Mathematical Biology Date:  Monday, January 14, 2013 Location:  335 West Hall (12:00 PM to 1:00 PM) Title:  Mechanical models of fish and krill swimming Abstract:   We will give an overview of a few swimming problems with biological applications. First, we present a model of fish fin mechanics and solve a simple optimization problem for fish fins: what distributions of elastic components maximize the stiffness of the fin? We then discuss the resonant properties of flexible beams in fluid flows, as models for fish fins and bodies during swimming. Finally, we will discuss a simple model of krill swimming which asks: how should the krill coordinate the motions of its appendages for fast and efficient swimming? Speaker:  Silas Alben Institution:  University of Michigan Event Organizer:   Victoria Booth    vbooth@umich.edu   Edit this event (login required). Add new event (login required). For access requests and instructions, contact math-webmaster@umich.edu Back to previous page Back to UM Math seminars/events page.