Matthias Steinmetz

Matthias Steinmetz is a German astrophysicist and Scientific Chairman of the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP), where he also directs the research division of Extragalactic Astrophysics. A professor at the University of Potsdam, his research focuses on the formation and evolution of galaxies, particularly the Milky Way, using high-resolution simulations and large-scale spectroscopic surveys. He is internationally recognized for his contributions to astrophysics and has held prominent leadership roles in the astronomical community.