Yuri Oganessian is a prominent Russian nuclear physicist known for his significant contributions to the field of heavy element research. Born on April 14, 1933, in Armenia, he played a crucial role in the discovery of several superheavy elements, including element 118, which is named oganesson in his honor. His work has advanced the understanding of atomic structure and the limits of the periodic table. Oganessian has spent much of his career at the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research in Dubna, Russia. He has received numerous awards for his scientific achievements, including the State Prize of the Russian Federation. His research continues to inspire future generations of scientists in the field of nuclear physics.