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

Nigeria
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2006
Nigeria
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1998
Nigeria
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2015
Nigeria
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2012
Nigeria
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2021
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Nicaragua
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2019
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New Zealand
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2022
Nepal
02. Biological Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2020
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Nepal
02. Biological Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2022
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Nepal
02. Biological Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2023
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Nepal
04. Chemical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2024
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Nepal
06. Earth, Climate & Environmental Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2006
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Morocco
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1987
Morocco
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1988
Morocco
05. Engineering & Computer Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2011
Morocco
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2018
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Morocco
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2024
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Morocco
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2024
Mongolia
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2001
Mongolia
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2003
Mongolia
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
Mongolia
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1995
Mongolia
02. Biological Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2002
Mexico
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2024
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Mexico
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2023
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gender_equality
work_economic
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Mexico
06. Earth, Climate & Environmental Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2021
good_health
quality_edu
clean_water
Mexico
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2009
Mexico
02. Biological Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1999
Mexico
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2011
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gender_equality
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Mexico
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2018
Mexico
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1999
Mexico
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2003
Mexico
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1998
Mexico
02. Biological Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1992
Mexico
02. Biological Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2000
Mexico
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2004
Mexico
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2018
Mexico
02. Biological Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1988
Mexico
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2016
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Mexico
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1991
Mexico
02. Biological Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2009
Mexico
01. Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2005
Mexico
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1997
Mexico
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1987
Mexico
02. Biological Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1990
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Mexico
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2000
Mexico
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2003
Mexico
03. Medical & Health Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2000
Mexico
02. Biological Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1991
Mexico
07. Mathematical Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2003

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