Dr. Lucia Marucci

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Biography

Lucia Marucci is a professor at the University of Bristol specializing in Systems Biology and synthetic biology. Her research focuses on developing quantitative tools for understanding cell dynamics and engineering-inspired methodologies for controlling the functions of living systems. The goal of her research is to unravel the complex mechanisms that govern life. Lucia leads an interdisciplinary research group that works on three main areas: the synthesis of controllers to robustly engineer novel cellular functions; the implementation of pipelines to support whole-cell design and make synthetic biology cycles predictable and efficient; and the exploration of endogenous processes that regulate gene expression in higher organisms over space and time. With a strong emphasis on control engineering and computer science, her work vastly contributes to advancing synthetic biology applications. Lucia's involvement in various projects showcases her commitment to the field, including chief investigator roles in significant research endeavors aimed at optimizing cell factory designs and enhancing biosystems engineering.

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Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, England

Leading research and teaching in systems engineering and synthetic biology, focusing on quantitative methods and engineering biology.

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
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Specialization Notes

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