Workshop on Active Matter:
Motion, Mechanics, and Emergence

April 5 – 9, 2027

São Paulo, Brazil

Instituto Principia

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Despite its relatively recent emergence, active matter has rapidly established itself as a central area of research in non-equilibrium statistical physics. By focusing on systems whose constituents consume energy to generate motion and mechanical stresses, the field has revealed a wide range of collective phenomena with no equilibrium counterparts. In recent years, significant progress has been achieved across diverse contexts, from biological systems such as cells and tissues to synthetic active materials and large-scale collective behavior. Our Workshop on Active Matter: Motion, Mechanics, and Emergence will bring together graduate students and researchers to discuss a broad spectrum of current directions in the field. The goal is to provide a comprehensive overview of active matter, fostering interactions between theory, experiments, and simulations. Particular emphasis will be placed on further consolidating the community in Latin America, which has been increasing steadily in recent years. In addition to invited talks, selected participants will present short talks and posters, encouraging exchange of ideas and new collaborations. 
 
This is an initiative promoted by the Physics of Life South American Network, PoLSAN. More details on PoLSAN can be found here: www.ictp-saifr.org/polsan
 
Limited funds are available for local expenses.
 

Organizers

  • Pablo de Castro (USP & ICTP-SAIFR, Brazil)
  • Maria Luisa Cordero (Universidad de Chile, Chile)
  • Francisca Guzmán-Lastra (Universidad de Chile, Chile)
  • Emanuel F. Teixeira (Leiden University, The Netherlands)
  • Rodrigo Soto (Universidad de Chile, Chile)

Announcement:

 

Click HERE for online application

Deadline: February 4, 2027

Speakers

Speakers

  • Antoine Deblais (U. of Amsterdam, The Netherlands)
  • Arnold Mathijssen (U. of Pennsylvania, USA)
  • Benjamín Loewe (Pontificia U. Católica de Chile, Chile)
  • Clécio C. de Souza Silva (UFPE, Brazil)
  • Daniel Parisi (I. Tecnológico de Buenos Aires, Argentina)
  • Demian Levis (U. de Barcelona, Spain)
  • Eric Clement (Sorbonne U., France)
  • Eva Kanso (U. of Southern California, USA)
  • Gustavo Düring (Pontificia U. Católica de Chile, Chile)
  • Ignacio Bordeu (U. de Chile, Chile)
  • Juan Ruben Gomez-Solano (UNAM, Mexico)
  • Leticia F. Cugliandolo (Sorbonne U., France)
  • Leticia Ribeiro de Paiva (UFSJ, Brazil)
  • Maria Luisa Cordero (U. de Chile, Chile)
  • Marisol Ripoll (Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany)
  • Rita M. C. de Almeida (UFRGS, Brazil)
  • Rodrigo Coelho (CBPF, Brazil)
  • Sara Jabbari-Farouji (U. of Amsterdam, The Netherlands)
  • Silke Henkes (Leiden U., The Netherlands)
  • Tomás Grigera (U. Nacional de La Plata, Argentina)

Registration

Announcement:

 

 

Click HERE for online application

Deadline: February 4, 2027

 

Tentative Program

 

 

Venue

Venue: The event will be held in São Paulo, at the Principia Institute, located at Rua Pamplona, 145 – Bela Vista, São Paulo, in the same block as the Hotel Intercity Pamplona. See arrival instructions here.

Accommodation in São Paulo: Participants whose accommodation will be provided by the institute will stay at Hotel Intercity Pamplona. Hotel recommendations are available here.

Attention! Some participants in ICTP-SAIFR activities have received email from fake travel agencies asking for credit card information. All communication with participants will be made by ICTP-SAIFR staff using an e-mail “@ictp-saifr.org”. We will not send any mailings about accommodation that require a credit card number or any sort of deposit. Also, if you are staying at Hotel Intercity the Universe Paulista, please confirm with the Uber/Taxi driver that the hotel is located at Rua Pamplona 83 in Bela Vista (and not in Jardim Etelvina).

Additional Information

Attention! Some participants in ICTP-SAIFR activities have received email from fake travel agencies asking for credit card information. All communication with participants will be made by ICTP-SAIFR staff using an e-mail “@ictp-saifr.org”. We will not send any mailings about accommodation that require a credit card number or any sort of deposit. Also, if you are staying at Hotel Intercity the Universe Paulista, please confirm with the Uber/Taxi driver that the hotel is located at Rua Pamplona 83 in Bela Vista (and not in Jardim Etelvina).

BOARDING PASS: All participants, whose travel has been provided or will be reimbursed by ICTP-SAIFR, should bring the boarding pass  upon registration. The return boarding pass (PDF, if online check-in, scan or picture, if physical) should be sent to secretary@ictp-saifr.org by e-mail.

Visa information: Nationals from several countries in Latin America and Europe are exempt from tourist visa. Nationals from Australia, Canada and USA are required to apply for a tourist visa.

Power outlets: The standard power outlet in Brazil is type N (two round pins + grounding pin). Some European devices are compatible with the Brazilian power outlets. US devices will require an adapter.

Poster presentation: Participants who are presenting a poster MUST BRING A PRINTED BANNER . The banner size should be at most 1 m (width) x 1,5 m (length). We do not accept A4 or A3 paper.

Badge: You will receive an identification badge upon registration, which must be used during the entire event. Without the badge, it may not be possible to enter the venue.

Security issues: Although São Paulo is a relatively safe city, be careful when using cellphones on the street, avoid isolated areas at night, and be aware when crossing the street that cars may not stop for pedestrians. Also, please do not leave valuable items like laptops unattended even for short breaks.