Interviews Denise Margaret Matias: Combining excellence with practicality Abay Getahun Asfaw: Very first batch (1999) Rabia Chaudhry: Juggling academic disciplines Fazlullah Akhtar: Pioneering water resources research in Afghanistan Shyamal Chowdhury: Very first batch (1999) Hart Nadav Feuer: On the fast lane Marwa Shumo: Entomologist by passion Tanja Osejo Carrillo: Lady in REDD Roukayatou Zimmermann: Very first batch (1999) Faisal Abbas: Research with real-life impact Dennis Irahola Aviles: Focusing on gender issues Emmanuel Derbile: Strengthening Africa’s academic capacity Asghar Tahmasebi: Addressing environmental challenges Fazlullah Akhtar Henry Kankwamba Oliver Kiptoo Kirui Denise Margaret Matias Sonam Tashi Roukayatou Zimmermann