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Fellows and Young Affiliates

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TWAS Young Affiliates: the promise of a new generation

TWAS is a pioneering, merit-based academy focused on scientific excellence in the developing world. Each year, the Academy and its Regional Offices select up to 25 Young Affiliates based on their achievements before the age of 40 – and on their potential for future impact. Terms last for five years.

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TWAS Young Affiliates who are from Central and South Asia


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Al-Yamani, Hafsa Mohammed Mohammed
Türkiye
01-Agricultural Sciences
Affiliated from
2021
to
2026
  • 1 - No poverty
  • 2 - Zero hunger
  • 11 - Sustainable cities and communities
  • 12 - Responsible consumption and production
  • 13 - Climate action
  • 16 - Peace, justice and strong institutions
LAKMES, Abdul Karim
Türkiye
01-Agricultural Sciences
Affiliated from
2020
to
2025
Adnan, Nihad
Bangladesh
02-Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology
Affiliated from
2018
to
2022
Elias, Sabrina Moriom
Bangladesh
02-Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology
Affiliated from
2021
to
2026
  • 2 - Zero hunger
  • 4 - Quality education
  • 12 - Responsible consumption and production
  • 13 - Climate action
Mohammadipanah, Fatemeh
Iran, Isl. Rep.
02-Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology
Affiliated from
2020
to
2025
  • 3 - Good health and well-being
  • 8 - Decent work and economic growth
  • 9 - Industry, innovation and infrastructure
  • 16 - Peace, justice and strong institutions
Sharma, Mahak
India
02-Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology
Affiliated from
2021
to
2026
Tachamo, Ram Devi
Nepal
03-Biological Systems and Organisms
Affiliated from
2020
to
2025
  • 3 - Good health and well-being
  • 5 - Gender equality
  • 6 - Clean water and sanitation
  • 9 - Industry, innovation and infrastructure
  • 13 - Climate action
  • 14 - Life below water
  • 15 - Life on land
Fael, Hanan
Türkiye
04-Medical and Health Sciences incl. Neurosciences
Affiliated from
2021
to
2026
Islam, Taufiqul
Bangladesh
04-Medical and Health Sciences incl. Neurosciences
Affiliated from
2020
to
2025
  • 3 - Good health and well-being
Ranasinghe, Priyanga
Sri Lanka
04-Medical and Health Sciences incl. Neurosciences
Affiliated from
2019
to
2023
  • 3 - Good health and well-being
Azam, Syed Sikander
Pakistan
05-Chemical Sciences
Affiliated from
2020
to
2025
Choudhury, Tasrina Rabia
Bangladesh
05-Chemical Sciences
Affiliated from
2019
to
2023
Shekouhy, Mohsen
Iran, Isl. Rep.
05-Chemical Sciences
Affiliated from
2021
to
2026
Abdujabbarov, Ahmadjon
Uzbekistan
07-Astronomy, Space and Earth Sciences
Affiliated from
2018
to
2022
Mandyam Bhoolokam, Rajani
India
07-Astronomy, Space and Earth Sciences
Affiliated from
2019
to
2023
Pourghasemi, Hamid Reza
Iran, Isl. Rep.
07-Astronomy, Space and Earth Sciences
Affiliated from
2019
to
2023
  • 15 - Life on land
Shukla, Aparna
India
07-Astronomy, Space and Earth Sciences
Affiliated from
2018
to
2022
Akbar, Noreen Sher
Pakistan
08-Mathematical Sciences
Affiliated from
2019
to
2023
Gupta, Neena
India
08-Mathematical Sciences
Affiliated from
2020
to
2025
Rahmatullaev, Muhammadjanovich Muzaffar
Uzbekistan
08-Mathematical Sciences
Affiliated from
2021
to
2026

Former Young Affiliates elected to the TWAS fellowship

Pati, Swapan Kumar India 05-Chemical Sciences Young Affiliate Alumnus elected to TWAS
Rozikov, Utkir Uzbekistan 08-Mathematical Sciences Young Affiliate Alumnus elected to TWAS
Omirov, Bakhrom Uzbekistan 08-Mathematical Sciences Young Affiliate Alumnus elected to TWAS
Minwalla, Shiraz India 09-Physics 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.

Dandeniya, Warshi Shamila Sri Lanka 01-Agricultural Sciences Young Affiliate Alumnus
Farooq, Muhammad Pakistan 01-Agricultural Sciences Young Affiliate Alumnus
Gopal, Balasubramanian India 02-Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology Young Affiliate Alumnus
Khan, Shamsun Nahar Bangladesh 02-Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology Young Affiliate Alumnus
Mohyuddin, Aisha Pakistan 02-Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology Young Affiliate Alumnus
Riazuddin, Saima Pakistan 02-Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology Young Affiliate Alumnus
Akram, Nudrat Aisha Pakistan 03-Biological Systems and Organisms Young Affiliate Alumnus
Ambati, Ranga Rao India 03-Biological Systems and Organisms Young Affiliate Alumnus
Maharjan, Sushila Nepal 03-Biological Systems and Organisms Young Affiliate Alumnus
Afshari, Reza Canada 04-Medical and Health Sciences incl. Neurosciences Young Affiliate Alumnus