J. Steven Dodge

J. Steven Dodge is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at Simon Fraser University (SFU). His research focuses on the quantum properties of materials using ultrafast optical spectroscopy techniques, including terahertz time-domain spectroscopy and pump-probe spectroscopy. He leads the Dodge Lab, which investigates quantum materials such as superconductors, magnetic materials, and topological electronic systems. Dodge holds an A.B. from Harvard University and M.A./Ph.D. degrees from Stanford University.

• Education: A.B. (Harvard), M.A./Ph.D. (Stanford)
• Research Group: The Dodge Group includes Ph.D. candidates Leya Lopez and Alireza Noori.
• Teaching: Fall 2025 courses include PHYS 132 LA01 (Physics Laboratory I) and PHYS 822 G100 (Advanced Electromagnetism II).

His research explores phenomena such as interacting electrons, superconductivity, and magnetism. Techniques like time-resolved terahertz spectroscopy enable studies of ultrafast electronic dynamics and material responses to photoexcitation. Recent work addresses nonlinear photoconductivity effects and spurious evidence in photoinduced superconductivity studies.

Labs and Facilities: The Dodge Lab uses advanced equipment including femtosecond laser systems and terahertz spectroscopy setups. Collaborations involve material characterization and theoretical modeling of quantum material behavior.