Confluent Monolayers of Cell-Mimics by Rajesh Ganapathy

Explore the fascinating world of cell-mimics in confluent monolayers through this comprehensive lecture by Rajesh Ganapathy from the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences. Delve into the intricate dynamics and behaviors of soft and living matter as part of the "Soft and Living Matter: From Fundamental Concepts to New Material Design" program. Gain insights into the interdisciplinary nature of soft matter physics, drawing from various branches such as dynamical systems, fluid dynamics, and condensed matter physics. Discover how these concepts apply to diverse fields including biology, earth science, engineering, and even the food and cosmetics industry. Learn about cutting-edge research in areas like geometry and mechanics, collective phenomena, suspensions and particulate systems, liquid crystals, biological matter, and non-equilibrium physics. Benefit from the expertise of global experts and engage with early career academics in this hour-long presentation that promises to expand your understanding of soft and living matter.