TWAS Directory of
Fellows and
Young Affiliates
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Canada
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
![Abdulwali, Nada Abduljabbar Abdullah](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_img20211015220312.jpg?itok=xWt89uwn)
Abdulwali, Nada Abduljabbar Abdullah
Last updated on 12/07/2023
China
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
innovation
Abualrejal, Murad Mohammed Abdulmalek
Last updated on 12/07/2023
South Africa
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
no_poverty
zero_hunger
good_health
gender_equality
![ADEBO_Janet_0.jpg](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_ADEBO_Janet_0.jpg?itok=CTXwLvGb)
Adebo, Janet Adeyinka
Last updated on 12/07/2023
South Africa
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
zero_hunger
good_health
responsible_consumption
partnerships
![ADEBO_Oluwafemi.jpg](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_ADEBO_Oluwafemi.jpg?itok=lHrH8q-R)
Public contact information
EMAIL
oadebo@uj.ac.za
ADDRESS
Food Innovation Research Group, Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology – University of Johannesburg – PO Box 17001 – Johannesburg – South Africa
Adebo, Oluwafemi Ayodeji
Last updated on 25/04/2024
Sudan
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
good_health
![member_placeholder.jpg](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/member_placeholder.jpg?itok=Bj1C0ha6)
AHMED, Ayman
Last updated on 13/05/2024
Bangladesh
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
zero_hunger
![akhtar_evana_0.jpg](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_akhtar_evana_0.jpg?itok=S03nLoTg)
AKHTAR, Evana
Last updated on 13/05/2024
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
Oman
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
![member_placeholder.jpg](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/member_placeholder.jpg?itok=Bj1C0ha6)
Al Ma’Mari, Fatma
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
New Zealand
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
![Al-Mohammedawi, Maysaa Chasib Hatem](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_al-mohammedawi_photo.jpg?itok=kKmfFZWT)
Al-Mohammedawi, Maysaa Chasib Hatem
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Italy
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
no_poverty
zero_hunger
good_health
quality_edu
gender_equality
clean_water
clean_energy
work_economic
innovation
reduced_inequality
sustainable_cities
responsible_consumption
climate_action
below_water
life_land
strong_institutions
partnerships
![Al-Naqeb, Ghanya Naji Mohammed](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_dr._al-naqeb.jpg?itok=5mpfbHgF)
PHOTO CREDIT
©UniTrento ph. FedericoNardelli
ghanya-al-naqeb-cv-2023.pdf
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Public contact information
ADDRESS
Via Scraamuzza 26 Pavia, Italy
List of publications
research-statment-.pdf
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Al-Naqeb, Ghanya Naji Mohammed
Last updated on 20/08/2023
Germany
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
![Al-Qaaod, Amer Ahmed Abdullah](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_alqaaod-amer.jpg?itok=1nO9H31u)
Al-Qaaod, Amer Ahmed Abdullah
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
Türkiye
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
no_poverty
zero_hunger
sustainable_cities
responsible_consumption
climate_action
strong_institutions
Al-Yamani, Hafsa Mohammed Mohammed
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Saudi Arabia
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
![member_placeholder.jpg](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/member_placeholder.jpg?itok=Bj1C0ha6)
Alhazmi, Hassan Ahmad M.
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Egypt
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
![Alhijry, Ibraheem Abdullah Mohammed](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_alhijry.jpg?itok=BTDjrHAC)
Alhijry, Ibraheem Abdullah Mohammed
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Yemen
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
![Ali, Ammar Mohammed Ahmed](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_ali_ammar_mohammed_ahmed.jpg?itok=V2qO9fJo)
Ali, Ammar Mohammed Ahmed
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Egypt
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
![ALI_Gomaa AM.jpg](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_ALI_Gomaa%20AM.jpg?itok=4dpwCUpI)
Ali, Gomaa A.M.
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
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
Jordan
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
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ALKILANI, Ahlam Zaid
Last updated on 13/05/2024
Egypt
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
![Almasri, Obaida Abdel Kareem](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_obaida_almasri_2.png?itok=RBDi9Se3)
Almasri, Obaida Abdel Kareem
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 28/05/2024
Germany
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
![Alsalim, Rana](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_alsalim_photo.jpg?itok=3Iya2rQ0)
Alsalim, Rana
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Ghana
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
no_poverty
zero_hunger
good_health
quality_edu
gender_equality
responsible_consumption
partnerships
![amoako.jpeg](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_amoako.jpeg?itok=66YNcJNe)
Public contact information
EMAIL
madjepong2020@gmail.com
PHONE
+233246410959
ADDRESS
Department of Biochemstry, PMB. KNUST
AMOAKO, Mary
Last updated on 13/05/2024
Germany
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
no_poverty
zero_hunger
good_health
gender_equality
work_economic
innovation
reduced_inequality
climate_action
below_water
partnerships
Arfatahery, Noushin
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
Morocco
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
![arrousse.jpeg](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_arrousse.jpeg?itok=f-pqwMZp)
ARROUSSE, Nadia
Last updated on 14/05/2024
Pakistan
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
![Azam, Syed Sikander](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_azam.jpg?itok=-0n8PVJY)
Azam, Syed Sikander
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Ethiopia
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
no_poverty
zero_hunger
good_health
![Balcha, Fekadu Gurmu](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_balcha_fekadu-1.jpg?itok=mLFOpQi0)
Balcha, Fekadu Gurmu
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
Tunisia
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
![photo identité twas_0.jpg](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_photo%20identite%CC%81%20twas_0.jpg?itok=WSkzuJJ_)
Benchaabane, Aida
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
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
Uganda
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
![Bitalo, Daphne](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_bitalo_daphne_nyachaki.jpg?itok=csuMIrE-)
Bitalo, Daphne
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
Guatemala
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
quality_edu
gender_equality
reduced_inequality
CABRERA CATALÁN, Maria Eugenia
Last updated on 13/05/2024
Chile
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
good_health
quality_edu
gender_equality
innovation
partnerships
CASANOVA MORALES, Nathalie Valeska
Last updated on 13/05/2024
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
Chile
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
![Cubillos Riffo, Francisco Alberto](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_cubillos_francisco-1.jpg?itok=dWy8A2ZU)
Cubillos Riffo, Francisco Alberto
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
Jordan
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
![DAKAH, Abdulkarim](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_dakah_abdulkarim.jpg?itok=ToYgrFkm)
Dakah, Abdulkarim
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
United Kingdom
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
good_health
gender_equality
work_economic
responsible_consumption
life_land
strong_institutions
![Djomo Nana, Eric](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_djomo-nana-eric-head.jpg?itok=ub0mlIxp)
cv_djomo_nana-2022.pdf
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Public contact information
PHONE
+447405545929
ADDRESS
11A Mansfield Road- Biology Research and Administrative Building - OX13SZ - Oxford UK
List of publications
list-of-publications.pdf
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Djomo Nana, Eric
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
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
Morocco
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
no_poverty
zero_hunger
good_health
quality_edu
gender_equality
work_economic
reduced_inequality
climate_action
partnerships
![El Monfalouti, Hanae](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_hanae_el_monfalouti-1.jpg?itok=o7LUHDn3)
Public contact information
ADDRESS
4 Avenue Ibn Batouta BP 1014 RP- RABAT
El Monfalouti, Hanae
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
Former Young Affiliates elected to the TWAS fellowship
Egypt
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus elected to TWAS
India
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus elected to TWAS
Brazil
07. Mathematical 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.
Iraq
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Ethiopia
06. Earth, Climate & Environmental Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Benin
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus