Gamal Hamdan (Arabic: جمال حمدان; February 2, 1928 – April 17, 1993) was an Egyptian geographer and scholar known for his work on Egypt's geography, history, and culture.

He received his primary and secondary education in Egypt, ranking sixth amongst graduates nationwide, before attending Cairo University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in geography with distinction.

[2][3] After completing his doctoral studies, Hamdan returned to Egypt and was appointed as a teacher at the Department of Geography of Cairo University in 1953.

He dedicated himself to solely research and writing, remaining unmarried throughout his life whilst avoiding all media engagements and public appearances.

Additionally, some of his unpublished manuscripts, including a 1,000-page work titled "Judaism and Zionism," were reported missing, leading to speculation about possible foul play.