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Young Affiliates

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Aretxaga, Itziar

Last updated on 12/07/2023
TWAS Fellow Itziar Aretxaga. [Photo provided]
Generating stars, near and far
Quality education
TYAN summer School Bolivia
Learning from hands-on practice
Quality education

Jagadish, Chennupati

Last updated on 12/07/2023
If you wish to be happy, help others
Quality education

Guharay, Falguni

Last updated on 12/07/2023
A sweet path to sustainable development
Climate action
Leveraging the bounty of Laos
Responsible consumption and production

Akram, Nudrat Aisha

Last updated on 12/07/2023
Resilient crops for resilient communities
Zero hunger

TWAS Fellows: the apex of scientific achievement

TWAS is a pioneering, merit-based academy focused on scientific excellence in the developing world. Only scientists who have made significant contributions to the advancement of science in the developing world can be nominated as TWAS Fellows. Those elected hold permanent membership.

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* Due to a change in the election schedule, no TWAS Fellows were elected for the year 2017. Learn more.

* Due to a change in the election schedule, no TWAS Fellows were elected for the year 2017. Learn more.

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Bangladesh
02. Biological Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2018
Bangladesh
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2021
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Bangladesh
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2022
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Bangladesh
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2011
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Bangladesh
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2021
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Bangladesh
02. Biological Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2021
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Bangladesh
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2023
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Bangladesh
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1989
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Barbados
04. Chemical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2008
Belgium
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2001
Benin
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2009
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gender_equality
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Benin
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2004
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Benin
04. Chemical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2011
Bolivia
02. Biological Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2019
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Bolivia
02. Biological Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2022
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good_health
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Botswana
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2016
Brazil
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2011
Brazil
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2010
Brazil
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2002
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Brazil
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2003
Brazil
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2010
Brazil
06. Earth, Climate & Environmental Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2009
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Brazil
04. Chemical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2011
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Brazil
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2013
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Brazil
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2009
Brazil
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2004
quality_edu
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Brazil
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
Brazil
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2013
Brazil
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2021
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good_health
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clean_water
sustainable_cities
climate_action
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Brazil
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2023
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innovation
responsible_consumption
climate_action
Brazil
04. Chemical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2021
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Brazil
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2013
Brazil
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2020
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life_land
strong_institutions
partnerships
Brazil
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2002
Brazil
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2013
Brazil
04. Chemical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2013
Brazil
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2016
Brazil
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2023
good_health
quality_edu
gender_equality
reduced_inequality
Brazil
02. Biological Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2019
Brazil
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1997
Brazil
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2003
Brazil
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2018
good_health
quality_edu
gender_equality
clean_water
clean_energy
responsible_consumption
climate_action
life_land
partnerships
Brazil
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1984
Brazil
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2009
Brazil
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2005
Brazil
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2002
Brazil
04. Chemical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2000
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zero_hunger
good_health
quality_edu
gender_equality
reduced_inequality
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Brazil
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2015
Brazil
02. Biological Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2002
Brazil
06. Earth, Climate & Environmental Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1990
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responsible_consumption
climate_action
life_land

Former Young Affiliates elected to the TWAS fellowship

India
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus elected to TWAS
Argentina
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus elected to TWAS
Ecuador
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus elected to TWAS
Uzbekistan
07. Mathematical Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus elected to TWAS
Malaysia
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus elected to TWAS
China
02. Biological 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
Morocco
07. Mathematical Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Brazil
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Kenya
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Argentina
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Chile
06. Earth, Climate & Environmental Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Brazil
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Chile
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Türkiye
07. Mathematical Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Taiwan, China
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Thailand
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
India
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Syrian Arab Republic
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Taiwan, China
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Chile
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
China
06. Earth, Climate & Environmental Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Taiwan, China
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Malaysia
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Canada
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
South Africa
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Malaysia
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
South Africa
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Bangladesh
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Nigeria
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Brazil
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Ecuador
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Philippines
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Brazil
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
South Africa
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
South Africa
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Sri Lanka
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Norway
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Brazil
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Mexico
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Philippines
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Philippines
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
India
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Nepal
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Benin
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Bolivia
06. Earth, Climate & Environmental Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Benin
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
South Africa
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Lebanon
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Lebanon
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Morocco
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Lebanon
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Egypt
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Egypt
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Oman
07. Mathematical Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Egypt
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus