Mahmoud Darwish | Geology and Geophysics | Best Researcher Award

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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)

Massine Bouchakour | Geology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Massine Bouchakour | Geology | Best Researcher Award

Southwest Petroleum University | China

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.

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Featured Publications

  1. Bouchakour, M., Zhao, X., Ge, J., Miclăuș, C., & Yang, B. (2022). Evolution of submarine channel morphology in intra-slope mini-basins: 3D-seismic interpretation from offshore Niger Delta. Marine and Petroleum Geology, 146, 105912. Citations: 18

  2. Bouchakour, M., Zhao, X., Miclăuș, C., & Yang, B. (2023). Lateral migration and channel bend morphology around growing folds (Niger Delta continental slope). Basin Research, 35(3), 1154–1192. Citations: 12

  3. Zhao, X. M., Liu, F., Ge, J. W., Feng, X. F., Bouchakour, M., Zhang, X., Zhang, W. B., et al. (2023). Sedimentary architecture unit classification and structural style of deep-water channels. Acta Sedimentologica Sinica, 41(1), 37–51, 341. Citations: 7

  4. Bouchakour, M., Zhao, X., Miclăuș, C., Fei, L., Gamboa, D., & Yang, B. (2025). Compartmentalization of submarine channel splays controlled by growth faults and mud diapir. Marine and Petroleum Geology, 172, 107221. Citations: 4

  5. Feng, X. F., Zhao, X. M., Bouchakour, M., Zhang, X., Ge, J. W., Liang, Y. L., & Yang, C. C. (2025). Cyclostratigraphy of the Middle Jurassic Aalenian Sha-1 member lacustrine record in central Sichuan Basin, southwestern China. Journal of Palaeogeography, 14(2), 452–475. Citations: 2