Dr. Albane Thery

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Albane Thery is an Assistant Professor at the University of Warwick's School of Life Sciences, specializing in the study of how microorganisms, particularly bacteria and plankton, adapt to and navigate through complex biological environments. Her research employs interdisciplinary approaches that combine theoretical modeling and simulations with experimental techniques, aiming to build minimal models of living systems. She investigates the behavior of motile microorganisms under varied environmental conditions, including mechanical and chemical cues in complex biological fluids. Her work is particularly focused on realistic setups that incorporate boundaries and obstacles, moving beyond idealized mathematical models as she examines how physical interactions, like bacterial morphology, influence behaviors such as predation and escape strategies. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, Thery actively pursues connections between individual-scale models in biology and their implications for both ecological and biomedical applications.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor (Research focused)

2025-09-01 — Present

University of Warwick • Warwick, England

Research focused on complex environments and their effects on microbial behavior.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2022-09-01 — 2025-07-31

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Worked on projects involving mathematical modeling of microbial motility.

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Official transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.