Erik graduated Summa Cum Laude from Beloit College with a B.S. in physics and a minor in math. He obtained his M.S. in Physics from UIC, where he is currently pursuing his PhD in soft condensed matter physics. He has conducted research at CERN, Argonne National Laboratory, Northwestern University, Duke University, and Fermilab.

Erik has a passion for teaching and has more than 10 years of experience with it. He is available for math and science tutoring in the Chicago area. He also enjoys teaching Ballroom Dance in his spare time. Please feel free to reach out if you are interested.