I will discuss the collective modes that spontaneously emerge in ciliary carpets and fish schools. In both systems, the fluid medium couples the motion of individuals in the group. Flow […]
This is a hybrid event with in-person attendance in the GRASP Treehouse and virtual attendance via Zoom. RSVPs required for in-person attendees. Please RSVP here. 9:30am – Welcome Remarks […]
Abstract Advancing the synthesis of small molecules is critical to the advent of new medicines, materials, and agrochemicals. Our lab has been exploring strategies in chemical synthesis -- both in […]
An incredible diversity of organisms, from bacteria and social insects to bird flocks and fish schools, self-organize to achieve collective tasks. They have inspired the development of decentralized algorithms and […]
*This seminar will be held in-person in Wu and Chen as well as virtually via Zoom. The seminar will NOT be recorded. ABSTRACT Imagine two people living in different parts […]
Contact interactions, including adhesion and friction, are critical to the design of many engineered systems. Currently, most systems rely on materials with static mechanical properties, requiring careful selection of materials […]
*This seminar will be held in-person in Levine 307 as well as virtually via Zoom. ABSTRACT To make a future where robots are helpful and commonplace, robots must physically interact […]
