5 Notable alumni of Assiut University
Updated: May 03, 2026 EliteDegrees
Assiut University is ranked #2,307 in the world and #9 in Egypt by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 5 notable alumni from Assiut University sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Assiut University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Mostafa Bakry
1956-. (aged 70)
politician
writer
journalist
Mostafa Bakry is an Egyptian journalist, TV presenter, author, politician and member of the Egyptian House of Representatives.
2. Maikel Nabil Sanad
1985-. (aged 41)
blogger
writer
journalist
Maikel Nabil Sanad is an Egyptian political activist, blogger, and a former political prisoner. He became famous in 2010 for refusing to serve in the Egyptian army, then in 2011 for his role in the Egyptian revolution.
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3. Gamal Helal
1954-. (aged 72)
translator
Gamal Helal is an Egyptian-American interpreter and diplomat who translated on behalf of multiple Presidents of the United States and Secretaries of State.
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4. Abdel Nasser Tawfik
1967-. (aged 59)
physicist
Abdel Nasser Tawfik graduated from Assiut University in 1989, where he also completed his master's degree (M.Sc.) in theoretical physics before his change to the Philipps University of Marburg, Germany, for the Dr.rer.Nat. (Ph.D.) in high energy physics. In 2012 Tawfik earned his Doctor of Science degree in mathematics and physics at the Uzbekistan National University. Dr. Tawfik is the...
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5. Saad El-Katatni
1952-. (aged 74)
politician
Saad El-Katatni is an Egyptian Islamist politician who has been the chairman of the Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) since October 2012. He served as the 10th speaker of the People's Assembly of Egypt and was the first after the Egyptian Revolution of 2011 From January 2012 until its dissolution in September. Prior to this, he served as the first...
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