Farouk El-Baz
Research Professor in the Departments of Archaeology and Electrical and Computer Engineering, Director of the Center for Remote Sensing
- Education
- Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt 1954-1958: B.Sc., Chemistry & Geology
Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy 1960-1961: M.S., Geology
University of Missouri at Rolla 1961-1962}
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1962-1963}
University of Missouri at Rolla 1963-1964} Ph.D., Geology
Honorary Degrees:
D.Sc. (1989) New England College, Henniker, New Hampshire
Professional Degree (2002) University of Missouri, Rolla, Missouri
Ph.D. (2003) Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
Doctor of Laws (2004) American University in Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
Doctor of Engineering (2004) University of Missouri, Rolla - Office
- 725 Commonwealth Ave
- farouk@bu.edu
- Phone
- (617) 353-5081
Dr. Farouk El-Baz is Director of the Center for Remote Sensing and Research Professor at the Departments of Archaeology and Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Associated Faculty at the Department of Earth and Environment, Boston University, Boston, MA, U.S.A. He also serves as faculty advisor to two Boston University student organizations: the “1001 Wells for Darfur,” and the “Egyptian Club.”
In 1986 he joined Boston University as Research Professor and Director of the Center for Remote Sensing to promote the use of space technology in the fields of archaeology, geography and geology. Under his leadership, the Center has grown to become a leading force in the applications of remote sensing technology to environments around the world. In 1997, NASA selected it as a “Center of Excellence in Remote Sensing.”