Mirza, Waleed Ahmad (Date of defense: 2023-02-16)
(English)The structure and dynamics of important biological systems, ranging from cytoskeletal gels to tissues, are controlled by an interplay between activity, dissipation, nematic order, density, and ...
Font i Reverter, Jordi (Date of defense: 2023-06-08)
(English) During development, cellular tissues undergo dramatic reconfigurations as a result of organized flows driven by active forces. Depending on the system, cellular flows and active forces can ...
Ouzeri, Adam Amine (Date of defense: 2023-06-14)
(English) Epithelial monolayers perform a variety of mechanical functions, which include maintaining a cohesive barrier or developing 3D shapes, while undergoing stretches over a wide range of magnitudes ...