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Ramadan Top 30 Illuminator: Nergis Mavalvala

Artists, innovators, and entrepreneurs of Muslim heritage are indelibly shaping Western societies. To shine a light on these inspiring innovators who transcend stereotypes and enrich modern life, Hayat Life presents its annual “Ramadan Top 30” list of Muslim achievers impacting the world in 2022. Some honorees are global pop cultural icons, others unsung heroes making extraordinary contributions outside the limelight.

The awards highlight a Muslim achiever for every day of the month of Ramadan. The holiday is traditionally a time to reflect on personal impact and re-commit to finding ways to help improve the world – a spirit of illumination symbolized by the traditional Ramadan lanterns. Hayat Life’s “Ramadan Top 30” honorees in 2022 bring a modern twist to that centuries-old heritage.

In that spirit, we are honored to present:

Nergis Mavalvala: Astrophysicist Heads MIT’s School of Science

Pakistani-American astrophysicist Nergis Mavalvala made her name as the discoverer of gravitational waves. The MacArthur “genius” award recipient and Marble Professor of Astrophysics now heads MIT’s School of Science. She is also known for her study of quantum measurements.

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