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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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TWAS Young Affiliates


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Abdallah AlDamen, Murad
Jordan
05-Chemical Sciences
Affiliated from
2016
to
2020
  • 7 - Affordable and clean energy
  • 9 - Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Abdujabbarov, Ahmadjon
Uzbekistan
07-Astronomy, Space and Earth Sciences
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
Adhikari, Basanta Raj
Nepal
06-Engineering Sciences
Affiliated from
2017
to
2021
  • 7 - Affordable and clean energy
  • 9 - Industry, innovation and infrastructure
  • 11 - Sustainable cities and communities
  • 13 - Climate action
  • 15 - Life on land
  • 17 - Partnerships for the goals
Adnan, Nihad
Bangladesh
02-Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology
Affiliated from
2018
to
2022
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
Al Bakain, Ramia
Jordan
05-Chemical Sciences
Affiliated from
2016
to
2020
  • 3 - Good health and well-being
  • 5 - Gender equality
  • 6 - Clean water and sanitation
  • 9 - Industry, innovation and infrastructure
  • 12 - Responsible consumption and production
  • 17 - Partnerships for the goals
Al-Salti, Nasser Said Fayal
Oman
08-Mathematical Sciences
Affiliated from
2017
to
2021
Al-Tabbakh, Ahmed Abdulrahman Ahmed
Iraq
09-Physics
Affiliated from
2015
to
2019
  • 4 - Quality education
  • 5 - Gender equality
  • 7 - Affordable and clean energy
  • 12 - Responsible consumption and production
Allam, Nageh
Egypt
06-Engineering Sciences
Affiliated from
2015
to
2019
  • 6 - Clean water and sanitation
  • 7 - Affordable and clean energy
  • 9 - Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Arabi, Alya
United Arab Emirates
05-Chemical Sciences
Affiliated from
2017
to
2021
Baran, Yusuf
Turkey
04-Medical and Health Sciences incl. Neurosciences
Affiliated from
2015
to
2019
Biswas, Kanishka
India
05-Chemical Sciences
Affiliated from
2015
to
2019
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 Martin
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
  • 17 - Partnerships for the goals
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
Chen, Yun-Ru
Taiwan, China
02-Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology
Affiliated from
2015
to
2019

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.

Abbes, Samir Tunisia 04-Medical and Health Sciences incl. Neurosciences Young Affiliate Alumnus
Abdel Moneim, Ahmed E. Egypt 04-Medical and Health Sciences incl. Neurosciences Young Affiliate Alumnus
Abdel-Massih, Roula Lebanon 02-Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology Young Affiliate Alumnus
Abou-Kheir, Wassim Lebanon 04-Medical and Health Sciences incl. Neurosciences Young Affiliate Alumnus
Adeneye, Adejuwon Adewale Nigeria 04-Medical and Health Sciences incl. Neurosciences Young Affiliate Alumnus
Adewuyi, Adewale Nigeria 05-Chemical Sciences Young Affiliate Alumnus
Afshari, Reza Iran, Isl. Rep. 04-Medical and Health Sciences incl. Neurosciences Young Affiliate Alumnus
Ahmed, Maher Abd El-Naby Kamel Egypt 02-Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology Young Affiliate Alumnus
Al Shamaileh, Ehab Jordan 05-Chemical Sciences Young Affiliate Alumnus
Al-Amiery, Ahmed A. Iraq 05-Chemical Sciences Young Affiliate Alumnus