Konstantin Novoselov, Nobel Prize in Physics Laureate, Special Lecture at UNIST

Professor Konstantin Novoselov is giving a lecture at the main auditorium of UNIST.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Dooyul] UNIST invited Sir Konstantin Sergeevich Novoselov, a Nobel Prize laureate in Physics and professor at the University of Manchester, UK, to hold an expert seminar and a public lecture.

Professor Novoselov is recognized for his discovery of graphene, known as the "dream new material," and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2010.

At the expert seminar held on the 9th, he introduced research trends and prospects of graphene and two-dimensional materials under the theme "Materials for the Future."

Researchers from related departments at UNIST, including the Department of Chemistry, Department of Energy Engineering, and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, attended the seminar and engaged in related discussions.

On the evening of the 10th at 7 PM, a public lecture was held under the theme "Path for Discovery."

About 200 attendees, including high school students interested in science from Ulsan Science High School, Korea Science Academy of KAIST, Daegu Science High School, and UNIST students, listened to the Nobel laureate share his secrets to finding new topics and solving problems.

Professor Novoselov introduced an anecdote about how he and Andre Geim separated a single layer of graphene by attaching pencil lead to Scotch tape, emphasizing creativity in trying even seemingly odd ideas.

Professor Novoselov has a deep connection with UNIST. Before receiving the Nobel Prize, he first visited UNIST in August 2010 for the Graphene Symposium and also served as the honorary director of the UNIST Low-Dimensional Carbon Innovative Materials Research Center.

After receiving the Nobel Prize, he revisited UNIST in April 2011 and September 2016, and from September 2016, he was appointed as a distinguished professor for two years, conducting joint research with UNIST researchers.

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