On March 19, 2025, the College of Information Science and Electronic Engineering (ISEE), Zhejiang University, hosted Nobel Laureate Prof. Andre K. Geim for an academic lecture titled  ‘Wonder Materials’, as part of the ISEE Global Lecture Series. The event attracted over 60 faculty members and students, and was chaired by Prof. LIN Shisheng. Prof. CHEN Hongsheng, Dean of ISEE, and Prof. LI Erping, Deputy Director of the Faculty of Information Technology, extended a warm welcome.

Pictures from the ‘Wonder Materials’ Lecture

Introduction of the Lecture by Prof. LIN Shisheng

Prof. CHEN Hongsheng and Prof. LI Erping Presenting a Certificate of Appreciation to Prof. Andre K. Geim

Prof. Geim, a Regius Professor at the University of Manchester and a Foreign Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, is renowned for his discovery of graphene, for which he received the 2010 Nobel Prize in Physics. In his talk, he introduced the latest developments in two-dimensional (2D) materials, highlighting their unique properties and potential applications across electronics, filtration, and energy.

Prof. Andre K. Geim was Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2010 (Source From Nobel Prize Website)

Opening with a visualization of atomic vibrations, Prof. Geim explained the challenges of 2D material stability. He detailed how his team first isolated graphene using adhesive tape—a simple method that revolutionized material science. His explanations of massless Dirac fermions, Klein tunneling, and selective water permeability in graphene oxide captivated the audience.

Picture from the 'Wonder Materials' Lecture

He also praised China’s advancements in graphene-based technologies, including electric vehicle batteries and thermal management systems. During the Q&A session, students engaged actively in discussions on future applications of 2D materials.

Q&A Session

Following the lecture, Prof. Geim visited ISEE’s Laboratory for Advanced Power Generation and Smart Sensing, learning about recent breakthroughs in diamond semiconductors and photodetectors.

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Prof. Geim’s visit reflects ISEE’s commitment to excellence in global talent cultivation and academic innovation. The ISEE Master Forum continues to inspire students by connecting them with leading minds from around the world.