TWAS Directory of
Fellows and
Young Affiliates
The strength of TWAS resides in the scientific influence and impact of its global network.
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Fellows and YAs in action
Sudan
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
good_health
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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
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AKHTAR, Evana
Last updated on 13/05/2024
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
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
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Public contact information
EMAIL
madjepong2020@gmail.com
PHONE
+233246410959
ADDRESS
Department of Biochemstry, PMB. KNUST
AMOAKO, Mary
Last updated on 13/05/2024
Morocco
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
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ARROUSSE, Nadia
Last updated on 14/05/2024
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
Indonesia
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
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FATMAWATI, Sri
Last updated on 13/05/2024
Cameroon
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
no_poverty
good_health
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HAPPI MOUTHÉ, Gervais
Last updated on 15/05/2024
Oman
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
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HORCHANI, Ridha
Last updated on 13/05/2024
Iraq
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
clean_water
clean_energy
innovation
sustainable_cities
climate_action
below_water
life_land
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KADHOM, Mohammed
Last updated on 13/05/2024
Papua New Guinea
06. Earth, Climate & Environmental Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
quality_edu
reduced_inequality
climate_action
below_water
partnerships
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Public contact information
PHONE
(+675) 73184412
ADDRESS
PO Box 320, UNIVERSITY Post 134, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea
KUMAN, Paul
Last updated on 02/06/2024
Pakistan
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
clean_water
clean_energy
climate_action
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LIAQAT, Faroha
Last updated on 13/05/2024
Brazil
07. Mathematical Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
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Public contact information
EMAIL
diego@mat.unb.br
ADDRESS
Department of Mathematics, University of Brasilia, Brasilia, DF, Brazil
MARQUES FERREIRA, Diego
Last updated on 13/05/2024
Senegal
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
no_poverty
good_health
quality_edu
work_economic
innovation
reduced_inequality
responsible_consumption
partnerships
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NDONG, Abdourahmane
Last updated on 13/05/2024
Malaysia
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
good_health
innovation
responsible_consumption
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Public contact information
EMAIL
newsy1019@gmail.com
ADDRESS
School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia
NEW, Siu Yee
Last updated on 13/05/2024
United Kingdom
06. Earth, Climate & Environmental Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
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PENJOR, Ugyen
Last updated on 13/05/2024
Mauritius
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
good_health
clean_water
clean_energy
climate_action
partnerships
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RHYMAN, Lydia
Last updated on 13/05/2024
Paraguay
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
zero_hunger
good_health
quality_edu
work_economic
ROMERO-RODRÍGUEZ, Maria Cristina
Last updated on 13/05/2024
Kyrgyzstan
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
good_health
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SATAEVA, Nargiza
Last updated on 15/05/2024
India
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
good_health
clean_water
sustainable_cities
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cv-prabhat-k-singh.pdf
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Public contact information
ADDRESS
Radiation and Photochemistry Division, Chemistry Group, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai
List of publications
list-of-publications-prabhat-k-singh.pdf
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SINGH, Prabhat Kumar
Last updated on 13/05/2024
Malawi
07. Mathematical Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
good_health
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TWABI, Halima Sumaya
Last updated on 13/05/2024
Sri Lanka
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
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WIJESINGHE, Kaveesha Jayani
Last updated on 13/05/2024
China
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
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XU, Jiajun
Last updated on 15/05/2024
Honduras
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
clean_water
clean_energy
innovation
sustainable_cities
climate_action
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ZORTO AGUILERA, Fernando José
Last updated on 13/05/2024
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
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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
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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
Oman
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
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Al Kharusi, Amira Said Mohammed
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Egypt
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
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Ali, Gomaa A.M.
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
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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
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Berenguer, Erika
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
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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
Cuba
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
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González Abreu, Yuslín
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Palestine, State of
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
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Hanbali, Ghadir
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Saudi Arabia
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
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Hasan, Fuad Ameen Saad
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Uzbekistan
07. Mathematical Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
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Khakimov, Otabek Norbuta Ugli
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
Iran, Isl. Rep.
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
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Naseri, Naimeh
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Uganda
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
Ndagire, Catherine Tamale
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
Honduras
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
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Reyes Chávez, Johan David
Last updated on 12/07/2023
India
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
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Sharma, Prerna
Last updated on 12/07/2023
China
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
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Shen, Ke
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Bangladesh
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
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Surovy, Musrat Zahan
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Ethiopia
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
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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
New Zealand
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
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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
166.94 KB
Al-Naqeb, Ghanya Naji Mohammed
Last updated on 20/08/2023
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