Diffusion of the Dead – The mathematics of zombie invasion.

Thomas Woolley (Cardiff U)

Jan 26. 2026, 14:00 — 15:00

Knowing how long we have before we interact with a zombie could mean the difference between life, death and zombification. Here, we apply the same mathematical models to zombies that you would use to describe flu, or measles. We use this model to derive human-zombie interaction times and use these to develop strategies which allow the human race to survive their impending doom.

Further Information
Venue:
ESI Boltzmann Lecture Hall
Associated Event:
Modelling Diffusive Systems: Theory & Biological Applications (MoDiS) (Workshop)
Organizer(s):
Valeria Giunta (Swansea U)
Annalisa Iuorio (Parthenope U of Naples)
Angelika Manhart (U of Vienna)
Cinzia Soresina (U of Trento)