Prof. Sounak Roy to Receive MRSI Medal 2026 for Energy Research
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Prof. Sounak Roy, a professor at BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus, is set to receive the MRSI Medal 2026 for his contributions to catalysis, nanomaterials, and materials research for energy and environmental applications. The award, presented by the Materials Research Society of India, recognises his work on advanced catalytic materials for sustainable energy conversion, including photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, carbon dioxide utilisation, hydrogen production, and solid-state inorganic materials. Prof. Roy’s research has been supported by national funding agencies like the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), as well as industry partners such as Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL). The medal will be presented during the MRSI Annual General Meeting in December 2026.