BIRS Workshop — New Trends in Fluids and Collective Dynamics

Mathematics of collective behavior and the subject of fluid dynamics undergo a rapid merger where most fascinating breakthroughs have been discovered in recent years. These breakthroughs are based on our novel understanding of collective phenomena from the viewpoint of the laws of fluid motion. Pattern formations in animal swarms or clustering in social networks or even technological applications to decentralized control of unmanned vehicles are just a few examples that can be studied with the new techniques. This workshop will bring together a diversified group of researches from both fields to share the knowledge and promote collaboration in this emerging and fascinating area.