Biography

I am a theoretical physicist working on the interface between condensed matter theory and experiment. My interests include different aspects of topological condensed matter, mesoscopic phenomena, quantum optics and ultracold gases. I have obtained my Ph.D. degree from EPFL (2017) with my thesis entitled "Theories of topologically-induced phenomena in skyrmion-hosting magnetoelectric insulators". For consistency of the storyline, the thesis does not include my several single-author papers on quantum optics which I published during my PhD. I am currently working on designing topological electronics with Weyl fermions, and studying several fundamental issues in condensed matter. In summary, I am a theoretical physicist in a very broad sense and with tight links to experiments. I am currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard University.

Current work

I am currently working on my project entitled "Topological electronics: Weyl electrons carry current" at Harvard University.

Honors and Awards

2017-2019: SNSF Early PostDoc Fellowship for Harvard University
2016: 66th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting (Physics)
2016: Bayer Science & Education Foundation Fellowship (Lindau Meeting)
2015: EPFL Teaching excellence reward
2013: Master of Science degree with High Honors, University of Kharkiv
2011: First Prize Award at International Physicists’ Tournament, Moscow
2011: Bachelor of Science degree with High Honors, University of Kharkiv

Teaching Experience

Substitute Lecturer (Quantum Physics IV, EPFL, Apr-May 2016)
Substitute Lecturer (Solid State Physics IV, EPFL, Apr 2015)
Substitute Lecturer (General Physics III, EPFL, Oct-Dec 2014)
Teaching Assistant (Quantum Physics IV, EPFL, Feb-May 2016)
Teaching Assistant (Physique Generale, EPFL, Sep 2015 - Jan 2016)
Teaching Assistant (General Physics III, EPFL, Oct-Dec 2014)
Teaching Assistant (Solid State Physics IV, EPFL, Feb-May 2014)
Teaching Assistant (General Physics III, EPFL, Sep 2013 - Jan 2014)
Independent Expert on exam for Solid State Physics III, EPFL, Jan 2015
Independent Expert on exam for Solid State Physics III, EPFL, Jan 2014

Media

My research results were highlighted by different media outlets, including EPFL main page and Daily Mail newspaper:

Light can be almost stopped at room temperature (2016)
http://actu.epfl.ch/news/light-can-be-almost-stopped-at-room-temperature

Alex Kruchkov qualifies for 2016 Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting
https://actu.epfl.ch/news/alex-kruchkov-qualifies-for-2016-lindau-nobel-la-2/

A new state of light (2014)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2620823

New state of light revealed with photon-trapping method (2014)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/05/new-state-of-light-photon_n_5266415.html

Trapping photons: a model for containing light (2014)
http://actu.epfl.ch/news/trapping-photons-a-model-for-containing-light/

Pièges à photons: création d'un modèle pour retenir la lumière (2014)
http://actu.epfl.ch/news/pieges-a-photons-creation-d-un-modele-pour-retenir/

New state of light revealed with photon-trapping method (2014)
http://www.livescience.com/45287-how-to-trap-light.html