Tarek Acila

About

I am Tarek Acila, a fourth-year PhD student under the supervision of Dr Björn StinnerLink opens in a new window and Dr Thomas HudsonLink opens in a new window. I am generally interested in Nonlinear PDEs analysis, applications and mathematical modelling.

Research Interests

My current PhD project explores a coupled bulk-surface Cahn-Hilliard cross-diffusion system of lipid rafts-receptors interactions in the Wnt signalling pathway. I have also had experience with the mechanics of cell membranes and membrane-actin cortex systems which is relevant in phenomena such as cell membranes blebbing, and membrane deformation via BAR proteins. During my masters, I have worked in the continuum mechanics of theory of plates, specifically piezothermoelastic plates. Recently, I have got interested in fluid and viscoelastic materials.

I am currently looking for PostDocs.

Education

• [2020–2022] Master's Degree in Mathematics, Kasdi Merbah University Ouargla, Algeria.
• [2017–2020] Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Kasdi Merbah University Ouargla, Algeria.

Talks Given

• Nonequilibrium as a Driver of Complex Patterned Steady States, SPAAM SeminarLink opens in a new window, January 2026
• Mathematical Modelling of Inverse Blebbing, Applied Mathematics Postgraduate ConferenceLink opens in a new window, Oxford, July 2025
• Mathematical Modelling of Inverse Blebbing, Joint BMC & BAMCLink opens in a new window, Exeter, June 2025
• Optimisation, Machine Learning Reading GroupLink opens in a new window, University of Warwick, May 2025
• Qualitative Mathematical Modelling of Inverse Blebbing, Warwick Maths Postgrad SeminarLink opens in a new window, February 2024.
• Mathematical Modelling of Inverse Blebbing, Kasdi Merbah UniversityLink opens in a new window, Ouargla, December 2023.

Conferences and Workshops Attended

• Machine Learning Reading Group, University of Wawrwick, May 2025
• UK Graduate Modelling CampLink opens in a new window, Isaac Newton Institute, Cambridge, September 2024.
• SIAM-UKIE National Student ChapterLink opens in a new window, SIAM-IMA Student Chapter, University of Cardiff, June 2024.
• European Study Group with Industry (171)Link opens in a new window, ICMS, University of Edinburgh, July 2023.

Teaching

2025-2026

• Term 1 - Teaching Assistant for MA3J4-15 Mathematical Modelling with PDELink opens in a new window
• Term 2 - Teaching Assistant for MA4J1-15 Continuum MechanicsLink opens in a new window

2024-2025

• Term 1 - Teaching Assistant for MA3J4 Mathematical Modelling with PDELink opens in a new window
• Term 2 - Teaching Assistant for MA254/MA354 Theory of ODEsLink opens in a new window

2023-2024

• Term 1 - Teaching Assistant for MA265 Methods of Mathematical Modelling 3Link opens in a new window
• Term 2 - Teaching Assistant for MA254 Theory of ODEsLink opens in a new window
• Terms 1,2 & 3 - Supervisor of first-year undergraduate Mathematics students.

Awards

• IMA Team Student Prize, UK Graduate Modelling Camp 2024.
• Graduate Teaching Assistant Award, 2023/2024, University of Warwick.
• A four-year scholarship for the PhD program from the University of Warwick.

Contact

Email: tarek.acila@warwick.ac.uk
Address: Office B2.01, Zeeman Building, University of Warwick.