Olexei I. Motrunich

Olexei I. Motrunich is a Professor of Theoretical Physics at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). His research focuses on quantum many-body systems, with a particular emphasis on integrability, quantum scars, and topological phases. He explores phenomena such as exact eigenstates in non-integrable models, symmetry-breaking dynamics, and the interplay between disorder and quantum order.

Research Interests:

• Quantum Many-Body Scars and Exact Eigenstates
• Integrability Breaking and Perturbation Theory
• Topological Superconductors and Edge States
• Condensed Matter Theory and Phase Transitions
• Algebraic Methods in Quantum Dynamics

Recent work highlights the robustness of bound states in quantum systems and the hydrodynamic implications of local symmetries. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text. Advising information is unavailable.

Labs/Teams: Not specified in the provided text. Office located at 165C West Bridge (33W), Caltech.