Pakistani Scientist Takes Leadership Role at TWAS

News Desk

Islamabad: A moment of national pride unfolds as Dr Samar Yousaf, an Organic Chemistry Professor at the University of Karachi, secures a position on The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) Young Affiliation Network Executive Committee.

This appointment solidifies her standing as a prominent figure in global science.

With an impressive portfolio boasting over 200 research papers and 3000 citations on Google Scholar, Dr Samar Yousaf is renowned for her ground-breaking contributions to structural and bioorganic chemistry.

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Particularly noteworthy is her patented discovery of anti-leishmanial constituents from the local medicinal plant Physalis minima, slated for clinical trials under a Sindh government-funded initiative.

Dr Yousaf’s journey includes prestigious accolades such as the TWAS Regional Prize for Young Scientist. As an elected TWAS Young Affiliate, she also serves as an Editor for the book series “Science of Spices and Herbs,” focusing on pivotal studies.

Her recent role in the TWAS Executive Committee underscores Dr Samar Yousaf’s unwavering commitment to advancing scientific knowledge on a global scale.