Martin Rahm
Martin earned his Master’s degree in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering from the Royal Institute of Technology in 2006. He continued there to complete a PhD in Physical Chemistry in 2011, working with the quantum chemistry group of Tore Brinck and the polymer chemistry group of Eva Malmström.
After his doctoral studies, Martin joined the University of Southern California as a Senior Research Associate (2011–2013), where he focused on modeling and synthesis in Karl Christe’s research group. During this time, he collaborated extensively with Nobel Laureate George Olah and Surya Prakash’s group. From 2014 to 2016, Martin further broadened his expertise as a postdoctoral researcher at Cornell University, working in the combined theoretical chemistry and condensed matter physics group of Nobel laureate Roald Hoffmann and Neil Ashcroft.
Currently, Martin is a Professor at Chalmers University of Technology. His research combines theoretical and quantum chemistry to address a diverse range of scientific challenges. Outside of academia, Martin enjoys spirited discussions, practicing martial arts, rock climbing, hiking, and exploring good books.
Interests
Chemical Bonding
High Pressure Chemistry
Energetic Materials
Prebiotic Chemistry
Astrobiology
Past Experience and Education
Associate Professor
(2021 – 2025)
Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
Assistant Professor
(2017 – 2021)
Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
Postdoctoral Researcher
(2014 – 2017)
Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology,
Cornell University, United States.
Advisors: Roald Hoffmann and Neil W. Ashcroft
Theoretical Chemistry and Condensed Matter Physics
Postdoctoral Researcher
(2011 – 2014)
Department of Chemistry,
University of Southern California (USC), United States.
Advisor: Karl O. Christe
Modeling and Synthesis of High-Energy-Density Materials
PhD. Physical Chemistry
(2006 – 2011)
Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Sweden.
Supervisors: Tore Brinck and Eva Malmström.
Thesis: Green Propellants.
Research and teaching in mainly quantum and polymer chemistry.
MSc. Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
(2001 – 2006)
Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Sweden.
(2004 – 2005)
Exchange year, Imperial College, London, United Kingdom.
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