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Meet the 2025 honorees of the Asian Scientist 100
This year marks a decade of honoring the best and brightest researchers and leaders in STEM in Asia.
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A decade of celebrating Asia’s brightest minds 🌟
Asian Scientist Magazine is proud to present the 2025 edition of the Asian Scientist 100—marking our 10th year of spotlighting researchers and leaders reshaping science across the region. This year's diverse list spans 16 countries, featuring scientists dedicated to protecting people and our planet.
The 2025 honorees include groundbreaking women like Professor Nieng Yan, whose protein research is advancing epilepsy treatments, and Farwiza Farhan, who protects Sumatra's ecosystems while training women as forest rangers.
This year, we are especially thankful to Asian Scientist Magazine’s International Advisory Committee for their support in helping us create a diverse and equitable Asian Scientist 100 list.
"We are honored to spotlight the inspiring work of Asia's researchers over the last decade," said Dr. Juliana Chan, CEO of Asian Scientist Magazine.
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Editorial highlights
 | HEALTH A new study has found that people who regularly used opioids had a 20 percent higher risk of developing dementia. |
 | ENVIRONMENT Researchers studied the status of 942 bird species using data contributed by birdwatchers through the eBird citizen science platform. |
 | HEALTH In some people, liver cells damaged by alcohol produce more reactive oxygen species, which can lead to cell death and trigger inflammation. |
 | HEALTH Fermenting stevia leaf extract produces a potential treatment for pancreatic cancer. |
 | SPONSORED FEATURE Agilent’s long-standing presence in Singapore signals a strategic commitment to innovation, partnerships and global science made practical for real-world impact. |
Meet the Asian Scientist 100 Community
Yayasan Hutan Alam dan Lingkungan Aceh (HAkA) | Indonesia 🇮🇩 | Environmental Sciences & Geology Farhan was conferred the 2024 Ramon Magsaysay Award for leading HAkA’s efforts to protect Sumatra’s Leuser Ecosystem and empower local communities and women to safeguard their future. |  |
The University of Tokyo | Japan 🇯🇵 | Sustainability Oki was awarded the 2024 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate for his outstanding contributions to global water balance studies, global virtual water flows, and the spatial and temporal variability of annually renewable water. |  |