Erik N. Martin

Erik N. Martin is a Senior Fellow at the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) with extensive experience across government, industry, and civil society sectors.1 His work focuses on the intersection of emerging technologies and public interest.1

Professional Background

Erik has held several notable positions:

• Senior Advisor to the CTO and Senior Technology Advisor at the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's Office of Technology1
• Part of the founding team for the Day One Project1
• Launched the Impact Fellowship program at FAS1
• Senior Program Manager at Unity, a major games and real-time 3D graphics development platform1
• Policy Advisor at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy during the Obama Administration1
• Innovation advisor at the U.S. Department of Education1

Education

Erik holds the following degrees:

• Bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland, College Park1
• Master's degree in Social Science of the Internet from the University of Oxford, where he studied as a Clarendon Scholar1

Areas of Expertise

His work primarily revolves around:

• Technology policy
• Consumer protection
• Competition matters
• Digital democracy initiatives
• Education-focused technology programs

Erik's diverse background allows him to bring unique insights to his role at FAS, where he continues to work on projects related to emerging technologies and their impact on society.