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Sara Haravifard is the William M. Fairbank Associate Professor of Physics at Duke University, focusing on experimental condensed matter and quantum materials. Her work involves high-throughput discovery in topological magnon systems and the exploration of exotic ground states in frustrated magnetic systems. She has contributed significantly to the understanding of quantum phase transitions and the engineering of novel spintronics devices, emphasizing symmetry-protected robustness and low dissipation. Haravifard holds a Ph.D. from McMaster University, where she began her research career. Her publication record includes various high-impact journals such as Physical Review B and Npj Computational Materials, addressing significant issues in the field of condensed matter physics and materials science. In addition to her primary research, she is affiliated with the Duke Initiative for Science & Society, highlighting her commitment to interdisciplinary approaches and societal implications of scientific research.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)