Andre Geim is a Russian-born physicist known for his groundbreaking work in the field of materials science. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2010, alongside Konstantin Novoselov, for their discovery of graphene, a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a two-dimensional lattice. This material has remarkable properties, including exceptional strength and electrical conductivity. Geim was born on October 21, 1953, in Sochi, Russia. He has held various academic positions, including at the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom. In addition to his Nobel Prize, he has received numerous awards for his contributions to science, making him a prominent figure in modern physics.