TWAS Directory of
Fellows and
Young Affiliates
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Iran, Isl. Rep.
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
![NASERI_Naimeh.jpg](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_NASERI_Naimeh.jpg?itok=pWWj9ukO)
Naseri, Naimeh
Last updated on 12/07/2023
India
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
![SHARMA_Prerna_0.jpg](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_SHARMA_Prerna_0.jpg?itok=FeV54Br9)
Sharma, Prerna
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Ethiopia
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
![Tesfahannes_Tesfay.jpg](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_Tesfahannes_Tesfay.jpg?itok=a26vsd2G)
Tesfahannes, Tesfay Gebremariam
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Ghana
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Akuffo, Kwadwo Owusu
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Oman
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
![ALKHARUSI_Amira.jpg](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_ALKHARUSI_Amira.jpg?itok=ymf82E-A)
Al Kharusi, Amira Said Mohammed
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Türkiye
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
good_health
quality_edu
gender_equality
![Al-Qadhi, Gamilah Abdulhak Abdualdaim](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_alqadhi-photo.jpg?itok=IwX0F4cb)
Public contact information
EMAIL
gamilahalqadhi@yahoo.com
List of publications
list_of_publications_2_0.pdf
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Al-Qadhi, Gamilah Abdulhak Abdualdaim
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Switzerland
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
good_health
![Alkhaldi, Mohammed S.M.](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_alkhadi_mohammed.jpg?itok=QRYgd10B)
Alkhaldi, Mohammed S.M.
Last updated on 12/07/2023
USA
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
![Birbrair, Alexander](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_birbrair_alexander-2.jpg?itok=dNIJZnwQ)
Public contact information
Birbrair, Alexander
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Nigeria
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
good_health
clean_water
sustainable_cities
responsible_consumption
Ejikeugwu, Peter Chika
Last updated on 23/02/2024
Türkiye
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
![Fael, Hanan](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_fael_photo.jpeg?itok=S3UFN6iO)
Fael, Hanan
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Bangladesh
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
good_health
![Islam, Taufiqul](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_islam_md_taufiqul-2.jpg?itok=xrjoIWG_)
cv_twas_website.doc
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Public contact information
EMAIL
taufiqulislam@icddrb.org
PHONE
+8801857597139
ADDRESS
68, Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Sarani
List of publications
list_of_publication_twas.docx
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Islam, Taufiqul
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Germany
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
![Karim Zada, Sedighe](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_photo_karim_zada.jpg?itok=pceUauWV)
Karim Zada, Sedighe
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Ghana
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
good_health
Mante, Priscilla Kolibea
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Yemen
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
good_health
![Omar, Ammar Saleh Abdullah](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_img_20200615_195408.jpg?itok=ehHKhwuN)
Omar, Ammar Saleh Abdullah
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Cuba
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
good_health
![Rodríguez-Labrada, Roberto](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_rodriguez-labrada_roberto-1.jpg?itok=zMIga-iF)
Rodríguez-Labrada, Roberto
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Guatemala
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
![Solorzano Ortiz, Elizabeth](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_solorzano-ortiz_elizabeth.jpg?itok=Y35mbPhw)
Solorzano Ortiz, Elizabeth
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Jordan
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
good_health
quality_edu
Sunoqrot, Suhair
Last updated on 12/07/2023
United Kingdom
06. Earth, Climate & Environmental Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
![BERENGUER_Erika_0.jpg](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_BERENGUER_Erika_0.jpg?itok=yAdW67fr)
Berenguer, Erika
Last updated on 12/07/2023
United Kingdom
06. Earth, Climate & Environmental Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
clean_water
innovation
sustainable_cities
climate_action
partnerships
![Blair Espinoza, Reina Maricela](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_20221111121830116.jpeg?itok=WZu85qVs)
Blair Espinoza, Reina Maricela
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Burkina Faso
06. Earth, Climate & Environmental Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
no_poverty
zero_hunger
climate_action
life_land
![Dimobe, Kangbéni](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_dimobe_kangbeni_0.jpg?itok=sxuYdzqc)
PHOTO CREDIT
Kangbéni Dimobe
Public contact information
EMAIL
kangbenidimobe@gmail.com
PHONE
+226 70170032
ADDRESS
Institute of Environmental Sciences and Rural Development (ISEDR) – University of Dédougou – P.O. Box 176, Dedougou – Burkina Faso
List of publications
scientific_publications_1.pdf
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Dimobe, Kangbéni
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Germany
06. Earth, Climate & Environmental Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
clean_water
climate_action
below_water
![Echeverría-Galindo_Paula G.jpg](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_Echeverri%CC%81a-Galindo_Paula%20G.jpg?itok=4VezLFlL)
Echeverría-Galindo, Paula Gabriela
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Germany
06. Earth, Climate & Environmental Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
![Ismail, Shirin](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_ismail_photo.jpg?itok=_teJCr_G)
Ismail, Shirin
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Morocco
06. Earth, Climate & Environmental Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
sustainable_cities
climate_action
below_water
life_land
![Maanan, Mehdi](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_maanan_mehdi.jpg?itok=2j-PdzhI)
Maanan, Mehdi
Last updated on 12/07/2023
India
07. Mathematical Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
![Gupta, Neena](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_gupta_neena.jpg?itok=N-IzZKiw)
Gupta, Neena
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Uzbekistan
07. Mathematical Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
![KHAKIMOV_Otabek.jpg](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_KHAKIMOV_Otabek.jpg?itok=mCM4Yjlr)
Khakimov, Otabek Norbuta Ugli
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Uzbekistan
07. Mathematical Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
![Rahmatullaev, Muhammadjanovich Muzaffar](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_rahmatullaev_muzaffar-1.jpg?itok=RLLQO6i0)
Rahmatullaev, Muhammadjanovich Muzaffar
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Pakistan
07. Mathematical Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
![Saleem, Rabia](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_saleem_rabia-reduced.jpg?itok=6gHBANYW)
Saleem, Rabia
Last updated on 12/07/2023
United Kingdom
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
![Al Zoubi, Saja](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_al_zoubi_photo_directory.jpg?itok=oHAiNCpV)
Al Zoubi, Saja
Last updated on 19/03/2024
Sweden
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
strong_institutions
Al-Mahfali, Mohammed Saleh Ali
Last updated on 12/07/2023
El Salvador
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
quality_edu
work_economic
innovation
reduced_inequality
sustainable_cities
partnerships
Public contact information
PHONE
+503 2592-4302
ADDRESS
5a Avenida Sur Casa #4-5A Barrio San José
Peraza Castaneda, Elías Humberto
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Madagascar
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
no_poverty
zero_hunger
good_health
gender_equality
life_land
![Rakotonarivo, Onjamirindra Sarobidy](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_rakotonarivo_sarobidy.jpg?itok=DlFzno_g)
Rakotonarivo, Onjamirindra Sarobidy
Last updated on 12/07/2023
China
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
![SHEN_Ke.jpg](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_SHEN_Ke.jpg?itok=rBQ4_N6V)
Shen, Ke
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Myanmar
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
![Thi Thi Soe,](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_soe_thithisoe.jpg?itok=T7L9C6D-)
cv_thithisoe_oct2022.pdf
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Soe, Thi Thi Soe
Last updated on 12/07/2023
USA
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
![Hasan, Aljabbouli](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_aljabbouli_hasan.jpg?itok=q-N_asla)
Aljabbouli, Hasan
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Saudi Arabia
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
![Alrahhal, Mohamad Shady Ahmad](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_alrahhal_mohamad_shady_ahmad_0.jpg?itok=9oxF32bl)
Alrahhal, Mohamad Shady Ahmad
Last updated on 12/07/2023
USA
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
quality_edu
clean_energy
reduced_inequality
sustainable_cities
![Arrechea Alvarado, Marlene Susana](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_sa.jpg?itok=1ErkOmOs)
susanaarrechea.pdf
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Public contact information
EMAIL
arrecheausac@gmail.com
PHONE
5109446294
List of publications
publications_1.pdf
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Arrechea Alvarado, Marlene Susana
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Philippines
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
clean_water
clean_energy
sustainable_cities
responsible_consumption
2022-043 Balela PhilAAST.pdf
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Public contact information
EMAIL
mlbalela1@up.edu.ph
ADDRESS
Department of Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering – University of the Philippines – Velasquez St., cor. C.P. Garcia Avenue – 1101 Diliman – Quezon City – Philippines
Balela, Mary Donnabelle
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Philippines
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
quality_edu
clean_energy
innovation
responsible_consumption
climate_action
Cervera, Rinlee Butch
Last updated on 12/07/2023
China
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
![Dai, Qing](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_qing_dai_bio.jpg?itok=-4FJCZNR)
Dai, Qing
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Japan
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
![Elarabi, Asem S. Amar](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_elarabi_asem.jpg?itok=TXdfI4vs)
Elarabi, Asem S. Amar
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Algeria
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
![member_placeholder.jpg](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/member_placeholder.jpg?itok=Bj1C0ha6)
Ferhati, Hichem
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Malaysia
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
good_health
Public contact information
EMAIL
lai.khinwee@um.edu.my
PHONE
+60379677627
ADDRESS
Biomedical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
Lai, Khin Wee
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Brazil
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
clean_water
clean_energy
sustainable_cities
![Naveira-Cotta, Carolina Palma](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_cotta_carolina-1.jpeg?itok=M5Vl1Rs3)
Palma Naveira Cotta, Carolina
Last updated on 12/07/2023
United Kingdom
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
good_health
clean_water
innovation
responsible_consumption
life_land
Prabowo, Briliant Adhi
Last updated on 02/11/2023
Egypt
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
zero_hunger
good_health
quality_edu
gender_equality
clean_energy
sustainable_cities
climate_action
strong_institutions
![Said, Lobna](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_said_lobna-head.jpg?itok=WeYm4BAL)
lobna_cv.pdf
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Public contact information
EMAIL
l.a.said@ieee.org
List of publications
list_of_publications_4.pdf
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Said, Lobna
Last updated on 12/07/2023
USA
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
clean_energy
![Salimpour, Mohammad Reza](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_salimpour_mohammad_reza-1.jpg?itok=lVxr7NJM)
Salimpour, Mohammad Reza
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Thailand
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
innovation
sustainable_cities
Srisawadi, Sasitorn
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Former Young Affiliates elected to the TWAS fellowship
Argentina
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus elected to TWAS
Malaysia
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus elected to TWAS
Young Affiliates Alumni
When Young Affiliates complete their five-year term, they become Alumni. Young Affiliate Alumni are encouraged to remain engaged with TWAS initiatives and to take advantage of TWAS programmes and prizes.
Costa Rica
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Philippines
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Sri Lanka
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Bolivia
06. Earth, Climate & Environmental Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus