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TWAS Directory of

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


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Wilson Moya, Christian Andrés Marcelo
Chile
02-Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology
Affiliated from
2016
to
2020
Adzitey, Frederick
Ghana
03-Biological Systems and Organisms
Affiliated from
2015
to
2019
  • 3 - Good health and well-being
  • 4 - Quality education
  • 6 - Clean water and sanitation
  • 9 - Industry, innovation and infrastructure
  • 11 - Sustainable cities and communities
  • 12 - Responsible consumption and production
Akram, Nudrat Aisha
Pakistan
03-Biological Systems and Organisms
Affiliated from
2015
to
2019
  • 6 - Clean water and sanitation
  • 13 - Climate action
  • 15 - Life on land
Dela Cruz, Thomas Edison
Philippines
03-Biological Systems and Organisms
Affiliated from
2015
to
2019
Dougnon, Victorien Tamegnon
Benin
03-Biological Systems and Organisms
Affiliated from
2016
to
2020
  • 1 - No poverty
  • 3 - Good health and well-being
  • 6 - Clean water and sanitation
Greve, Michelle
South Africa
03-Biological Systems and Organisms
Affiliated from
2016
to
2020
Maharjan, Sushila
Nepal
03-Biological Systems and Organisms
Affiliated from
2016
to
2020
  • 3 - Good health and well-being
  • 4 - Quality education
  • 5 - Gender equality
  • 9 - Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Nguyen, Tao Thien
Vietnam
03-Biological Systems and Organisms
Affiliated from
2018
to
2022
Nimchua, Thidarat
Thailand
03-Biological Systems and Organisms
Affiliated from
2018
to
2022
Sogbohossou, Etotepe A.
Benin
03-Biological Systems and Organisms
Affiliated from
2018
to
2022
Wangdi, Norbu
Bhutan
03-Biological Systems and Organisms
Affiliated from
2018
to
2022
Acosta Rodriguez, Eva Virginia
Argentina
04-Medical and Health Sciences incl. Neurosciences
Affiliated from
2017
to
2021
  • 3 - Good health and well-being
  • 4 - Quality education
  • 5 - Gender equality
  • 16 - Peace, justice and strong institutions
Baran, Yusuf
Turkey
04-Medical and Health Sciences incl. Neurosciences
Affiliated from
2015
to
2019
Burmen, Barbara Kabai
Kenya
04-Medical and Health Sciences incl. Neurosciences
Affiliated from
2018
to
2022
Castillo, Karen
Chile
04-Medical and Health Sciences incl. Neurosciences
Affiliated from
2018
to
2022
Chavez Navarrete, Andres Eduardo
Chile
04-Medical and Health Sciences incl. Neurosciences
Affiliated from
2015
to
2019
Eid, Ali
Qatar
04-Medical and Health Sciences incl. Neurosciences
Affiliated from
2015
to
2019
Farina, Marcelo
Brazil
04-Medical and Health Sciences incl. Neurosciences
Affiliated from
2015
to
2019
  • 3 - Good health and well-being
Figueiredo, Claudia
Brazil
04-Medical and Health Sciences incl. Neurosciences
Affiliated from
2017
to
2021
  • 3 - Good health and well-being
  • 5 - Gender equality
Gonzalez Munoz, Pablo Alberto
Chile
04-Medical and Health Sciences incl. Neurosciences
Affiliated from
2017
to
2021
  • 3 - Good health and well-being

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.

Brown, Federico Brazil 02-Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology Young Affiliate Alumnus
Chaiyen, Pimchai Thailand 02-Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology Young Affiliate Alumnus
Cordeiro, Yraima Brazil 02-Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology Young Affiliate Alumnus
Costa-Filho, Antonio Brazil 02-Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology Young Affiliate Alumnus
Costales Cordero, Jaime Ecuador 02-Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology Young Affiliate Alumnus
de Luna Fors, Alexander Mexico 02-Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology Young Affiliate Alumnus
De Ungria, Maria Corazon A. Philippines 02-Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology Young Affiliate Alumnus
Gopal, Balasubramanian India 02-Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology Young Affiliate Alumnus
Igbinosa, Etinosa Ogbomoede Nigeria 02-Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology Young Affiliate Alumnus
Kalergis, Alexis Chile 02-Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology Young Affiliate Alumnus