Professor Gift Mehlana, a distinguished Zimbabwean scientist and academic, has been honored with the 2025 TWAS-Atta-ur-Rahman Award in Chemistry for his outstanding contributions to the development of porous materials as platforms for biological and chemical catalysts.The award was conferred during the 17th World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) Conference, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The annual accolade, supported by the United Nations, recognizes exceptional scientists from the developing world whose research advances scientific knowledge and sustainable technologies. Professor Mehlana, an inorganic chemist and research leader at Midlands State University, has established himself as one of Africa’s leading voices in materials chemistry.

His pioneering work in designing and applying advanced porous materials offers promising solutions in catalysis, green technologies, and sustainable energy systems areas critical to both industrial innovation and environmental stewardship. Beyond his scientific achievements, Professor Mehlana is celebrated for his role in nurturing young researchers across the continent. Through his mentorship and academic leadership at Midlands State University, he has inspired aspiring scientists while positioning Zimbabwe as a key player on the global scientific stage.

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