Nobel Laureate conversation: Konstantin Novoselov

the 2010 Nobel Prize in Physics with Prof. Andrei Geim for groundbreaking experiments on the two-dimensional material graphene.His pioneering mechanical exfoliation technique unlocked the entire field of van der Waals materials, while his sustained research spans twistronics, moiré superlattices, AI-assisted materials design, functional intelligent materials and optoelectronic van der Waals devices.Balancing fundamental quantum physics research with industrial translation, he also maintains a unique personal intersection of scientific research and artistic creation.In this eLight conversation, we revisit the origin of graphene, discuss the core bottlenecks and future trends of 2D materials, explore the paradigm shift brought by artificial intelligence to materials discovery, and capture his insight on academic life, and advice for young researchers.