Dr. Alexis Darras

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Biography

Alexis Darras is a Lecturer at the University of Bristol, where his research focuses on human tissues, specifically the behavior of red blood cell suspensions. His work aims to develop fundamental knowledge that can advance medical applications by studying collective behavior and individual properties of red blood cells. Darras employs tools and concepts from statistical physics in his investigations, which are heavily influenced by his background in the self-assembly and collective properties of superparamagnetic colloids, topics explored in his PhD thesis. Through his research, he seeks to enhance understanding of erythrocyte sedimentation rates and density separation, contributing to significant insights within the field of physics and its medical applications.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research statement/proposal
Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.