Science outreach
Functional observability of large-scale networks
This short animation illustrates the mathematical developments behind our theory of functional observability, a property that establishes the conditions under which the state of a group of nodes can be inferred from incomplete measurement data.
For more details, check the related paper here.
The physics and diversity behind flocking
The mesmerizing collective behavior of animals in flocks, schools, and herds has captivated humans for generations. Few realize that, behind the scenes, there are networks that drive their motion. As Ana Barioni and I explain in this video, these networks take shape in how agents—such as birds, fishes, and sheeps—interact with their peers.
This video was awarded and broadcasted at the NetSci 2024, at Québéc, Canada.
Recordings of talks
2024 Annual Sievert Prize Lectures
“Networks: From brains and quantum internet to climate change”
In Winter 2024, I was honored to receive the Sievert Lecture Prize from the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Northwestern. I presented a series of one-hour lectures to the general public in Evanston, IL, including graduate and undergraduate students, faculty from various disciplines, high-school students, and folks with a broad interest in physics.
Click here to see the playlist with all eight lectures.
Functional observability and target state estimation in large-scale networks
Recording of my invited talk at the UWA Complex Systems Seminar, hosted by Michael Small at the University of Western Australia.
For more details, check the related paper here.