HieDy 2015 - Hierarchical Dynamics Workshop

It is a feature of many complex systems, especially associated with living organisms and societies, that the dynamics seems to take place on many different levels, forming a hierarchy of potential levels of description. Examples range from molecular dynamics of proteins in a cell, which form organisations of self-sustaining reaction networks, to the swarming and flocking of social animals, such as birds, fish and insects. This workshop aims to investigate this phenomenon, from both theoretical and empirical approaches. We particularly emphasise the use of theoretical tools to derive algorithmic approaches to understanding complex systems. Suitable topics for presentations include: aggregation methods for non-linear and stochastic systems; analysis of hierarchies emerging in complex dynamics; applications to games on graphs; applications in the analysis and simulation of living systems; hierarchical organisation in molecular dynamics; hierarchical organisation in swarms and flocks. The format of the workshop will be a series of presentations, with time for discussion. We particularly encourage early career researchers, and PhD students to present overviews of their work, with an opportunity for them to seek advice and guidance from more senior researchers present.