Education

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[2004-2008]: PhD in Geophysics in University from Western Brittany University (France), summa cum laude. Title: ‘’Modeling of seismic wave propagation in viscoelastic media: application for attenuation estimation in sedimentary media’’.

[2002-2003]: Master in mechanics from University of Rennes1 (France), summa cum laude. Research project: ‘’Inversion of seismic refraction data to determine a subsurface structure in Atlantic margin’’.

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Career

[2019-currently]: Assistant Professor In Geophysics, Earth Science department, Khalifa University, UAE.

[2013-2019]: Research Scientist in the Petroleum Institute of Abu Dhabi, UAE. “carbonate reservoir characterization by using advanced geophysical methods”.

[2011-2013]: Marie-Curie post-doctoral position in Geophysical Institute of Prague (Czech-Republic).  “An accurate localization and geomechanical study of West Bohemia micro-seismicity”.

[2008-2009]:  Non-permanent assistant professor in Engineering School ‘’Polytech Orleans (France)’’.

• Teaching: Difference and finite element, continuum mechanics and strength of material. 

• Research: Investigation of concrete by using ultrasonic waves. 

[2009-2010]:  Non-permanent assistant professor in the University of Marseilles (France).

• Teaching: strength of material, fluid mechanics and ultrasonic waves.

• Research: Investigation of complex materials by ultrasonic waves

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Field trips

[Spring: 2019-2022]: Multiple gravity, magnetic and electrical surveys of one week in Al Ain, UAE.

[Fall: 2019-2022]: Multiple Seismic refraction surveys of one week in Al Ain, UAE.

[2015]: Seismic refraction experience in Fujairah and Ras Al Khaima, UAE (12 days).

[2014]: Seismic refraction experience in Jabel Ali mount, UAE (4 days).

[2013]: Geological field in Groix Island, France (1 Day).

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Honors and contributions

[2004]: PhD Grant (TOTAL research program), France.

[2011]: Marie-Curie fellowship. European project between Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia and Norway.

Since [2013]: Reviewer for journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology.

Since  [2015]:  Reviewer for Geophysical Prospecting (EAGE journal).

Since [2014]: Recognition of valuable to Research and Development projects, evaluation and monitoring given by ADNOC Oil&Gas Sub committees.

[2014]: Highly effective performance in the assigned ADNOC Research and Development given by ADNOC Oil&Gas Sub committees.

[2015]: Member of technical committee for ADRAC conference 2015.

[2015-2016]: Member of the Technical Program Committee for EAGE-SCA International Symposium on Digital Rock Physics and Applications, Beijing 2016.

[2017]: Best oral presentation at the 2017 Petroleum Institute R&D Conference and Exhibition.

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