Ian R MacDonald

Biography:

Dr. MacDonald is an oceanographer studying carbon cycling at basin and site scales.  He uses synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite images to quantify the magnitude and distribution of natural hydrocarbon seeps across the Gulf of Mexico. His work has been the basis for the NRC estimates of the total natural seep input for the Gulf.  During the DWH oil spill, his early assessments of the rate of discharge alerted the public regarding the true scale of the process. He has pioneered techniques of in situ instrumentation and autonomous imaging for quantifying the effects of variable seafloor conditions on hydrocarbon and gas hydrate stability.

Mahmoud Hani Shalaby

Educational Background:

1. B.Sc. in Chemistry and Geology, Faculty of Sciences, Alexandria university (1969).
2. M.Sc. in Geology, Faculty of Sciences, Al Azhar university (1982).
3. Ph.D. in Geology, Faculty of Sciences, Alexandria university (1986).

Post Held:

1. Demonstrator from June 1970 to October 1982, Nuclear Materials Authority (N.M.A).
2. Assistant lecturer from October 1982 to February 1986 (N.M.A).
3. Lecturer from February 1986 to December 1991 (N.M.A).
4. Associate Prof. of Geology from December 1991 to December 1996 (N.M.A).
5. Professor of Geology since December 1996 (N.M.A).
6. Associate Prof. of Geology, King Abdulaziz university, Saudi Arabia (1996-1999).
7. Vice President of production division from July 1999 to May 2003.
8. Head of research division from May 2003 to July 2003.
9. Professor Emeritus since July 2007.

10- Scientific visits to France, USA, Mexico, Sweden.

Research Interests:

1. Economic Geology.
2. Structural Geology.
3. Field Geology.
4. Prospection for economic minerals and radioactive raw materials.
5. Evaluation and ore reserve estimation.
6. Supervision of more than 35 M.Sc. and Ph.D. thesis.

Publication of about 60 papers in national and international magazines.

Naveen. B.P.

Biography:

Dynamic, committed and result driven professional, with over 18 years of diverse and progressive experience in the field of Civil, Geotechnical, and Environmental engineering. Eminently qualified, having completed his B.E. in Civil Engineering and M. Tech, M.S(research) and a PhD in Geotechnical Engineering in addition to being a C.E (Chartered Engineer) from the Institution of Engineers (India); An efficient strategic researcher and planner with expertise in planning and executing construction projects with proficiency for applying modern construction methodologies and technologies; Holds the distinction of executing numerous projects of large magnitudes and technical complexities, from inception to commissioning, within critical time schedules, while implementing rigorous cost and quality regulatory measures. Has very exhaustive research expertise in Geo-environmental Engineering, Ground Improvement, Foundation Engineering, Solid Waste Management, Geotechnical Field Testing and Geophysical testing. Possesses
excellent communication & organizational skills, provides performance-based solutions to address clients’ concerns with unsurpassed interpersonal skills, flexibility, and resourcefulness. He is general consultant for the STUP Consultants Private Limited, Stup Consultants Private Limited; Dilip Buildcon Limited & PANGEA SRL, Italy, ISAP Enterprise 4 Impact. He has overseas worked experience having worked in the Bangladesh, Kenya, Japan, USA.

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Rahul Verma

Biography:

Dr. Rahul Verma has an overall teaching and research experience of more than 26 years. He has worked in Himalayan terrain for his Master's Dissertation in Structural Geology. He has a Doctoral degree in Petrology and Geochemistry. His current focus is in structure, tectonics and slope stability. He has completed two projects sponsored by government of India in the field of “Landslide Causative Factors and Hazard Zonation. Presently he is handling a BIUST sponsored project on ‘Slope Stability in Mupane Gold Mine’, Botswana. He has published 36 papers/chapters and has authored two books on Geology. He has guided two Ph.D. also. He has also received a prestigious award by an indian NGO for his contributions in Science. Currently, he is affiliated to Department of Mining and Geological Engineering in Botswana International University of Science and Technology.