Sara Majetich

Sara Majetich is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Carnegie Mellon University. Her research focuses on condensed matter experiments, particularly the study of magnetic nanoparticles with uniform sizes and their potential applications in data storage, permanent magnets, and biomedicine. She investigates the collective behavior of nanoparticle arrays, which exhibit properties analogous to those of crystals. Her work includes exploring phase transitions and developing methods to create functional nanocomposites. She is also affiliated with the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering on a courtesy basis.

Sara Majetich is a Professor of Physics at Carnegie Mellon University, specializing in physics, materials science, and magnetism. Her research focuses on the synthesis, characterization, and application of magnetic nanoparticles, including their use in biomedical contexts and photonic crystals. She investigates magnetization behavior, superparamagnetism, and magnetophoresis, with an emphasis on nanoscale iron and cobalt particles. Her work also explores the optical properties of quantum dots and the role of surface effects in nanomagnetism. Majetich's research contributes to the understanding of magnetic nanoparticle assemblies and their interactions, as well as the development of advanced materials for technological applications.