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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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TWAS Young Affiliates


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Endara Burbano, María-José
Ecuador
03-Biological Systems and Organisms
Affiliated from
2019
to
2023
  • 15 - Life on land
Alhijry, Ibraheem Abdullah Mohammed
Egypt
09-Physics
Affiliated from
2020
to
2025
Almasri, Obaida Abdel Kareem
Egypt
01-Agricultural Sciences
Affiliated from
2020
to
2025
Enany, Shymaa
Egypt
02-Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology
Affiliated from
2018
to
2022
  • 3 - Good health and well-being
Shokry, Hassan Ahmed
Egypt
09-Physics
Affiliated from
2019
to
2023
  • 6 - Clean water and sanitation
  • 13 - Climate action
Rivera Ayala, Jacqueline Yamileth
El Salvador
07-Astronomy, Space and Earth Sciences
Affiliated from
2019
to
2023
  • 15 - Life on land
Balcha, Fekadu Gurmu
Ethiopia
01-Agricultural Sciences
Affiliated from
2020
to
2025
  • 1 - No poverty
  • 2 - Zero hunger
  • 3 - Good health and well-being
Al-Qaaod, Amer Ahmed Abdullah
Germany
09-Physics
Affiliated from
2020
to
2025
Pernudy Ubau, Allan Xavier
Germany
04-Medical and Health Sciences incl. Neurosciences
Affiliated from
2019
to
2023
  • 3 - Good health and well-being
Mante, Priscilla Kolibea
Ghana
04-Medical and Health Sciences incl. Neurosciences
Affiliated from
2020
to
2025
  • 3 - Good health and well-being
Fuentes Braeuner, Gabriela María
Guatemala
07-Astronomy, Space and Earth Sciences
Affiliated from
2019
to
2023
  • 7 - Affordable and clean energy
  • 11 - Sustainable cities and communities
  • 13 - Climate action
  • 15 - Life on land
Guerra Noriega, Alex
Guatemala
07-Astronomy, Space and Earth Sciences
Affiliated from
2018
to
2022
  • 6 - Clean water and sanitation
  • 11 - Sustainable cities and communities
  • 12 - Responsible consumption and production
  • 13 - Climate action
Gupta, Neena
India
08-Mathematical Sciences
Affiliated from
2020
to
2025
Mandyam Bhoolokam, Rajani
India
07-Astronomy, Space and Earth Sciences
Affiliated from
2019
to
2023
Shukla, Aparna
India
07-Astronomy, Space and Earth Sciences
Affiliated from
2018
to
2022
Erfani, Encieh
Iran, Isl. Rep.
09-Physics
Affiliated from
2018
to
2022
  • 4 - Quality education
  • 5 - Gender equality
  • 10 - Reduced inequality
Mohammadipanah, Fatemeh
Iran, Isl. Rep.
02-Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology
Affiliated from
2020
to
2025
  • 3 - Good health and well-being
  • 8 - Decent work and economic growth
  • 9 - Industry, innovation and infrastructure
  • 16 - Peace, justice and strong institutions
Pourghasemi, Hamid Reza
Iran, Isl. Rep.
07-Astronomy, Space and Earth Sciences
Affiliated from
2019
to
2023
  • 15 - Life on land
Elarabi, Asem S. Amar
Japan
06-Engineering Sciences
Affiliated from
2020
to
2025
DAKAH, Abdulkarim
Jordan
02-Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology
Affiliated from
2020
to
2025

Former Young Affiliates elected to the TWAS fellowship

Kamau, Luna Kenya 03-Biological Systems and Organisms 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

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.

Khan, Shamsun Nahar Bangladesh 02-Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology Young Affiliate Alumnus
Khanam, Farhana Bangladesh 04-Medical and Health Sciences incl. Neurosciences Young Affiliate Alumnus
Razzak, S.M. Abdur Bangladesh 06-Engineering Sciences Young Affiliate Alumnus
Subrina, Samia Bangladesh 06-Engineering Sciences Young Affiliate Alumnus
Assogbadjo, Achille Ephrem Benin 01-Agricultural Sciences Young Affiliate Alumnus
Djagoun, Chabi Adéyèmi Marc Sylvestre Benin 03-Biological Systems and Organisms Young Affiliate Alumnus
Dougnon, Victorien Tamegnon Benin 03-Biological Systems and Organisms Young Affiliate Alumnus
Glele Kakai, Romain Lucas Benin 08-Mathematical Sciences Young Affiliate Alumnus
Salako, Kolawole Valère Benin 01-Agricultural Sciences Young Affiliate Alumnus
Masesane, Ishmael B. Botswana 03-Biological Systems and Organisms Young Affiliate Alumnus