Farouk El-baz

Quick Facts

Full Name	Farouk El-baz
Occupation	Geologist
Date Of Birth	Jan 2, 1938(1938-01-02)
Age	86
Birthplace	El Senbellawein
Country	Egypt
Horoscope	Capricorn

Farouk El-baz Biography

Farouk El-baz is one of the most popular and richest Geologist who was born on January 2, 1938 in El Senbellawein, Egypt. He is most well- known for his work in the scientific research aspect that NASA’s Apollo missions, the Egyptian-born geologist was also a science adviser of Egyptian President Known best for his work on the scientific research aspects of NASA’s Apollo missions, this Egyptian-born geologist also served as a scientific advisor to Egyptian president Anwar Sadat..

He was the brother of Osama El-Baz was an adviser to Egyptian President His brother, Osama El-Baz, served as an advisor to Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak…

Native to El Senbellawein, Egypt, his next home was in America. United States. His marriage produced four daughters.

Farouk El-baz Net Worth

Farouk El-baz is one of the richest Geologist from Egypt. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Farouk El-baz 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After earning a degree in chemistry and geology in chemistry and geology at Ain Shams University, he obtained an honorary doctorate degree in geology at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Missouri University of Science and Technology.

He was a professor German students at Heidelberg University and at Egypt’s Assiut University.

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Who is Farouk El-baz Dating?

According to our records, Farouk El-baz married to Patricia El-Baz. As of December 1, 2023, Farouk El-baz’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Farouk Ranked on the list of most popular Geologist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Egypt. Farouk El-baz celebrates birthday on January 2 of every year.

Top Facts about Farouk El-baz

1. Farouk El-Baz is an Egyptian-American scientist and geologist.
2. He played a key role in the Apollo space program.
3. El-Baz helped select landing sites for the moon missions.
4. He discovered vast underground water resources in Egypt.
5. El-Baz founded the Center for Remote Sensing at Boston University.
6. He received numerous awards, including NASA’s Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal.
7. El-Baz served as science advisor to President Anwar Sadat of Egypt.
8. He authored over 100 scientific publications and books.
9. El-Baz was born on January 2, 1938, in Zagazig, Egypt.
10. He earned his Ph.D. from the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy (now Missouri University of Science and Technology).

Why is Farouk El-Baz famous?

El-Baz has conducted field investigations in every major desert in the world and is known for his pioneering work in using space images to explore for groundwater in arid lands ; he is credited with the discovery of groundwater resources in Egypt, Somalia, Sudan, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates.

Who did Farouk El-Baz work?

Egyptian-born Farouk El-Baz was part of NASA’s Apollo 11 ground crew at just 31 years old.

Where was Farouk Baz born?

Zagazig, Egypt

Is Prof Farouk El-Baz a geologist?

Farouk El-Baz is Research Professor and Director of the Center for Remote Sensing at Boston University. He received a B.Sc. in 1958 in chemistry and geology from Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt; M.Sc. in 1961 in geology from the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy, Rolla; and Ph.

How many Egyptians are in NASA?

Ahmed Farid is one of three Egyptians enrolled in the NASA-supported project PoSSUM (Polar Suborbital Science in the Upper Mesosphere), which is a research and educational program aimed at studying the earth’s upper atmosphere and its impact on climate change.