Erik Folven

Erik Folven is a Professor at the Department of Electronic Systems, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He leads a research group focused on spin-based computing paradigms, merging computer science and physics. He coordinates the EU FET-Open project SpinENGINE (collaborating with European universities and IBM) to advance spin-based ultra-low-power computing, and leads NFR's SPrINTER project developing battery-free intermittent computing devices for sustainability.

Research interests include artificial spin ice, superferromagnetism, nanomagnetic networks, domain control in complex oxides, magnetic imaging (X-PEEM, MFM), and nanofabrication (EBL, FIB). He teaches courses TFE4146 (Semiconductor Components) and TFE4172 (Solid State Electronics).

His work emphasizes sustainable digital technology through spintronics innovations. Key contributions include developing large-scale artificial spin ice simulators (Flatspin) and revealing magnetic dynamics in metamaterials. Current projects aim to enable energy-efficient computing architectures.