WASHINGTON, D.C.— The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) has announced the pending induction of Ashok Kumar, Ph.D., FAAAS, FASM, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of South Florida, Tampa, to its College of Fellows. Dr. Kumar was nominated, reviewed, and elected by peers and members of the College of Fellows For contributions to development and implementation of nanotechnology based thin-film biomaterials for multifunctional applications and untiring service to broader materials community.