Dr. Alex Webb

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Biography

Alex Webb is a plant cell biologist focused on the investigation of circadian rhythms in plants, exploring how these rhythms can be leveraged to improve crop production. His laboratory employs molecular and physiological modeling approaches to understand the 24-hour rhythms that govern plant cell biology. His significant contributions include the discovery of circadian clocks that enhance plant growth, the identification of calcium signaling systems as part of circadian clocks in plants, and the characterization of circadian clocks in wheat. Professor Webb has proposed the concept of chronoculture, which applies circadian biology to crop improvement. Currently, he collaborates with international partners and industry to enhance crop production in controlled environments on Earth and in space.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.