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Geim is a physicist and professor known for pioneering work in two-dimensional materials. Born in 1958, he has spent much of his career in the United Kingdom, most prominently at the University of Manchester. He is widely recognized for co-discovering graphene and advancing the study of atomically thin materials.

In 2004, Geim and Konstantin Novoselov demonstrated the isolation of graphene using a simple mechanical exfoliation method, commonly described as the Scotch tape technique. They peeled single layers from graphite and showed that graphene possesses exceptional electronic, mechanical, and thermal properties. The achievement established graphene as a foundational material for nanotechnology and sparked intense global research into two-dimensional materials.

Geim and Novoselov were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2010 for their groundbreaking experiments with graphene and other two-dimensional materials. Geim’s broader research interests include the exploration of van der Waals heterostructures, novel carbon-based materials, and potential applications in sensors, energy storage, and electronics. He has contributed to the popularization of materials science through high-profile demonstrations illustrating fundamental physical principles, including demonstrations related to diamagnetism.

Throughout his career, Geim has published extensively and held leadership positions in nanoscale research initiatives. His work with graphene and related materials has driven substantial scientific and technological interest, influencing both academic research and industrial development in the field of nanomaterials.