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BITS Pilani Hyderabad Professor selected for MRSI Medal 2026

Hyderabad, Oct 27 (UNI) Sounak Roy, Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Dean (Institute-wide), Research and Innovation, at BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus, has been selected for the Materials Research Society of India (MRSI) Medal 2026 for his contributions to catalysis, nanomaterials and materials research for energy and environmental applications.
Prof. Roy's research focuses on developing advanced catalytic materials for sustainable energy conversion, including photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, carbon dioxide utilisation, hydrogen production and solid-state inorganic materials, the Institute said in a release on Tuesday.
He has contributed to several research projects supported by national funding agencies and industry partners, including the Department of Science and Technology, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited.
Reacting to the recognition, Prof. Roy said the award acknowledged the team's work in designing and developing catalytic materials for energy and environmental applications.
He credited his students, collaborators and the create Lab team for the achievement.
The medal will be presented to him at the MRSI Annual General Meeting scheduled for December 2026.
Established in 1989, MRSI promotes research and development in materials science and engineering, fostering collaboration between academic institutions and industry.
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