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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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
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
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
Bangladesh
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
zero_hunger
quality_edu
responsible_consumption
climate_action
![Elias, Sabrina Moriom](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_portrait.jpg?itok=X1ZCl7ZX)
Elias, Sabrina Moriom
Last updated on 12/07/2023
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
Lebanon
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
![Fardon, Manal](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_fardon_manal.jpeg?itok=4VDUMMUd)
Fardon, Manal
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
Canada
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Ibrahim, Hanadi
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
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
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
Bolivia
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
quality_edu
gender_equality
responsible_consumption
climate_action
life_land
strong_institutions
partnerships
![Paredes Villanueva, Kathelyn](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_kathelyn_paredes_35x5-1.jpg?itok=YSsuAp1i)
Paredes Villanueva, Kathelyn
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
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
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
Madagascar
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
![Rianasoambolanoro, Rakotosaona](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_photo_didentite.jpeg?itok=QkCzk2sn)
Rianasoambolanoro, Rakotosaona
Last updated on 12/07/2023
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
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
India
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
![Sharma, Mahak](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_sharma_mahak.jpg?itok=zuU5ywdq)
Sharma, Mahak
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Iran, Isl. Rep.
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
![Shekouhy, Mohsen](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_shekouhy_mohsen.jpg?itok=fxjYkoPo)
Shekouhy, Mohsen
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Cuba
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
![González Abreu_Yuslín.jpg](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_Gonza%CC%81lez%20Abreu_Yusli%CC%81n.jpg?itok=9byIYeGq)
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
![Hanbali Ghadir.jpg](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_Hanbali%20Ghadir.jpg?itok=UTF9ZzcQ)
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
![Ameen Fuad Pic.jpg](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_Ameen%20Fuad%20Pic.jpg?itok=PsQGkEaw)
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
![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
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
![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
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
![Reyes_Johan.jpg](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_Reyes_Johan.jpg?itok=15IUAh_h)
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
![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
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
Bangladesh
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
Affiliated from 2022 to 2027
![SUROVY_Musrat-Zahan.jpg](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_SUROVY_Musrat-Zahan.jpg?itok=LYYfJ5kU)
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
![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
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
Jordan
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
![zaidalkilani_ahlam_0.jpg](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_zaidalkilani_ahlam_0.jpg?itok=aO7aOsWi)
ALKILANI, Ahlam Zaid
Last updated on 13/05/2024
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