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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TWAS Fellows

Brazil
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2013
Brazil
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1993
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India
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2002
Brazil
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2010
India
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2014
China
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2024
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strong_institutions
Brazil
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2005
Argentina
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1998
Mexico
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2001
United States of America (the)
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1988
Mexico
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1988
Brazil
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1999
China
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2022
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China
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2005
Taiwan, China
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2012
China
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2021
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China
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2011
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2018
China
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2023
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Taiwan, China
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2015
China
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2015
China
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2001
China
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2016
China
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2018
India
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2018
United States of America (the)
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2019
Uganda
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2016
United States of America (the)
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2013
Philippines (the)
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2023
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South Africa
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2020
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Lebanon
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2010
Brazil
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1984
Brazil
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2009
Chile
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2009
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India
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2023
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China
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2018
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India
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2011
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Taiwan, China
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2010
Taiwan, China
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2016
Jamaica
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2011
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United States of America (the)
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2005
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2001
India
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2018
China
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2010
Canada
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2011
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good_health
quality_edu
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clean_water
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reduced_inequality
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Austria
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2015
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reduced_inequality
responsible_consumption
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Malaysia
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2024
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gender_equality
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Egypt
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
China
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2015
China
09. Social & Economic Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2013
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good_health
clean_energy
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responsible_consumption
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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