DKU Soft Matter Symposium 2024

We are pleased to welcome you on our website for the DKU Soft Matter Symposium: Model, Simulation and Application of Complex Fluids and Particulate Materials to be held in the period Jan. 26-28, 2024 in Duke Kunshan University, Kunshan, China.

Scope:

Understanding the motion of a single water molecule, a grain of sand, a firing neuron, or a distant star is but a glimpse into the vast cosmos of knowledge. Yet, the marvel of the scientific journey lies in the collective behavior of how these individual elements interact with each other. The second DKU Soft Matter Symposium aims to explore the interplay of these fundamental building blocks through the lenses of mathematical modeling, analytical and numerical simulations, and experimental investigations to shed light on the complexity of Complex Fluids as well as Particulate Systems.

Key Objectives:

1. Interdisciplinary Bridge: We invite experts spanning mathematics, physics, chemistry, materials science, and other fields to collectively identify shared principles, numerical methods, and analytical tools here at DKU which values transcending the boundaries of traditional disciplines.
2. From Fundamentals to Applications: We intend to bridge the gap between theory and practicality, nurturing potential innovations through cross-disciplinary communications.

Themes:

• Mathematical Modeling: Explore the mathematical frameworks that underpin our understanding of complex fluids and particulate materials. Delve into the elegance of equations and the power of mathematical modeling.
• Simulation Methods: Discuss the latest advances in analytical and numerical simulation techniques. Uncover how the development of these methods assists in building the ‘bridge’ between individual building blocks and collective phenomena.
• Experimental Insights: Share novel experimental approaches and findings, and engage in conversations that bridge the gap between theory and the applications.
• Real-World Impact: Investigate the practical implications of soft matter research. Trace back from industrial applications to the scientific foundations, seeking pathways for innovation.

Join us in this collective exploration of complex fluids. We hope that the DKU Soft Matter Symposium can serve as a platform to foster exciting possibilities that arise when diverse minds converge.

Confirmed Speakers