His upbringing:

Ahmed Zewail was born on February 26, 1946 in the city of Damanhour, Beheira Governorate, Egypt.

He grew up in a middle-class family, and his father worked in a simple profession, but he appreciated science and education.

He moved with his family to the city of Desouk in Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate, where he lived most of

his childhood since he was young,

He showed a great passion for science, especially chemistry, and he loved reading and research.

His education:

-Basic education: Ahmed showed academic excellence since primary school, and this excellence continued in the various stages of study.

-University education: He joined Alexandria University and obtained a

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry in 1967 with honors.

-He worked as a teaching assistant in the Faculty of Science after his graduation, which gave him a greater opportunity to delve into scientific research.

Postgraduate studies:

He received a scholarship to study in the United States, where he obtained a

PhD in physical chemistry from the University of Pennsylvania.

He completed his postdoctoral research at the University of California, Berkeley, and then worked at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech).

Her research and achievements:

1. Femto-chemistry:

– Ahmed Zewail conducted pioneering research on studying chemical reactions at the femtosecond level (one millionth of a billionth of a second).

– Through his research, he was able to image molecules during chemical reactions using laser beams, which was an unprecedented achievement.

– This research opened new horizons for a deeper understanding of chemical and biological processes.

2. Nobel Prize:

– He received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1999 for his pioneering research in femtosecond chemistry.

– He was the first Egyptian and Arab to receive this award in the field of chemistry.

His death:

Ahmed Zewail died on August 2, 2016 at the age of 70, leaving behind a great legacy of research and scientific achievements.