TWAS Young Arab Scientist (YAS) Prize
Scientific and Technological Achievement
2013
TWAS Young Arab Scientist (YAS) Prize 2013
Knowing the importance of Science and Technology for the development of countries, the TWAS-ARO chose the theme of “Scientific and Technological Achievement” for the Young Arab Scientist (YAS) Prize 2013.
The prize was awarded to one young scientist from the Arab region who has accomplished an unusually notable research or technological effort. The prize will be awarded for a substantial revision or modification of a scientific/technological principle or procedure, or an important improvement to the value of a device, activity, program, or public service.
The value of the prize is USD 3,000.
Eligibility:
Applicants must:
- Hold the nationality of an Arab country.
- Be living and working in an Arab country.
- Hold a PhD degree.
- Have a proven track record in his/her field.
- Be under 40 years of age by 1 January 2013.
Nominations will ONLY be accepted from:
- Members of TWAS-ARO; http://www.bibalex.org/twasaro/members/list.htm
- Science academies, national research councils, universities and scientific institutions from the Arab region.
NB: Self-nominations are not valid.
Nomination for this Prize is Closed Now
Winners
Mohamed Fawzy Ramadan Hassanien
Associate Professor, Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University
Egypt
2013