From Pattern Formation to Social Distancing: Emergent Dynamics from Collective Motion

Abstract: Several types of organisms utilize an array of techniques to communicate with one another, either explicitly or implicitly. This communication often produces some form of collective behavior, whereby a group of these organisms form patterns, produce a consensus, and/or move synchronously with each other. There is great interest from scientists in finding and understanding the underlying mechanisms governing these types of collective behavior. These mechanisms usually take place in the microscale, on an individual level, and lead to macroscopic effects. In this talk, I will highlight our recent efforts in modeling the movement and pattern formation of phytoplankton and the curious social distancing behaviors seen in simple flocks.

general mathematics

Audience: researchers in the discipline

Graduate Inter-University Math seminar

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