Active Matter Courses and Certifications

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Cooperative Kinetics of Living Liquid Crystals by Sanjay Puri

Explores cooperative kinetics in living liquid crystals, examining active matter dynamics and their applications in biological systems and collective behavior.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Collective Motion of Finite Flocks by Vishwesha Guttal

Explore collective motion in finite flocks, examining dynamics and patterns of group behavior in active matter systems like bird flocks and fish schools.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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 Video

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 Video

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 Video

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 Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Extreme Spontaneous Deformations of Active Crystals by Hugues Chaté

Explores extreme deformations in active crystals, discussing novel nonequilibrium systems with energy throughput at individual unit level. Highlights applications in biological processes and collective behavior.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Yielding Behavior of Active Amorphous Solids by Srikanth Sastry

Explores yielding behavior in active amorphous solids, examining nonequilibrium dynamics and energy dissipation at the individual unit level within the context of active matter systems.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Instability, Waves and Turbulence in Polar Active Fluids

Explores novel instability, waves, and turbulence in polar active fluids, advancing understanding of nonequilibrium systems with energy throughput at individual unit level.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Enhanced Order in Two-Temperature Models of Scalar Activity by Chandan Dasgupta

Explores enhanced order in two-temperature models of scalar activity, discussing recent progress and applications in active matter systems like cellular dynamics and collective animal behavior.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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 Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Non-Reciprocality, Translational Order, and Chirality in Active Matter

Explore non-reciprocality, translational order, and chirality in active matter systems. Gain insights into fundamental concepts and emerging research in soft and living matter physics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

PCS Institute for Basic Science

Directions in the Hydrodynamics of Active Matter

Explore the collective properties of active systems, focusing on inertia, chirality, and non-reciprocality in self-driven materials that defy equilibrium rules.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

PCS Institute for Basic Science

A Synchronization Viewpoint on Active Matter Results

Explore active matter models through a synchronization lens, focusing on 2D dry aligning systems and the impact of chirality and spatial disorder on phase synchronization.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences

Evading Newton's Third Law to Set Patterns in Motion - Kirk Public Lecture

Explore how active matter systems evade Newton's third law, creating dynamic patterns in biological and synthetic systems. Gain insights into this cutting-edge field of physics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video