Jesper Sollerman

Jesper Sollerman is a Professor at the Department of Astronomy at Stockholm University. His research focuses on observational astronomy, particularly on supernovae and cosmic explosions, and their role in understanding the universe's expansion and element formation.

• Affiliation: Department of Astronomy, Stockholm University
• Research Group: The Supernova Group

His work intersects with gravitational wave astronomy, studying transient astrophysical events like colliding neutron stars and their electromagnetic signatures. Key projects include the Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF), which investigates why stars explode, cosmic expansion, and nucleosynthesis. He also explores new, brighter supernova types that challenge existing astrophysical theories.

The Supernova Group at Stockholm University studies massive stars ending as supernovae, focusing on their observational signatures and implications for astrophysics. Sollerman's research bridges gravitational wave detection (e.g., LIGO/Virgo follow-up) and electromagnetic transient surveys, aiming to unravel how heavy elements form and measure the universe's expansion rate through multi-messenger astronomy.