Matjaž Perc

Physicist and researcher in complex systems

Matjaž Perc - Physicist and researcher in complex systems
Born

August 10th, 1979
45 years ago

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Slovenia

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A physicist focused on complex systems, contributions include work in the fields of social dynamics, evolutionary processes, and statistical physics. Engaged in research regarding the interplay of communication and social networks. Investigated the emergence of cooperation in human societies and related phenomena using theoretical and computational methods.

Published studies on social dynamics

Contributed to understanding of cooperation

Explored models in complex systems

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