Martin Nowak

Martin Nowak is a renowned scientist specializing in evolutionary biology and mathematical modeling. He studies how cooperation, competition, and survival strategies evolve in populations—from bacteria to humans—using math to understand complex biological and social systems. His work helps explain why certain behaviors persist and how cooperation can emerge even among self-interested individuals. Nowak has made significant contributions to understanding the evolution of language, cooperation, and altruism, blending biology, mathematics, and social science to shed light on fundamental aspects of life and society.