Failure in Soft Materials - from Yielding to Fracture

Abstract

The objective of the workshop is to bring together various communities that heavily rely on universal concepts like mechanical response and failure. There are numerous unresolved questions and ideas that can encourage a fruitful exchange of knowledge between these communities. Consistent with the CECAM tradition, computer simulations are of utmost importance in these fields, serving as both a guiding tool for experiments and a modeling resource when theoretical approaches fall short. Furthermore, in the forthcoming years, the emerging AI/ML paradigm will significantly influence all fields of physics. By inviting experts in this domain, we aim to facilitate an open and comprehensive discussion regarding the impact of such paradigm on the workshops research themes.

Roberto Cerbino

Professor of Experimental Soft Matter Physics

My research interests include Soft matter physics, living matter, cell biophysics and quantitative microscopy.