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
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
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
![kuman_paul-buona.jpg](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_kuman_paul-buona.jpg?itok=OvFgzWVo)
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
Palestine, State of
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
quality_edu
clean_water
![bayan7_0.jpg](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_bayan7_0.jpg?itok=NmlHXHKZ)
Public contact information
EMAIL
Bayan.Khalaf@aaup.edu
PHONE
00970597530368
ADDRESS
Jenin - Palestine
Khalaf, Bayan Mohamad Mahmoud
Last updated on 05/03/2024
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
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
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
![kadhom_mohammed_0.jpg](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_kadhom_mohammed_0.jpg?itok=tNREyjx4)
KADHOM, Mohammed
Last updated on 13/05/2024
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
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
Canada
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Ibrahim, Hanadi
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Oman
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
![horchani_ridha_2.jpg](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_horchani_ridha_2.jpg?itok=ZEp5D_af)
HORCHANI, Ridha
Last updated on 13/05/2024
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
Cameroon
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
Affiliated from 2023 to 2028
no_poverty
good_health
![happi_gervais_0.jpg](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_happi_gervais_0.jpg?itok=fzI4i3er)
HAPPI MOUTHÉ, Gervais
Last updated on 15/05/2024
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
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
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
Canada
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
no_poverty
zero_hunger
good_health
quality_edu
work_economic
climate_action
life_land
strong_institutions
partnerships
![photo-twas.png](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_photo-twas.png?itok=0mWgDcmg)
Public contact information
EMAIL
kifahg@uwindsor.ca
PHONE
519-253-3000 Ext 4761
ADDRESS
Department of Integrative Biology- University of Windsor- 401 Sunset Ave, Windsor, ON (N9B 3P4)
Gharzeddin , Kifah
Last updated on 03/07/2024
Yemen
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
Affiliated from 2020 to 2025
![Gazaem, Mufeda Ahmed Hazea](/sites/default/files/styles/fellows_ya_photo/public/cropped_gazaem_photo.jpg?itok=E4XTRpv_)
Gazaem, Mufeda Ahmed Hazea
Last updated on 12/07/2023
Algeria
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Young Affiliate
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
Affiliated from 2021 to 2026
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Ferhati, Hichem
Last updated on 12/07/2023
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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