Learn more about the ACS Fall 2025 keynote speakers and browse some of their noteworthy research published in ACS journals.
ACS Fall 2025, taking place August 17-21 in Washington, DC and online, will unite some of the best and brightest minds in chemistry from around the world. The upcoming meeting will feature two exciting keynote speakers, each of whom is redefining the boundaries of modern chemistry. Below is an overview of each speaker alongside a curated selection of their published articles in ACS Publications journals.
We hope to see you this year at ACS Fall 2025, either in person or online! Stay tuned for additional updates about how to connect with ACS Publications throughout the meeting.
Prof. Sahika Inal
The Kavli Foundation Emerging Leader in Chemistry Lecture: “Semiconducting Polymers for Next-Generation Bioelectronic Interfaces”
Monday, August 18 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM ET
Prof. Inal is an Associate Professor of Bioengineering at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology. Her research explores the mixed ionic and electronic charge transport in organic materials and the development of electronic devices that interface with biological systems for signal recording and stimulation. She has authored over 135 publications, which have collectively garnered more than 15,000 citations.
Selected Research Highlights
Impact of Noncompensating Ions on the Electrochemical Performance of n-Type Polymeric Mixed Conductors
J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2025, 147, 15, 12523–12533
DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c17579
Understanding Oxygen-Induced Reactions and Their Impact on n-Type Polymeric Mixed Conductor-Based Devices
ACS Cent. Sci. 2024, 10, 12, 2229–2241
DOI: 10.1021/acscentsci.4c00654
Eutectogels as a Semisolid Electrolyte for Organic Electrochemical Transistors
Chem. Mater. 2024, 36, 4, 1841–1854
DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemmater.3c02385
Prof. Sir Cato T. Laurencin
The Fred Kavli Innovations in Chemistry Lecture: “Regenerative Engineering: Breakthroughs in Science”
Tuesday, August 19 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM ET
Prof. Laurencin is a University Professor at the University of Connecticut and a globally recognized pioneer in Regenerative Engineering. He holds distinguished professorships in Orthopedic Surgery, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, and Biomedical Engineering. Founder and CEO of The Cato T. Laurencin Institute for Regenerative Engineering, he is renowned for his groundbreaking work in biomaterials, stem cell science, and nanotechnology. A recipient of the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, Dr. Laurencin has also received top honors from the American Chemical Society, Materials Research Society, and AIChE. He was named 2023 Inventor of the Year by the Intellectual Property Owners Education Foundation (IPOEF) and is celebrated as one of the world’s leading engineer-physician-scientists. In 2025, Prof. Laurencin was appointed Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Lucia, an Order Established by Queen Elizabeth II.
Selected Research Highlights
Graphene Oxide in Bone Regenerative Engineering: Current Challenges and Future Perspectives
ACS Bio Med Chem Au 2025, 5, 3, 350–364
DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomedchemau.4c00152
Efficacy of a Novel Electroconductive Matrix To Treat Muscle Atrophy and Fat Accumulation in Chronic Massive Rotator Cuff Tears of the Shoulder
ACS Biomater. Sci. Eng. 2023, 9, 10, 5782–5792
DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.3c00585
Oxygen-Generating Biomaterials for Translational Bone Regenerative Engineering
ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2023, 15, 44, 50721–50741
DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c20715
