Rocco, Andrea - University of Surrey - School of Biosciences and Medicine

个人简介

I graduated in Physics at the University of Pisa (Italy) in 1994, discussing a thesis in quantum field theory. In 1998 I obtained my PhD in Physics from the University of North Texas (USA), where I focused on the role of stochastic processes in classical and quantum mechanical systems. Between 1998 and 2007 I held postdoctoral positions at the University of Barcelona (Spain), the University of Rome "La Sapienza" (Italy), CWI (The Netherlands), and the University of Oxford (UK). During this period of time, I made a gradual transition from the general fields of statistical mechanics and pattern formation towards the modelling of biological systems. In 2007 I obtained a Lectureship in Applied Mathematics at the University of Bath (UK), where I taught mathematical biology modules at both MSc and undergraduate levels. In 2009 I joined the University of Surrey (UK) as Research Fellow in Systems Biology, and was appointed Lecturer in Mathematical Biology in 2012.

研究领域

As a theoretical physicist, my research focus has primarily been within the general fields of statistical mechanics, nonlinear dynamics, and pattern formation. In recent years, I have made a transition towards the study of biological systems, for which I adopt a variety of theoretical methodologies borrowed from physics and mathematics, such as dynamical systems theory and the theory of stochastic processes. My current research focuses in particular on noise propagation across molecular networks, critical phenomena in living systems, and stochastic dynamics in cell differentiation. In general, my research questions regard understanding noise-induced transitions in gene networks, stochastic off-equilibrium dynamics and non-ergodic behaviours, and the balance between biological variability and individual robustness. In my group, the emphasis is not on building high complexity models, but rather on uncovering general and fundamental mechanisms. The ultimate goal is to construct a theoretical framework in which fluctuations can be understood in general terms, and their role in shaping the organism dynamics elucidated. I am always happy to consider applications for PhD positions in my group (see below for further details on my research). Interested candidates are welcome to enquire by email to discuss suitable topics. Given the theoretical aspects involved, a solid mathematical or theoretical physics background is required in all projects. I don't have openings at the postdoctoral level at the moment, but a number of grant applications are currently under evaluation, and openings may appear in the close future.

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I graduated in Physics at the University of Pisa (Italy) in 1994, discussing a thesis in quantum field theory. In 1998 I obtained my PhD in Physics from the University of North Texas (USA), where I focused on the role of stochastic processes in classical and quantum mechanical systems. Between 1998 and 2007 I held postdoctoral positions at the University of Barcelona (Spain), the University of Rome "La Sapienza" (Italy), CWI (The Netherlands), and the University of Oxford (UK). During this period of time, I made a gradual transition from the general fields of statistical mechanics and pattern formation towards the modelling of biological systems. In 2007 I obtained a Lectureship in Applied Mathematics at the University of Bath (UK), where I taught mathematical biology modules at both MSc and undergraduate levels. In 2009 I joined the University of Surrey (UK) as Research Fellow in Systems Biology, and was appointed Lecturer in Mathematical Biology in 2012.