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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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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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Cherif, Rim
Tunisia
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
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
Dela Cruz, Thomas Edison
Philippines
03-Biological Systems and Organisms
Affiliated from
2015
to
2019
Domic Rivadeneira, Alejandra Iboya
Bolivia
07-Astronomy, Space and Earth Sciences
Affiliated from
2018
to
2022
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
Eid, Ali
Qatar
04-Medical and Health Sciences incl. Neurosciences
Affiliated from
2015
to
2019
El Guezar, Fatima
Morocco
06-Engineering Sciences
Affiliated from
2018
to
2022
El-Gendy, Bahaa El-Dien
Egypt
05-Chemical Sciences
Affiliated from
2015
to
2019
Elmojtaba, Ibrahim Mohammed
Oman
08-Mathematical Sciences
Affiliated from
2018
to
2022
Enany, Shymaa
Egypt
02-Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology
Affiliated from
2018
to
2022
  • 3 - Good health and well-being
Erfani, Encieh
Iran, Isl. Rep.
09-Physics
Affiliated from
2018
to
2022
  • 4 - Quality education
  • 5 - Gender equality
  • 10 - Reduced inequality
Farag Ali, Ahmed
Egypt
09-Physics
Affiliated from
2016
to
2020
  • 4 - Quality education
  • 5 - Gender equality
  • 16 - Peace, justice and strong institutions
Farina, Marcelo
Brazil
04-Medical and Health Sciences incl. Neurosciences
Affiliated from
2015
to
2019
  • 3 - Good health and well-being
Fawole, Olaniyi
South Africa
01-Agricultural Sciences
Affiliated from
2016
to
2020
  • 2 - Zero hunger
  • 3 - Good health and well-being
  • 9 - Industry, innovation and infrastructure
  • 17 - Partnerships for the goals
Figueiredo, Claudia
Brazil
04-Medical and Health Sciences incl. Neurosciences
Affiliated from
2017
to
2021
  • 3 - Good health and well-being
  • 5 - Gender equality
Fu, Qiaomei
China
02-Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology
Affiliated from
2018
to
2022
Galván-Madrid, Roberto
Mexico
07-Astronomy, Space and Earth Sciences
Affiliated from
2015
to
2019
Gittens, Rolando A.
Panama
06-Engineering Sciences
Affiliated from
2017
to
2021
  • 3 - Good health and well-being
  • 4 - Quality education
  • 9 - Industry, innovation and infrastructure

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-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
Alcántara-Ayala, Irasema Mexico 07-Astronomy, Space and Earth Sciences Young Affiliate Alumnus
Alzoubi, Karem H. Jordan 04-Medical and Health Sciences incl. Neurosciences Young Affiliate Alumnus
Amal Amin Ibrahim, Shendi Nada Egypt 05-Chemical Sciences Young Affiliate Alumnus
Ambati, Ranga Rao India 03-Biological Systems and Organisms Young Affiliate Alumnus
Anwar, Farooq Pakistan 05-Chemical Sciences Young Affiliate Alumnus
Arbieto Mendoza, Alexander Eduardo Brazil 08-Mathematical Sciences Young Affiliate Alumnus