Mahmoud Younis

Egyptian engineer and inventor

Mahmoud Younis - Egyptian engineer and inventor
Born

April 12th, 1911
114 years ago

Died

1976
49 years ago — 65 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Egypt

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Born in 1911, Younis was an engineer who contributed significantly to the field of civil engineering in Egypt. He specialized in infrastructure projects and played a vital role in the design and construction of numerous bridges and roads. Younis's work focused on improving transportation networks, which facilitated economic growth and connectivity across the region. His innovative approaches to engineering challenges left a lasting legacy in the field.

Designed key infrastructure projects in Egypt

Improved transportation networks

Contributed to major civil engineering advancements

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