Past Awardees
OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awardees for Early Career Women Scientists in the Developing World
2024
Choudhury, Tasrina Rabia
From: Bangladesh, Asia & Pacific
Specialization field: Analytical chemistry and environmental toxicologist
Principal Scientific Officer, Atomic Energy Centre Dhaka, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission
For her work on the analysis of trace and toxic metals, including heavy metal contamination, ecological risk assessment, and pollution dynamics in water and various ecosystems. Her groundbreaking investigations into heavy metal contamination in river water systems along the coastal regions of Bangladesh have provided invaluable insights into the sources and impacts of pollutants, catalyzing the formulation of effective mitigation strategies.
2024
Widana Gamage, Shirani Manel Kumari
From: Sri Lanka, Asia & Pacific
Specialization field: Applied microbiology, plant virology, and bioinformatics
Professor, Department of Botany, University of Ruhuna
For her work on the conservation of surface water resources in Sri Lanka. Her current research focuses on harmful cyanobacterial blooms, one of the main sources of surface water pollution in Sri Lanka. She works to identify and characterize harmful cyanobacteria, to develop remote-sensing based models for early detection of cyanobacterial blooms, and to develop biological control methods of toxic cyanobacteria through identification of bacterial strains capable of degrading the harmful bacteria and their toxins.
2024
Ukundimana, Zubeda
Specialization field: Chemical and environmental engineering
Senior Lecturer, University of Rwanda
For her work investigating different innovative solutions for water and wastewater treatment and addressing critical environmental challenges. She has studied the effectiveness of using natural adsorbent as a low-cost treatment alternative for drinking water, for communities lacking adequate water access. Using advanced oxidation processes, she studied the removal of recalcitrant chemicals from landfill leachate effluents, which resisted the conventional biological treatment and were very harmful to the environment.
2024
Alexander, Augustina Clara
Specialization field: Civil and water resources engineering
Director of Internationalization, Convocation, and Advancement and Lecturer in the Department of Water Resources Engineering at University of Dar es Salaam
For her work using a transdisciplinary approach to water resources management, groundwater-surface water interaction, and groundwater regime monitoring in mining areas as well as pollution monitoring and control. She is currently working to advance sustainable water resource development on the African continent using an adaptive systemic approach that involves participation from multiple stakeholder groups including communities, private enterprise, and governments.
2024
Rivera Peñalva, Lidia Antonella
From: Honduras, Latin America & Caribbean
Specialization field: Marine biology
Principal Investigator, Coral Reef Alliance
For her work on the conservation and sustainable management of marine social-ecological systems. She has worked for over a decade to foster a more symbiotic relationship between humans and the marine environment, focusing on artisanal fishing communities, aquaculture, and water quality across Europe, South America, and Central America. Her work leverages a variety of analytical tools to address the sustainability challenges facing marine ecosystems, bridging the gap between scientific inquiry and community-driven conservation.
2023
Crespo Melgar, Carla Fabiana
From: Bolivia, Latin America & Caribbean
Specialization field: Biotechnology and microbiology
Director and Researcher, Institute of Biochemical Pharmaceutical Research, Universidad Mayor de San Andrés
For her work on increasing agricultural productivity as a crucial step to alleviate hunger. With her research, she is investigating the potential of using beneficial microorganisms and application protocols as biocontrollers, biofertilizers, bioinoculants and growth promoters for crop production in Bolivia and the region, with the aim of exploring ways that they can be produced locally by communities or small companies, once the technology and application protocols are validated.
2023
Loko Epse Kone, Yeyinou Laura Estelle
Specialization field: Entomology and plant genetics
Director, National School of Biosciences and Applied Biotechnologies, National University of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (UNSTIM)
For her work plant to reduce crop losses caused by insect pests. She develops control methods that respect human health and the environment, favoring the use of naturally resistant varieties, medicinal plants with insecticidal properties, entomopathogenic microorganisms, and predators. She is also working on the development of a digital toolbox and an intelligent monitoring system adapted to smallholder farmers for effective pest management in Benin.
2023
Dwaib, Haneen
From: Palestine, Arab Countries
Specialization field: Nutrition and dietetics
Chairwoman and Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Palestine Ahliya university
For her work investigating dietary interventions to tackle obesity as a case of disguised hunger, since the lack of a decent, well-balanced diet causes deficits in the majority of micronutrients and occasionally macronutrients. Her research focuses on studying the gut microbiota and to find non-invasive early detection biomarkers of premature cardiovascular dysfunction and adipose tissue inflammation in pre-diabetic laboratory rats.
2023
Kayitesi, Eugenie
Specialization field: Nutrition and food science
Associate Professor, Department of Consumer and Food Sciences, University of Pretoria
For her work developing unique products from underutilized food sources in Africa, as well as improving their nutritional composition and health promoting constituents. The core of her research relates to indigenous, underutilized African plant-based foods, such as legumes, cereals, green leafy vegetables and fruits. Her work has highlighted the importance of using readily available and affordable food crops to create food products with improved nutritional, functional and sensory quality.
2023
Montenegro-Bethancourt, Gabriela
From: Guatemala, Latin America & Caribbean
Specialization field: Nutrition and food science
Researcher, Maya Health Alliance
For her work to strengthen primary health care in rural Guatemala. She works in the most impoverished communities in Guatemala’s to provide health care in Mayan languages and contribute to reducing maternal mortality and child malnutrition, overcoming barriers to the treatment of complex medical conditions, providing optimal care to children and adults with chronic conditions, and promoting access to clean water. Her research is designed to take into consideration nutrition’s broad strategic possibilities, such as empowering women, increasing the availability of nutrient-rich foods, improving access to health services, and design effective policies.
2023
Attanayake, Renuka
From: Sri Lanka, Asia & Pacific
Specialization field: Plant pathology
Professor, Department of Plant and Molecular Biology, University of Kelaniya
For her work on crop disease identification and management in Sri Lanka. Her projects include the optimization of a rapid detection method of coconut phytoplasma in Sri Lanka, and the identification of genetic diversity of white mold pathogen on cabbage and black mold on onions. With her work, she is contributing to the development of resistant inducer treatments and farmers' education to reduce the negative effects of some of the most common crop diseases in her country.
2023
Tserendorj, Munkhjargal
From: Mongolia, Asia & Pacific
Specialization field: Veterinary medicine, animal and food hygiene
Senior Researcher, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Mongolian University of Life Science
For her work helping Mongolia to control economically important tick-borne diseases. She has conducted national and international projects for strengthening capacities in the diagnosis and treatment of animal diseases, especially vector-borne diseases, leading to the development of effective strategies to decrease severe economic losses in the small ruminants' population in Mongolia. Data from these studies is now used as base information for initiating prevention and control programs.
2022
Chowdhury, Gawsia Wahidunnessa
Awarded in: Biological sciences
From: Bangladesh, Asia & Pacific
Specialization field: Aquatic ecology
Professor, Department of Zoology, University of Dhaka
For her work on conservation of aquatic ecosystems and threatened species in Bangladesh. In particular, she focuses on assessing the extent of and the risks from plastic pollution, which is closely linked to climate change.
2022
González Miranda, Flor de Mayo
Awarded in: Engineering sciences
From: Guatemala, Latin America & Caribbean
Specialization field: Environmental engineering
Lecturer and researcher, Faculty of Engineering, San Carlos University
For her work engineering better landslide prevention for vulnerable areas in Guatemala. Dr. González Miranda is investigating how specific grasses in the vetiver can help to prevent landslides. Through soil tests, X-ray diffraction, and other techniques, she has shown how the plants' roots alter the chemical, physical and mechanical behavior of the soil, reducing the speed of soil infiltration as well as soil plasticity.
2022
Ranathunga, Ashani Savinda
Awarded in: Engineering sciences
From: Sri Lanka, Asia & Pacific
Specialization field: Geotechnical engineering
Lecturer, School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds
For her work turning industrial and agricultural waste into anthropogenic (man-made) soil for soft ground improvement and mine rehabilitation. Her research findings enable the effective utilization of locally available waste and by-products for economical and ecofriendly construction and development projects.
2022
Calderon, Heyddy
Awarded in: Engineering sciences
From: Nicaragua, Latin America & Caribbean
Specialization field: Hydrology
Director, Institute of Geology and Geophysics National Autonomous University of Nicaragua-Managua
For her work to provide secure and sustainable water sources for vulnerable populations in Central America. Dr. Calderon works with local communities in dry regions to increase their capacity to cope with climate variability and climate change, as well as with decision makers and local stakeholders to help them plan and prepare for the future.
2022
Ahmed, Abeer Ahmed Qaed
Awarded in: Biological sciences
From: Yemen, Arab Countries
Specialization field: Microbiology
Head of Department and Lecturer, Department of Pharmacy, Al-Saeed University
For her work on microbiology- and nanotechnology-based solutions to pressing problems such as carbon emissions, drug-resistant pathogens, and fossil fuel dependence. She has studied the use of microbes in agricultural land to increase carbon sequestration and improve soil quality, the use of microbes to convert biomass into pharmaceuticals, and the effects of environmental and nutritional conditions on microbial biological processes to inform treatment against multi-drug resistant microorganisms.
2022
Mujawamariya, Myriam
Awarded in: Biological sciences
Specialization field: Tropical forest ecology and ecophysiology
Lecturer, Department of Biology, University of Rwanda
For her research on the responses of native tree species in Rwanda to climate change. Her work will inform the most effective approach to reforestation and land restoration and identify the best tree species to facilitate soil stabilization, climate regulation, biodiversity, and bioenergy.
2021
Dushaq, Ghada
Awarded in: Physical sciences
From: Palestine, Arab Countries
Specialization field: Applied physics and nanotechnology
Postdoctoral researcher, Photonics Research Lab, New York University Abu Dhabi
For her work in solid state physics, applied physics, photonics and optoelectronics, nanotechnology and on optical materials and devices. She has developed a novel method for bandgap engineering using nanoindentation as a complete physical technique.
2021
Nkansah, Marian Asantewah
Awarded in: Physical sciences
Specialization field: Environmental chemistry
Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
For her work on contaminants in water, food, soil, and the atmosphere. Remediation techniques are needed when there is no space for prevention and this is the right response in the case where, like Ghana, countries are suffering pollution from different sources and with different nature.
2021
Dorjgotov , Khongorzul
Awarded in: Physical sciences
From: Mongolia, Asia & Pacific
Specialization field: Financial mathematics and mathematical modeling
Senior Lecturer, Department of Applied Mathematics, National University of Mongolia
For her research in fractional calculus, differential equations, special functions, invariant solutions, mathematical modeling and financial mathematics.
2021
Cabrera Catalán , MarÍa Eugenia
Awarded in: Physical sciences
From: Guatemala, Latin America & Caribbean
Specialization field: Particle physics
Junior Professor, School of Physical Sciences and Mathematics, University of San Carlos of Guatemala
For her work focusing on the study of physics beyond the Standard Model of particle physics. In her research, she has been focusing on the phenomenological study of new physics models that propose solutions to open questions about the Higgs boson, which can help explain why the fundamental particles have mass, as well as questions about dark matter.
2021
Munaweera, Imalka
Awarded in: Physical sciences
From: Sri Lanka, Asia & Pacific
Specialization field: Synthetic and nano-chemistry
Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
For her work in the area of synthetic chemistry and materials specially in fabricating different functionalized materials, nanoparticles, nanocomposite for various industrial applications.
2020
Zakham, Fathiah
Awarded in: Engineering sciences
From: Yemen, Arab Countries
Specialization field: Bioengineering and microbiology
Assistant researcher, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Hodeidah University
For her work to improve the diagnosis and management of tuberculosis and other emerging infectious diseases, using techniques of biotechnology and bioengineering. She is working to develop rapid, accurate and cheap tools for the detection of the causal agent of TB and the control of drug-resistance TB strains, which are dramatically increasing, especially in low and middle income countries. In addition, she is using metagenomics technology to identify new zoonotic viral pathogens emerging on the Arabian peninsula, including hemorrhagic fevers.
2020
Arrechea, Susana
Awarded in: Engineering sciences
From: Guatemala, Latin America & Caribbean
Specialization field: Chemical engineering and nanotechnology
Affiliated Professor, School of Chemical Engineering, University San Carlos of Guatemala
For her research on the potential industrial and environmental applications of materials such as nanoparticles, nanotubes, and graphene, which can be employed in creating more sustainable building materials, in water treatment, and in solar devices and other renewable energy solutions. In addition to contributing to the development of nanotechnology in Guatemala, she is also involved in improving solar electrification, connectivity, and digital and STEM literacy in schools in rural Guatemala.
2020
Mbogo, Chao
Awarded in: Engineering sciences
Specialization field: Computer science
Dean and Researcher/Lecturer, School of Science and Technology, Kenya Methodist University
For her work designing techniques to support students in resource-constrained environments to learn computer programming using mobile devices. Her research finds ways to circumvent limitations such as small screens and small keypads, that make it difficult for students to use mobile phones for programming in areas where computers are not easily available.
2020
Subrina, Samia
Awarded in: Engineering sciences
From: Bangladesh, Asia & Pacific
Specialization field: Electronic engineering and nanotechnology
Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology
For her work modeling thermal and electronic transport in nanoscale materials and the applications of these materials in nanoscale devices, particularly on nanomaterials with high thermal conductivity that can be useful in heat mitigation. Fast, high-performance electronic devices tend to suffer from overheating, which causes performance degradation and shortens the life of the devices; Dr. Subrina is exploring how the use of high heat-carrying materials in electronic device design can provide a solution to this issue.
2020
Ellawala Kankanamge, Champika
Awarded in: Engineering sciences
From: Sri Lanka, Asia & Pacific
Specialization field: Environmental engineering
Senior Lecturer, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering University of Ruhuna
For her work on ecosystem conservation and pollution control. Her research will help develop methods to control invasive aquatic plants in river ecosystems, by restoring shade and encouraging the natural resistance of native plants to invasive species. By understanding the behavior of aquatic plants in response to changes in environmental conditions, her research will help to control ecosystem degradation.
2019
Mumtaz, Tabassum
Awarded in: Biological sciences
From: Bangladesh, Asia & Pacific
Specialization field: Environmental microbiology
Principal Scientific Officer, Institute of Food and Radiation Biology, Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission
For her work on bioconversion of waste byproducts and biomass into more environmentally-friendly compounds.
2019
Prasai Joshi, Tista
Awarded in: Biological sciences
From: Nepal, Asia & Pacific
Specialization field: Environmental microbiology
Scientific Officer, Environment and Climate Study Laboratory, Nepal Academy of Science and Technology
For her research in developing novel metal oxide adsorbents to remove harmful organic and inorganic arsenic compounds efficiently from water.
2019
Shaheen, Amira
Awarded in: Biological sciences
From: Palestine, Arab Countries
Specialization field: Epidemiology
Assistant Professor in Epidemiology and Public Health, An-Najah University
For her work investigating health care system responses to gender-based violence in primary and reproductive health services in Palestine.
2019
Paniagua-Zambrana, Narel
Awarded in: Biological sciences
From: Bolivia, Latin America & Caribbean
Specialization field: Ethnobotany
Associate Researcher, National Herbarium of Bolivia, Institute of Ecology Universidad Mayor de San Andres
For her work documenting and protecting traditional knowledge of plant use by indigenous populations and local communities, especially in Bolivia. Her work provides local populations with tools to conserve their natural resources and associated traditional knowledge.
2019
Okomo, Uduak
Awarded in: Biological sciences
Specialization field: Paediatrics and epidemiology
Clinical Research Fellow, Medical Research Council Unit, The Gambia, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
For her work in defining routes of transmission of infections to neonates. Dr. Okomo’s research has pointed to hospital-acquired transmission rather than maternal or community acquisition, which contributes to improved control of infections and better planning of health systems and resource distribution, thereby reducing maternal, newborn and child mortality.
2018
Naher, Hasibun
Awarded in: Physical sciences
From: Bangladesh, Asia & Pacific
Specialization field: Applied mathematics
Associate Professor, BRAC University
For her work in nonlinear partial differential equations. Dr. Naher's significant academic contributions to this field have included her most recent work on tsunami simulation and her research on travelling waves.
2018
Fox, Dawn Iona
Awarded in: Physical sciences
From: Guyana, Latin America & Caribbean
Specialization field: Environmental and material chemistry
Lecturer, University of Guyana Turkeyen
For her research on converting local waste products into value-added materials to solve environmental problems, focused on improving drinking water quality for vulnerable communities and on 'water-stress' events such as floods, storms and hurricanes.
2018
Lestari, Witri Wahyu
Awarded in: Physical sciences
From: Indonesia, Asia & Pacific
Specialization field: Organometallic and co-ordination chemistry
Junior Lecturer, Universitas Sebelas Maret
For her research on the synthesis of Metal-Organic Frameworks whose structures have widespread potential applications in areas such as molecular magnets, gas separation and storage, selective drug synthesis and delivery and environmental protection.
2018
Djuidje Kenmoe, Germaine
Awarded in: Physical sciences
Specialization field: Physics
Lecturer, University of Yaounde 1
For her work on mechanics and the study of friction-and-wear processes on the molecular level, which has the potential for important implications in the area of energy efficiency.
2018
González Pérez, Silvia
Awarded in: Physical sciences
From: Ecuador, Latin America & Caribbean
Specialization field: Theoretical and computational chemistry
Research Professor, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja
For her research on hetereogenous catalysis in metal, bimetal, nanotubes and oxides. Dr. González Pérez performs molecular modelling of potential new materials that can be synthesized or purified from natural products.
2017
Soetaredjo, Felycia Edi
Awarded in: Engineering sciences
From: Indonesia, Asia & Pacific
Specialization field: Chemical engineering
Lecturer, Widya Mandala Catholic University Surabaya
For her research on utilizing biomass for environmental remediation and renewable energy. Dr. Soetaredjo uses biomass and clay material to produce biosorbents, adsorbents and composites, which effectively remove hazardous compounds such as antibiotics, heavy metals and dyes from wastewater.
2017
Mokhtar, Rania Abdelhameed
Awarded in: Engineering sciences
From: Sudan, Arab Countries
Specialization field: Computer engineering
Director of External Relations, Sudan University of Science and Technology
For her work on solutions in the field of wireless communications engineering, agriculture automation sensor networks and advanced security systems, including significant advances in the knowledge, methods, theory and application of security systems for mobile devices.
2017
Hashem, Tanzima
Awarded in: Engineering sciences
From: Bangladesh, Asia & Pacific
Specialization field: Computer science and engineering
Associate Professor, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
For her contributions to the field of spatial databases and ubiquitous computing, including computation approaches to location-based services that allow citizens to have control over their personal and sensitive data relating to their health, habits and whereabouts.
2017
Ofori-Sarpong, Grace
Awarded in: Engineering sciences
Specialization field: Energy and minerals engineering
Associate Professor, University of Mines and Technology
For her research on microbial-mineral interaction, recovery of precious metals, water quality monitoring and acid mine drainage. Dr. Ofori-Sarpong uses fungi to break down recalcitrant gold-bearing minerals and free gold particles to enable and improve the efficiency of their extraction.
2017
Rivera Velásquez, María Fernanda
Awarded in: Engineering sciences
From: Ecuador, Latin America & Caribbean
Specialization field: Environmental engineering
Professor, Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo
For her work using the fibre of a native Ecuadorian plant (Cabuya) and reactive minerals (zeolites) taken from the region to reduce contamination in inudstrial areas. Dr. Rivera Velásquez's work has had a profound impact on the improvement of working conditions in small-scale and artisan mineral mining.
2016
Maharjan, Sushila
Awarded in: Biological sciences
From: Nepal, Asia & Pacific
Specialization field: Biochemistry and biotechnology
For her work using soil microbes to develop medically useful chemicals. Microbes create a great number of the materials used in medicine, including antibiotics. Dr. Maharjan studies bacterial strains from the high-altitude regions of Nepal to identify substances useful for the development of new antibiotics, as well as other medically useful compounds.
2016
Fatmawati, Sri
Awarded in: Biological sciences
From: Indonesia, Asia & Pacific
Specialization field: Bioenvironmental sciences
Assistant Professor, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember
For her work analyzing the medical and pharmaceutical potential of plant and fungi extracts normally used in herbal medicine. Dr. Fatmawati has also received the prestigious Pemenang Fellowship from the International L'Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science Awards, for her research analyzing substances from sponges that may lead to treatments for malaria, cancer and Alzheimer's disease.
2016
Blas, Magaly
Awarded in: Biological sciences
From: Peru, Latin America & Caribbean
Specialization field: Epidemiology
Associate Professor, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
For her work using information and communication technology to solve health problems, particularly sexually transmitted diseases in urban and rural Peru. Dr. Blas also leads the Mama River Programme, training community members to use smartphones to collect basic information from pregnant women and forward this information to a medical ship to schedule visits.
2016
Al-Naqeb, Ghanya
Awarded in: Biological sciences
From: Yemen, Arab Countries
Specialization field: Nutritional sciences
Assistant Professor, Sana'a University
For her research using chemicals isolated from Yemeni herbal plants for disease prevention. A major focus of Dr. Al-Naqeb's work has been black cumin seeds, which are commonly used as a spice in Yemen, other Middle Eastern countries and India. Her research on these seeds has focused on their effects in protecting the heart from cardiovascular disease.
2016
Nakimuli-Mpungu, Etheldreda
Awarded in: Biological sciences
Specialization field: Psychiatric epidemiology
Senior Lecturer, Makerere University College of Health Sciences
For her work using psychotherapy as a treatment for depression and alcoholism in Ugandans living with HIV. Depression is a serious problem for HIV patients throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, making it more likely that those patients will stop taking their HIV-antiretroviral medications. Dr. Nakimuli-Mpungu works with service providers to integrate depression screening with HIV-treatment, as well as to include local communities in discussions of depression to help destigmatize the illness.
2015
Salihu Saiid, Rabia
Awarded in: Physical sciences
Specialization field: Atmospheric physics
Deputy Dean of Student Affairs, Bayero University
For her research that seeks to solve Nigerian environmental challenges, such as decreasing deforestation by turning carpenters' waste into briquettes to replace firewood. She is currently working on a government project to gather atmospheric data, and is a mentor in local and national science projects that encourage youth participation in science.
2015
Do, Dang Thi Oanh
Awarded in: Engineering sciences
From: Vietnam, Asia & Pacific
Specialization field: Computational mathematics
Head of Division of Science, Thái Nguyên University of Information and Communications Technology
For her work in developing algorithms that are used to solve problems normally too complicated for computers. Her work has helped to improve the accuracy of these methods, typically used for solving problems in fields such as artifical intelligence and computer graphics.
2015
Oluwyemisi Adeniyi, Mojisola
Awarded in: Physical sciences
Specialization field: Lower atmospheric physics
Head of the Atmospheric Physics/Meteorological Research Group, University of Ibadan
For her research using modelling to understand weather and climate, as well as atmospheric radioactivity, lightning and food security. Her research has shed light on when to best plant staple crops in Nigeria. She has also presented on efforts to improve the accuracy of climate models.
2015
Eassa, Nashwa
Awarded in: Physical sciences
From: Sudan,
Specialization field: Material physics and nanotechnology
Assistant Professor, Al Neelain University
For her research on a type of high-speed semiconductor, focusing on how to lessen the film that accumulates on its surface and interferes with the flow of electrical current. She is also involved in a project developing methods for using solar radiation to treat water and for splitting water molecules so that hydrogen can be collected.
2015
Usikalu, Mojisola
Awarded in: Physical sciences
Specialization field: Medical-radiation physics
Senior Lecturer, Covenant University
For her research on how radiation affects health, for example her finding that exposure to microwave radiation could increase anxiety and reduce sperm counts in animals. Dr. Usikalu is also active in promoting physics in her home country, participating in programmes meant to guide young women into studying university-level physics.
2014
Badal-McCreath, Simone Ann Marie
Awarded in: Biological sciences
From: Jamaica, W.I., Latin America & Caribbean
Specialization field: Biochemistry
Manger of the biochemistry lab, the Natural Products Institute at the University of the West Indies
For her work in designing a new cell culture lab to investigate the cancer-fighting properties of Jamaican natural compounds.
2014
Abdu Dauqan, Eqbal Mohamed
Awarded in: Biological sciences
From: Yemen, Arab Countries
Specialization field: Biochemistry and food science
Associate Professor at the University of Agder, Norway
For her research on the antioxidant properties of vegetable oils and specialized research in sensory evaluation and organic chemistry.
2014
Mamadalieva, Nilufar
Awarded in: Physical sciences
From: Uzbekistan, Asia & Pacific
Specialization field: Organic chemistry
Senior Scientific Researcher, Institute of the Chemistry of Plant Substances, Tashkent
For her work on the phytochemical and biological investigation of active compounds derived from medicinal plants growing in Central Asia, in particular the development of efficient nutraceuticals and the discovery of new lead compounds for the pharmaceutical industry.
2014
Ritmaleni, Leni
Awarded in: Physical sciences
From: Indonesia, Asia & Pacific
Specialization field: Organic chemistry
Lecturer at the Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry, Gadjah Mada University
For her work in the field of organic synthesis, focusing on the development of tropical medicines, in particular improved methods for the synthesis of sulfoxides and their application in the preparation of biologically active targets.
2014
Olayemi Elufioye, Taiwo
Awarded in: Biological sciences
Specialization field: Pharmacology
For her research on the medicinal properites of native Nigerian plants, in particular the effectiveness of different species in treating malaria, wounds, memory loss, leprosy and cancer.
For her research on the medicinal properites of native Nigerian plants, in particular the effectiveness of different species in treating malaria, wounds, memory loss, leprosy and cancer.
2013
Erdenechimeg, Namjil
Awarded in: Biological sciences
From: Mongolia, Asia & Pacific
Specialization field: Biochemistry
For her investigations of catalytically active antibodies with oxidoreductase activities from the sera of rats.
For her investigations of catalytically active antibodies with oxidoreductase activities from the sera of rats.
2013
Basaleem, Huda Omer
Awarded in: Biological sciences
From: Yemen, Arab Countries
Specialization field: Community and public health
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Aden University
For her dedication in the fight against cancer and for the well-being of women and children in the Arab region.
2013
Akhter, Nasima
Awarded in: Biological sciences
From: Bangladesh, Asia & Pacific
Specialization field: Medical sciences
For her research on fetal screening for congenital anomalies using ultrasonography and her introduction of the use of inactive iodide adjunct medication with radioiodine therapy in Graves' disease.
For her research on fetal screening for congenital anomalies using ultrasonography and her introduction of the use of inactive iodide adjunct medication with radioiodine therapy in Graves' disease.
2013
Gamboa, Dionicia
Awarded in: Biological sciences
From: Peru, Latin America & Caribbean
Specialization field: Molecular biology/parasitology
Department of Cellular and Molecular Sciences, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
For her multidisciplinary approach to fighting leishmaniasis and malaria, in particular for her studies into the molecular epidemiology of these diseases in endemic regions.
2013
Fred-Jaiyesimi, Adediwura
Awarded in: Biological sciences
Specialization field: Pharmacognosy
Department of Pharmacognosy, Olabisi Onabanjo University
For her work on the medicinal uses of plants, particularly her research on antidiabetic properties of plants including the hypoglycaemic and a-amylase-inhibitory activities of the extracts of two local plant species.
2011
Begum, Mahfuza
Awarded in: Biological sciences
From: Bangladesh, Asia & Pacific
Specialization field: Biological sciences
Bangladesh Agricultural University
2011
Evans, Denise
Awarded in: Biological sciences
From: South Africa, Africa
Specialization field: Biological sciences
University of the Witwatersrand
2011
Hermida Cruz, Lisset
Awarded in: Biological sciences
From: Cuba, Latin America & Caribbean
Specialization field: Biological sciences
Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
2011
Tahtamouni, Lubna
Awarded in: Biological sciences
From: Jordan, Arab Countries
Specialization field: Biological sciences
The Hashemite University
2011
Ismail, Nahla
Awarded in: Physical sciences
From: Egypt, Arab Countries
Specialization field: Chemical sciences
National Research Centre, Egypt
2011
Osowole, Aderoju Amoke
Awarded in: Physical sciences
Specialization field: Chemical sciences
University of Ibadan
2011
Pellegrinet, Silvina
Awarded in: Physical sciences
From: Argentina, Latin America & Caribbean
Specialization field: Chemical sciences
Universidad Nacional de Rosario
2011
Shaheen, Farzana
Awarded in: Physical sciences
From: Pakistan, Asia & Pacific
Specialization field: Chemical sciences
University of Karachi
2011
Ayobami Ademola, Janet
Awarded in: Physical sciences
Specialization field: Physics/mathematics
University of Ibadan
2011
Gonzalez Sanchez, Maria Magdalena
Awarded in: Physical sciences
From: Mexico, Latin America & Caribbean
Specialization field: Physics/mathematics
Instituto de Astronomia, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de México
2011
Mohanta, Rukmani
Awarded in: Physical sciences
From: India, Asia & Pacific
Specialization field: Physics/mathematics
University of Hyderabad
