Haroon M. Barakat is a Professor of Mathematical Statistics at Zagazig University. He received his Ph.D. (1986) in Mathematical Statistics from Moscow State University. His research interests are in statistically ordered data and their applications. He has published research articles in reputable international journals in mathematical statistics. He is a referee and editor of mathematical journals. In 1999 he was awarded the Egyptian State Prize in Mathematics. In 2007, he was awarded the State Award for Excellence in basic science. In 2010, he was awarded the Discretionary Zagazig University Prize, and in 2012, he was awarded the International Fiza Al-Kharafi Prize in mathematics.