Meet the Fellows
Our Fellows are a diverse group of talented, self-driven women scientists from the world’s developing and emerging economies.
By applying scientific rigour to solve specific technical issues in their home countries, Fellows are developing powerful solutions – some offering the potential for scale up beyond their local region.
This advanced research also provides the vital scientific basis needed to generate social awareness and propose better policies.
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Each Fellow’s specialized research builds on their own unique lived experience at ground level – from crop survival to community energy supply – shaped by the challenges they encounter every day resulting from imbalanced systems.
Christelle Noelle Dzesse Tekouo
Cameroon
The University of Texas at Dallas
SYNTHESES AND CHARACTERIZATIONS OF NOVEL METAL-ORGANIC FRAMEWORKS FOR DRUG DELIVERY AND CANCER THERAPY
My postdoctoral research focuses on the syntheses and characterization of novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for biomedical applications, specifically drug delivery systems for cancer therapy. B...
Clara Stephen Guya Lumori
South Sudan
Wageningen University
Rob, a traditional fermented milk from South Sudan: dynamics of the microbial community composition, microbial interactions, and consortia functionality
Traditional fermented dairy products like Rob, produced by spontaneous fermentation, may result in product inconsistency and sometimes failure due to variation in their microbial communities. In th...
Clarisse Ishimwe
Rwanda
University of New Hampshire
Watershed Nitrogen and Carbon Losses in Response to Global Change
My research focuses on watershed biogeochemistry, particularly how hydrology and landscape characteristics influence nitrogen retention, transport, and export to aquatic systems, as well as greenho...
Claudine Mukashyaka
Rwanda
Uninverity of Antwerp
The biology of the B cells immunity in Mpox survivors in Uganda And Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
My research investigates immunity after Mpox infection in Uganda and the DRC to understand who develops protective and lasting immune responses. By identifying viral antigens associated with strong...
Cynthia Nkolika Ibeto
Nigeria
Lancaster University
Post Doc: Impact of digestate from biowastes on plant growth and bioremediation of polluted soil
Post Doctorate
The impact of digestate on plants growth, and bioremediation of 14C-phenanthrene spiked soil was studied. This was done to assess its relevance to food security and oil spill ...
Daba Thiogne Bakhoum
Senegal
University of Pretoria
Enhancement of the electrochemical capacitors of porous carbon from cross-linked polymers through heteroatoms and cobalt incorporation
My PhD research thesis is based on the synthesis and characterisation of activated carbon from cross-linked polymers and the Enhancement of its electrochemical performance through heteroatoms and c...
Daba Thiogne Bakhoum
Senegal
University of Pretoria
Enhancement of electrochemical capacitors of porous carbon from cross-linked polymers through heteroatoms and cobalt incorporation
My Ph.D. work is based on synthesizing and characterizing activated carbon from cross-linked polymers and suitable approaches to improve its electrochemical performance. These activated carbons wer...
Deise Haua da Silva Catamo Vaz
Mozambique
Algarves University
Stroke clinical-epidemiological characterization project in Maputo, Mozambique. The MASCHA project
The main goal is to analyze the occurrence and factors determining the prognosis of stroke in Maputo, Mozambique.
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Delphine Mukamurara
Rwanda
Université LAVAL
Development of Sustainable Catalytic Processes for the Synthesis of Green Chemicals from Renewable Resources and Carbon Dioxide
My passion for science began in Rwanda through simple experiments, such as making soap. This curiosity grew into a desire to understand how things work and how science can address global challenges...
Diana Hindya
Palestine
Durham University
Sustainable Seismic Retrofitting of Unreinforced Masonry Buildings using Dissipative Timber Frame Systems
This research investigates the sustainable seismic retrofitting of unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings using dissipative timber frame systems. The study aims to develop a retrofit solution that ca...
Dr Awa Bousso Drame
Senegal and Cabo Verde
University College London
Coastal response to human interventions and climate variability: the Senegal estuary shoreline
My PhD focused on the application of geospatial analysis, coupled with machine learning techniques, geochemical analyses, and environmental economics, to provide a systemic understanding of the lon...
Dr Darshana Joshi
India
Cambridge University
DNA Driven Assembly at Solid and Liquid Interfaces
This thesis presents work on the DNA directed assembly of colloids at liquid and solid interfaces under specifically sculpted attractive interactions via depletion forces and/or magnetic fields. Th...
Dr Nasreen Anjum
Pakistan
King's College London
PhD in Computer Science
My PhD research focuses on optimizing video content distribution in wireless networks using Device-to-Device (D2D) communication. This work explores innovative methodologies to enhance data dissemi...
Dr Omoleye Ojuri
Nigeria
University College London
PhD Construction and Project Management
The study argues that infrastructure projects can and should deliver many more benefits for individuals, communities and local economies than delivering basic functionality or engineering outputs. ...
Dr. Ma-Lyse Nema
Rwanda
University of Bristol
Landslides Impacts, Hazards and Sustainable Mitigation Measures in the Western Region of Rwanda
This research focuses on landslide risks in the western region of Rwanda. It investigates the occurrence, patterns, causes, and impacts of landslides. The study integrates remote sensing, GIS, clim...