Erik Einarsson

Erik Einarsson is an Associate Professor at the University at Buffalo (SUNY), affiliated with the Department of Electrical Engineering and the Materials Design and Innovation program within the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. He specializes in low-dimensional materials synthesis, nanoscale materials characterization, and terahertz (THz) applications. His work focuses on integrating graphene and carbon nanotubes into advanced electronic and photonic systems.

Education:

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of Tokyo (2007)
• MS in Physics, Portland State University (2003)
• BS in Physics, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (2001)

Dr. Einarsson’s research explores THz-frequency applications of nanomaterials, including plasmonic devices, reflectarrays, and hybrid transceivers. His recent work emphasizes optimizing material properties for ultra-broadband communication systems and understanding phase transitions in molecular crystals. He has contributed to advancements in nanotube growth techniques and graphene-based electronics.

His publications highlight innovations in THz spectroscopy, plasmonic antenna design, and nanomaterial fabrication. He maintains active collaborations in materials informatics and has pioneered methods for scalable nanomaterial synthesis. Erik is also engaged in curriculum development at the intersection of materials science and information science.