Conferencia Inaugural del Programa de Doctorado de Ingeniería Mecánica y Organización Industrial
Prof. John Bush
Department of Mathematics, MIT, USA
Biocapillarity
We discuss a number of biological systems dominated by the influence of surface tension, thereby illustrating the importance of interfacial effects in the natural world. Particular attention is given to elucidating natural strategies for water-repellency, respiration, propulsion and drinking on a small scale. Examples are taken primarily from the world of insects, but the role of capillary effects in larger creatures is also highlighted. A number of nature's ingenious designs are rationalized and serve as inspiration for microfluidic devices.
Lugar: Salón de Grados, 2ª Planta, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería, Universidad de Sevilla.
Fecha y hora: jueves, 7 de noviembre de 2019, de 17:00 a 20:30.
Organiza: Programa de Doctorado en Ingeniería Mecánica y de Organización Industrial, Universidad de Sevilla.
Persona de contacto: José Manuel Gordillo Arias de Saavedra
Financia: 3er Plan Propio de Docencia, Vicerrectorado de Investigación