Director of Business Intergration
salinb@uchicago.edu
Sa-Lin Bernstein earned her PhD in physics from the University of Kentucky, where her research contributed to advancing the theoretical understanding of thin-film superconductors with vortex pinning centers. Following graduation, she joined the Physics Department at the University of Michigan as a postdoctoral research fellow and an award-winning introductory physics lecturer.
She then became part of the Lighthouse project team at the UChicago-Argonne Computation Institute, leading the development of an interactive web portal to support researchers in implementing linear algebra algorithms for high-performance computing applications. Afterward, Sa-Lin transitioned to industry, where she unlocked previously inaccessible data for business intelligence solutions. The experience further fueled her passion for integrating data strategy with business strategy.
As Director of Business Integration, Sa-Lin utilizes data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration to continuously help enhance safety programs and strengthen the safety culture at the University of Chicago.