I'm Marko Ristić, a 5th year graduate student and budding theoretical astrophysicist. My research focuses on the collisions of neutron stars and the material they eject. By studying the light emitted as a result of these mergers and comparing to our theoretical models, we can learn about the detailed nuclear physics affecting the electromagnetic emission. Using this process, we hope to learn more about how the heaviest elements in the Universe were created. Read more about my research here!

I am also a huge proponent of introducing students to the world of research as early as high school. Much of my mentoring involves creating introductory research resources in astrophysics for high-school students, particularly those who belong to historically marginalized communities. Check out my most recent students' presentations on their research here and here!