Scientific Board

Under the leadership of Thierry Rayer, the Scientific Board serves as the expert body of the Eiffel Committee. It analyzes, validates, and guides the actions and content related to the nomination of the Eiffel Tower for UNESCO World Heritage status.

Thierry Rayer
Art and Cultural History Researcher

President of Cercle d’Études Scientifiques Pierre Rayer

Dr Jouili Lazhar

Doctor of Law, History, Archaeology, and Heritage
Professor of Law at the University
Expert in International Heritage Law and Human Rights Law

Ibrahim Albalawi

Former Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to UNESCO. Former Cultural Advisor to the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Paris

Dr Ahmed Youssef

Member of the Institut of Egypt, founded by Napoleon