Nepali scientist Prasai elected WAS fellow for 2027
Summary
Nepali scientist Tista Prasai Joshi has been elected a World Academy of Sciences fellow for 2027 for her work on water purification and sanitation. Her research on adsorbents, arsenic removal, microplastics and antibiotic-resistant pathogens has also informed policy discussions in Nepal.
Key Points
- Tista Prasai Joshi has been elected a fellow of the World Academy of Sciences for 2027 for her contributions to water purification and sanitation research.
- Her work focuses on synthetic and natural adsorbents to remove pollutants, including arsenic, heavy metals and organic contaminants, from water.
- She has also studied fecal contamination, antibiotic-resistant pathogens and microplastics in water sources.
- The academy announced 87 new fellows worldwide, who will officially join on January 1, 2027.
