Exploring Nonlinear Phenomena in Nature and the Laboratory through Pattern-Formation and Complex Systems

The study of nonlinear dynamics and pattern formation in systems far from thermodynamic equilibrium is one of the most dynamic avenues of interdisciplinary research. While nonlinear chemical reactions have been among the prime laboratory models in this field, similar phenomena are now being explored in many different areas of science, such as cell and developmental biology, material science, or the geosciences. The GRC on Oscillations and Dynamic Instabilities in Chemical Systems provides a unique forum to feature the latest developments and breakthroughs in this field. Besides core areas of chemical self-organization, such as autocatalytic reaction networks, reaction-diffusion patterns, chemo-hydrodynamic instabilities, electrochemistry and chaos, the conference will highlight contemporary areas such as collective behavior in active and living matter, self-organization in synthetic biology, soft robotics, and material design, emphasizing a unified view on these interdisciplinary topics. Industry-relevant topics such as batteries and emergent field of study like ecology will also be explored.

The conference aims to bring together leading international experts in this ever-widening field of nonlinearity. In addition to invited talks and poster sessions, contributed talks on recent exciting topics will be selected from among the submitted poster abstracts. The conference will provide avenues for scientists from different disciplines to network and promote collaborations, and it will foster direct exchange between senior experts and young scientists at the PhD student, postdoc, and junior faculty levels. Furthermore, the GRC will be preceded by the "Oscillations and Dynamic Instabilities in Chemical Systems Gordon Research Seminar (GRS)," which provides a unique networking and leadership opportunity for early career researchers by organizing their own seminar, with talks, posters, and dedicated mentorship sessions.