Anders Jerkstrand Awarded the Strömer-Ferrner Prize

Anders Jerkstrand, a researcher at Stockholm University and member of The Oskar Klein Centre (OKC), has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Strömer-Ferrner Prize by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (KVA). Jerkstrand receives the prize of 55,000 SEK in recognition of his groundbreaking research on numerical spectral modeling, enhancing our understanding of supernovae and merging neutron stars.

Anders Jerkstrand. Photo: Jonas Enander.

"Receiving this prize is deeply gratifying as it acknowledges the collective effort and dedication of our entire research team. It renews our motivation and confirms that we are pursuing meaningful and impactful research," says Anders Jerkstrand.

Jerkstrand's research involves developing sophisticated computational models that simulate the physical conditions within supernovae—massive stars exploding at the end of their lifecycles — and kilonovae, which occur when neutron stars collide. These models help interpret observed spectral data, revealing crucial details about the composition and structure of these cosmic events.

"One major challenge ahead is unraveling the origin of the universe's heaviest elements, such as platinum and uranium. This requires complex 3D modeling techniques, which we aim to make both physically insightful and computationally efficient to reduce environmental impact. The diverse expertise at OKC provides an ideal environment for fruitful interdisciplinary collaborations," Jerkstrand explains.

The Oskar Klein Centre warmly congratulates Anders Jerkstrand on this distinguished honor and looks forward to further exciting developments in astrophysics research.

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Last updated: March 20, 2025

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