Soft Matter Physics 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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Physics of Life by Vijaykumar Krishnamurthy

Explore the physics of living systems, focusing on soft condensed matter and emergent self-organization in cells and tissues. Gain insights into the fascinating intersection of physics and biology.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Liquid Crystals Fundamental Aspects - Lecture 1

Explore fundamental aspects of liquid crystals, including their unique properties, classifications, and applications in various fields of science and technology.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Liquid Crystals - Lecture 2

Comprehensive exploration of liquid crystal properties, phases, and applications in materials science, focusing on advanced concepts and recent developments in the field.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Glassy Dynamics and Plasticity - Building ML-Based Theories - Lecture 3

Explore ML-based theories for glassy dynamics and plasticity, focusing on bottom-up learning approaches in soft matter physics and their applications in designing functional materials.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

How Motor Arrangement on Cargo Surface Influences Collective Transport by Ambarish Kunwar

Explores how motor protein arrangement on cargo surfaces affects collective transport in cells, examining factors influencing efficiency and coordination in intracellular movement.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Defect Emission and Absorption for Liquid Crystals on Cones - Lecture 2

Explores defect emission and absorption in liquid crystals on conical surfaces, focusing on geometric effects and topological constraints in soft matter physics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Decision Making and Learning in the Life Sciences - Lecture 1

Explore decision-making and learning in life sciences, focusing on fundamental concepts and their applications in biological systems and processes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

The Allure of Active Matter - Lecture 1

Explore the fascinating world of active matter with renowned physicist Sriram Ramaswamy. Discover key concepts, recent developments, and future directions in this cutting-edge field of nonequilibrium physics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Contractile Microtubules Generate Active Membranes and Foams by Zvonimir Dogic

Explore how contractile microtubules create dynamic membranes and foams, revealing insights into active matter and its applications in biological systems and beyond.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Electronic Learning Metamaterials - Lecture 3

Explore electronic learning metamaterials in this advanced lecture, covering cutting-edge concepts in soft matter physics and their applications in emerging technologies and material design.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Experiments in Stochastic Thermodynamics - Short History and Perspectives by Sergio Ciliberto

Explore stochastic thermodynamics through experiments, tracing its history and future prospects. Gain insights into this interdisciplinary field's applications in soft matter physics and complex systems.

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• 1 hour 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Physics of Charged Macromolecules: Self-assembly and Phase Transitions - Lecture 3

Explore charged macromolecule physics, focusing on self-assembly and phase behavior. Gain insights into complex systems and their applications in various scientific fields.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Active Actin Networks by Rhoda Hawkins

Explore active actin networks in biological systems, examining their dynamics, structure, and role in cellular processes. Gain insights into cutting-edge research in active matter and biophysics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Erwin Schrödinger International Institute for Mathematics and Physics (ESI)

Active Matter Model of Multicellular Tissue Dynamics

Explore active matter models for multicellular tissue dynamics, examining non-equilibrium processes in physics and biology.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video