Sara Callori

Sara Callori is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB), where she has been a faculty member since 2015. She is affiliated with the Center for Advanced Functional Materials and actively contributes to interdisciplinary collaborations with institutions like the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and University of Buffalo.

• Ph.D. in Physics from Stony Brook University (2013)
• B.A. in Physics from New York University (2007)

Her research focuses on ferroelectric, magnetic, and multiferroic thin films, particularly in complex oxides and superlattices. She specializes in neutron scattering techniques and investigates material properties under strain, thermal fluctuations, and ion exposure. She has published extensively on topics like spin reorientation transitions, magnetization enhancements, and hydrogen-induced magnetic anisotropy switching.

Recent publications highlight her dual commitment to advanced materials research and physics education reform. She is part of the ISSUES-X project, redesigning physics instructional labs, and leads initiatives for writing-intensive lab courses and faculty learning communities.

• Leveraging NSF-CREST Center Funding for undergraduate research at minority-serving institutions
• Senior mentor in the Cal-Bridge program, supporting underrepresented minorities in physics Ph.D. programs

Her teaching portfolio includes courses such as Statistical and Thermal Physics, Intermediate Physics Lab, and Senior Thesis. She previously taught foundational courses like General Physics I-III and Materials Science.