Active Geometrodynamics Predicts the Emergence of Cytokinesis by Vijaykumar Krishnamurthy

Discussion Meeting: Symposium on soft and living matter ORGANIZERS: Raghunath Chelakkot (IIT Bombay, India), Anupam Gupta (IIT Hyderabad, India) and S Ganga Prasath (IIT Madras, India) DATE & TIME: 23 May 2026 VENUE: Madhava Lecture Hall, ICTS Bengaluru This one-day symposium aims to showcase recent experimental, theoretical, and computational advancements in soft and living matter. The symposium brings together leading experts spanning topics such as glassy dynamics and non-equilibrium behavior, collective phenomena including traffic flows and jamming, the role of geometry in cellular organization, the mechanics of biological tissues, and emergent behavior in systems ranging from droplet collectives to nano-robot collectives. By juxtaposing perspectives across scales and disciplines, the event seeks to highlight unifying principles and identify new directions for research. The program is designed to foster new ideas and collaborations among the approximately 50 expected participants, including speakers, faculty, students, and postdocs from institutions across India. ICTS is committed to building an environment that is inclusive, non-discriminatory, and welcoming of diverse individuals. We especially encourage the participation of women and other under-represented groups. This symposium is partially supported by the Office of Global Engagement, IIT Madras. CONTACT US: [email protected] PROGRAM LINK: https://www.icts.res.in/discussion-me...