asias rising scientists
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Mayuko Yamashita
Breakthrough Prize winner Yamashita explores the bridge between pure mathematics and fundamental physics.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Devapriya Chattopadhyay
Dr Chattopadhyay studies fossil records of marine creatures to understand how they respond to environmental changes.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Andreia Carrillo
Fascinated by our galaxy’s 13 billion-year history, Dr Andreia Carrillo is using stars as fossils to understand the Milky Way while helping foster a growing community of Filipino astrophysicists.
Asia’s Rising Scientist: Cheong Sok Ching
Professor Cheong Sok Ching is championing the battle against cancers that disproportionately affect Asians, and leading drug development research in Malaysia.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Senjuti Saha
Dr Senjuti Saha is advocating for an equitable global research landscape, and for researchers to reclaim their power and take charge of the problems their countries face in the Global South.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Wan Iryani Wan Ismail
Professor Wan Iryani Wan Ismail is leading the research in showcasing the health and economic benefits of honey and beekeeping in Malaysia.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Champika Ellawala Kankanamge
As invasive species threaten to take over aquatic ecosystems, Dr. Champika Ellawala Kankanamge works to restore the biodiversity of native plants and animals. We are revisiting this interview with her today on International Women's Day 2022.
Women Wunderkinds
To celebrate this year’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we take a look at eight shining examples of scientific excellence in Asia.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Tatsuya Honda
Inspired by his time as a sign language interpreter, Tatsuya Honda designed Ontenna—a device that allows the Deaf to experience sound through vibration and light.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Erika Legara
Committed to making a positive impact, Erika Legara works with decision makers, fellow researchers and students to uncover the value behind the wealth of data created every day.
