Ho-Kwang Mao

Ho-Kwang Mao is a prominent physicist known for his research in high-pressure physics and the properties of materials under extreme conditions. He is particularly recognized for his work on superconductors and the behavior of hydrogen in high-pressure environments, which has implications for understanding superconductivity and phase transitions. Mao has contributed significantly to the field through his experiments, using diamond anvil cells to achieve the required high-pressure conditions to study materials.