Kübra Kalayci Selected for PMSE Future Faculty 2026

Dr. Kübra Kalayci, Postdoctoral Researcher in the Macromolecular Chemistry and New Polymeric Materials group at the University of Groningen, has been selected for the 2026 PMSE Future Faculty program, organized by the American Chemical Society Division of Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering Division (PMSE).

The PMSE Future Faculty program is a highly competitive initiative that recognizes outstanding early-career researchers demonstrating exceptional scientific achievements and strong potential for future academic leadership in polymer science and engineering.

As part of this distinction, Dr. Kalayci will present her research at the PMSE Future Faculty Symposium during the ACS Fall 2026 National Meeting, where selected participants showcase their work to an international audience of leading scientists.

Dr. Kalayci’s research focuses on advanced polymeric materials with an emphasis on sustainable and functional design, contributing to the development of next-generation materials aligned with circular and bio-based concepts.