Geometry, Growth, and Instability in morphing Soft and Active Systems

Udine, Italy.

This course explores the morphing behavior of soft, biological, and active materials, focusing on how forces and geometry shape their transformation. It presents a unified framework for modelling morphing systems across scales, combining continuum and discrete approaches. Key topics include growth laws, swelling, active materials, and cellular mechanics. The course is designed for doctoral students and early-career researchers interested in the mathematical and physical principles behind shape-changing systems, from 3D structures to cellular processes.