Lukasz Fidkowski

Lukasz Fidkowski is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Washington, within the College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on identifying exotic phases of matter beyond traditional symmetry-breaking theories, such as fractional quantum Hall phases and topological insulators. He specializes in classifying strongly interacting topological phases, including symmetry-protected topological phases, using tools like topological quantum field theory and exactly solved models. His work also explores topological order in non-equilibrium systems, driven (Floquet) systems, and many-body localized environments.

He teaches courses within the Department of Physics and is affiliated with the University’s broader research initiatives in condensed matter and quantum information. His research contributions span theoretical frameworks for understanding topological phases in fermionic systems, Floquet engineering, and symmetry fractionalization in topological superconductors.

While specific awards are not listed here, his publications reflect significant contributions to the field of condensed matter physics, particularly in topological phases and quantum many-body systems. His advising and grant activities are integral to advancing these research areas, though specific details on grants or student advisement are not detailed in the provided text.

Lukasz’s work often involves collaborations with institutions like Harvard University (via co-authors like Ashvin Vishwanath and Andrew C. Potter), and his research is supported by theoretical models and computational approaches to probe topological phenomena in novel materials and systems.