Mathematical Modeling of Symmetry in Collective Biological Dynamics
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Mathematics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 3458
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The emergence of collective behavior within biological systems, from the synchronized movements of fish schools to intricate human social interactions, epitomizes the inherent complexity and symmetry in nature. This phenomenon, where simple individual-level rules manifest into complex and often symmetrical group dynamics, is the focus of our Special Issue. Herein, we delve into the mathematical foundations that elucidate the principles driving the emergence of collective behavior, emphasizing the transformative power of mathematical models in uncovering these principles, with a particular focus on symmetry analysis across various scales and contexts within biology.
We invite submissions of original research articles that employ mathematical modeling techniques, including symmetry analysis, to dissect the mechanisms underlying the emergence of collective behavior. Appropriate submission materials may belong to biomathematics, including, but not limited to, infectious disease dynamics and the emergence mechanism of collective cooperation. Our primary interest lies in models that clarify how local interactions among individuals culminate in the formation of global patterns and behaviors, particularly those exhibiting symmetry. Furthermore, we seek to understand how these emergent properties are modulated by environmental variables, evolutionary pressures, and internal group dynamics, with an emphasis on the role of symmetry in these processes.
This Special Issue aims to catalyze interdisciplinary collaboration, serving as a repository for the latest advancements in the mathematical modeling of collective behavior, with a special emphasis on symmetry analysis. By showcasing innovative methodologies and discoveries, we aspire to stimulate further research that enhances our comprehension of the complex and symmetrical dynamics which are responsible for these collective phenomena in the natural world.
Dr. Linjie Liu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- collective behavior
- mathematical modeling
- biomathematics
- emergent properties
- symmetry analysis
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