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Work with thought leaders and academic experts in Geology

Companies can benefit from working with Geology academic researchers in several ways. These experts can provide valuable insights into geological processes, helping companies understand the formation and behavior of rocks, minerals, and natural resources. They can also assist in identifying potential risks and hazards associated with geological phenomena, such as earthquakes and landslides. Geology researchers can contribute to sustainable resource management by studying the availability and quality of minerals, water, and energy sources. Additionally, their expertise can be leveraged in environmental impact assessments and remediation projects. Collaborating with Geology researchers can enhance a company's scientific knowledge base and support informed decision-making.

Researchers on NotedSource with backgrounds in Geology include Zohreh Movahed, Keisha Walters, Julie Klinger, Ramil Ahmadov, PhD, Jim Samuel, Philip Ball, Tristan Childress, Mengying Li, Mukhtiar Ghani, and geoffrey ruiz.

Zohreh Movahed

Mississauga
PhD,University Technology Malaysia
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Geology
Other Research Expertise (13)
Petroleum geology
Petroleum Geoscience
Well Logging
Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
Fuel Technology
And 8 more
About
I am a distinguished professional in the Oil & Gas industry with over 20 years of experience in geology, technical sales, and international marketing. Specializing in geological, fracture, and petrophysical imaging analysis & modelling. Holding a Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering and a Master's in Paleontology and Stratigraphy, my career has spanned pivotal roles at major organizations including NIOC, Schlumberger, Teleperformance, UTM, PUT, Payam Noor university, Antaeus, and Karun Energy, among others. I have significantly contributed as an editor, educator, and consultant, demonstrating expertise in reservoir characterization and geological imaging. My work has been recognized through numerous awards, underlining my dedication to advancing petroleum engineering and geoscience.
Most Relevant Publications (2+)

19 total publications

Integrating hydraulic flow unit concept and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system to accurately estimate permeability in heterogeneous reservoirs: Case study Sif Fatima oilfield, southern Algeria

Journal of African Earth Sciences / Oct 01, 2023

Djebbas, F., Ameur-Zaimeche, O., Kechiched, R., Heddam, S., Wood, D. A., & Movahed, Z. (2023). Integrating hydraulic flow unit concept and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system to accurately estimate permeability in heterogeneous reservoirs: Case study Sif Fatima oilfield, southern Algeria. Journal of African Earth Sciences, 206, 105027. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafrearsci.2023.105027

GEO 2008 Conference Abstracts

GeoArabia / Jan 01, 2008

GEO 2008 Conference Abstracts. (2008). GeoArabia, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.2113/geoarabia1301abs

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Keisha Walters

Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States of America
University of Arkansas
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Geology
Other Research Expertise (34)
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Polymers and Plastics
Organic Chemistry
Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes
And 29 more
About
Her research covers a broad range of topics in polymer- and nano-based materials engineering and transport modeling, which has been published in 110+ refereed technical manuscripts and presented at numerous national and international conferences. Dr. Walters’ work has been sponsored by government agencies including NSF, DOE, and DOD, and by industry partners.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

102 total publications

A pH responsive Pickering emulsion stabilized by fibrous palygorskite particles

Applied Clay Science / Dec 01, 2014

Lu, J., Tian, X., Jin, Y., Chen, J., Walters, K. B., & Ding, S. (2014). A pH responsive Pickering emulsion stabilized by fibrous palygorskite particles. Applied Clay Science, 102, 113–120. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clay.2014.10.019

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Julie Klinger

Newark, Delaware, United States of America
Assistant Professor of Geography at University of Delaware
Research Expertise (3)
Political Science and International Relations
Geography, Planning and Development
Sociology and Political Science
About
I'm an Assistant Professor of Geography in the Department of Geography and Spatial Sciences at the University of Delaware, and faculty in the Minerals, Materials, and Society Program. My recently released book, "Rare Earth Frontiers: From Terrestrial Subsoils to Lunar Landscapes" with Cornell University Press, is based on five years' research in the capitals and borderlands of China, Brazil, and the USA. It recently received the Meridian Book Award from the American Association of Geographers for its "unusually important contribution to the art and science of geography." Full professional fluency in Mandarin and Portuguese. Worldwide research, consulting, and negotiation experience.

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Ramil Ahmadov, PhD

Senior Technical Advisor with 20 years of experience and a PhD (Geosciences) from Stanford Univeristy.
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Geology
Other Research Expertise (8)
Rock Physics
Structural Geology
Petrophysics
Geomechanics
Geophysics
And 3 more
About
Senior Technical Advisor and Manager with 15 years of experience in management consulting, product & business development, B2B, SaaS & B2C sales, strategy, project management and marketing. Subject matter expert in energy domain with experience leading consulting engagements, developing and managing scope, budget, and schedule. Liaison for cloud technology (OSDU, Delfi) and digital transformation within partner ecosystem in subsurface operations - seismic, well log, core, drilling, completion, and production. Close collaboration with sales teams to drive executive level customer relationships and influence executive decision making. Strong business acumen and personal skills, interaction with clients and agencies, managing groups of interdisciplinary scientists, engineers, and software developers.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

11 total publications

Confocal laser scanning and atomic-force microscopy in estimation of elastic properties of the organic-rich Bazhenov Formation

The Leading Edge / Jan 01, 2009

Ahmadov, R., Vanorio, T., & Mavko, G. (2009). Confocal laser scanning and atomic-force microscopy in estimation of elastic properties of the organic-rich Bazhenov Formation. The Leading Edge, 28(1), 18–23. https://doi.org/10.1190/1.3064141

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Jim Samuel

Associate Professor at Rutgers University
Research Expertise (22)
Analytics
Artificial Intelligence
Informatics
Machine Learning
NLP NLU NLG Behavioral Finance
And 17 more
About
Jim Samuel is an Associate Professor of Practice and Executive Director of the Informatics Program at the Bloustein School. He is an information and artificial intelligence (AI) scientist, with significant industry experience in finance, technology, entrepreneurship and data analytics. Dr. Samuel’s primary research covers human intelligence and artificial intelligences interaction and information philosophy.  Dr. Samuel’s applied research focuses on the optimal use of big data and smart data driven AI applications, textual analytics, natural language processing and artificially intelligent public opinion informatics. His expertise extends to socioeconomic implications of AI, applied machine learning, social media analytics, AI education and AI bias. Dr. Samuel completed his Ph.D. from the Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College – City University of New York, and he also has M.Arch and M.B.A (International Finance) degrees.  Dr. Samuel has worked with large multinational financial services corporations, and advises businesses and organizations on data analytics and AI driven value creation strategies. He is passionate about research driven thought leadership in AI, information philosophy, analytics and informatics. 

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Philip Ball

Houston, Texas, United States of America
Philip Ball has 20 years’ experience within international energy exploration and development within the Oil and Gas, Geothermal and Natural Hydrogen Industries.
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Geology
Other Research Expertise (19)
Geothermal
Hydrogen
Tectonics
Rifted Margins
Geodynamics
And 14 more
About
Philip has 20+ years experience within the international energy exploration and development, spanning the Oil and Gas, Geothermal, and Natural Hydrogen Industries.  Philip is presently Owner/Director of Geothermal Energy Advisors, LLC (GEA) a consultation group specializing in geothermal exploration and development. He is also an Investor/Partner in Natural Hydrogen Ventures, (NHV), an international, investment fund looking to invest in the emerging natural hydrogen industry. In a voluntary capacity, Philip holds the position of Honorary Senior Researcher at Keele University in the UK. Philip is an advisor for Project InnerSpace, Phase-1, “geothermal resource characterization”, and a Board Member for the EARTHSAFE project Earth’s Critical Resources for Clean Energy and a Sustainable Future, at the University of Twente.  Philip is also a member of the advisory board for the New York Energy Capital Assembly, in collaboration with the Energy Council. In the last 15 years Philip has authored >100 abstracts and \~25 peer reviewed articles. As of today, Philip’s work has been cited \~935 times, his research metrics are: h-index, 15; i10-index 14.  October 2023 Philip was recently (2023) co-awarded, as a member of a research team, the Alejandro Ángel Escobar Award (the Colombian National Prize of Research in Natural Sciences).
Most Relevant Publications (9+)

61 total publications

Palaeocene–Recent plate boundaries in the NE Atlantic and the formation of the Jan Mayen microcontinent

Journal of the Geological Society / Jun 17, 2009

Gaina, C., Gernigon, L., & Ball, P. (2009). Palaeocene–Recent plate boundaries in the NE Atlantic and the formation of the Jan Mayen microcontinent. Journal of the Geological Society, 166(4), 601–616. https://doi.org/10.1144/0016-76492008-112

The Norway Basin revisited: From continental breakup to spreading ridge extinction

Marine and Petroleum Geology / Aug 01, 2012

Gernigon, L., Gaina, C., Olesen, O., Ball, P. J., Péron-Pinvidic, G., & Yamasaki, T. (2012). The Norway Basin revisited: From continental breakup to spreading ridge extinction. Marine and Petroleum Geology, 35(1), 1–19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2012.02.015

Integration of gravity, magnetic, and seismic data for subsalt modeling in the Northern Red Sea

Interpretation / Apr 21, 2021

Le Magoarou, C., Hirsch, K., Fleury, C., Martin, R., Ramirez-Bernal, J., & Ball, P. (2021). Integration of gravity, magnetic, and seismic data for subsalt modeling in the Northern Red Sea. Interpretation, 9(2), T507–T521. https://doi.org/10.1190/int-2019-0232.1

Red Sea rifting in central Egypt: constraints from the offshore Quseir province

Journal of the Geological Society / Feb 16, 2023

Ali, M., Decarlis, A., Ligi, M., Ball, P., Bosworth, W., & Ceriani, A. (2023). Red Sea rifting in central Egypt: constraints from the offshore Quseir province. Journal of the Geological Society, 180(2). https://doi.org/10.1144/jgs2022-105

A prograding margin during global sea‐level maxima: an example from Mahajanga Basin, northwest Madagascar

Basin Research / Nov 28, 2017

Obrist‐Farner, J., Ball, P. J., McGilvery, T. A. (Mac), & Rogers, R. R. (2017). A prograding margin during global sea‐level maxima: an example from Mahajanga Basin, northwest Madagascar. Basin Research, 30(4), 671–687. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/bre.12270

Silica-rich septarian concretions in biogenic silica-poor sediments: A marker of hydrothermal activity at fossil hyper-extended rifted margins (Err nappe, Switzerland)

Sedimentary Geology / Dec 01, 2018

Incerpi, N., Martire, L., Bernasconi, S. M., Manatschal, G., & Gerdes, A. (2018). Silica-rich septarian concretions in biogenic silica-poor sediments: A marker of hydrothermal activity at fossil hyper-extended rifted margins (Err nappe, Switzerland). Sedimentary Geology, 378, 19–33. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sedgeo.2018.10.005

Geometry and kinematics of the Middle to Late Miocene salt tectonics, central Egyptian Red Sea margin

Journal of Structural Geology / Nov 01, 2023

Ali, M., Koyi, H., Bosworth, W., Ligi, M., Ball, P. J., & Decarlis, A. (2023). Geometry and kinematics of the Middle to Late Miocene salt tectonics, central Egyptian Red Sea margin. Journal of Structural Geology, 176, 104955. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsg.2023.104955

Upper-plate magma-poor rifted margins: Stratigraphic architecture and structural evolution

Marine and Petroleum Geology / Jan 01, 2016

Haupert, I., Manatschal, G., Decarlis, A., & Unternehr, P. (2016). Upper-plate magma-poor rifted margins: Stratigraphic architecture and structural evolution. Marine and Petroleum Geology, 69, 241–261. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2015.10.020

Tectonotype of volcanic passive margins in the Norwegian-Greenland region

Geotectonics / May 01, 2008

Melankholina, E. N. (2008). Tectonotype of volcanic passive margins in the Norwegian-Greenland region. Geotectonics, 42(3), 225–244. https://doi.org/10.1134/s0016852108030059

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Tristan Childress

Research Associate at the Bureau of Economic Geology
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Geology
Other Research Expertise (3)
Economic Geology
Geochemistry and Petrology
Geophysics
About
My experience ranges from Appalachian orogenic gold, to Zn and Pb exploration in Arctic shales, to isotope and trace element geochemistry in volcanic iron oxide deposits, with a solid education in geology. My research is focused on iron oxide-copper-gold and iron oxide-apatite mineralization in the Chilean Iron Belt. I use trace elements and isotopes in iron oxides to test current genetic models. Current sample sites include Mantoverde Mine, Candelaria Mine, El Laco Mine, Cerro Negro Mine, Mariella Ignacia Mine, Carmen Mine, and others. I completed my PhD program in economic geology at the University of Michigan. I completed my B.S. in geology at the University of South Carolina, with courses taken while visiting the University of Olso and Northern Arizona University.
Most Relevant Publications (2+)

3 total publications

Triple Oxygen (δ18O, Δ17O), Hydrogen (δ2H), and Iron (δ56Fe) Stable Isotope Signatures Indicate a Silicate Magma Source and Magmatic-Hydrothermal Genesis for Magnetite Orebodies at El Laco, Chile

Economic Geology / Nov 01, 2020

Childress, T., Simon, A. C., Reich, M., Barra, F., Bilenker, L. D., La Cruz, N. L., Bindeman, I. N., & Ovalle, J. T. (2020). Triple Oxygen (δ18O, Δ17O), Hydrogen (δ2H), and Iron (δ56Fe) Stable Isotope Signatures Indicate a Silicate Magma Source and Magmatic-Hydrothermal Genesis for Magnetite Orebodies at El Laco, Chile. Economic Geology, 115(7), 1519–1536. https://doi.org/10.5382/econgeo.4760

The Geochemistry of Magnetite and Apatite from the El Laco Iron Oxide-Apatite Deposit, Chile: Implications for Ore Genesis

Economic Geology / Nov 01, 2020

La Cruz, N. L., Ovalle, J. T., Simon, A. C., Konecke, B. A., Barra, F., Reich, M., Leisen, M., & Childress, T. M. (2020). The Geochemistry of Magnetite and Apatite from the El Laco Iron Oxide-Apatite Deposit, Chile: Implications for Ore Genesis. Economic Geology, 115(7), 1461–1491. https://doi.org/10.5382/econgeo.4753

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Mengying Li

Assistant Professor at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Research Expertise (23)
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Instrumentation
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Computer Science Applications
Control and Systems Engineering
And 18 more
About
Mengying Li is an Assistant Professor at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from University of California, San Diego in 2018. Her research interests include predictive modeling, design optimization, and machine learning. She is also an expert in passive cooling devices.

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Mukhtiar Ghani

Phd, University of Göttingen Germany
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Geology
Other Research Expertise (2)
Geophysics
Geo-dynamics
About
Mukhtiar Ghani is a highly educated and experienced geologist with a strong passion for the field. He obtained his Master's degree in Geology from the prestigious University of Peshawar in 2017 and went on to further his studies by pursuing a PhD in Geology from the University of Göttingen in 2026. During his time at university, Mukhtiar gained valuable research experience by working as a Research Assistant at the National Center of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar. He also had the opportunity to conduct research as a visiting researcher at the University of Göttingen. After completing his studies, Mukhtiar joined the Geological Survey of Pakistan as an Assistant Director, where he played a key role in conducting geological surveys and mapping projects. He then moved on to work as a Trainee Geologist at Oil and Gas Development Co Ltd, where he gained hands-on experience in the exploration and production of oil and gas. With his strong academic background and practical experience, Mukhtiar has developed a deep understanding of geological processes and has the ability to effectively analyze and interpret geological data. He is dedicated to continuously learning and staying updated on the latest advancements in the field of geology.

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geoffrey ruiz

Vevey
Geologist, geochemist and sedimentologist with experience in many continents in the quantification of vertical processes for academia and oil industry
Most Relevant Research Expertise
Geology
Other Research Expertise (4)
sedimentology
tectonics
Low temperature thermochronology
Structural GEOLOGY
About
I am a highly motivated scientist with hands-on expertise in all aspects of Geological field mapping, Thermochronology, Thermal modelling, Structural Geology and sedimentology. I Elaborated, participated and supervised numerous projects in different orogen-basin settings on 4 continents with 7 Ph.D supervision. I am especially skilled in low Temperature-Thermochronology and reconstruction of paleo-thermal history of oil and gas rich basins. I Successfully created activities and formed synergistic alliances for optimal project development in Earth Sciences. I relate well with people of different backgrounds at all levels of organizations. I am highly stimulated by the possibility of being involved in interactive projects and new initiatives towards the development of approaches for industry and academia cares. Funding agencies were national funding agencies and oil companies. Worked abroad: Switzerland, Netherland, Peru, Ecuador, Morocco, Iran, Georgia, Russia and France.

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Example Geology projects

How can companies collaborate more effectively with researchers, experts, and thought leaders to make progress on Geology?

Geological Risk Assessment for Infrastructure Development

A Geology researcher can assess the geological risks associated with infrastructure development projects, such as the construction of dams, tunnels, or highways. By analyzing the geological conditions of the site, they can identify potential hazards like landslides, sinkholes, or unstable ground. This information helps companies design and implement appropriate mitigation measures to ensure the safety and stability of the infrastructure.

Mineral Exploration and Resource Evaluation

Geology researchers can contribute to mineral exploration projects by studying the geological characteristics of an area and identifying potential mineral deposits. Through field surveys, geological mapping, and geophysical techniques, they can provide valuable information on the presence, quality, and quantity of minerals. This helps companies make informed decisions regarding resource extraction and investment in mining operations.

Environmental Impact Assessment for Energy Projects

When planning energy projects, such as oil and gas exploration or renewable energy installations, collaborating with Geology researchers is crucial for conducting environmental impact assessments. These experts can evaluate the geological conditions of the project site, assess potential risks to ecosystems and groundwater resources, and propose mitigation strategies to minimize environmental harm. Their input ensures that energy projects are developed in a sustainable and responsible manner.

Geological Modeling for Groundwater Management

Geology researchers can assist companies in managing groundwater resources by developing geological models. These models help understand the behavior of aquifers, predict water availability, and assess the impact of human activities on groundwater systems. By integrating geological data with hydrological and geophysical information, researchers can provide valuable insights for sustainable groundwater management and support companies in making informed decisions regarding water usage and conservation.

Geological Hazard Assessment for Site Selection

When selecting sites for infrastructure development or industrial facilities, it is essential to consider geological hazards. Geology researchers can conduct hazard assessments by analyzing geological data, mapping fault lines, and evaluating the susceptibility to natural disasters like earthquakes or volcanic eruptions. This information helps companies choose safe locations, design resilient structures, and implement appropriate risk mitigation measures.