Enhanced Mixing and Vortical Flow Around Confined Microalgae by Prerna Sharma

Explore the fascinating world of active matter in complex environments through this lecture on enhanced mixing and vortical flow around confined microalgae. Delve into the intricate dynamics of microorganisms swimming in confined spaces, examining how their motion affects fluid mixing and creates vortical flows. Learn about cutting-edge experimental techniques, theoretical approaches, and engineering methods used to study these phenomena. Gain insights into the broader implications of this research for understanding active matter systems across various length scales, from biofilament-motor protein suspensions to flying birds. Discover how environmental factors like geometrical disorder, chemical fields, and hydrodynamic flows influence individual and collective behaviors of active matter. Part of a comprehensive research school, this lecture provides a valuable introduction to the field for early-career scientists and highlights emerging research directions in this exciting area of study.