Contagion Dynamics on Single, Multilayer, and Higher-Order Networks

Explore the intricacies of contagion dynamics across various network structures in this comprehensive lecture by Yamir Moreno. Delve into the evolution of modeling spreading processes over the past two decades, starting with single populations described by different network topologies. Progress to multilayer approaches and advanced higher-order networks, revealing a rich phase space for system dynamics. Gain insights into network epidemiology and its practical impact on understanding disease spread and social contagion. Examine key concepts such as transmission, effective distance, mathematical models, reproduction numbers, and contract matrices. Investigate specific models like TB and SIR dynamics, as well as emerging topics including neutral enhancement, social contraction, and critical mass dynamics. Conclude by discussing future challenges in the field of contagion dynamics on complex networks.