Martin Rosswog

Martin Rosswog is a German astrophysicist and professor known for his research in computational astrophysics, particularly in the areas of compact object mergers, nucleosynthesis, and the origin of the heavy elements. He is a leading figure in simulating the complex physical processes that occur during the mergers of neutron stars and black holes, events that are thought to be major sources of heavy elements such as gold and platinum via the r-process (rapid neutron capture process).

Rosswog's work involves developing and applying sophisticated numerical codes to model these mergers, exploring the resulting gravitational waves, electromagnetic radiation (kilonovae), and the ejection of matter. His simulations help to interpret observational data from telescopes and gravitational wave detectors, providing crucial insights into the physics of these extreme astrophysical environments and their role in shaping the chemical composition of the universe.

He has published extensively in leading scientific journals and is a frequent speaker at international conferences. Rosswog's research has significantly contributed to our understanding of the formation of heavy elements, the physics of compact objects, and the multi-messenger astronomy of merging neutron stars and black holes. His work also helps to constrain the equation of state of nuclear matter at extreme densities, which is vital for understanding the fundamental properties of neutron stars.