A small, translucent organism appears to be floating amidst green, leafy plants with a blurred background. The leaves have a wavy texture and some are tinged with shades of brown.
A small, translucent organism appears to be floating amidst green, leafy plants with a blurred background. The leaves have a wavy texture and some are tinged with shades of brown.
Model Validation

Validating predictions through laboratory experiments and refining models.

Vibrant green algae with feathery textures and flowing patterns covers a natural water surface. The intertwining strands create a mesmerizing and organic design.
Vibrant green algae with feathery textures and flowing patterns covers a natural water surface. The intertwining strands create a mesmerizing and organic design.
A complex network of organic structures resembling tree roots or branching coral is laid over a bed of small rocks and gravel. The image is captured in black and white, highlighting texture and intricate patterns.
A complex network of organic structures resembling tree roots or branching coral is laid over a bed of small rocks and gravel. The image is captured in black and white, highlighting texture and intricate patterns.
A close-up of a petri dish containing bacterial colonies and a white antimicrobial disk with 'OP' printed on it. The colonies appear as tiny circular formations on the agar surface, and the dish has a reddish-brown tint in the background.
A close-up of a petri dish containing bacterial colonies and a white antimicrobial disk with 'OP' printed on it. The colonies appear as tiny circular formations on the agar surface, and the dish has a reddish-brown tint in the background.
Simulation Analysis

Analyzing energy flow patterns and community stability through simulations.

Model Parameterization

Utilizing experimental data to accurately parameterize and validate energy flow dynamics in microbial communities.

Dense underwater scenery filled with clusters of marine algae and seaweed. The image captures a variety of textures and shades of brown and green, reflecting the rich biodiversity of the aquatic ecosystem.
Dense underwater scenery filled with clusters of marine algae and seaweed. The image captures a variety of textures and shades of brown and green, reflecting the rich biodiversity of the aquatic ecosystem.
Experimental Validation

Refining model predictions through laboratory experiments to ensure accuracy in energy flow simulations.

An arrangement of translucent bubbles interconnected and overlaying each other, illuminated with a green hue against a dark background. The shapes appear fluid and organic, resembling a network of abstract cells.
An arrangement of translucent bubbles interconnected and overlaying each other, illuminated with a green hue against a dark background. The shapes appear fluid and organic, resembling a network of abstract cells.
A gloved hand holds a petri dish containing various colonies of bacteria or mold. The colonies are of different shapes and sizes, predominantly displaying brown and beige colors, with a cloudy and somewhat dark appearance in certain areas.
A gloved hand holds a petri dish containing various colonies of bacteria or mold. The colonies are of different shapes and sizes, predominantly displaying brown and beige colors, with a cloudy and somewhat dark appearance in certain areas.

SimulationandAnalysis

Runsimulationstoanalyzeenergyflowpatterns,communitystability,andefficiency,andcompareresultswithexperimentalobservations.