Thomas is a collaborative and multidisciplinary researcher whose career to date has explored the intersections between craft, material science, architecture, design, robotics and sculpture.

With specialisms that include biotechnology and advanced robotic fabrication, Thomas has published work within leading scientific journals including Nature Nanotechnology, the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America as well as exhibiting at the V&A, Tate and MoMA. He is also a guest lecturer at the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC)

Thomas is a lecturer for years 1,2 and 3 within the undergraduate Crafts and Material Practices department and also a Module Leader on MA Crafts and Material Practices. His research interests include biomaterials, advanced digital fabrication, sculpture and architecture.