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The ACA Council is the leadership team that helps guide the direction and future of the American Crystallographic Association. Elected by our members, the Council works together to ensure the ACA continues to thrive as a welcoming, inclusive, and forward-thinking community for all who share a passion for crystallography and structural science.

Council members play a key role in shaping the Association’s programs, meetings, and initiatives—everything from supporting students and early-career scientists to strengthening international collaborations and promoting the value of our field.

Their dedication, creativity, and leadership help make the ACA what it is today: a vibrant community where members connect, learn, and advance science together.

ACA Council Members

Candidate #1

Candidate #2

Council Voting Member
Vice President 2026/President 2027

Ashfia Huq

Joseph Orgel  
Council Voting Member
Canadian Representative to Council 2026-2028
 Chérif F. Matta  Brian Patrick