Winter school on Physics of Complex Fluids (PCF)
School of Physics, IPM
February 19-20, 2025  (Esfand 1-2, 1403)

The Winter School on Complex Fluids aims to enhance the knowledge of postdoctoral researchers and graduate students, particularly at the doctoral level, in the physics of fluids and complex systems. This program provides an in-depth exploration of the physics of complex fluids and hydrodynamic phenomena in soft and dispersed materials, delivering a solid foundation in these fields. The school covers a diverse range of materials with physical and mechanical properties between those of liquids and solids, including macromolecules (e.g., polymers in solution or melt, liquid crystals), suspensions, dispersions (colloids, emulsions, foams, immersed granular materials), dry granular materials, biological fluids, and self-assembling fluids like surfactants. These systems have applications in numerous scientific and industrial fields.

The curriculum combines experimental techniques with theoretical research to uncover fundamental mechanisms governing the dynamics of complex fluids. Participants will also gain practical experience with measurement techniques for dynamic and static parameters and explore simulation methods for modeling natural and industrial systems. Additionally, the school emphasizes applied fluids, addressing critical challenges in energy transition and biological sciences.