MUJEEB AHMED
Personal Data
Name: Mujeeb Ahmad s/o Inayat Ahmad Designation: Associate Professor Department: Geology Date of Birth: 26 th September 1953
Sex : Male
Marital Status: Married
Nationality: Pakistani
Email : [email protected]
Academic Qualification :
M.S in “Geological Science” (1992), OHIO University, USA M.Sc. in “Geophysics” (1978), Quaid–e-Azam University, Islamabad B.Sc. in “Geology” (1974), University of Karachi, Karachi.
Professional Courses Attended
1. 3-D seismic survey by Baker Hughes Inteq (BHI) 2. Advanced technical training in the operation, repair and maintenance of geophysical logging equipment and log interpretation. (Geoscience Assoc. Inc., USA) 3. Operation Training on Series-III Logging (EG&G Mount Sopris Instruments, USA) 4. Operation, maintenance, & troubleshooting of geophysical logging equipment ( Geoscience Assoc. USA) 5. Basic drilling fluid technology by M-I Drilling 6. Groundwater contamination from waste lagoon by APSE, North America 7. Modern techniques of drilling by Baker Hughes Inteq 8. Refresher course in mineralogy by Geological Survey of Pakistan 9. Paleomagnetic and rock magnetic applications in Geological Sciences 10. Seismic data (2D & 3D) interpretation ( POL/Schlumberger)
Computer Literacy
1. Microsoft Office 2. In addition, worked on following technical softwares for earthscience data processing, modeling and interpretation - Surfer - Resistivity modeling - Gravity modeling - Magnetic modeling - Charisma (Seismic data interpretation software) Professional Experience : 1979-2011 (Over 31 Years)
2000 - 2011 • Since Jan.2001 to this date working as Associate Professor in the Department of Geology, University of Karachi. During this period, published a number of research papers (Annexure-I). 1998-2000 • Worked as Lecturer (BPS-18) in the Department of Geology, University of Karachi. • In addition to regular courses, also delivered computer courses to M.Sc. students of Petroleum Technology under Evening Program of Karachi University. 1979-1998
1. Worked as a exploration geophysicist in the Geological Survey of Pakistan and accomplished a number of projects (Annexure-II) in the following disciplines. Geophysical Logging Engineering Geophysics Mining Geophysics Gravity & Magnetic methods Electrical Methods 2. Published research papers and technical reports (Annexure-I)
3. Involved in project planning, preparation and supervision
4. Also have vast experience in computer aided processing and interpretation of field data, and finalization of project reports
Research projects in progress:
Evaluation of Mineral Resources of Thar Basin
Future research proposal Utilization of Thar sands as building material and heavy minerals resource.
Publications: See ANNEXURE-I
Projects Accomplished: See ANNEXURE-II
Professional affiliation:
- Life member: Society of Economic Geologists and Mineral Technologist(SEGMITE) - Life member: Pakistan Association of Scientists and Scientific Profession (PASSP) - Fellow member: Pakistan Institute of Geologists, Karachi. (PIG)
ANNEXURE-I
PUBLICATIONS OF MUJEEB AHMAD
Reports Published by GSP-USGS under the auspices of Government of Pakistan & USAID:
1. Potential for the occurrence of thick lignite deposits in the desert and adjacent lower Indus Plain, Sind, Pakistan: (Project Report No. IR-PK-91 1998) 2. Coal resources of the Lakhra Sonda coal field Southern Sind, Pakistan: (Project Report No. Part III of VI, IR-PK-82 1994) 3. Data from drilling activities in the Thar Desert, Sind, Pakistan: (Report No. Volume 1of 4, IR-PK-110 1994)
Research Papers Published in International Scientific Journals: 1. Geophysical analysis of suture zone at the coast of Arabian Sea in Pakistan: (Jr. ACTA, Mineralogica Pakistanica, 1998, 9, 63-72) 2. Low magnitude earthquakes shock Southern parts of Karachi city: (Geologica 1998, 5, 49-65) 3. Electric soundings to scan Gunga zinc-lead sulphide mineralization of Khuzdar at deeper depth: (ACTA Mineralogica Pakistanica, 1997, 8, 65-72 ) 4. Gravity Model for Bela Ophiolites at Western Western Margin of Indo-Pakistan Sub-continental Plate: (Jr. OFIELITI, 2000, 25 (2), 67-73) 5. Radioactive mineralization in Thar Basin, Sindh, Pakistan: (Kar.Uni.J.Sc.Vol.28(1),June2000,pp.47-55) 6. Mechanism controlling the groundwater chemistry in Karachi region, Pakistan: ( Kar.Uni. J. Sc., 2000, 28(2), 49-56). 7. Experimental resistivity scanning approach to delineate coal zones and the basement in Thar desert of Sindh, Pakistan: ACTA Mineralogica Pakistanica, 2000, 11, 129-136 ) 8. Identification of Kaolin Polytypes and other Minerals in Sediments of Thar Coal Field, Sindh, Pakistan: Pak. J. Sci. Ind. Res. 2007 50 (6) 355-363
Papers Published as Record by Geological Survey of Pakistan :
1. Geophysical logging for coal exploration in Tharparkar, Sind, Pakistan: (GSP Rec. Volume 95 1993 2. Exploration of groundwater potential in Malir and Pipri-Ghagar basins through earth resistivity method: (GSP Rec. Volume 91 1993) 3. Magnetic and gravity survey of Pachinkoh iron ore deposit, Chagai District and Balochistan, Pakistan: (GSP Rec. Volume 58 in 1984)
Papers Published as I.R. Series by Geological Survey of Pakistan:
1. Hydrological studies by electrical prospecting in and around Kalmat Khor Harbor site, Gwadar, Balochistan: (I.R No. 402 1989) 2. Mapping of groundwater table and experimental resistivity measurement for detecting coal seams in Sonda area, Thatta, Sindh: (I.R No. 297 1984) 3. Application of bore hole geophysics for coal exploration in coal field, Sindh, Pakistan: (I.R. No. 367 1988) 4. A report on geophysical logging for coal exploration in Lakhra coal field, Dadu, Sindh, Pakistan: (I.R. No. 303 1988) 5. Resistivity Investigation for Ground Water Exploration in Humai Area Chagai: (I.R. No. 196 1988) 6. Reconnaissance geophysical logging for coal in Chachro and Dhaklo Thar, Sindh: (I.R. No. 466) 7. Vertical electric soundings for selection of tube-well sites in the premises of PAF Masroor Base, Karachi: (I.R No. 465, 1994) 8. Resistivity measurements for groundwater at the proposed Site for National Tiles and Ceramics Limited near 85 Kms. On Karachi-Hyderabad Super Highway: (I.R. No. 465, 1993). 9. Resistivity investigation for groundwater in Quaid-i-Azam Mausoleum: ( I.R. No. 195, 1983)
ANNEXURE-II
PROJECTS ACCOMPLISHED BY MUJEEB AHMAD
Projects For Mineral Exploration :
1. Detail gravity and magnetic mapping for the geophysical evaluation of Iron Ore deposits of Pachinkoh and Lutfo area, Chagai district, Balochistan. 2. Geophysical logging for coal resource evaluation in Thar Desert of Sindh. 3. Geophysical logging for the exploration of coal resources in Sondha, Lakhra, Jherruck, and Thatta area, Sindh. 4. Detail magnetic and gravity mapping for the exploration of Iron ore deposits in Mashkicha-Alam Reg region of Chagi district, Balochistan. 5. Induced Polarization scanning for the exploration of Dasht-e-Kain porphry copper-molybdenum prospect of Chagai district, Balochistan. 6. Geophysical logging for the exploration of coal resources in Sonda, Jherruk and Thatta area, Sindh. 7. Geophysical logging for the exploration of coal resources in Lakhra area, Sindh. 8. Geophysical scanning for Zn-Pb sulphides in the Mithi Dhoro area of Piaro Ridge, Balochistan. ( IP, Gravity & Magnetic mapping ).
Projects For Groundwater Exploration :
1. Resistivity survey for groundwater Lower Malir and Ghagger Basin, Karachi_Thatta district, Sindh. 2. Resistivity survey for groundwater in the coastal areas of Makran between Ormara and Pasni Towns of Balochistan. 3. Resistivity survey for groundwater in Hub Basin and Band Murad Khan valley, Karachi-Hub districts, Sindh/Balochistan. 4. Resistivity survey for groundwater in Karachi City, Sindh. 5. Resistivity survey for groundwater in Humai area, Chagai district, Balochistan.
INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS In collaboration with USAID_USGS_GSP:
1. Geophysical logging for coal resource evaluation in Tharparkar, Sindh. 2. Geophysical logging for the exploration of coal in Sondha, Lakhra, Jherruk and Thatta area, Sindh. 3. Geophysical logging for the exploration of coal in the Indus East and Badin areas, Sindh.
CONSULTANCY/ADVISORY Consultancy services to Pakistan Navy and Air Force :
1. Resistivity survey for groundwater in the coastal areas of Makran between Ormara and Pasni Towns of Balochistan. 2. Resistivity Survey for Selection of Tube-well Sites in the Premises of PAF Masroor Base, Karachi.
Consultancy services to PIDC:
1. Detail gravity and magnetic mapping for the geophysical evaluation of Iron Ore deposits of Pachinkoh and Lutfo area, Chagai district, Balochistan.
Consultancy services to PIDC 1. Electrical resistivity measurements of subsurface lithological units in the premises of Thatta Cement Factory.
Consultancy services to Public Sector :
1. A number of projects for selection of suitable sites for the tube wells have been completed.