Our Mission
The Bioceramics Division of The American Ceramic Society is dedicated to stimulating the growth and activity of the Society, particularly in the areas of the science, engineering, and manufacturing of bioceramics, biocomposites, and biomaterials.
Division Resources
Leadership
The Bioceramics Division of The American Ceramic Society is dedicated to the development of its members. If you would like to contact any of the Bioceramics Division officers, visit the ACerS online Membership Directory for contact information. You must be a member to access the directory. You may also contact Vicki Evans who will assist you.
2024–2025 Bioceramics Officers
Chair: Annabel Braem | KU Leuven
Chair-elect: Hrishikesh Kamat | James R. Glidewell, Dental Ceramics, Inc.
Vice-chair: Ashutosh Dubey | Indian Institute of Technology (BHU)
Secretary: Anamika Prasad | Florida International University
ACerS Board of Directors Division Liaison: Sanjay Mathur | University of Cologne
YPN +1 Representative: Sadaf Batool | National University of Science and Technology
President’s Council of Student Advisors Delegate: Assamadi Chaima |
Chair Emeritus: Kalpana Katti | North Dakota State University
Division Awards
Bioceramics: Bioceramics Young Scholar Award
The Bioceramics Young Scholar Award recognizes excellence in research among current degree-seeking graduate students and postdoctoral research associates.
Bioceramics: Global Young Bioceramicist Award
The Global Young Bioceramicist (GYB) Award recognizes the outstanding young ceramic engineer and material scientist, who has made significant contributions...
Bioceramics: Larry L. Hench Lifetime Achievement Award
The Larry L. Hench Lifetime Achievement Award for innovation and translation is presented by the Bioceramics Division and is given...
Bioceramics: Tadashi Kokubo Award
The Tadashi Kokubo award is presented annually to a deserving individual(s) in recognition of their outstanding achievements in the field...
Diversity Statement
The American Ceramic Society (ACerS) values and seeks diverse and inclusive participation within the field of ceramic science and engineering.
ACerS strives to promote involvement and access to leadership opportunity regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, appearance, geographic location, career path or academic level.
About the Bioceramics Division
Learn how Bioceramics Division can help your research and career. Download and share the Bioceramics flyer summarizing the Division’s benefits, mission and focused meetings.