Richard is a Master of Philosophy student in The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad studying Applied Microbiology. Working with Dr. Ramsubhag and the Plant Microbe team, he aims to further develop the technique of Microbial Enhanced Oil Recovery using cutting edge research methods and omics technology. He is originally from Petit Valley, in North West Trinidad, but he jokingly boasts of living all over the twin island republic. In his leisure time, Richard enjoys time with his family, hiking and long distance running.