Algorithms in nature: the convergence of systems biology and computational thinking

S Navlakha, Z Bar‐Joseph - Molecular systems biology, 2011 - embopress.org
Computer science and biology have enjoyed a long and fruitful relationship for decades.
Biologists rely on computational methods to analyze and integrate large data sets, while …

Distributed information processing in biological and computational systems

S Navlakha, Z Bar-Joseph - Communications of the ACM, 2014 - dl.acm.org
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COMMUNICATIONS OF THE ACM | JANUARY 2015 | VOL. 58 | NO. 1 review articles DOI:10.1145/2678280 …

Shape formation by programmable particles

GA Di Luna, P Flocchini, N Santoro, G Viglietta… - Distributed …, 2020 - Springer
Shape formation (or pattern formation) is a basic distributed problem for systems of
computational mobile entities. Intensively studied for systems of autonomous mobile robots …

Leader election and shape formation with self-organizing programmable matter

Z Derakhshandeh, R Gmyr, T Strothmann… - DNA Computing and …, 2015 - Springer
In this paper we consider programmable matter consisting of simple computational
elements, called particles, that can establish and release bonds and can actively move in a …

Improved leader election for self-organizing programmable matter

JJ Daymude, R Gmyr, AW Richa, C Scheideler… - Algorithms for Sensor …, 2017 - Springer
We consider programmable matter that consists of computationally limited devices (called
particles) that are able to self-organize in order to achieve some collective goal without the …

Universal coating for programmable matter

Z Derakhshandeh, R Gmyr, AW Richa… - Theoretical Computer …, 2017 - Elsevier
The idea behind universal coating is to have a thin layer of a specific substance covering an
object of any shape so that one can measure a certain condition (like temperature or cracks) …

On the runtime of universal coating for programmable matter

JJ Daymude, Z Derakhshandeh, R Gmyr, A Porter… - Natural Computing, 2018 - Springer
Imagine coating buildings and bridges with smart particles (also coined smart paint) that
monitor structural integrity and sense and report on traffic and wind loads, leading to …

On the runtime of universal coating for programmable matter

Z Derakhshandeh, R Gmyr, A Porter, AW Richa… - … Conference on DNA …, 2016 - Springer
Imagine coating buildings and bridges with smart particles (also coined smart paint) that
monitor structural integrity and sense and report on traffic and wind loads, leading to …

Dynamic line maintenance by hybrid programmable matter

N Nokhanji, P Flocchini, N Santoro - International Journal of …, 2023 - jstage.jst.go.jp
Motivated by the manipulation of nanoscale materials, recent investigations have focused on
hybrid systems where passive elements incapable of movement, called tiles, are …

Bio-inspired smog sensing model for wireless sensor networks based on intracellular signalling

S Alam, D De - Information Fusion, 2019 - Elsevier
The progression of wireless sensor networks has been formulated a new orientation of
research particularly in the monitoring and surveillance areas. Smog pollution is a threat …