Research Projects for Fellows, 2009
P04: Organism Motion Modeling
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Organism Motion Modeling |
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Dr. Robert Jernigan, Dr. Aris Skliros |
| Description: |
Networks can serve as a simple model for most materials. Protein motions, for example, can be well represented by the normal modes of elastic networks. In this project we will explore models of amoeba, viruses and four-legged animals. One challenge will be to learn what characteristic forces need to be applied to achieve specific motions.
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| Suitable background skills: |
The intern is expected to be familiar with computational languages (FORTRAN or C is preferable). When there is a lack of knowledge, motivation and interest can substitute. |
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