Akash Kumar is a cross-appointed researcher and assistant professor at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, and Tohoku University, Japan. He earned his Ph.D. in 2020 from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), where he studied spin–orbit torques in magnetic heterostructures. After joining the University of Gothenburg as a postdoctoral researcher, he advanced to a permanent researcher position in 2024 and has also held an assistant professorship at Tohoku University since 2023.
Dr. Kumar’s research centers on spin Hall nano-oscillators, with a strong focus on their mutual synchronization and use in unconventional computing paradigms, including neuromorphic and reservoir computing. He also works on improving energy efficiency through enhanced spin and orbital torques and on tailoring magnetic materials to refine spectral properties. His broader aim is to advance energy-efficient, nanoscale hardware platforms that bridge spintronics with emerging computing technologies.