Konstantin Novoselov is a Russian physicist known for his groundbreaking work in the field of condensed matter physics. He was born on November 23, 1974, in Nizhny Tagil, Russia. Novoselov gained international recognition for his research on graphene, a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a two-dimensional lattice, which has remarkable electrical and mechanical properties. In 2010, Novoselov, along with Andre Geim, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their experiments with graphene. Their work has opened up new possibilities in materials science and technology, leading to advancements in electronics, energy storage, and other applications.