Tron Frede Thingstad


Tron Frede Thingstad is a Norwegian scientist. Professor Thingstad is leading a research group on marine microbiology at the Department of Biology, University of Bergen. His work has facilitated understanding the role of microbes in marine ecosystems, including the microbial loop.
In 2009, Thingstad was awarded the prestigious ERC Advanced Investigators Grant to the project "MINOS", which is focused on microbial networks in the ocean. In 2010, Thingstad received the "Prize for Outstanding Research" of the Norwegian Research Council. According to the jury, his research "has contributed to deeper understanding of topics within marine microbiology, biodiversity, climate research, and ocean acidification". He is also a member of the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters.

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