Yuri Oganessian
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Oganessian's greatest accolade is having element 118 named oganesson in his honor, a distinction shared by only one other living scientist. His team's synthesis of elements 113 through 118 is a monumental achievement in nuclear physics, placing him among the most important scientists of the modern era. The UNESCO-Russia Mendeleev Prize recognizes his lifetime of groundbreaking work, and the establishment of the OGANESSON Prize ensures his legacy continues to inspire future generations.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Element 118 named oganesson
Named in his honor, one of only two living scientists with this distinction.
Full Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Elected as academician, the highest scientific rank in Russia.
UNESCO-Russia Mendeleev International Prize in Basic Sciences
First recipient of this prize for outstanding contributions to basic sciences.
Records & Feats
First living scientist to have an element named after them while actively working
Element 118, oganesson, was named in his honor in 2016, making him the only living scientist with this distinction at the time.
One of only two living people with an element named after them
Alongside Glenn T. Seaborg, he is one of just two living scientists to have an element named after them.