Farouk El-Baz

Dr. Farouk El-Baz is a Research Professor at Boston University, serving as Director of the Center for Remote Sensing. He holds dual affiliations in the Departments of Archaeology and Electrical & Computer Engineering, and is associated with the Department of Earth and Environment. His work focuses on applying remote sensing technology to archaeology, geology, and environmental studies.

Education:

• B.Sc. in Chemistry & Geology, Ain Shams University (1954–1958)
• M.S. in Geology, Missouri School of Mines (1960–1961)
• Ph.D. in Geology, University of Missouri at Rolla (1963–1964)

Research Interests: Dr. El-Baz specializes in remote sensing applications for archaeology, groundwater exploration using space-borne data, and geological feature analysis via space photography. His work bridges geology, engineering, and environmental science, with a focus on global environmental challenges.

Awards & Honors:

• NASA Excellence Awards (Apollo Achievement, Exceptional Scientific Achievement)
• National and International Recognitions (Nevada Medal, Egypt Order of Merit)
• Alumni & Academic Excellence Awards (Most Influential Alumnus, Caroline Ireland Prize)

Advisory Roles: He advises the Boston University student groups '1001 Wells for Darfur' and the 'Egyptian Club.' His leadership at the Center for Remote Sensing earned it NASA's 'Center of Excellence in Remote Sensing' designation (1997). He also serves on boards of institutions like the Alexandria Library, Arab Science and Technology Foundation, and Egyptian-American Affairs Council.

Labs & Teams: The Center for Remote Sensing, under his direction, is a global leader in remote sensing applications for environmental and archaeological research.