As part of the Faculty of Science at Tanta University’s commitment to supporting scientific and research excellence and recognizing its distinguished scientists and researchers, the Faculty Council honored 28 faculty members named on the 2026 World’s Top 2% of Scientists List issued by Stanford University. The Faculty Council honored them on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, in recognition of their outstanding scientific and research contributions.

   The ceremony was attended by Prof. Abeer Abdel Hamid Alam Al-Din, Dean of the Faculty of Science; Prof. Amgad Salem Salama, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs; and Prof. Zenhem El-Said Salem, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, along with the heads of academic departments and members of the Faculty Council.

    In the order in which they appeared on the list, the honorees were Prof. Mostafa El-Sheikh, Prof. Sameh Samir, Prof. Mohamed El-Essawy, Prof. Ahmed Haneish, Prof. El-Refai Qenawy, Prof. Mostafa Darwish, Prof. Tarek Amer, Prof. Alaa Masoud, Prof. Mostafa El-Shobary, Prof. Mohamed Labib, Prof. Yehia El-Naggar, Prof. Gehan Ismail, Prof. Yehia Abdel Galil, Prof. Abdel Aziz Ismail, Prof. Mohamed Gaber Abo El-Azm, Prof. Abdullah Khedr, Prof. Hoda El-Ghamry, Prof. Mohamed Abdel Wahid, Prof. Mohamed El-Sayed Shahin, Prof. Ayman El-Sharkawy, Prof. Mohamed El-Hadidy, Prof. Nihal Atef Mohamed Salah El-Din, Prof. Hany El-Hamshary, Prof. Abdullah Nahla, Prof. Ahmed El-Sebaei, Prof. Osama Hemida, Prof. Ehab Toson, and Prof. Ahmed Okaila.

   Prof. Abeer Abdel Hamid Alam Al-Din emphasized that honoring the faculty’s distinguished scientists recognizes their outstanding scientific and research achievements and contributions. She expressed the faculty’s pride in its members listed among the world’s top 2% of scientists, noting that this accomplishment underscores the high caliber of the faculty’s researchers and helps strengthen the scientific and research stature of both the Faculty of Science and Tanta University at the national and international levels.

   At the conclusion of the ceremony, the Faculty Council extended its heartfelt congratulations to the honorees and wished them continued success and further scientific and research achievements that would enhance the reputation of the Faculty of Science and Tanta University at international scientific events.

10/28/2026