S.M. Koohpayeh

S.M. Koohpayeh is a faculty member at Johns Hopkins University with the academic rank of Researcher. Holding a PhD in Physics & Astronomy from the University of Birmingham, his work focuses on the synthesis, crystal growth, and characterization of quantum materials such as pyrochlores, spin ices, and topological insulators.

• Research Interests: Condensed Matter Physics, Quantum Materials, Defect Engineering, Thermodynamics, and Structure-Property Relationships.

Scientific Awards: Recipient of the 2023 Johns Hopkins University Discovery Award, co-funded by the Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) for high-entropy capacitive energy storage research.

Publication Trends: His recent work (2025-2021) explores frustrated magnets (e.g., YbZnGaO, Tb2Ti2O7), pressure-tuned magnetic order, defect functionalization in energy materials, and ultrafast phase transitions. Keywords include Condensed Matter Physics, Quantum Materials, and Solid-State Chemistry.

• Collaborations: Julia Mundy (Harvard), Martin Mourigal (Georgia Tech).