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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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Al-Mahfali, Mohammed Saleh Ali
Sweden
10-Social and Economic Sciences
Affiliated from
2020
to
2025
  • 16 - Peace, justice and strong institutions
Rakotonarivo, Onjamirindra Sarobidy
Madagascar
10-Social and Economic Sciences
Affiliated from
2021
to
2026
Thi Thi Soe,
Myanmar
10-Social and Economic Sciences
Affiliated from
2021
to
2026
Al Ma’Mari, Fatma
Oman
09-Physics
Affiliated from
2020
to
2025
Al-Qaaod, Amer Ahmed Abdullah
Germany
09-Physics
Affiliated from
2020
to
2025
Alhijry, Ibraheem Abdullah Mohammed
Egypt
09-Physics
Affiliated from
2020
to
2025
Erfani, Encieh
Iran, Isl. Rep.
09-Physics
Affiliated from
2018
to
2022
  • 4 - Quality education
  • 5 - Gender equality
  • 10 - Reduced inequality
Maridi, Hasan Mohammed Hasan
Poland
09-Physics
Affiliated from
2020
to
2025
Reily Rocha, Alexandre
Brazil
09-Physics
Affiliated from
2019
to
2023
  • 7 - Affordable and clean energy
  • 9 - Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Shokry, Hassan Ahmed
Egypt
09-Physics
Affiliated from
2019
to
2023
  • 6 - Clean water and sanitation
  • 13 - Climate action
Akbar, Noreen Sher
Pakistan
08-Mathematical Sciences
Affiliated from
2019
to
2023
Elmojtaba, Ibrahim Mohammed
Oman
08-Mathematical Sciences
Affiliated from
2018
to
2022
  • 1 - No poverty
  • 2 - Zero hunger
  • 3 - Good health and well-being
  • 4 - Quality education
  • 6 - Clean water and sanitation
  • 13 - Climate action
  • 17 - Partnerships for the goals
Godoy Mesquita, Jaqueline
Brazil
08-Mathematical Sciences
Affiliated from
2018
to
2022
Gupta, Neena
India
08-Mathematical Sciences
Affiliated from
2020
to
2025
Loots, Mattheus Theodor
South Africa
08-Mathematical Sciences
Affiliated from
2018
to
2022
Rahmatullaev, Muhammadjanovich Muzaffar
Uzbekistan
08-Mathematical Sciences
Affiliated from
2021
to
2026
Saleem, Rabia
Pakistan
08-Mathematical Sciences
Affiliated from
2021
to
2026
Abdujabbarov, Ahmadjon
Uzbekistan
07-Astronomy, Space and Earth Sciences
Affiliated from
2018
to
2022
Blair Espinoza, Reina Maricela
United Kingdom
07-Astronomy, Space and Earth Sciences
Affiliated from
2021
to
2026
  • 6 - Clean water and sanitation
  • 9 - Industry, innovation and infrastructure
  • 11 - Sustainable cities and communities
  • 13 - Climate action
  • 17 - Partnerships for the goals
Domic Rivadeneira, Alejandra Iboya
Bolivia
07-Astronomy, Space and Earth Sciences
Affiliated from
2018
to
2022

Former Young Affiliates elected to the TWAS fellowship

Minwalla, Shiraz India 09-Physics Young Affiliate Alumnus elected to TWAS
Pan, Jian-Wei China 09-Physics Young Affiliate Alumnus elected to TWAS
Al-Salman, Ahmad Jordan 08-Mathematical 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
Moreira, Carlos Gustavo (Tamm de Araujo) Brazil 08-Mathematical Sciences Young Affiliate Alumnus elected to TWAS
Al-Sarraj, Emad Yousif Iraq 05-Chemical Sciences Young Affiliate Alumnus elected to TWAS
Pati, Swapan Kumar India 05-Chemical Sciences Young Affiliate Alumnus elected to TWAS
Rabinovich, Gabriel Adrián Argentina 04-Medical and Health Sciences incl. Neurosciences Young Affiliate Alumnus elected to TWAS
Ron, Santiago Ecuador 03-Biological Systems and Organisms 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.

Hsu, Yu-Chin Taiwan, China 10-Social and Economic Sciences Young Affiliate Alumnus
Wu, Denise Hsien Taiwan, China 10-Social and Economic Sciences Young Affiliate Alumnus
Zhang, Qian China 10-Social and Economic Sciences Young Affiliate Alumnus
Al-Tabbakh, Ahmed Abdulrahman Ahmed Iraq 09-Physics Young Affiliate Alumnus
Barrera Ramirez, John Fredy Colombia 09-Physics Young Affiliate Alumnus
Belhaj, Adil Morocco 09-Physics Young Affiliate Alumnus
Chai, Jeng-Da Taiwan, China 09-Physics Young Affiliate Alumnus
Chamoun, Nidal Syrian Arab Republic 09-Physics Young Affiliate Alumnus
Cherif, Rim Canada 09-Physics Young Affiliate Alumnus
Deshmukh, Mandar M. India 09-Physics Young Affiliate Alumnus