TWAS Directory of

Fellows and
Young Affiliates

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Aretxaga, Itziar

Last updated on 12/07/2023
TWAS Fellow Itziar Aretxaga. [Photo provided]
Generating stars, near and far
Quality education
TYAN summer School Bolivia
Learning from hands-on practice
Quality education

Jagadish, Chennupati

Last updated on 12/07/2023
If you wish to be happy, help others
Quality education

Guharay, Falguni

Last updated on 12/07/2023
A sweet path to sustainable development
Climate action
Leveraging the bounty of Laos
Responsible consumption and production

Akram, Nudrat Aisha

Last updated on 12/07/2023
Resilient crops for resilient communities
Zero hunger

TWAS Fellows: the apex of scientific achievement

TWAS is a pioneering, merit-based academy focused on scientific excellence in the developing world. Only scientists who have made significant contributions to the advancement of science in the developing world can be nominated as TWAS Fellows. Those elected hold permanent membership.

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* Due to a change in the election schedule, no TWAS Fellows were elected for the year 2017. Learn more.

* Due to a change in the election schedule, no TWAS Fellows were elected for the year 2017. Learn more.

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USA
02. Biological Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1984
USA
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2000
USA
06. Earth, Climate & Environmental Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1995
USA
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2022
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01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1995
USA
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2010
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USA
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1998
USA
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
USA
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2006
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USA
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2004
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USA
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Founding Fellow
USA
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2020
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USA
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1999
USA
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1988
USA
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1996
USA
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2003
USA
02. Biological Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1994
USA
02. Biological Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1986
USA
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1990
USA
04. Chemical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
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USA
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Founding Fellow
USA
04. Chemical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2009
Uruguay
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2005
Uruguay
02. Biological Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2021
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Uruguay
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2003
Uruguay
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2005
Uruguay
02. Biological Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2004
United Kingdom
02. Biological Sciences
Founding Fellow
United Kingdom
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1997
United Kingdom
02. Biological Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2008
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United Kingdom
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2011
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United Kingdom
04. Chemical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2006
United Kingdom
04. Chemical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1998
United Kingdom
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2001
United Kingdom
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1995
United Kingdom
04. Chemical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2012
United Kingdom
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2004
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United Kingdom
02. Biological Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1997
United Kingdom
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1986
United Kingdom
04. Chemical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1999
United Kingdom
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2000
United Kingdom
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2016
United Kingdom
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2019
United Kingdom
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1988
United Kingdom
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2023
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United Kingdom
04. Chemical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2013
United Kingdom
02. Biological Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1992
United Kingdom
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2010
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United Kingdom
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
United Kingdom
02. Biological Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1990

Former Young Affiliates elected to the TWAS fellowship

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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.
Ecuador
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Argentina
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Türkiye
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Iran, Isl. Rep.
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Kuwait
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Egypt
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Brazil
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Oman
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Philippines
06. Earth, Climate & Environmental Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
South Africa
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Germany
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Brazil
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
China
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Guatemala
06. Earth, Climate & Environmental Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Burundi
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Mexico
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Panama
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Benin
07. Mathematical Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Brazil
07. Mathematical Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Chile
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Mauritius
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
India
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Argentina
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
South Africa
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Guatemala
06. Earth, Climate & Environmental Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Brazil
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Ghana
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Azerbaijan
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Saudi Arabia
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Egypt
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Iran, Isl. Rep.
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Uzbekistan
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Taiwan, China
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Nigeria
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Bangladesh
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Indonesia
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Pakistan
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Thailand
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
India
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Tunisia
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Tunisia
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Nepal
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Nicaragua
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
South Africa
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Chile
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Bangladesh
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Korea, Rep.
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Uzbekistan
07. Mathematical Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Uganda
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Malawi
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus