This year, 36 members of the American Chemical Society (ACS) are honoured for their contributions to science. Please join me in congratulating two esteemed members of our division: Dr. Steve Eichhorn, Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Bristol, and Dr. Liangbing Hu, Carol and Douglas Melamed Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Materials Science at Yale University. Both have been elected as Fellows of the ACS this year.
This prestigious recognition is a testament to their outstanding contributions to the field, and we are proud to count them among our colleagues. The ACS Fellowship recognizes members for their outstanding achievements in and contributions to the chemical sciences, the profession, and the broader scientific community. Their selection as ACS Fellows is a testament to their dedication, leadership, and impact within our field.They will be celebrated at a ceremony held during ACS Fall 2025 in Washington, DC.
Dr Eichhorn is internationally recognized for his extensive research on the structure-property relationships of cellulose and renewable materials, particularly the use of Raman spectroscopy in natural fiber composites and biomimetic materials. His pioneering studies have revealed fundamental properties of cellulose nanocrystals, including their high modulus, and have advanced the application of cellulose in energy storage technologies such as supercapacitors and batteries. He has authored highly cited review articles that have shaped the understanding of cellulose fibers and composites, and his research extends to work on functional, sustainable materials and synthetic biostructures.
Dr Hu is also an internationally recognized researcher for his pioneering contributions to materials science and engineering, particularly in the development of advanced wood-based nanotechnologies and sustainable materials. His groundbreaking work on nanoscale cell-wall engineering has drastically transformed the physical properties of wood, enabling the creation of materials with exceptional strength, transparency, and even electrical conductivity—innovations that have profound implications for sustainability and energy applications. Not only is he a prolific inventor, he is also the recipient of the 2025 ACS CELL Division Anselme Payen Award.
Congratulations to both of them!
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