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

United States of America (the)
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
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Elected 2023
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Mongolia
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1995
Bangladesh
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2022
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clean_energy
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India
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2008
United States of America (the)
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2015
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United States of America (the)
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1996
India
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1989
Brazil
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2006
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Nigeria
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2015
China
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2003
quality_edu
innovation
China
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2003
India
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2012
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Hungary
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2014
China
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2012
India
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2015
YES
Italy
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2024
Germany
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2012
United States of America (the)
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1984
India
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2003
Argentina
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2021
quality_edu
innovation
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Mexico
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1987
Brazil
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2003
Cuba
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1994
United States of America (the)
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
Brazil
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2014
China
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2004
China
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1990
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2010
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India
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1991
India
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2001
United States of America (the)
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2005
India
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2008
quality_edu
gender_equality
reduced_inequality
United States of America (the)
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1995
Italy
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1990
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2007
Brazil
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2004
Jamaica
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1996
Mexico
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2000
United States of America (the)
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1991
quality_edu
climate_action
United States of America (the)
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1989
India
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2001
YES
Switzerland
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1992
Thailand
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2013
quality_edu
Thailand
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1991
United States of America (the)
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 1987
India
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2019
India
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2018
India
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2005
India
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2012
India
08. Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Fellow
Elected 2015
quality_edu
clean_energy

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