Dresden 2026 – wissenschaftliches Programm

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SOE: Fachverband Physik sozio-ökonomischer Systeme

SOE 1: Tutorium: Physics of Behavior (joint session SOE/TUT/DY)

Sonntag, 8. März 2026, 16:00–18:15, HSZ/0004

The emerging field of the physics of behavior seeks to quantitatively characterize complex behavior in biological agents under naturalistic conditions, using tools from dynamical systems theory and statistical physics. Even in simple organisms, behavioral richness demands new methods of measurement and analysis, as well as new theoretical frameworks. In the absence of a first-principles theory, data-driven approaches are essential, and the many interacting degrees of freedom call for descriptions capable of handling high-dimensional systems.

This tutorial introduces how concepts from dynamical systems theory and statistical physics can be applied to quantify behavior across biological scales and to develop simple yet predictive models. It is intended for physicists at all levels, beginning with graduate students, who are interested in computational approaches to modeling animal behavior. The tutorial is accompanied by an openly accessible code repository to support hands-on exploration of selected topics.

	16:00	SOE 1.1	Tutorium: Physics of Behavior — •Greg Stephens
	17:00		15 min. break
	17:15	SOE 1.2	Tutorium: Physics of Behavior — •Antonio Carlos Costa