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Professor Husain was one of twelve renowned Oxford researchers to be elected Fellows of the Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of sciences, in recognition of their exceptional contributions to advancing scientific knowledge.

Masud Husain

Over 90 outstanding researchers from across the world have this year been elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society. This year’s cohort includes pioneers and leaders across a range of scientific fields, from astronomy and cancer research to mathematics and biotechnology.  

Election to the Fellowship is one of the highest honours in the scientific world, awarded to individuals who have made impactful contributions to knowledge. New Fellows join the ranks of Stephen Hawking, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Albert Einstein, Lise Meitner, Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar and Dorothy Hodgkin.

Professor Masud Husain, Professor of Neurology and Cognitive Neuroscience at the Department of Experimental Psychology and Nuffield Department of Clinical Neuroscience and said: 

 

I am thrilled to receive this honour which would not have been possible without the dedication and support of many wonderful students, fellows, postdocs and colleagues over the years.

See the full list of Fellows elected from the University of Oxford.

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