Reconfigurable Soft Active Matter: From Liquid Crystal Skyrmions to Nanoswimmers and Ultrasound-Powered Microspinners

Explore a comprehensive seminar presentation by Dr. Mykola Tasinkevych from Nottingham Trent University discussing three distinct classes of active particles in soft matter physics. Delve into the fascinating world of liquid crystal skyrmions activated by time-periodic electric fields, examining how their velocity can be controlled through field amplitude and frequency adjustments. Learn about chemical nanoswimmers moving in ratchet potentials and discover how mechanochemical coupling influences particle trajectories. Investigate the dynamics of gold microplates with twisted star shapes in acoustic fields, understanding the relationship between particle shape and rotational motion through experimental observations and hydrodynamic modeling. Part of the "New statistical physics in living matter: non equilibrium states under adaptive control" series, this hour-long talk presents cutting-edge research in reconfigurable soft active matter, combining theoretical frameworks with practical applications in the field of active particle dynamics.