Konstantin Sergeevich Novoselov

Professor Sir Konstantin 'Kostya' Novoselov is a Nobel Laureate and Professor at the National University of Singapore, specializing in condensed matter physics, mesoscopic physics, and nanotechnology. His groundbreaking work on graphene and van der Waals heterostructures has revolutionized materials science and nanotechnology. He is renowned for co-authoring seminal papers on graphene, including a 2004 Science paper among the top 100 most cited papers ever. His research spans electronic properties of 2D materials, quantum phenomena in nanoscale systems, and nanofabrication techniques.

Professor Novoselov’s research interests include the exploration of novel electronic and optical properties in 2D materials, such as graphene and transition metal dichalcogenides, and their applications in electronics, optoelectronics, and quantum technologies. His work on moiré superlattices and van der Waals heterostructures has opened new avenues for tunable quantum systems.

His publications highlight advancements in understanding confined water behavior, high-temperature quantum oscillations, and valleytronics. Key awards include the Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery of graphene. Collaborations with leading institutions and researchers underscore his global impact in physics and materials science.

Notable achievements include over 320 publications, with >180,000 citations and an h-index >110, reflecting his transformative contributions to science.