Fellows
Fellows are senior scientists, scholars, innovators and accomplished professionals elected by the Liberia Academy of Sciences (LAS) in recognition of sustained achievement, leadership and significant contributions to science, education, technology, innovation, Liberia’s sustainable development or the advancement of the Academy’s mission. Fellowship is an honorary academic distinction and does not, by itself, confer governance authority.
Criteria & ProceduresMeet the Fellows
Each profile presents the Fellow's current professional role and a concise account of academic or professional work.
Ishmael B. Masesane
Professor of Chemistry, University of Botswana; Secretary General, Network of African Science Academies (NASAC); President, Botswana Academy of Science (BAS)
Audrey Masizana
Research and Teaching Scholar, Department of Computer Science
A computer scientist and Research and Teaching Scholar at the University of Botswana whose work spans digital health, data science, artificial intelligence and open science, with active engagement in African and international scientific networks.
Stuart L. Pimm
Doris Duke Distinguished Professor of Conservation Ecology, Duke University; Extraordinary Professor, Conservation Ecology Research Unit, University of Pretoria; Founder and President, Saving Nature
Ratemo W. Michieka
President, Kenya National Academy of Sciences (KNAS); Chancellor, Tharaka University; Treasurer, Network of African Science Academies (NASAC)
Justo Bolekia Boleká
Retired Professor of French Philology, Faculty of Education and Tourism of Ávila, University of Salamanca
Jevons K. Kawala
Deputy Chief of Protocol, Republic of Liberia; Lecturer, Cuttington University/Foreign Service Institute
Fellow profiles are prepared from information supplied by the individuals concerned and verified professional sources. Institutional affiliations are provided for identification only. Private contact details and confidential records are not published.