Dr. Boris A. Malomed is a preeminent theoretical physicist renowned for his foundational contributions to nonlinear science and soliton theory across diverse physical systems. He currently holds a distinguished position at the Instituto de Alta Investigación of Universidad de Tarapacá in Arica, Chile, following an illustrious three-decade tenure as a professor in the Department of Physical Electronics at Tel Aviv University where he established himself as a leading authority in wave phenomena. His academic trajectory reflects international recognition, with significant scholarly contributions spanning multiple continents and research institutions over several decades. Malomed's career exemplifies the highest standards of theoretical physics, bridging fundamental mathematical concepts with practical applications in contemporary physics research.
Malomed's landmark 1989 review article 'Dynamics of solitons in nearly integrable systems' published in Reviews of Modern Physics has become one of the most influential works in nonlinear physics, setting the standard for theoretical treatment of soliton dynamics in perturbed systems. His pioneering research has fundamentally shaped the understanding of soliton behavior in optical fibers, Bose-Einstein condensates, plasma physics, and condensed matter systems, with his theoretical frameworks becoming essential tools for experimentalists worldwide. More recently, his work has expanded to include multidimensional soliton systems, edge solitons, and quantum droplets under competing nonlinearities, demonstrating remarkable versatility while maintaining focus on core nonlinear phenomena. This body of work has established Malomed as the definitive authority on soliton theory across multiple physics disciplines.
As a senior leader in theoretical physics, Malomed has mentored generations of researchers and collaborated extensively with scientists globally, fostering nonlinear science as a vibrant interdisciplinary field that connects mathematics, optics, quantum physics, and condensed matter research. His recent publications continue to push boundaries, with 2023-2024 work exploring transitions between edge solitons and tunable energy-level inversion in spin-orbit-coupled Bose systems, demonstrating undiminished scientific productivity. Malomed maintains his influential role through comprehensive review articles and foundational texts that continue to educate new generations of physicists while advancing the theoretical frontiers of nonlinear wave phenomena. His ongoing research at Universidad de Tarapacá promises to further illuminate complex nonlinear behaviors with implications for emerging technologies in quantum computing and photonics.
