2 papers
cond-mat.soft2026
Spatiotemporal Control of Charge +1 Topological Defects in Polar Active Matter
Birte C. Geerds, Abhinav Singh, Mathieu Dedenon +4
Topological defects are a conspicuous feature of active liquid crystals that have been associated with important morphogenetic transitions in organismal development. Robust develop…
cond-mat.soft2025
Actuation of Cell Sheets in 3D
Kirsten Endresen, Aniruddh Murali, Birte Geerds +2
The alignment of fibers and cells in living tissues affect their mechanical properties and functionality. In this context, one can draw an analogy between tissues and nematic liqui…