The review on Engineered Living Carbon Materials by first author Cluster Young Scientist Monsur Islam and PIs Christine Selhuber-Unkel and Jan Korvink was published in the journal “Matter” of Cell Press with an impressive impact factor of about 20. The article emphasizes the potential of Hybrid Living Carbon Materials (HLCMs) by reviewing currently available examples of HLCMs, identifying current challenges, and proposing a methodology for HLCMs. These HLCMs can exhibit revolutionary potential in a plethora of applications, ranging from biomedical and biotechnological applications to space exploration.