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Olexei Motrunich is a Professor of Theoretical Physics at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missouri (Columbia) in 1996 and completed his Ph.D. at Princeton University in 2001. Before becoming a full professor in 2012, he served as an Assistant Professor at Caltech from 2006 to 2012. His research focuses on theoretical aspects of physics, particularly in the intersections of condensed matter theory and quantum physics, exploring phenomena such as quantum entanglement and topological phases of matter. Motrunich has made significant contributions to the understanding of systems exhibiting novel topological order, and his work often integrates concepts from many-body physics and quantum information theory, providing critical insights into complex physical systems.
California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA
Teaching and conducting research in Theoretical Physics.
California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA
Engaged in teaching and research in the area of Theoretical Physics.
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