Project description
An evolution in mathematical equations sheds light on ecological and evolutionary dynamics
Mathematics forms the foundation for our description of practically limitless behaviours and phenomena in living and non-living systems. Equations tell us concretely what the relationship is of one or more inputs (variables) to one or more possible outputs – in other words the outcome if we change the input. They provide insight into everything from quantum mechanics and neurotransmitter release to fluctuations in the stock market, and partial differential equations have been particularly useful. However, new theories and experiments in ecological and evolutionary dynamics are currently lacking the mathematical foundations to describe them well; this leaves biologists without the models needed to test hypotheses regarding complex dynamical systems. The EU-funded WACONDY project is filling this gap with an expansion of Hamilton-Jacobi equations and related ones. Outcomes will provide tools scientists need to investigate, explain or discover patterns of change in nature.
Fields of science
Programme(s)
Funding Scheme
ERC-COG - Consolidator Grant
Host institution
75794 Paris
France
See on map
Beneficiaries (2)
75794 Paris
See on map
Legal entity other than a subcontractor which is affiliated or legally linked to a participant. The entity carries out work under the conditions laid down in the Grant Agreement, supplies goods or provides services for the action, but did not sign the Grant Agreement. A third party abides by the rules applicable to its related participant under the Grant Agreement with regard to eligibility of costs and control of expenditure.
69134 Ecully
See on map