TWAS Directory of

Fellows and
Young Affiliates

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TWAS Fellow Bruce Alberts.
TWAS Fellow’s essay makes the case for trusting science

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

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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Taiwan, China
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
China
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
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Canada
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
India
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
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India
06. Earth, Climate & Environmental Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
China
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
Bangladesh
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
Argentina
02. Biological Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
Mongolia
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
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United States of America (the)
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
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Egypt
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
China
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
Sudan (the)
02. Biological Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
Taiwan, China
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
Taiwan, China
02. Biological Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
Brazil
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
Brazil
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
South Africa
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
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United States of America (the)
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
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United States of America (the)
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
Brazil
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
United States of America (the)
02. Biological Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
India
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
04. Chemical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
Brazil
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
South Africa
04. Chemical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
United States of America (the)
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
Cuba
04. Chemical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
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innovation
reduced_inequality
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United States of America (the)
04. Chemical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
China
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
Brazil
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
China
02. Biological Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
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China
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
Cuba
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2008
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gender_equality
reduced_inequality
strong_institutions
India
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2008
Ethiopia
02. Biological Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2008
India
04. Chemical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2008
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
02. Biological Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2008
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gender_equality
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reduced_inequality
China
04. Chemical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2008
India
04. Chemical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2008
China
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2008
good_health
quality_edu
strong_institutions
Ethiopia
04. Chemical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2008
India
06. Earth, Climate & Environmental Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2008
China
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2008
Brazil
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2008
China
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2008
Russian Federation (the)
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2008
partnerships
India
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2008

Former Young Affiliates elected to the TWAS fellowship

Jordan
07. Mathematical Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus elected to TWAS
Iraq
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus elected to TWAS
Algeria
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus elected to TWAS
Egypt
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus elected to TWAS
Kenya
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus elected to TWAS
India
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus elected to TWAS
Brazil
07. Mathematical Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus elected to TWAS
India
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus elected to TWAS
Pakistan
07. Mathematical Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus elected to TWAS
Uzbekistan
07. Mathematical Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus elected to TWAS
China
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus elected to TWAS
India
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus elected to TWAS
Argentina
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus elected to TWAS
Ecuador
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus elected to TWAS
Uzbekistan
07. Mathematical Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus elected to TWAS
Malaysia
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus elected to TWAS
China
02. Biological Sciences
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.
Tunisia
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Jordan
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Egypt
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
United States of America (the)
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Uzbekistan
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Lebanon
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Sudan (the)
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Argentina
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Nigeria
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Nigeria
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Nepal
06. Earth, Climate & Environmental Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Bangladesh
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Ghana
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Canada
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Egypt
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Pakistan
07. Mathematical Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Pakistan
02. Biological Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Jordan
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Jordan
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus
Iraq
04. Chemical Sciences
Young Affiliate Alumnus