Spatiotemporal signal propagation properties in complex systems: applications from the brain to the economy
Principal investigator
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This project focuses on the study of spatiotemporal properties of
signal propagation in complex systems, with a particular emphasis on
dynamical processes on networks. The main objective is to develop a
unified theoretical and numerical framework to understand how network
topology and nonlinear dynamics influence signal transmission,
synchronization, and state transitions across multiple scales. The
research includes applications in neuroscience, based on whole-brain
activity imaging data (e.g., zebrafish), as well as more abstract
applications in socio-economic and other complex systems. By employing
methods from statistical physics, network theory, and nonlinear
dynamics, the project aims to elucidate the mechanisms underlying
state transitions and to identify universal principles governing
signal propagation in complex networks. The expected outcomes will
contribute to the fundamental understanding of complex system dynamics
and strengthen international scientific cooperation between Croatia
and China.