"Mathematical models of collective behaviours across systems"Jhawar, JiteshAnimal groups are fascinating examples of collective behaviour systems present in nature - from flocks of birds to schools of fish and societies of social insects such as ants and bees. To predict and understand such behaviours, it is crucial to understand the mechanisms individuals use within a collective. For this question, I have analyzed big data on the movement of animals and built mathematical models using parsimonious rules of behaviour that explain the observed patterns. I will describe my work on three collective systems: fish, beetles, and honeybees. Through this talk, I will highlight the increasing demand for mathematical model studies and quantitative methods to understand complex animal behaviours to be able to use them as indicators of ecosystem transitions. |
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