Markus Janson

Markus Janson serves as a Professor within the Department of Astronomy at Stockholm University, actively contributing to the institution's research ecosystem through his affiliation with the Stars, Planets and Astrobiology Group. This research collective addresses fundamental questions about cosmic evolution by investigating stellar and planetary formation processes.

His research spans critical astronomical domains including:

• Exoplanet discovery and characterization
• Star formation mechanisms across interstellar media
• Evolutionary pathways of planetary systems
• Habitability conditions in astrobiological contexts
• Dynamics of protoplanetary disks

A central focus is the ongoing "Sikte mot nya jordar" (Aiming for new Earths) project, which examines exoplanetary systems within the rapidly advancing field that has identified thousands of exoplanets since the 1990s breakthroughs. His work contextualizes recent observational advances within broader theoretical frameworks of cosmic evolution.

Professor Janson operates within the Stars, Planets and Astrobiology Group's collaborative environment, utilizing departmental facilities at Roslagstullsbacken 21 (Room D6:3030) to advance research on planetary system origins and potential biosignatures in extraterrestrial environments.