Roseanne Diab
South African researcher (1949–2026)
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Roseanne Denise Diab (11 November 1949 – 10 January 2026) was a South African researcher, who was the Director of Gender in science, innovation, technology and engineering (SITE), a UNESCO's programme unit hosted by The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS)[2] and former CEO of the Academy of Science of South Africa.[3] She was a Fellow of the University of KwaZulu-Natal and Emeritus Professor in the School of Environmental Sciences at the same university.
11 November 1949
Roseanne Diab | |
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| Born | Roseanne Denise Diab 11 November 1949 Durban North, South Africa |
| Died | 10 January 2026 (aged 76) Kloof, South Africa |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Atmospheric sciences[1] |
| Institutions | University of KwaZulu-Natal |
Life and career
Diab published over 86 peer-reviewed scholarly articles.[4] She is recognised for her contribution in the field of atmospheric sciences, particularly climate change, air quality, dispersion modeling and tropospheric ozone variability.[5] She was also a Fellow of the Society of South African Geographers[6] and was a member of various international bodies such as the Commission on Atmospheric Chemistry and Global Pollution (CACGP) and the International Ozone Commission (IOC).[5]
Diab died in Kloof, South Africa on 10 January 2026, at the age of 76.[7]