François Englert (1959) - Nobel Prize in Physics for the theoretical discovery of a mechanism that contributes to our understanding of the origin of mass of subatomic particles.
Ilya Prigogine (1941) - Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his contributions to non-equilibrium thermodynamics, particularly the theory of dissipative structures.
Étienne Davignon (1959) - Belgian politician, businessman, and former Vice-President of the European Commission.
Christine Van Broeckhoven (1979) - Renowned geneticist known for her research on Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.
Jean-Luc Dehaene (1960) - Former Prime Minister of Belgium, known for his significant contributions to Belgian and European politics.
