Amir Shahzad | Sedimentology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Amir Shahzad | Sedimentology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Amir Shahzad, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Muzaffarabad, Pakistan

Dr. Amir Shahzad is a dedicated geologist with an impressive academic record, holding a PhD (CGPA 4.0) from the University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir and the University of Lausanne, Switzerland. His expertise spans Structural Geology, Sedimentation, Stratigraphy, Geophysics, and Petroleum Geology, complemented by skills in GIS, Remote Sensing, and Seismology. Dr. Shahzad has served as a wellsite Biostratigrapher and Sedimentologist with POGC and MOL, gaining hands-on experience in rock analysis. Since 2016, he has been a Lecturer at the University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, previously teaching at COMSATS University. His commitment to geology makes him an influential academic and researcher. 🏞️📘🔍

 

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Academic Excellence 🎓

Dr. Amir Shahzad demonstrates exceptional academic qualifications, with a perfect CGPA of 4.00/4.00 in both his PhD and MS in Applied Geology from renowned institutions including the University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir and the University of Lausanne, Switzerland. His consistent academic achievements, such as a near-perfect GPA in his B.S. Honours, signify his dedication and proficiency in his field, which is a fundamental attribute for the Best Researcher Award.

Professional Experience

Dr. Shahzad’s role as a wellsite Biostratigrapher and Sedimentologist with POGC and MOL in Pakistan has provided him hands-on experience in the preparation and interpretation of thin sections of various rock types. This role demonstrates his applied knowledge in biostratigraphy, sedimentology, and field geology, key aspects of geological research.

Academic Contributions

Dr. Shahzad has taught at both the University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir and COMSAT University, Abbottabad, since 2014. His teaching experience contributes to his research by encouraging an environment of critical thinking, mentorship, and innovation. Engaging with students and staying updated on advancements in geology through academia strengthens his research capabilities.

Conclusion

Dr. Amir Shahzad’s educational background, extensive coursework, professional experience, and teaching roles collectively underscore his qualifications as an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His ability to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application highlights his research potential and impact in the field of geology, making him a suitable nominee for this recognition.

 

Publication Top Notes  

  • Failure mechanism of a massive fault-controlled rainfall-triggered landslide in northern Pakistan
    • 📰 Landslides (2024), 21(11), pp. 2741–2767
    • Cited by: 0 📑
  • Multi-Elemental Chemostratigraphy, Sequence Development, Depositional History, and Environmental Importance of Early Eocene Red Beds (Kuldana Formation) in NW Himalayas, Pakistan
    • 🏞️ Journal of Earth Science (2024), 35(2), pp. 349–375
    • Cited by: 4 📑
  • Eocene nannofossils and paleoenvironmental reconstruction of the Kuldana Formation in Yadgar area, Muzaffarabad, northern Pakistan
    • 🦠 Palaeoworld (2024), 33(1), pp. 205–215
    • Cited by: 3 📑
  • Physico-Mechanical and Petrographic Appraisal of Carbonate Rocks as Construction Aggregate: A Case Study from Lesser Himalaya, Pakistan
    • 🏗️ Transportation Research Record (2024)
    • Cited by: 0 📑
  • Evaluating the paleo-depositional environment of productive reservoir sand of Lower Goru Formation: an integrated stratigraphic and diagenetic study
    • 🌊 Environmental Earth Sciences (2024), 83(1), 5
    • Cited by: 1 📑
  • Physico-Mechanical Characterization of Cement Concrete using Quarry Waste as Fine Aggregate Replacement of Natural Sand
    • 🧱 Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering (2023), 48(10), pp. 13807–13821
    • Cited by: 3 📑
  • Sedimentological, Diagenetic, and Sequence Stratigraphic Controls on the Shallow to Marginal Marine Carbonates of the Middle Jurassic Samana Suk Formation, North Pakistan
    • 🌊 Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (2023), 11(6), 1230
    • Cited by: 5 📑
  • Spatio-temporal evolution of landslides along transportation corridors of Muzaffarabad, Northern Pakistan
    • 🌐 Environmental Earth Sciences (2023), 82(5), 131
    • Cited by: 2 📑
  • Application of statistical and machine learning techniques for landslide susceptibility mapping in the Himalayan road corridors
    • 🤖 Open Geosciences (2022), 14(1), pp. 1606–1635
    • Cited by: 5 📑
  • Improvement of the predictive performance of landslide mapping models in mountainous terrains using cluster sampling
    • 🏔️ Geocarto International (2022), 37(26), pp. 12294–12337
    • Cited by: 7 📑

Ratiba Sahoui | Earth and Planetary Sciences Award | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ratiba Sahoui | Earth and Planetary Sciences Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ratiba Sahoui, Université des sciences et technologies Houari Boumediene, Algeria

Dr. Ratiba Sahoui is a distinguished geologist at the University of Sciences and Technology, Houari Boumediene (USTHB), Algiers, Algeria. Specializing in planetary geology and impact craters, she has contributed significantly to the field with pioneering research on meteorite impact structures in Algeria and Mauritania. Dr. Sahoui’s impressive academic journey includes an engineering degree, a Magister, and a Doctorate in Geology. She is an active member of the Meteoritical Society and has organized numerous conferences. Her work with international projects, including UNESCO, underscores her dedication to advancing geological sciences. 🌍🔬✨

 

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Education

Dr. Ratiba Sahoui earned her Engineer degree in Geology in November 2006 from the University of Sciences and Technology, Houari Boumediene (USTHB), specializing in Seismology and Petrology, in collaboration with SONATRACH and CRAAG. Her thesis focused on the seismotectonic mapping of the western Algiers Sahel. In July 2009, she obtained her Magister in Geology with a specialization in Planetology, producing the first Magister thesis on impact craters in the Maghrebian countries, titled “Geological Study of the Talemzane Meteorite Impact Crater, Algeria.” In April 2017, she achieved her Doctorat En Sciences in Geology, focusing on Algerian and Mauritanian meteorite impact craters, their shock effects, and metamorphism. 🌍🪐📚

 

Professional Experience 

Dr. Ratiba Sahoui’s professional journey in academia began in November 2007 as a Teaching Assistant in the Department of Geology at USTHB, Algiers, Algeria. Over the years, she progressed to roles of increasing responsibility, serving as a Maitre Assistant “B” from December 2009 to December 2012, then as a Maitre Assistant “A” from January 2013 to April 2017. Since April 2017, she has held the position of Maitre de Conférence in the Department of Geology, where she continues to impart her expertise and mentor the next generation of geologists. 📚👩‍🏫🌍

 

Honors and Award

Dr. Ratiba Sahoui was honored with the prestigious Prime Prize of The Maghreban Young Researcher at the 1er Congrès International sur la Géologie du Maghreb (Géo Mag 1) in Tlemcen, Algeria. This recognition highlights her exceptional contributions to geological research, particularly in the Maghreb region. As a young researcher, Dr. Sahoui’s innovative work in planetary geology and impact craters has earned her acclaim within the scientific community, inspiring future generations of scientists. The award underscores her dedication and talent in advancing our understanding of geological phenomena in the Maghrebian context. 🏆🪐🌍

Research Focus

Dr. Ratiba Sahoui’s research focuses on the morphometric and structural parameters of impact craters in Algeria, exploring the influence of sedimentary target rocks and post-impact processes. Her work delves into understanding the geological features and dynamics of impact craters, shedding light on their formation mechanisms and subsequent modifications over time. Through detailed analysis and investigation, Dr. Sahoui aims to unravel the complexities of impact cratering events and their implications for planetary geology. Her dedication to this field contributes to advancing our knowledge of extraterrestrial impacts and their effects on Earth’s geological landscape. 🪐🔍🌍

 

Publication Top Notes

Morphometric and structural parameters of impact craters in Algeria: Control of sedimentary target rocks and effect of post impact process

The fourth Arab Impact Cratering and Astrogeology Conference (AICAC IV), April 9–12, 2017, Algiers (Algeria)

Impact-generated carbonate melts in the Talemzane impact structure (Laghouat, Algeria)