Will Smith

Will Smith is a Lecturer in Chemistry at The University of Manchester. His research focuses on understanding microbial competition systems and defence mechanisms, their evolution, and their impact on microbial ecology and human disease. Using modelling, microscopy, bioinformatics, and lab-based evolution methods, he characterises the emergence of new attack and defence mechanisms within microbial communities. His work contributes to Sustainable Development Goals 3, 6, 14, and 15. Smith holds a Master of Chemistry and a Doctor of Philosophy, and he is a Review board member for the Microbiology Journal.

William P J Smith is a researcher at the University of Manchester, focusing on microbial competition, ecology, evolution, and bacterial toxins. His work explores the mechanisms and evolutionary dynamics of bacterial defenses, including antimicrobial resistance and the role of bacterial toxins in interspecies interactions. Smith's research also investigates how microbial communities are structured by factors such as cell morphology, exopolysaccharides, and spatial organization. His studies highlight the ecological and evolutionary significance of bacterial weapons, such as the type VI secretion system, and their impact on antibiotic resistance and community dynamics.