Born in Batna, Yousfi graduated from the École nationale supérieure des industries chimiques (National School of Chemical Engineering) in France, and obtained a PhD in physics from the Université de Nancy.
Hailing from Batna, Yousfi's academic background includes a degree from the École nationale supérieure des industries chimiques in France, as well as a doctoral degree in physics from the Université de Nancy, showcasing his interdisciplinary knowledge.