Elle Dwyer
Main Focus
My research focuses on structural colour in algae. Structural colour has been found in many land plants and, more recently, in algae to contribute to several vital functions, including light manipulation for photosynthesis and photoprotection.
I am particularly interested in:
- Understanding the mechanisms underlying structural colour in algae.
- Advancing our knowledge of how algae use structural colour to deal with environmental stresses.
Curriculum Vitae
Elle Dwyer is a PhD student in the Department of Sustainable and Bio-inspired Materials, headed by Prof. Silvia Vignolini, at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces.
Previous to her current position, she worked as a research assistant at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, London (2024 – 2025).
Elle received her MSc in Plant Biodiversity and Taxonomy from the University of Edinburgh / Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (2022 – 2023) and her BSc in Plant Science at the University of Bristol (2018 – 2021).