Graham G. Thompson

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Graham G. Thompson's research focuses on the metabolic physiology and locomotion of Australian reptiles, particularly monitor lizards (Varanidae) and agamid lizards. He investigates their metabolic rates, endurance capacities, and the relationship between morphology and locomotion, including bipedalism. His work also extends to assessing biodiversity and species accumulation curves, with a specific focus on inventories of small reptiles in Western Australia.

Thompson has published extensively in these areas, with his work appearing in journals focused on zoology, physiology, and ecology. His scholarship metrics include an h-index of 25, with over 1,700 citations across more than 100 publications. He has been recognized as a highly cited researcher. He is also a Co-Principal Investigator on a significant National Science Foundation (NSF) grant totaling nearly $5 million, focused on empowering regional food systems through the Cultivate IQ initiative.

His research group at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville includes collaborators such as Brian E. Haggard, Erin M. Grantz, Timothy McMullen, and Kevin M. Befus. Thompson's recent activity indicates continued engagement in research, with his latest publication in 2026.

Metrics

• h-index: 25
• Publications: 108
• Citations: 1,753