Alexandre Kabla

Professor Alexandre Kabla is affiliated with the University of Cambridge and Emmanuel College. He serves as a Tutor and Director of Studies in Engineering, and holds the title of Professor of Mechanobiology. His research integrates experimental design, data analysis, and modeling to study the role of mechanical forces in biological systems, including embryo development, cancer metastasis, and wound healing.

• BS and MRes in Physics and Computer Sciences, École Normale Supérieure de Lyon
• PhD in Physics of Soft Condensed Matter, Université Paris Diderot

Alexandre’s work focuses on mechanobiology, investigating how subcellular processes lead to coordinated tissue-level behaviors. He also explores the rheology of soft disordered materials, such as fibrous networks, foams, and biomaterials. His research spans multiple scales, from cellular mechanics to tissue dynamics, and utilizes microfluidic technologies and mathematical modeling.

Recent publications highlight his expertise in mechanical stress analysis, microfluidic particle manipulation, and tissue failure mechanisms. Key themes include epithelial mechanics, cell migration under compression, and computational modeling of soft matter.