Mohammad Hafezi

Mohammad Hafezi is a Professor with a joint appointment in the Department of Physics and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Maryland, and a Fellow of the Joint Quantum Institute. His work bridges quantum optics, topological physics, and quantum information science, contributing to both fundamental understanding and emerging technologies.

His research focuses on quantum optics and its applications in solid-state systems, particularly in the control of photons and quasiparticles such as excitons, phonons, and spins. He explores topological photonics, where optical nonlinearities enable bosonic phenomena like topological frequency combs—effects without electronic analogs. Additionally, he investigates optical techniques to manipulate correlated electronic states, offering new pathways to induce superconductivity, magnetism, and topological phases in materials.

Hafezi has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including:

• Sloan Fellowship
• Young Investigator Award of the Naval Research Office
• Simons Foundation Investigator
• Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship

He received his Ph.D. in Physics from Harvard University in 2009, following undergraduate studies at École Polytechnique and early education at Sharif University. His interdisciplinary work involves collaboration across physics and engineering disciplines, particularly through the Joint Quantum Institute. Although no specific advisees or grants are listed in the provided text, his leadership in quantum science suggests active mentorship and research funding. He is also engaged in disseminating knowledge through invited talks, such as the ICFO Colloquium series.