Bassam Abuamarah | Geology and Geophysics | Research Excellence Award

Prof . Bassam Abuamarah | Geology and Geophysics | Research Excellence Award

Faculty Member | Colloge of Science/ King Saud University | Saudi Arabia

Prof. Bassam Abuamarah is a geoscientist in the Geology and Geophysics Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia, with expertise in petrology, volcanology, granitoid rocks, mineralogy, and geochemistry. His research focuses on magmatic and post-magmatic processes, ophiolite evolution, rare-metal granites, and reservoir characterization of sedimentary systems. He has authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications, accumulating more than 610 citations, with an h-index of 13 and i10-index of 16. Dr. Abuamarah has published in leading journals such as Lithos, Marine and Petroleum Geology, and The Journal of Geology, and collaborates internationally with researchers across the Middle East, Europe, and North America. His work contributes to mineral resource evaluation, hydrocarbon reservoir assessment, and sustainable geoscience applications.

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Related High-Impact Publications


Influence of gibberellic acid and salt stress on oat germination

– Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, 2019. |
Citations: 102.


Pore fabric anisotropy of Cambrian–Ordovician Nubia Sandstone

– Natural Resources Research, 2020. |
Citations: 54.


Reservoir quality assessment classification for sandstone and carbonate reservoirs

– Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 2021. | Citations: 53.

Mahmoud Darwish | Geology and Geophysics | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Darwish | Geology and Geophysics | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | New Valley University | Egypt

Assistant Professor. Dr. Mahmoud H. Darwish is a geoscientist specializing in hydrogeology, applied geology, environmental studies, GIS modeling, and remote sensing applications, with a strong focus on water resources contamination, groundwater and surface water management, flash-flood impact mitigation, and geological sustainability. Over nearly three decades, he has contributed extensively to scientific research, institutional development, and applied geological solutions through his roles at Assiut University and New Valley University. He has actively participated in major scientific projects and served on numerous organizing committees for conferences and workshops, strengthening academic collaboration and capacity building within Egypt’s geological community. His scholarly impact continues to grow, with 213 citations across 168 publications and documents and an h-index of 8, demonstrating sustained engagement with key issues in hydrology, environmental geology, and GIS-based assessment frameworks. His work spans interdisciplinary collaborations addressing water quality, groundwater vulnerability, and environmental compatibility, providing valuable insights for sustainable resource management in arid regions. As a member of the Egyptian Geological Society, the Scientific Professions Syndicate, and the Club of Earth and Space Sciences, he contributes to advancing national scientific dialogue and professional development. With 29 research documents and increasing recognition within the geoscience community, his academic contributions support both scientific advancement and evidence-based environmental policy. His research influence is further reflected in structured datasets, field investigations, and applied modeling initiatives that address critical challenges in water security and environmental resilience.

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Featured Publications

  1. Seddik, A. M. A., Darwish, M. H., Azer, M. K., & Asimow, P. D. (2020). Assessment of magmatic versus post-magmatic processes in the Mueilha rare-metal granite, Eastern Desert of Egypt, Arabian-Nubian Shield. Lithos, 366, 105542. (Cited by: 41)

  2. Darwish, M. H., Sayed, A. G., & Hassan, S. H. A. (2023). Assessment of water for different uses at some localities of the Dakhla Oasis, Western Desert, Egypt. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 234(8), 516. (Cited by: 3)

  3. Seddik, A. M. A., Abuamarah, B. A., Azer, M. K., Wilde, S. A., & Darwish, M. H. (2024). Carbonatization and silicification of ophiolitic ultramafic rocks and formation of gold-bearing listvenites in the Arabian-Nubian Shield: A case study from the Al-Barramiya region. Journal of African Earth Sciences, 219, 105388.

  4. Darwish, M. (2024). Electrothermal simulation of insulator metal transition devices (Doctoral dissertation). PQDT-Global.

  5. Darwish, M. H., Megahed, H. A., Farrag, A. E. H. A., & Sayed, A. G. (2020). Geo-environmental changes and their impact on the development of the limestone plateau, West of Assiut, Egypt. Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing, 48(12), 1705–1727. (Cited by: 5)