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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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Ali, Ammar Mohammed Ahmed
Yemen
02-Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology
Affiliated from
2020
to
2025
Alkhaldi, Mohammed S.M.
Switzerland
04-Medical and Health Sciences incl. Neurosciences
Affiliated from
2020
to
2025
  • 3 - Good health and well-being
Almasri, Obaida Abdel Kareem
Egypt
01-Agricultural Sciences
Affiliated from
2020
to
2025
Alrahhal, Mohamad Shady Ahmad
Saudi Arabia
Affiliated from
2020
to
2025
Arabi, Alya
United Arab Emirates
05-Chemical Sciences
Affiliated from
2017
to
2021
Arrechea Alvarado, Marlene Susana
USA
06-Engineering Sciences incl. Computing and IT
Affiliated from
2020
to
2025
  • 4 - Quality education
  • 7 - Affordable and clean energy
  • 10 - Reduced inequality
  • 11 - Sustainable cities and communities
Azam, Syed Sikander
Pakistan
05-Chemical Sciences
Affiliated from
2020
to
2025
Balcha, Fekadu Gurmu
Ethiopia
01-Agricultural Sciences
Affiliated from
2020
to
2025
  • 1 - No poverty
  • 2 - Zero hunger
  • 3 - Good health and well-being
Bolaños-Villegas, Pablo Alberto
Costa Rica
01-Agricultural Sciences
Affiliated from
2016
to
2020
  • 2 - Zero hunger
  • 4 - Quality education
  • 5 - Gender equality
  • 8 - Decent work and economic growth
  • 10 - Reduced inequality
  • 13 - Climate action
Burmen, Barbara Kabai
Kenya
04-Medical and Health Sciences incl. Neurosciences
Affiliated from
2018
to
2022
Cabrerizo, Franco Martín
Argentina
05-Chemical Sciences
Affiliated from
2016
to
2020
  • 3 - Good health and well-being
  • 6 - Clean water and sanitation
  • 7 - Affordable and clean energy
  • 11 - Sustainable cities and communities
  • 17 - Partnerships for the goals
Castillo, Karen
Chile
04-Medical and Health Sciences incl. Neurosciences
Affiliated from
2018
to
2022
Cervera, Rinlee Butch
Philippines
06-Engineering Sciences incl. Computing and IT
Affiliated from
2020
to
2025
  • 4 - Quality education
  • 7 - Affordable and clean energy
  • 9 - Industry, innovation and infrastructure
  • 12 - Responsible consumption and production
  • 13 - Climate action
Cherif, Rim
Canada
09-Physics
Affiliated from
2017
to
2021
  • 4 - Quality education
  • 5 - Gender equality
  • 8 - Decent work and economic growth
  • 16 - Peace, justice and strong institutions
  • 17 - Partnerships for the goals
Chimusa, Emile Rugamika
South Africa
02-Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology
Affiliated from
2017
to
2021
Choudhury, Tasrina Rabia
Bangladesh
05-Chemical Sciences
Affiliated from
2019
to
2023
Dalu, Tatenda
South Africa
03-Biological Systems and Organisms
Affiliated from
2019
to
2023
  • 6 - Clean water and sanitation
  • 13 - Climate action
  • 14 - Life below water
  • 15 - Life on land
Dandeniya, Warshi Shamila
Sri Lanka
01-Agricultural Sciences
Affiliated from
2017
to
2021
  • 3 - Good health and well-being
  • 12 - Responsible consumption and production
  • 13 - Climate action
  • 15 - Life on land
  • 17 - Partnerships for the goals
Dauqan, Eqbal Mohammed Abdu
Norway
05-Chemical Sciences
Affiliated from
2018
to
2022
  • 3 - Good health and well-being
Dimobe, Kangbéni
Burkina Faso
01-Agricultural Sciences
Affiliated from
2020
to
2025
  • 1 - No poverty
  • 2 - Zero hunger
  • 13 - Climate action
  • 15 - Life on land

Former Young Affiliates elected to the TWAS fellowship

Rozikov, Utkir Uzbekistan 08-Mathematical Sciences Young Affiliate Alumnus elected to TWAS
Xu, Tao China 02-Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology 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.

Al Shamaileh, Ehab Jordan 05-Chemical Sciences Young Affiliate Alumnus
Al-Amiery, Ahmed A. Iraq 05-Chemical Sciences Young Affiliate Alumnus
Al-Azemi, Talal F. Kuwait 05-Chemical Sciences Young Affiliate Alumnus
Al-Ghouti, Mohammad Ahmad Jordan 05-Chemical Sciences Young Affiliate Alumnus
Al-Lawati, Mohamed Oman 08-Mathematical Sciences Young Affiliate Alumnus
Al-Matar, Hamad Mohammed Kuwait 05-Chemical Sciences Young Affiliate Alumnus
Al-Tabbakh, Ahmed Abdulrahman Ahmed Iraq 09-Physics Young Affiliate Alumnus
Alcántara-Ayala, Irasema Mexico 07-Astronomy, Space and Earth Sciences Young Affiliate Alumnus
Allam, Nageh Egypt 06-Engineering Sciences incl. Computing and IT Young Affiliate Alumnus
Alzoubi, Karem H. Jordan 04-Medical and Health Sciences incl. Neurosciences Young Affiliate Alumnus