The Materials Research Society has awarded Prof. Deblina Sarkar the title of “MRS Early Career Distinguished Presenter.” Prof. Sarkar is one of the only two researchers worldwide selected for this honor at the organization's symposium on biohybrid and soft functional interfaces. 

As an “Early Career Distinguished Presenter” for the MRS symposium, Prof. Sarkar will be formally acknowledged on meeting signage and with publication, recognizing her important individual contributions to her field and to amplifying exciting new directions for the materials research community. 

Following the 2023 MRS Annual Meeting, Prof. Sarkar’s work will be published in MRS Communications under the heading of MRS Early Career Distinguished Presenter. It will also be highlighted with special recognition in the journal's table of contents and in journal promotions. Submissions will be eligible for consideration for the 2023 MRS Communications Lecture, which recognizes excellence in the field of materials research through work published in MRS Communications.

As MRS celebrates 50 years of serving the materials research community, Prof. Sarkar is honored to be recognized for her work and to contribute to the future of the community.