ABOUT
ABOUT
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Dynamics and Organization of Complex Systems
The Complex Systems Group of Dr. Rene C. Batac
The Complex Systems Group of Dr. Rene C. Batac is a working group under the Department of Physics, College of Science, De La Salle University - Manila. The Group is interested in the temporal dynamics and the spatial or structural organization of complex systems in nature, in human society, and in the virtual world. The group employs the tools of physics, mathematics, and computational sciences to understand the emergence of complex behavior.
The Complexity Science Group of Dr. Rene C. Batac was established in 2014 shortly after his return from his postdoctoral research work. Now an Associate Professor of Physics at the De La Salle University-Manila, Dr. Batac continues doing research work on the dynamics and organization of complex systems with his graduate and undergraduate students. Using mathematical models, numerical simulations, and experiments and data mining, the group aims to quantify the signatures of emergence from various complex systems in nature, human society, and the virtual world. Over the last few years, there has been a particular focus on systems and data sets from the Philippines.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
RESEARCH INTERESTS
DYNAMICS. We study the temporal evolution of complex systems across broad time scales.
ORGANIZATION. We also study the structures and spatial signatures of various complex systems.
Complexity in Nature and in the Lab: Granular materials experiments and simulations, Self-organized criticality, Earthquakes, Landslides and avalanches, Discrete models
Complex Systems in Society: Human interactions, Complex networks, Agent-based models, Discrete models, Game theory
Urban Studies: Growth and development, Data mining, Geographical information systems (GIS), Spatial metrics
PEOPLE
PEOPLE
Dr. Rene C. Batac is an Associate Professor of Physics from the Department of Physics, College of Science, De La Salle University (DLSU) - Manila. He is handling graduate and undergraduate courses for science, engineering, and education majors in the University. He also leads a research team on Complex Systems, conducting research on the dynamics and organization of complex systems in nature and society. His works span a broad range of topics, including natural hazards (such as landslides and earthquakes), economic and social interactions, and urban growth, among others.
ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Group members join national and international conferences to present their most recent research findings. We also conduct an internal seminar series and paper reading sessions where group members discuss the interesting results from various related research works. Finally, we hold weekly meetings for research topic discussions with every member. These meetings are open to interested parties by invitation (email us for online meeting credentials).
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