6 Notable alumni of IFP School
Updated: May 29, 2026 EliteDegrees
IFP School is ranked #6,311 in the world and #149 in France by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 6 notable alumni from IFP School sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with IFP School won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Jon Samseth
1954-. (aged 72)
physicist
professor
Jon Samseth, born July 23, 1954, in Trondheim, Norway, is a Norwegian engineer and professor of physics. He was awarded an engineering degree in physics from the Norwegian Institute of Technology (NTH) (now Norwegian University of Science and Technology, NTNU) in 1981. He later earned a Diplôme d'ingénieur degree in Petroleum economics from the École Nationale Supérieure du Pétrole et...
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2. François Perrodo
1977-. (aged 49)
racing driver
racing automobile driver
businessperson
chairperson
François Hubert Marie Perrodo is a French billionaire businessman, racing driver, and car collector. He is the chairman of Perenco, an oil and gas company with operations in 14 countries, which was founded by his father. In October 2023, Forbes estimated his family to be worth US$10 billion.
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3. Robert Galley
1921-2012 (aged 91)
engineer
politician
Robert Galley was a French politician and member of the Free French Forces during World War II, for which he received the Ordre de la Libération.
4. Pierre Gadonneix
1943-. (aged 83)
businessperson
business executive
Pierre Gadonneix is a French businessman; he was the chairman of the board and CEO of EDF from 2004 to 2009.
5. Mostafa Mir-Salim
1947-. (aged 79)
university teacher
writer
politician
Mostafa Mir-Salim is an Iranian engineer and conservative politician. He is currently member of the Expediency Discernment Council. He was formerly a member of Islamic Consultative Assembly from 2020 to 2024.
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6. Macky Sall
1961-. (aged 65)
engineer
politician
Macky Sall is a Senegalese politician who served as the fourth president of Senegal from 2012 to 2024. He previously served as the eighth prime minister from 2004 to 2007, under President Abdoulaye Wade and president of the National Assembly from 2007 to 2008.
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