Prof. Ashok Kumar, Professor, Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, has been elected as Fellow of Biomaterials Science and Engineering (FBSE) by the International Union of Societies for Biomaterials Science & Engineering (IUSBSE). This is the highest honor the global biomaterials community can bestow on outstanding scientists. The induction ceremony was held as a part of the opening of World Biomaterials Congress (WBC2024) on May 27, 2024 at Daegu, Republic of Korea.
Additionally, he is bestowed with the honor of being elected as a Fellow of International Academy of Medical and Biological Engineers (IAMBE), class of 2024. IAMBE fellows are recognized for their outstanding contributions to the profession.