Dr. Massine Bouchakour | Geology | Best Researcher Award

Massine Bouchakour is a postdoctoral researcher in marine geology at Southwest Petroleum University whose work integrates deep-marine sedimentology, seismic geomorphology, and tectono-stratigraphic analysis. His research focuses on the evolution of submarine channel systems, sediment routing in structurally complex basins, and reservoir connectivity, supported by growing scholarly influence with multiple peer-reviewed publications and a steadily increasing citation record. Trained across Algeria and China, and mentored by international experts, he combines advanced seismic interpretation techniques with a multidisciplinary approach to understanding deep-water depositional systems. His academic foundation—from an MSc with first-class honors at USTHB to a PhD supported by major provincial and national funding in China—has enabled him to investigate geomorphological controls on sediment distribution in key basins such as the Niger Delta and Sichuan Basin. Over more than a decade of academic and applied research experience, Bouchakour has contributed to industry-sponsored projects and collaborated with teams in Portugal, Romania, and the UK, producing research relevant to both hydrocarbon exploration and emerging subsurface applications such as offshore carbon storage. He has also participated in supervising doctoral candidates, supporting laboratory-based seismic and core analysis, and contributing to international research initiatives on deep-marine sedimentary architecture. His work addresses global scientific and societal needs by improving understanding of stratigraphic evolution in tectonically active margins, refining models of reservoir sand connectivity, and advancing predictive tools for sustainable subsurface resource development. Through consistent conference participation and publications in recognized journals, he remains committed to scientific communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the development of innovative geological models with broad applicability in energy, environmental geoscience, and basin-scale sedimentary research.