Active Matter Courses and Certifications

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Topology in Biology by Julia Yeomans

Explore active matter systems, focusing on topology in biology, active turbulence, and cell division. Learn about liquid crystal hydrodynamics, topological defects, and confinement effects in active systems.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Statistical Physics of Active Matter - Lecture 1 by Sriram Ramaswamy

Explore the fascinating world of active matter in statistical physics. Learn about emergent behaviors, non-equilibrium dynamics, and collective phenomena in systems of self-propelled particles.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Confined Active Matter by Sriram Ramaswamy

Explore the fascinating world of active matter in complex environments, from biofilaments to flying birds. Learn about cutting-edge research and fundamental concepts from renowned experts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

The Vicsek Model - An Update, Weak Spatial Quenched Disorder

Explores the Vicsek model's updates and effects of weak spatial quenched disorder on active matter systems. Discusses recent advancements and implications for collective behavior in complex environments.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

The Vicsek Model - An Update, Weak Spatial Quenched Disorder

Comprehensive update on the Vicsek model, focusing on weak spatial quenched disorder. Explores advanced concepts in active matter physics, particularly collective behavior in complex environments.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

The Physics of Bacterial Transport in Dilute and Porous Environments

Explore the physics of bacterial movement in various environments, focusing on transport mechanisms, swim patterns, and environmental impacts on microbial behavior and collective phenomena.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Physics of Active Surfaces by Frank Jülicher

Explore the physics of active surfaces, including fundamental concepts and state-of-the-art approaches in this field of study. Gain insights into the behavior of active matter in complex environments.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Low Reynolds Number Active Suspensions - An Inertial Turbulence Approach by Samriddhi Sankar Ray

Explore inertial turbulence in low Reynolds number active suspensions. Gain insights into complex fluid dynamics and their applications in microorganism locomotion and bioengineering.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Active Caustics by Rama Govindarajan

Explores active caustics in nonequilibrium systems, discussing recent progress and applications in diverse fields like granular systems, control theory, and biological processes.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Non-Equilibrium Dynamics of Active Brownian Particles - A Paradigm in... by Thomas Franosch

Explore non-equilibrium dynamics of Active Brownian Particles, a paradigm in active matter physics. Learn about directed motion, complex environments, and cutting-edge research in this field.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Enhanced Mixing and Vortical Flow Around Confined Microalgae by Prerna Sharma

Explore enhanced mixing and vortical flow patterns created by confined microalgae, examining their impact on fluid dynamics and potential applications in microfluidic systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Active Fluctuations and Microphase Separation in the Cell Nucleus by Jacques Prost

Explores active fluctuations and microphase separation in cell nuclei, discussing recent developments in active matter research and its applications to biological systems.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Flocks in Fluids - Simha-Ramaswamy Instability and Beyond by Ananyo Maitra

Explore the Simha-Ramaswamy instability and its implications for flocks in fluids. Gain insights into active matter physics and collective behavior in biological systems.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Impact of Inertia and Reciprocity in Active Matter by Debashish Chaudhuri

Explore the effects of inertia and reciprocity on active matter systems, examining their influence on collective behavior and dynamics in non-equilibrium environments.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Orientational Order in Development by Mark Bowick

Explore orientational order in developmental processes, examining its role and implications in active matter systems and biological phenomena.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course