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It was formed in response to the need for an academy of science congruent with the dawn of democracy in South Africa – an activist in its mission of using science for the benefit of society.

This includes collaboration between government and public entities. of Science and Innovation, Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), International Science Council Regional Office Africa (ISC-ROA), International Science Council (ISC) Regional Office for Africa (ROA), Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), Academy of Science of South Africa Act (Act 67 of 2001), Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean, Alliance for Accelerating Excellence in Science in Africa (AESA), Coalition for African Research and Innovation, The World Academy of Sciences Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Partner (TWAS-SAREP).

An environmental organic chemistry and climate change researcher.

The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) was inaugurated in May 1996 by the former President of South Africa and patron of the Academy, Nelson Mandela.

Indigenous knowledge is not always well-documented. The African Scientists Directory contains the bibliographical details of individual African scientists. It is currently maintained by ISC ROA, with support from partners listed below.

This quest underscores the establishment of this African Scientists Directory by the ISC ROA, in collaboration with ASSAf and in partnership with other regional stakeholders. The mandate of the Academy encompasses all fields of scientific enquiry and it includes the full diversity of South Africa’s distinguished scientists.

of Science and Innovation, Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), International Science Council Regional Office Africa (ISC-ROA). The World Academy of Sciences Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Partner (TWAS-SAREP) is one of five regional offices of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS).

THE first global gathering of African scientists, the “Next Einstein Forum”, is taking place in Dakar, Senegal.

The following 15 pages are in this category, out of 15 total. Edmond Sanganyado is an African researcher interested in developing innovative and cost-effective techniques for understanding the impact of human activities on the environment.

To realise its vision and mission, the ISC’s Action Plan focuses on the following 4 Domains of Impact: The Regional Offices seek to fulfil the ISC’s vision and mission in their respective regions of the globe through advancing the ISC agenda, delivering on the ISC activities and mobilizing the regional scientific community and relevant regional actors, thus ensuring the participation of the regional scientific community in ISC activities and strategy development.ISC ROA, therefore, thrives to widen ISC membership and engagement, develop partnerships and synergies that enhance and strengthen regional/international research through integrated multi-disciplinary and trans-boundary collaborative activities and networks in Africa, aimed towards implementing the ISC Action Plan.To improve these linkages and promote the development and strengthening of collaborative scientific research on the continent, it is paramount that there is a platform for the hosting of information related to the scientists on the continent as well as their institutions, expertise and research themes.

African Scientist.

Through its Programmes (Administration; Technology Innovation; International Cooperation and Resources; Research Development and Support; and Socio-economic Innovation Partnerships) and several entities that work alongside it, the Department is accomplishing groundbreaking science and enhancing the well-being of all South Africans. The Women in Science platform creates a space where Africa’s growing community of female students can find support, network with one another, and plant the seeds for new ideas and innovations, towards finding scientific solutions, benefitting Africa and its people.

The African Scientists Directory aims to benefit individual scientists, science organisations and more – on national, regional and global levels: It is only through collaboration that we will be able to accelerate finding solutions to problems faced as a continent. The 460 Fellows, who are elected based on their publication record, innovation, leadership roles and contribution to policy, provide the strategic leadership to shape The AAS’s programmes, engage with governments to enable wise investment on the continent, serving as reviewers for AAS grant applications and mentor early-career scientists. NASAC was formed in 2001 in response to the need to create a platform where existing national science academies could synergistically provide evidence-based advice to the regional political powers, and to contribute to the establishment and strengthening of science academies in Africa. This list may not reflect recent changes (). The Parliament of South Africa passed the Academy of Science of South Africa Act (Act 67 of 2001), as amended, which came into operation in May 2002.

The AAS also awards the Obasanjo Prize every two years to an outstanding scientist who contributes to the development of the continent. This includes issuing of grants and awards, as well as enabling networking among TWAS fellows in Africa. The directory was officially launched on 25 May 2020, as part of virtual Africa Day celebrations. If you're trying to find out the names of famous South African scientists then this list is the perfect resource for you.

The vision of Women in Science is to grow more female scientists on the continent.

TWAS-SAREP was previously based at the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) in Nairobi, Kenya. Through connecting science institutions, government bodies and the media, the scientific achievements of women in Africa are showcased, creating more awareness. The African Scientists Directory was collaboratively developed by the International Science Council (ISC) Regional Office for Africa (ROA) and the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), with funding made available by the South African Department of Science and Innovation. The Department of Science and Innovation seeks to boost socio-economic development in South Africa through research and innovation.

The African Scientists Directory aims to benefit individual scientists, science organisations and more – on national, regional and global levels: Collaborate.

Since its inception, ASSAf has grown from a small, emergent organisation to a well-established academy. This initiative is being funded by the Department of Science and Innovation of South Africa.

The STI that the Academy supports focuses on five strategic focus areas: Environment and climate change, health and wellbeing, natural sciences, policy and governance and social sciences and humanities. The African Scientists Directory was collaboratively developed by the International Science Council (ISC) Regional Office for Africa (ROA) and the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), with funding made available by the South African Department of Science and Innovation.

The Regional Offices work as integral parts of the ISC Global Secretariat on its four main functions: science, governance, communications, and support. All national academies of science (excl. This includes collaboration between government and public entities. It is only through collaboration that we will be able to accelerate finding solutions to problems faced as a continent. The African Academy of Sciences (The AAS) is a non-aligned, non-political, not-for-profit pan African organisation whose vision is to see transformed lives on the African continent through science. This list may not reflect recent changes (learn more). The International Science Council (ISC) Regional Office for Africa (ROA) is currently hosted by the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) in Pretoria, South Africa. the Egypt Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT)) fall under the umbrella organisation known as NASAC.

The African Scientists Directory aims to promote and facilitate the formation of scientific societies and academies within the continent as well as sub-regional partnerships on the continent. Between scientists and scientists, funders and scientists, postgraduate students and scientists, citizens and scientists, and many more.

By bringing scientists together in a collective way, it guarantees that no one is left out or left behind. This category has the following 7 subcategories, out of 7 total. This is an open access database, and searching is open for all. To achieve its goals, the Department provides leadership, an enabling environment and resources for science, technology and innovation.

Their tripartite mandate is recognising excellence through The AAS’ highly prestigious fellowship and award schemes, providing advisory and think tank functions for shaping Africa’s Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) strategies and policies and implementing key Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) programmes addressing Africa’s developmental challenges.

List of notable or famous scientists from South Africa, with bios and photos, including the top scientists born in South Africa and even some popular scientists who immigrated to South Africa.

All African scientists with a PhD qualification are most welcome to register and add their details. “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.” – African proverb, Let’s build trust through openly sharing our expertise and research findings, as well as the underlying data sets to research conducted.

It is currently maintained by ISC ROA, with support from partners listed below. Black scientists like George Washington Carver, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Otis Boykin and Mae C. Jemison have made great contributions to scientific progress. “Without data, you are just another person with an opinion.” – W. Edwards Deming.