Prof. Dr. Yongzhong Qian

Profile

Academic positionFull Professor
Research fieldsNuclear Physics,Astrophysics
Keywordsnuclear astrophysics, chemical evolution, neutrino oscillations, r-process, nucleosynthesis

Current contact address

CountryUnited States of America
CityMinneapolis
InstitutionUniversity of Minnesota
InstituteSchool of Physics and Astronomy

Host during sponsorship

Prof. Dr. Gabriel Martinez-PinedoGSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH, Darmstadt
Prof. Dr. Gabriel Martinez-PinedoNuclear Astrophysics and Structure, GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH, Darmstadt
Start of initial sponsorship01/05/2026

Programme(s)

2025Humboldt Research Award Programme

Nominator's project description

Professor Qian is a world-leading theorist in the field of nuclear astrophysics. He has made seminal contributions to heavy element nucleosynthesis in supernovae and played a critical role in shaping the consensus that diverse sources are required for nucleosynthesis via rapid neutron capture. In Germany, Professor Qian will explore how collective neutrino oscillations impact supernova dynamics and nucleosynthesis.