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Elected in 1988, the Brazilian chemist served as TWAS President from 1996 to 2000

Elected a TWAS Fellow in 1991, the Brazilian mathematician went on to serve in several influential roles within the Academy

The event will be held online

Reputed mathematicians will promote high level mathematics in different fields and subjects.

The fifth edition featured reputed speakers from Latin America

The Academy awarded 25 honours to developing world scientists for their standout accomplishments

Eminent scientists from throughout the world make up the membership of TWAS, and represent the best of developing world science

New TWAS Fellow Itziar Aretxaga has made key findings about distant galaxies, and is also training the next generation of astronomers

Can a nation have space science and also fight hunger and disease? The experts explore this question in the latest TWAS Newsletter.

The South's emerging perspective on science diplomacy reflects a different history and different needs