معرفی
Adilson E. Motter is the Charles E. and Emma H. Morrison Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Northwestern University, directing the Center for Network Dynamics (CND). He holds affiliations with interdisciplinary institutes such as the Northwestern Institute on Complex Systems (NICO) and the Institute for Quantum Information Research and Engineering (INQUIRE). His research focuses on complex systems and networks, leveraging statistical physics, nonlinear dynamics, and machine learning to study phenomena like cascading failures, synchronization, and network control.
Dr. Motter earned his PhD from the University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil, in 2002. His work bridges theoretical physics with applications in biomedical research, renewable energy, and materials science. Notable contributions include studies on microfluidic networks exhibiting Braess’s paradox, quantum network control, and transfer learning for cell reprogramming.
Awards and Honors
- Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship (2009)
- Fellow of the American Physical Society (2013)
- NSF CAREER Award (2011)
- Fellow of the Network Science Society (2020)
- Senior Scientific Award, Complex Systems Society (2022)
Research Themes
His group investigates cascading dynamics, network controllability, symmetry phenomena, and quantum networks. Recent work explores applications in smart grids, microfluidics, and biomedical interventions. The lab emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, addressing challenges like power grid stability and disease treatment via network science.
Grants and Leadership
Motter has secured major grants and leads initiatives such as the NSF-Simons NITMB. He advises postdocs and students on topics ranging from metamaterials to machine learning in biomedicine. His group’s outreach includes public lectures and educational videos explaining complex systems concepts.
