership › Society