Materials Research Society
Ricardo Castro is a distinguished academic and researcher currently serving as Department Chair and Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Lehigh University since April 2023. In addition to this role, Ricardo is a Professor in the same department as well as a Visiting Researcher at the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM). With extensive editorial experience, Ricardo holds positions as Editor in Chief of the International Journal of Ceramic Engineering and Science, Principal Editor of the Journal of Materials Research, and Associate Editor for the Cerâmica - Journal of the Brazilian Ceramic Society. Previous academic appointments include Full Professor and Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies at the University of California, Davis. Ricardo's educational background includes a Ph.D. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering and a Bachelor's degree in Molecular Sciences, both from the University of São Paulo, Brazil.
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Materials Research Society
The Materials Research Society (MRS) is an international organization of almost 15,000 materials researchers from academia, industry and government, and a recognized leader in promoting the advancement of interdisciplinary materials research and technology to improve the quality of life. MRS was established in 1973 by a visionary group of scientists who shared the belief that their professional interests were broader in scope than existing single-discipline societies, and that a new interdisciplinary organization was needed. MRS sponsors two major annual Meetings offering approximately 95 topical symposia. The Society recognizes professional and technical excellence, conducts symposium tutorials, and encourages technical interaction among college students through University Chapters, and among materials professionals through regional Sections. Headquartered in Warrendale, Pennsylvania (USA), MRS membership now spans over 90 countries, with more than 46 percent of members residing outside the United States. In addition to its communications and publications portfolio, MRS organizes high-quality scientific meetings, attracting over 12,000 attendees annually and facilitating interactions among a wide range of experts from the cutting edge of the global materials community. MRS is also a recognized leader in education outreach and advocacy for scientific research. MRS promotes communication exchange through publications— • MRS Bulletin • Journal of Materials Research (JMR) • MRS Communications • MRS Energy & Sustainability • MRS Advances • Other publications related to current research activities MRS works closely with other materials organizations around the world and is an Adhering Body of the International Union of Materials Research Societies (IUMRS).