Hydrodynamique

The numerical resolution of fluid dynamics equations is becoming increasingly important in many aspects of scientific research. In this course, we will develop and analyze the methods used to solve the partial differential equations relevant to fluid dynamics (elliptic, parabolic and hyperbolic).

The development of animals, starting from a single cell to produce a fully formed organism, is a fascinating process. Its study is currently advancing at a rapid pace thanks to combined experimental and theoretical progress, yet many fundamental questions remain to be answered.

This course will address the fundamental theoretical concepts underlying the self-organization of multicellular systems, from gene regulation to the mechanics of active biological materials. The course will be based on various concepts from theoretical physics: dynamical systems, soft and active matter, the mechanics of continuous media, numerical modeling, etc.