Celebrating the 2025 Faculty for the Future Visionaries Driving Scientific Progress
In a world where women make up less than one third of the world’s researchers closing this gender gap is not only a matter of fairness it is essential to the quality, relevance, and impact of science, technology, and innovation. When women and girls are fully included in shaping discovery and decision-making, societies are better equipped to solve complex global challenges and build sustainable, inclusive economies.
As we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGIS), the call to dismantle persistent barriers and accelerate gender equity has never been clearer.
In today’s evolving global landscape where inclusion and innovation are shaping the future of scientific advancement , the Schlumberger Foundation proudly celebrates 24 new PhD graduates in the 2025 cohort of the Faculty for the Future program, who have successfully completed their doctoral studies.
Their achievement represents more than academic excellence , it is a decisive step toward strengthening the global pipeline of women leaders in science and engineering. Through dedication, resilience, and exceptional talent , these scholars have paved the way for groundbreaking research across diverse fields. From advancing sustainable water resource management to innovating engineering solutions, addressing urgent challenges in climate and environmental sciences, and driving progress in agricultural sciences, their work is making a tangible impact and shaping the next generation of transformative leaders.
As they step into the next chapter of their journey, we celebrate their success and trust that their curiosity, unwavering purpose, and transformative work will continue shaping their communities and advancing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics in the years ahead.
Jordan – PhD in Water Resources Engineering (UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education)
Dr. Rose Otema Baah
Ghana – PhD in Food Science (University of Pretoria)
Senegal – PhD in Physical Geography (University College London)
Bangladesh – PhD in Chemical Engineering (Imperial College London)
Dr. Rama Mishra
Nepal – PhD in Biology (University of Antwerp)
Dr. Kombou Sihomnou Ines Carole
Cameroon – PhD in Computer Science & Technology (University of Avignon)
Uganda – PhD in Natural Resources & Life Sciences (University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences)
The State of Palestine – PhD in Pharmacy (University of Bradford)
The State of Palestine – PhD in Computing (Imperial College London)
Zambia – PhD in Biomedical Sciences (University of Johannesburg)
Dr. Bakr Doaa
Egypt – PhD in Clinical Immunology (University of Bonn)
Uganda – PhD in Chemical Engineering (University of Pretoria)
Namibia – PhD in Biotechnology (Brandenburg University of Technology)
Benin – PhD in Biomedical Engineering (Boston University)
Botswana – PhD in Geography & Spatial Sciences (University of Delaware)
Zambia – PhD in Biomathematics, Bioinformatics & Computational Biology (University of Amsterdam)
Tanzania – PhD in Teacher Education & Learning Sciences (North-Carolina State University)
Iraq – PhD in Environmental Engineering (Istanbul Technical University)
Eswatini – PhD in Environmental Management (University of Pretoria)
Ethiopia – PhD in Statistics (University of South Africa)
The State of Palestine – PhD in Computer Science (University of West London)
Dr. Ruth Idalia Oliva Zuniga
Honduras – Doctorate in Physics & Mathematics (University of Granada)
Dr. Areeg Abd Alglel Al-Hamadani
Iraq – PhD in Physics (University of Hull)
Congratulations to all the graduates!
We’ll be announcing the recipients of this year’s grants in April, and we can’t wait to welcome the next cohort of extraordinary women who will continue shaping the future of STEM!