Dickey named MRS Fellow

Department Head and Teddy and Wilton Hawkins Distinguished Professor Elizabeth Dickey has been named a 2025 Materials Research Society (MRS) Fellow in recognition of her accomplishments in the use of high-resolution transmission electron microscopy to advance our understanding of nanomaterials, dielectric materials, ferroelectric switching, and high entropy oxides.

Dickey’s research focuses on understanding the relationships between microstructure, defects, and properties in functional materials, particularly those used in energy and electronic applications. Her group studies ferroelectric materials, which are used in energy storage and conversion devices, in order to identify new materials that can provide more efficient and sustainable options from current technologies. 

“I am honored to earn this recognition from MRS and to be included among colleagues who share a commitment to advancing materials discoveries and building a community of dedicated researchers,” said Dickey on receiving the award. 

Established in 2008, the Fellow awards honor outstanding MRS members whose sustained and distinguished contributions to the advancement of materials research are internationally recognized. By representing excellence in science and engineering and dedication to the advancement of materials research, MRS Fellows exemplify the highest ideals of accomplishment and service. The award will be conferred at the MRS spring conference in Seattle, Washington. 

In addition to this award, Dickey has previously been recognized as a Fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Ceramic Society, and Microscopy Society of America.