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Explore the statistical physics principles governing ecological systems in this advanced lecture from the Bangalore School on Statistical Physics-XVI. Delve into the mathematical frameworks and theoretical models that describe ecosystem dynamics, population interactions, and biodiversity patterns through the lens of statistical mechanics. Learn how concepts from physics can be applied to understand complex ecological phenomena, including species abundance distributions, food web structures, and community assembly processes. Examine the role of randomness, fluctuations, and collective behavior in ecological systems, and discover how statistical physics tools can provide insights into ecosystem stability, resilience, and evolution. Gain understanding of current research frontiers where physics meets ecology, including applications to conservation biology, climate change impacts, and ecosystem management. This pedagogical presentation bridges advanced statistical physics concepts with real-world ecological problems, making it valuable for Ph.D. students, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty working at the intersection of physics and biology.
