November 15, 2020
Curriculum Vitae – Dr. Talal Al-Hosni
1. Personal Information Name: Talal Khalifa Said Al-Hosni Current Position: Assistant Professor Current Address: PO Box 36, PC 123, Al-Khoud Department of Earth Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman Contact Info: Tel (968) 2414 6833 Fax (968) 2441 3415 E-mail [email protected]
Area of Specialization: Hydrogeology and environmental geology
2. Education and Employment Information Education 1. 1999, Geology, BSc, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, the title of the thesis “The Mapping and Geological Study of the Haluf Area in Dhofar Province”. 2. 2001, Hydrogeology, MSc, Birmingham University, UK, the title of the thesis “Attenuation of Cadmium by UK Triassic Sandstone Aquifer Materials”. 3. 2007, Hydrogeology, PhD, Melbourne University, Australia, the title of the thesis “Hydrogeochemical evolution of groundwater in the Murray Valley, southeastern part of the Murray Basin, Australia”. Employment 1. 1999–2000, Demonstrator, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman 2. 2001–2003, Lecturer, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman 3. 2007–Present, Assistant Professor, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman 4. 2018– 2019, Deputy Director, Center for Environmental Studies and Research (CESAR), Sultan Qaboos University, Oman 5. 2019– Present, Head, Department of Earth Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
3. Teaching and Learning
(a) Active participation in university teaching & learning a1. Courses Taught at SQU ERSC 1003 Introduction to Environmental Geology ERSC 1007 The Geological Wonders of Oman ERSC 2101 Introduction to Geology I ERSC 2901 Earth Sciences for Agriculture Talal Al-Hosni CV
ERSC 3000 Environmental Geology ERSC 4051 Hydrogeology ERSC6818 Selected Topics in Environmental Geology
I taught mainly ERSC1007 and ERSC3000 with an average number of students per course around 100. In ERSC1007, students gain knowledge about Oman’s economical minerals and rocks, geological history, water and Oil wealth, caves and sinkholes, meteorite and geotourism and why earthquakes felt in Oman. It is a rich informative experience for students as well as advertising for the country geological wealth. In ERSC3000, students became able to synthesize and integrate basic sciences and apply that knowledge to analysis and solutions of current environmental problems preparing them for the real-world career.
a2. Excellent evaluations from learners
Col. (Mean) Course Items Teaching Items # of Students ERSC1007 3.25 3.23 137 Spring 2015 ERSC3000 3.26 3.23 93 ERSC1007 3.26 3.23 141 Fall 2015 ERSC3000 3.26 3.23 59 ERSC1007 3.29 3.27 143 Spring 2016 ERSC3000 3.29 3.27 92 ERSC1007 3.23 3.23 140 Fall 2016 ERSC3000 3.23 3.23 62 ERSC1007 3.2 3.21 140 Spring 2017 ERSC3000 3.23 3.25 68 ERSC1007 3.23 3.25 139 Fall 2017 ERSC3000 3.23 3.25 68 ERSC1007 3.26 3.30 137 Spring 2018 ERSC3000 3.27 3.30 37 ERSC1007 3.26 3.30 140 Fall 2018 ERSC3000 3.25 3.30 47 ERSC1007 3.24 3.27 143 Spring 2019 ERSC3000 3.22 3.27 43 Fall 2019 ERSC3000 3.28 3.43 32 Average 3.25 3.27 102
(b) Student/trainee advising and supervision I am the academic advisor for 25 students, have supervised 16 Final Year theses, co-supervisor of 1 MSc thesis and 2 PhD theses, and was examiner of 8 Final Year theses, 4 MSc thesis and 1 PhD thesis. Details are below:
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b1. Supervision of Graduation Project of Undergraduate Students: 1. Khalid Al-Shuaibi (2016) Hydrogeological characterization of the hot springs in Bawshar, Northern Oman, and their origin. Final Year Project Thesis, 28 pp., Muscat (Sultan Qaboos University). Supervisor 2. Aziza Al-Mandhari (2015) Analyzing the variability of δ18O and δ2H isotopic compositions in precipitation to develop a local meteoric water line for Oman. Final Year Project Thesis, 37 pp., Muscat (Sultan Qaboos University). Supervisor 3. Fatma Al-Zaabi (2015) Climate change and urbanization Impacts on the drought of many Falaj systems along Wadi Samail in Bidbid Area. Final Year Project Thesis, 16 pp., Muscat (Sultan Qaboos University). Supervisor 4. Inas Al-Amri (2014) Hydrochemical Characterization of Hot Springs in North Oman and finding their potential source of heat. Final Year Project Report, 15 pp., Muscat (Sultan Qaboos University). Supervisor 5. Maryam Al-Marzouqi (2013) Evaluation of two suggested sites as Suitable Locations for SIPC Tailings. Final Year Project Report, 12 pp., Muscat (Sultan Qaboos University). Supervisor 6. Mona Al-Kharusi (2013) Facies Analysis and Depositional Sequences of the Late Paleocene– Early Eocene Jefnayn Formation, a Carbonate Aquifer in Northern Oman. Final Year Project Thesis, 89 pp., Muscat (Sultan Qaboos University). Supervisor 7. Shadha Al-Omeiri (2013) Stratigraphy, paleoenvironments and model for the deposition of the Jefnayn Carbonate, Northern Oman Mountains. Final Year Project Thesis, 109 pp., Muscat (Sultan Qaboos University). Supervisor 8. Noura Al-Abri (2013) The potential of the Maradi Fault zone, Oman, to act as a barrier to fluid migration within the Cenozoic Sequence. Final Year Project Thesis, 112 pp., Muscat (Sultan Qaboos University). Supervisor 9. Bushra Al-Daghari (2013) The Structural Evolution of the Overburden Rocks in PDO Musallim Oil Field - Oman. Final Year Project Thesis, 98 pp., Muscat (Sultan Qaboos University). Supervisor 10. Maryam Al-Subhi (2012) Evaluating land-use change and its impacts on the coastal erosion in Sohar City, Oman, using satellite images and arial photographs. Final Year Project Thesis, 78 pp., Muscat (Sultan Qaboos University). Supervisor 11. Fatima Al-Rawahi (2012) Evaluating land-use change and consequently seawater intrusion in Wadi Al-Jizi Catchment, Oman, using satellite images and groundwater chemistry. Final Year Project Thesis, 75 pp., Muscat (Sultan Qaboos University). Supervisor 12. Omar Al-Habsi (2012) Estimating recharge of groundwater in Wadi Samial by water table fluctuation (WTF), Sultanate of Oman. Final Year Project Thesis, 86 pp., Muscat (Sultan Qaboos University). Supervisor
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13. Samira Al-Kalbani (2011) Hydrogeologic characterization of Maradi Fault Zone in Oman. Final Year Project Thesis, 103 pp., Muscat (Sultan Qaboos University). Supervisor 14. Abdulrzaq Al-Abri (2011) Evaluating groundwater flow and chemistry of Al Khoud aquifer, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. Final Year Project Thesis, 52 pp., Muscat (Sultan Qaboos University). Supervisor 15. Mansura Al-Rawahi (2011) Hydrogeological characterizations of Umm er Radhuma Aquifer in the vicinity of Qarn Alam, North Oman. Final Year Project Thesis, 95 pp., Muscat (Sultan Qaboos University). Supervisor 16. Fatma Al-Zaabi (2011) Evaluating the reservoir quality of Lower Shuaiba Formation in Mussalim Field using core data and petro-physical logs. Final Year Project Thesis, 73 pp., Muscat (Sultan Qaboos University). Supervisor
b2. Examiner of Graduation Project of Undergraduate Students: 1. Said Al-Hamami (2019) Rising groundwater level in Muscat international airport and its effect. Final Year Project Thesis, Muscat (Sultan Qaboos University). Examiner 2. Anas Al-Washahi (2019) The causes of rising groundwater level in Al Amerat area. Final Year Project Report, Muscat (Sultan Qaboos University). Examiner 3. Nihal Al-Harthy (2017) Assessing boron source & spatial distribution of Paleogene- Neogene rocks of Jafnayan & Rusayl formations. Final Year Project Thesis, Muscat (Sultan Qaboos University). Examiner 4. Mithaa Al-Saadi (2017) Assessing boron source & spatial distribution of Paleogene- Neogene rocks of Seeb & Barzaman formations. Final Year Project Thesis, Muscat (Sultan Qaboos University). Examiner 5. Abdulrahman Al-Shaqsi (2017) Regional-Scale Study of Chromium in Groundwater and Soil in Samail Area. Final Year Project Report, Muscat (Sultan Qaboos University). Examiner 6. Mohammed Al Busaidi (2011) Wadi Halfayin Groundwater Recharge Estimation. Final Year Project Thesis, Muscat (Sultan Qaboos University). Examiner 7. Rahma Al-Mahrooqi (2009) Exchange Heavy Metals between Soil-Plant and Treated Wastewater used in irrigation. Final Year Project Thesis, Muscat (Sultan Qaboos University). Examiner 8. Zakiya Al Hoqani (2009) Hydrochemical Analysis of Wadi Suq Groundwater and Impact of Mining Pollution. Final Year Project Thesis, Muscat (Sultan Qaboos University). Examiner
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b3. Supervisor or Examiner of Postgraduate Students: 1. Hanan Yaqoob Al-Hinai (24410/2017) Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment: A Case Study - Muscat Governorate. PhD Student, Muscat (Sultan Qaboos University). Co-Supervisor 2. Mansour Mahawi Aamerjeed (01886229/12) Groundwater flow Modeling with emphasis on recharge estimation in hardrock-alluvium Al-Fara catchment, Oman: Comparison of WTF, CMB and modeling methods. PhD Thesis, Muscat (Sultan Qaboos University), Examination date December 27, 2016. Examiner 3. Rashed Yahya Al-Abri (870000724) Groundwater and Aflaj characterization in North Oman: Hydrochemical and isotopic approach. PhD Thesis, Muscat (Sultan Qaboos University), Examination date January 31, 2016. Co-Supervisor 4. Haider Ahmed Al-Ajmi (880000514) Hydrochemical characterization of the groundwater in the AlMasaraat area, Al-Dhahiria Region, Sultanate of Oman. MSc Thesis, Muscat (Sultan Qaboos University), Examination was held on January 01, 2010. Co-Supervisor 5. Nadhira Salim Al-Harrasi (90275/15) Water Preservation, Plant Growth, and Microbial Counts of Block-Crack Capillary Barrier Having Different Sand to Fine Texture Soil Proportion. MSc Thesis, Muscat (Sultan Qaboos University), Examination was held on August 23, 2017. Examiner 6. Said Mohammed Al-Saqri (44061/10) Hydropedology and Soil Evolution in Explaining the Hydrological Aspects of Recharge Dams in Arid Zone Environments. MSc Thesis, Muscat (Sultan Qaboos University), Examination was held on April 28, 2014. Examiner 7. Said Mohammed Al-Touqi (32059/05) Assessment of Barka Groundwater Quality & Environmental Assessment of Barka and Bowsher Waste Dumping Sites. MSc Thesis, Muscat (Sultan Qaboos University), Examination was held on January 16, 2008. Examiner 8. Rashed Yahya Al-Abri (870000724/05) Hydrochemistry of Wadi Umairy, Geostatistical Approach. MSc Thesis, Muscat (Sultan Qaboos University), Examination was held on March 30, 2009. Examiner
(c) Participation in curriculum development /review and teaching management c1. Contribution to programs, curricula and courses developed and reviewed 1. I contributed in the development and improvement of the Earth Sciences and Geophysics Degree Plans 2021-2025. 2. I contributed largely in the development and improvement of the Earth Sciences and Geophysics Program Learning Outcomes and their alignment with the SQU graduate attributes. 3. I redeveloped and design the draft of the Assessment template (rubrics) for the Final Year Project (FYP) Report. 4. I designed and developed the program for the new engineering course "ERSC2020 Geology for Engineers".
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5. I contributed largely in the development of the two-pages response documents (Plans of Action) concerning the conclusions and recommendations in the Final Review Report for Earth Sciences and Geophysics Programs submitted by the Panels of External Reviewers, that visited the Department of Earth Sciences on 4-6 November 2019. 6. I served as a member of the external academic program review panel in the College of Earth Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, during the period from 4-8 March 2019 along with Prof. Mark Anderson (Plymouth University) and Prof. John Humphrey (King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals). 7. I developed and improved the Earth Sciences and Geophysics Degree Plans 2016-2020. 8. I contributed in the development and improvement of the Department’s mission and vision. 9. I have reviewed the following four course outlines: ERSC1003 (Introduction to Environmental Geology), ERSC1007 (Geological Wonders of Oman), ERSC2101 (Introduction to Geology I) and ERSC3000 (Environmental Geology). 10. I designed and developed the program for the new university elective course "ERSC1007 Geological Wonders of Oman".
c2. Developed instructional materials 1. There is no textbook assigned for the ERSC1007 Geological Wonders of Oman course, I developed an article per topic for the whole course content to ensure the materials are more informative but meanwhile brief. I am compiling these articles into a book and hopefully it will be available soon.
c3. E-learning resources, Intelligent tutoring systems 1. I redeveloped and designed the ERSC2101 (Introduction to Geology I) course in Moodle for remote teaching and automated corrections of assessment when I taught the course in summer 2020. 2. I developed and designed the ERSC3000 (Environmental Geology) course in Moodle for completely remote teaching (if necessary) and automated corrections of all assessments (quiz, practical, presentations, exams).
c4. Innovative approaches to improve independent/collaborative learning processes 1. I redesigned my ERSC3000 (Environmental Geology) course for significant learning outcomes using the model of Integrated Course Design (ICD) and Dr. Stewart Ross (founding director of CETL at Minnesota State University, Mankato, Minnesota, USA) gave me his highest rating, 21-Mar-2020. 2. I redesigned the lessons of my ERSC3000 (Environmental Geology) course to involve critical thinking questions that require students to think deeply to improve their critical
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thinking skills and Dr. Dave Paquin (CEO for Delta Business Training and Training & Education Consultant, USA), gave 36/45 with very positive feedback, 12 May 2019. 3. I redesigned the lessons of my ERSC3000 (Environmental Geology) course to improve independent and collaborative learning processes during the workshop "Innovative Pedagogies for Better Student Engagement" by Dr. Narimane Hadj-Hamou (Founder & CEO of CLICKS, Dubai, UAE), 27-28 February 2019.
c5. Instruments of program evaluation 1. I developed a survey in Fall 2019 using Google Form to evaluate sharing learning outcomes of the department courses with students. The main aim is to make students aware that 1) learning outcomes are measurable statements that articulate what students should know, be able to do, or value as a result of taking a course or completing a program. 2) learning outcomes of a course are typically shared with students along with the course content during the first class of the course, and 3) learning outcomes are 1) student- centered, 2) specific, and 3) measurable, and provide a road map for determining the content, organization, and assessment of the course. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZwD1zDwnKmFjjSGE8rNmmMdFfnjyp QX34PAKcXXXg1ozGzQ/viewform
(d) Personal professional development in university teaching and learning 1. I have participated in a webinar on “Re-Thinking Student Assessment in Online Learning” by Dr. Narimane Hadj-Hamou, Founder & CEO of CLICKS, Dubai, 12-Nov-2020, 9:00- 13:00. 2. I have participated in the 2018–2020 Faculty Fellows Program as a Faculty Fellow representing the College of Science, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL), Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), Oman. 3. I have participated in a seminar entitled “New teaching approaches of university science courses (the SCALE-UP pedagogy)” by Prof. Gerald Feldman, Physics, George Washington University, USA, 13-Feb-2020, 12:00-13:00, Science Seminar Room 2202, SQU, Oman. 4. I have participated in the CETL Reimagining Teaching Conference 2020 during the period 10 to 12-Feb-2020, SQU, Oman. 5. I have participated in a pre-conference workshop entitled “Tools for Peer Instruction” by Prof. Eric Mazur, Physics, Harvard University, USA, 9-Feb-2020, 8:00-11:00, G Block Theatre 10, CETL Reimagining Teaching Conference 2020, SQU, Oman. 6. I have participated in a workshop entitled "Developing your Teaching Philosophy Statement" by Dr. Frances Kalu, Teaching and Learning Specialist, University of Calgary, Qatar, 3-Nov-2019, 10:00-13:00, CPS Seminar Room, SQU, Oman. 7. I have conducted an online workshop on “Teaching Critical Thinking” during March and April 2019 for seven weeks. This workshop was organized by the SQU CETL and
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conducted by Dr. Dave Paquin, CEO for Delta Business Training and Training & Education Consultant, USA. 8. I have participated in a 2 days’ workshop entitled "Innovative Pedagogies for Better Student Engagement" by Dr. Narimane Hadj-Hamou, Founder & CEO of CLICKS, 27 and 28-Feb-2019, 9:00-17:00, Pullman Dubai Creek City Center, Dubai, UAE. 9. I have participated in a workshop entitled “Aligning graduate attributes, programme outcomes, curricular objectives and finalizing mapping of course on outcomes” by Dr. Ibrahim Al-Harthi, Director of Quality Assurance, SQU, 18-Oct-2018, 9:00-14:00, Drama Hall 2, College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS), SQU, Oman. 10. I have participated in a workshop entitled “Engaging students in Active and Significant Learning Experiences” by Dr. Stewart Ross (founding director of CETL at Minnesota State University, Mankato, Minnesota, USA), 10-Sep-2018, 9:00-15:00, CPS Seminar Room, SQU, Oman. 11. I have participated in a workshop entitled “Creating Significant Learning through Integrated Course Design” by Dr. Stewart Ross (founding director of CETL at Minnesota State University, Mankato, Minnesota, USA), 9-Sep-2018, 9:00-15:00, Science Seminar Room, College of Science, SQU, Oman. Additionally 12. I have participated in a workshop entitled “Outcome-based Assessment” by Dr. Asma Al- Ghassani (Department of Mathematics), Dr. Hameed Sulaiman (Department of Biology), Dr. Abdelhamid Abdesselam (Department of Computer Science), College of Science, SQU, 27-Feb-2020,10:00-11:00, Science Seminar Room 2201, SQU, Oman. 13. I have participated in a seminar entitled “Conducting SOTL to Maximize Student Learning” by Dr. Daniel Bernstein, University of Kansas, USA, 11-Feb-2020, 8:30-9:30, G Block Theatre 10, SQU, Oman. 14. I have participated in a workshop entitled "How to Develop Different types of Rubrics" by Dr. Mahmood Emam, College of Education, SQU, 5-Dec-2019, 9:00-11:30, AC Room, Faculty Club, SQU, Oman. 15. I have participated in a seminar entitled "Teaching and Learning at Cambridge: student, academic and administrative perspective" by Prof. Michael Proctor, University of Cambridge, UK, 8-Apr-2019, 12:00-13:00, Science Seminar Room, SQU, Oman. 16. I have participated in a workshop entitled "Making Rubric" by Dr. Michel Claereboudt, College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences (CAMS), SQU, 26-Mar-2019, 12:00-13:00, CAMS Conference Room #219, SQU, Oman. 17. I have participated in a workshop entitled “SOTL Discussion and Consultation” by Prof. Grahame Bilbow, Director of the Centre for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning at the University of Hong Kong, 5-Feb-2019, 9:30-11:00, Faculty Club Room 3, SQU, Oman.
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18. I have participated in a workshop entitled “E-Portfolio” by Prof. Grahame Bilbow, Director of the Centre for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning at the University of Hong Kong, 5 & 6-Feb-2019, 13:00-15:30, G Block (G 42), SQU, Oman. 19. I have participated in a workshop entitled “Alternative Assessments of Teaching and Learning” by Prof. Grahame Bilbow, Director of the Centre for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning at the University of Hong Kong, 4-Feb-2019, 10:00-11:00, G Block Theatre 11, SQU, Oman. 20. I have participated in a workshop entitled “Outcome based learning objectives” by Dr. Otherine Neisler and CETL Team, 20-Dec-2018, 13:00-15:00, Faculty Club Room 3, SQU, Oman. 21. I have participated in a workshop entitled "Community of Practice" by Dr. Khalid Al Saadi, College of Education, SQU, 12-Dec-2018, 12:00-14:00, Room A07, SQU, Oman. 22. I have participated in a workshop entitled "Writing outcomes based learning objectives with alignment of course objectives" by Dr. Otherine Neisler, CETL, SQU, 29-Nov- 2018,12:00-14:00, ERSC Lab 40, College of Science, SQU, Oman. 23. I have participated in a workshop entitled "Create Infographics for Learning" by Dr. Jokha Al-Hosni, CPS, SQU, 13-Nov-2018, 10:00-11:00, G Block (G 42), SQU, Oman. 24. I have participated in a workshop entitled “Introduction to learning theories” by Dr. Saleh Al-Busaidi, CPS, SQU, 16-May-2018, 9:00-12:00, Faculty Club Room 3, SQU, Oman. 25. I have participated in seminars entitled “Fellowship of higher education academy” by Dr. Mahmoud I. Masoud, “Educational philosophies” by Dr. Otherine Neisler and “Introduction to learning theories” by Dr. Saleh Al-Busaidi, all from SQU, 26-Apr-2018, 9:00-12:00, AC Room, Faculty Club, SQU, Oman. 26. I have participated in a workshop entitled “Technology integration in teaching" by Dr. Ali Al-Mosawi, College of Education, SQU, 18-Apr-2018, 12:00-13:00, Science Seminar Room, College of Science, SQU, Oman. 27. I have participated in a workshop entitled “Using Technology in Teaching" by Prof. Wan Fowzi and Dr. Mohamed Osman, College of Education, SQU, 18-Apr-2018, 9:00-12:00, Science Seminar Room, College of Science, SQU, Oman. 28. I have participated in a Book Discussion entitled "How Learning Works: chapters 1 and 2” by Prof. Thuwayba Al Barwani, 22-Mar-2018, 11:30-13:00, CETL Conference Room, CETL, SQU, Oman. 29. I have participated in a Book Discussion entitled "What the Best College Professors Do: chapter 7” by Dr. Otherine Neisler, 15-Mar-2018, 11:30-13:00, CETL Conference Room, CETL, SQU, Oman. 30. I have participated in a Book Discussion entitled "Teaching at its Best: chapter 9 Making the Most of Office Hours” by Dr. Victoria Tuzlukovam 6-Mar-2018, 11:30-13:00, CETL Conference Room, CETL, SQU, Oman.
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31. I have participated in a workshop entitled “Rubric Design and Construction” by Dr. Peter Looker, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 27-Feb-2018, 14:00-16:30, CPS Seminar Room, SQU, Oman. 32. I have participated in a seminar entitled “Keeping the Focus on Student Learning: Evaluation, Research and Practice” by Dr. Peter Looker, 26-Feb-2018, 10:00-11:15, Lecture Theater 1, SQU, Oman. 33. I have participated in a workshop entitled “Making the most of Higher Education Promoting Learner Autonomy for Survival in 21st Century” by Dr. Hashill Al Saadi, CPS, SQU, 22-Feb-2018, 12:00-13:30, CPS Seminar Room, SQU, Oman. 34. I have participated in a workshop entitled “Alternative Instructional Strategies” by Prof. Nikos Mourtos, Chair of Aerospace Engineering Department at San Jose State University in California, 18-May-2017, SQU, Oman. 35. I have participated in a workshop entitled “Critical Thinking Skills for the 21st Century” by Prof. Nikos Mourtos, Chair of Aerospace Engineering Department at San Jose State University in California, 17-May-2017, SQU, Oman.
(e) Scholarship in university teaching and learning No publication yet, attended professional development in SOTL, currently collecting data for SOTL and applied for 1 unsuccessful grant.
(f) Recognition in university teaching and learning f1. University/national awards 1. The Sultan Qaboos University and Geological Society of Oman both nominated me for membership of the 2020 UNESCO Global Geoparks Council (UGGP) through the Oman National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, Ministry of Education, to representing the Sultanate. 2. I was awarded the “Best Teacher Award” at SQU in 2018 3. I was invited to evaluate student scientific projects submitted for scientific competitions for the academic year 2015/2014 in Majan Hall, Department of Human Resources Development in Al-Watiyah, Ministry of Education, Muscat, 25-26 February 2015. 4. I received a letter of appreciation from the Head of the Department, SQU, for my efforts conducting two full-day workshops for science teachers from the Ministry of Education and did the logistic to host a series of seminars in the department in cooperation with the European Geophysical Union (EGU) and European Association of Geologists and Engineers (EAGE) during the second week of October 2009.
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f2. Invitations to review papers/theses/reports in university teaching and learning 1. I was invited as an external reviewer for the academic programs in the College of Earth Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, 4-8 March 2019. 2. I was invited as an examiner for several undergraduate studies (details under b2. Examiner of Graduation Project of Undergraduate Students) and several graduate studies (details under b3 supervisor or examiner of postgraduate students). 3. I reviewed 3 abstracts submitted to the CETL Reimaging Teaching Conference, 10 to 12 January 2020, SQU, Muscat, Oman: #94 How can we change the scientific and pedagogical curricula as a strategic choice received on 13-October 2019, #23 Mock trials as an effective methodology in teaching the arbitration law course received on 24-October 2019, and #27 E-courses at Sultan Qaboos University: OTECH1000 Study Skills course as a model received on 24-October 2019.
f3. Membership of university teaching and learning committees 1. Member of the Science Education Committee, College of Science (2016-Present) 2. Member (2008-2013) and chair (2013-2019) of the Department Curriculum Committee (2008-2019) and member of the College Curriculum Committee (2013-2019). 3. Member of the College of Science Advisory Board (2018-2020) 4. Member of the organizing committee of the 1st International Conference on Teaching and Learning, 10-12 February 2020, SQU, Muscat, Oman.
(g) Leadership in university teaching and learning 1. While teaching ERSC2101 Introduction to Geology (I) course in summer 2020, I developed a complete online courses for remote teaching cable of automated corrections of assessments. 2. Redesigned my ERSC3000 Environmental Geology course shows the power of course design to increase student engagement and learning. Adopting the model of Integrated Course Design was a leading change in the teaching and learning methods. This improvement in the course was highly appreciated and admired by Dr. Stewart Ross, the founding director of CETL at Minnesota State University, Mankato, Minnesota, USA.
(h) Impact in university teaching and learning 1. I was the chair of the department curriculum committee and member of the college curriculum committee in the last six years and participated in improving the last degree plans 2016-2020 and 2021-2025 in the departments for both Earth Sciences and Geophysics. Also, I found 2 new courses ERSC1007 Geological Wonders of Oman and ERSC2020 Geology for Engineers.
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2. I contributed in the development and improvement of the Earth Sciences and Geophysics Program Learning Outcomes and their alignment with the SQU graduate attributes. This is expected to help the department faculty to foresee the importance of assessing their course learning outcomes to ensure they achieve their learning objectives by the time the students completed the courses. 3. I participated in developing a rubric for the Assessment of the Final Year Project (FYP) Report that helps providing clear expectations for the FYP, helping students understand what they need to do to excel and helping examiners to be fair and consistent. 4. I nominated Dr. Mohamed Farfour, my colleague, for the Faculty Fellows Program 2020- 2022 and helped him to prepare necessary documents. The purpose is help him develops and improved his teaching skills for better students learning and better graduates of the departments, college and SQU. 5. I am currently the academic advisor for 25 students and a reference person at the department for any curriculum development, student degree auditing and academic advising. 6. I utilized the Moodle LMS (Learning Management System) technology and developed 4 courses (ERSC1007 Geological Wonders of Oman, ERSC2101 Introduction to Geology I, ERSC2020 Geology for Engineers, ERSC3000 Environmental Geology) for blended and remote learning. I am a reference person at the department for helping faculty on using Moodle, especially in creating assessments. 7. I am an active member of the College Science Education Committee since 2016 that supervise and improve the Science Education academic programs. 8. I prepared and delivered more than 14 training workshops and courses for government employees (mostly school teachers).
(i) Other information 1. In my courses, I strengthen moral, environmental and social awareness of the students. I encourage the students to protect national geological heritages and to minimize their consumption of water, energy and resources. I emphasize on the importance for the students to disseminate these knowledges and transfer this learned awareness into their social community to ultimately reduces the environmental issues in our country.
4. Scholarship (a) Scholarly work a1. Papers in Refereed Journals: IF= impact factor of the journal based on 2018 Web of Science report (no data for 2019 yet) 1. Farfour, M., Al-Hosni, T. 2020. Mapping of near-surface formations by refraction seismic tomography: a case study from Al-Amerat, Sultanate of Oman. Arabian Journal of Geosciences 13, 462. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-020-05459-8
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Q2, IF= 1.141, Contribution: I have been in the field and helped with writing of the text. Furthermore, this is the output of my work for Muscat Appeal Court. 2. Ahmad, A., Al Ghadeer, S., Al-Hosni, T. K. 2020. Study on gray water treatment using cement kiln dust and chemical coagulants, Journal of Applied Water Engineering and Research, DOI: 10.1080/23249676.2020.1761900. Q3, IF= 0.77, Contribution: I have helped in revising the chemical analysis. 3. Sundararajan, N., Pracejus, B., Al- Khirbash, S., Al-Hosni, T. K., Ebrahimi, A., Al- Mushani, M. 2019. Radiometric Surveys for Detection of Uranium in Dhofar Region, Sultanate of Oman. SQU Journal for Science, 24(1), 36-46. DOI: 10.24200/squjs.vol24iss1pp36-46 IF = not available (SQU journal) Contribution: I have been in the field together with all authors and helped with writing of the text. Furthermore, I have helped in the chemical analysis. 4. Ahmad, A., Ghufran, R., Al-Hosni, T. K. 2019. Bioavailability of zinc oxide nano particle with fly ash soil for the remediation of metals by Parthenium hysterophorus. Journal of Environmental Health Science & Engineering 17, 1195–1203. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40201-019-00434-2. Q1, IF= 2.773., Contribution: I helped with the chemical analysis and discussion. 5. Sundararajan, N., Pracejus, B., Al- Khirbash, S., Al-Hosni, T. K., Ebrahimi, A., Al- Mushani, M., Al-Lazki, A., 2018. Geophysical and Geochemical Investigation for Structures Favorable to Uranium Mineralization in Dhofar Region, Sultanate of Oman. Arabian Journal of Geosciences 11: 700, pp 16. DOI: 10.1007/s12517-018-3997-1 Q2, IF= 1.141, Contribution: I have been in the field together with all authors and helped with writing of the text. Furthermore, I stimulated the discussion. 6. Pracejus, B., Sundararajan, N., Al- Khirbash, S., Al-Hosni, T. K., Ebrahimi, A., Al- Bulushi, S., Al-Lazki, A., Al-Maashani, M. 2018. Aspects of U-Th Fractionation in Tertiary Limestones and Calcretes of Dhofar, Southern Oman. Chemie der Erde, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemer.2018.09.003. Q2, IF= 2.364, Contribution: I have been in the field together with all authors and helped with geology. 7. Abdalla, O., Izady, A., Al-Hosni, T., Chen, M., Al-Mamari, H., Semhi, K. 2018. Modern Recharge in a Transboundary Groundwater Basin Deduced from Hydrochemical and Isotopic Investigations: Al Buraimi, Oman, Geofluids, vol. 2018, Article ID 7593430, 14 pages, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/7593430. Q2, IF= 1.437, Contribution: I have helped in the chemical analysis, discussion and impetration and with writing of the text. 8. Abdalla, O., Al-Hosni, T., Al- Rawahi, A., Kacimov, A., Clark, I. 2017. Coupling isotopes and wells’ hydrographs to infer groundwater recharge mechanisms in arid areas, example of Samail Catchment, Oman. Hydrogeology Journal, DOI: 10.1007/s10040-018-1818-y
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Q1, IF= 2.401, Contribution: I have been in the field and helped with writing of the text. Furthermore, this is the output of my IG Funded project IG/SCI/ETHS/10/01. 9. Sundararajan, N., Pracejus, B., Al- Khirbash, S., Al-Hosni, T. K, Ebrahimi, A., Al- Mushani, M. 2017. Magnetic Mapping for Delineating Structures Favorable to Uranium Mineralization in Dhofar Region, Sultanate of Oman. International Journal of Earth & Environmental Sciences, 2: 127, https://doi.org/10.15344/2456-351X/2017/127 IF= not available, Contribution: I have been in the field together with all authors and helped with the chemical analysis. 10. Semhi, K., Abdalla, O., Al Abri, R., Al Hosni, T., Clark, I. 2017. Strontium Isotopes as a Tool for Estimation of Groundwater Recharge and Aquifer Connectivity, Groundwater for Sustainable Development, DOI: 10.1016/j.gsd.2016.11.001 Q2, IF= not available (1.802 by the journal), Contribution: I have helped with the chemical analysis and writing of the text. Furthermore, I stimulated the discussion. 11. Abdalla, O., Al-Abri, R., Semhi, K., Al-Hosni, T., Al-Yaroubi, S., Clark, I., Amerjeed, M. 2016. Hydro-chemical evolution of groundwater in a sequence of Tertiary Formations in North West Oman, Environmental Earth Sciences, 75: 1410. doi:10.1007/s12665-016- 6196-y. Q2, IF= 1.871, Contribution: I have been in the field together with all authors and helped with writing of the text. Furthermore, I stimulated the discussion. 12. Abdalla, O., Al-Abri, R., Semhi, K., Al-Hosni, T., Amerjeed, M., Clark, I. 2016. Groundwater recharge to ophiolite aquifer in north oman: constrained by stable isotopes, Environmental Earth Sciences, 75:1-17, DOI 10.1007/s12665-016-5887-8. Q2, IF= 1.871, Contribution: I have been in the field together with all authors and helped with writing of the text. Furthermore, I stimulated the discussion. 13. Sundararajan, N., Sankaran, S., Al Hosni, T. K., Gurunatha Rao, V. 2015. Surface water characteristics in the vicinity of lakes and drainage network. Environmental Earth Science, Volume 74, Issue 7, pp 6077-6096. DOI: 10.1007/s12665-015-4632-z Q2, IF= 1.871, Contribution: I have helped with re-producing some figures and revising the text. 14. Nasir, S., Sankaran, R., El Ghali, M., Hosni, T., Elzebdeh, K., Al-Rawas, G. 2015. Geotechnical Assessment of Dimension Stone Resources in Oman, International Journal of Chemical, Environmental & Biological Sciences (IJCEBS) Volume 3, Issue 6 (2015), ISSN 2320–4087 (Online). IF = not available (2.571 by the journal) Contribution: I have helped with writing of the text. Furthermore, I stimulated the discussion. 15. Sundararajan, N., Sankaran, S., Al-Hosni, T., 2012. Vertical electrical sounding (VES) and multi-electrode resistivity in environmental impact assessment studies over some selected lakes: a case study. Environmental Earth Sciences, 65 (3), 881-895. DOI: 10.1007/s12665-011-1132-7
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Q2, IF= 1.871, Contribution: I have helped with re-producing all figures and tables and with revising the text. 16. Abdalla, O., Suliman, F., Al-Ajmi, H., Al-Hosni, T., Rollinson, H. 2010. Cyanide from gold mining and its effect on groundwater in arid areas, Yanqul mine of Oman. Environmental Earth Sciences, 60 (4), 885-892. DOI: 10.1007/s12665-009-0225-z Q2, IF= 1.871, Contribution: I have been in the field together with some authors and helped with writing of the text. Furthermore, I stimulated the discussion. a2. Book Chapter: 1. Farfour M., Al-Hosni T. (2019) Application of Seismic Refraction Tomography to Map Bedrock: A Case Study from Al-Amrat, Oman. In: Sundararajan N., Eshagh M., Saibi H., Meghraoui M., Al-Garni M., Giroux B. (eds) On Significant Applications of Geophysical Methods. Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (IEREK Interdisciplinary Series for Sustainable Development). Springer, Cham DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-01656- 2_23 Contribution: I have been in the field and helped with writing of the text. Furthermore, this is the output of my work for Muscat Appeal Court. a3. Book: 1. Abdalla, O., Kacimov, A., Chen, M., Al Maktoumi, A., Al Hosni, T, Clark, I.D. 2017. Edited book Water Resources in Arid Areas: The Way forward. eBook ISBN 978-3-319- 51856-5, Hardcover ISBN 978-3-319-51855-8. DOI10.1007/978-3-319-51856-5 Springer International Publishing. 520 pages. Contribution: I have helped in the review process of the submitted articles and their selection for this book.
a4. Technical Reports: 1. O. Abdalla et al. (2019) Water Table rise in Muscat Governate causes, impacts and solutions. Final report of the project code # CR/DVC/WRC/16/01 submitted to the Ministry of Regional Municipalities and Water Resources September 2019. 2. T. Al-Hosni (2016) as an expert in groundwater and water resources Co-authored the IAEA Water Availability Enhancement (IWAVE) Final Report. International Atomic Energy Agency and the Ministry of regional Municipalities and Water Resources. 3. O. Abdalla., T. Al-Hosni, A. Izady (2017) Constructing Water Balance along Oman/UAE Border by Tracing and Dating Groundwater. Final report for SQU/UAE joint funded project. Project Code: CL-SQU-UAEU-14-04. Report submitted to the Deanship of Research, SQU, October 2017. 4. T. Al-Hosni (2017). Evaluating the potential risks at the plot # 4597 in Al Amerat Phase 1. Final report, the Diwan of Royal Court Pension Fund, March 2017.
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5. T. Al-Hosni (2016). Hydro-chemical Characterization of the Groundwater to find suitable sources for feed water to RO Water Plants in the Vicinity of Umm as Samim, Oman” for the YAS Consulting Engineers LLC, Muscat, Oman, June 2016, The ground water samples were collected and analyzed by the client. 6. O. Abdalla, T. Al-Hosni, A. Izady, A. Kacimov, A. Al-Maktoumi (2016) Estimating natural groundwater recharge and discharge in North Oman. Final report for His Majesty Funded project SR/SCI/ETHS.11/01. Report submitted to the Deanship of Research, SQU, October 2016. 7. T. Al-Hosni (2015). Evaluating the Hot springs in north Oman, heat source and potential of geothermal energy. Final report for Internal Grant Funded project IG/SCI/ETHS/15/02. Report submitted to the Deanship of Research, SQU, December 2016. 8. O. Abdalla. T. Al-Hosni; S. Al-Khirbash; B. Pracejus (2013) Evaluating the "Al-Ghuzayn at Khaboura Underground Copper Mine – Climate and Environmental Impact Assessment “report. project code: CR/DVC/WRC/12/01 (2012-2013). 9. T. Al-Hosni (2011). Evaluating Jabal Misht (Ibri, Oman) as geo-site for protection, its significance, required protection and recommendation for site utilization for the Geological Society of Oman (GSO) part of the Oman geo-sites protection project, March 2011. 10. T. Al-Hosni, O. Abdalla (2011). The evolution of groundwater in the Samail Catchment, Oman. Final report for Internal Grant Funded project IG/SCI/ETHS/10/01. Report submitted to the Deanship of Research, SQU, December 2011.
a5. Research Projects: 1. Groundwater Level Rise in Muscat Governorate, causes, impacts and solutions. Funded by the Ministry of Regional Municipalities, and Water Resources, Muscat, Oman. Project Code: CR/DVC/WRC/16/01 (2016-2020) (budget 49,200 RO ca $127,500.00). Investigator 2. Geological exploration, mapping, economic potential and assessment of the dimension stone resources of Oman. HM Project Code SR/DVC/ESRC/15/01 (2015-2019) (budget 211,700 RO ca $550,000). Investigator 3. Uranium and associated minerals in the Sultanate of Oman - Geophysical and geochemical exploration. HM Project Code: SR/SCI/ETHS/12/02 (2012-2016) (budget 114,600 RO ca $297,600). Investigator 4. Constructing Water Balance along Oman/UAE Border by Tracing and Dating Groundwater. SQU/UAE joint funded project. Project Code: CL/SQU-UAEU/14/04 (2014-2017). (budget 38,000 RO ca $98,450). Investigator 5. Surface water quality at developing urban areas in Oman and potential impacts, IG Project Code: IG/SCI/ETHS/15/01 (2015-2016) (budget 7,300 RO ca $19,000) Co-Principal Investigator
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6. Evaluating the hot springs in north Oman, heat source and potential of geothermal energy. IG Project Code: IG/SCI/ETHS/15/02 (2015-2016) (budget 4,600 RO ca $12,000). Principal Investigator 7. Estimating natural groundwater recharge and discharge in North Oman HM Project Code: SR/SCI/ETHS/11/01 (2011-2016) (budget 114,300 RO ca $298,000). Co-Principal Investigator 8. The Evolution of Groundwater in the Samail Catchment, Oman. IG Project code IG/SCI/ETHS/10/01 (2010-2012) (budget 11,000 RO ca $28,500). Principal Investigator 9. Hydrogeological Characteristics of Maradi Fault. PDO funded project, Project Code: CR/SCI/ETHS/11/01 (2011-2013) (16,500 RO ca budget $42,900). Principal Investigator 10. Evaluating the "Al-Ghuzayn at Khaboura Underground Copper Mine – Climate and Environmental Impact Assessment "report. External funded project code: CR/DVC/WRC/12/01 (2012-2013). (budget 5,900 RO ca $ 15,300). Investigator a5. Expert Court Reports: 1. Al-Hosni, T. (2019) as an expert in geology and mining I provided an expert report to the Appeals Court titled “Assess the quality of the marble cubes extracted from the marble quarry in Ibri to confirm its conformity with the specifications agreed between the two parties in the Commercial Appeal No. 332 and 334/2016”. Report submitted to the Appeals Court, Muscat, 2 June 2019. 2. Al-Hosni, T. (2019) as an expert in groundwater and water resources I provided an expert report to the Appeals Court titled “Predict the possible impact that could affect Rimi village (Bilad Al Shuhoom, Ibri) if PAW operates the water well (106/217)”. Report submitted to the Appeals Court, Muscat, 3 Feb 2019. 3. Al-Hosni, T. (2019) as an expert in geology and mining I provided an expert report to the Court of First Instance titled “Determination of the amount of chromium ore produced from the Badet chrome quarry (Al-Suwaiq) by defendant and its market value”. Report submitted to the Court of First Instance, Sohar, 3 Jan 2019. 4. Al-Hosni, T. (2018) as an expert in geology and mining I provided an expert report to the Appeals Court titled “Identifying the circumstances causing the mountain slope failure in Al-Watayah (Bawsher)”. Report submitted to the Appeals Court, Muscat, 13 August 2018. 5. Al-Hosni, T. (2017) as an expert in hydrogeology and water resources I provided an expert report to the Administrative Court titled “Determine amount of water produced from the disputed well (588/299) located in Al-Jarda (Samail), the adequacy of the water to meet the needs of the owners, and the feasibility to drill alternative well and where?”. Report submitted to the the Administrative Court, Muscat, 9 December 2017. 6. Al-Hosni, T. (2017) as an expert in geology and engineering geology I provided an expert report to the Appeals Court titled “Evaluating the weakness of the peridotite rocks and its
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contributions towards the slope failure in Darsait, Muscat, Oman”. Report submitted to the the Appeals Court, Muscat, 6 November 2017. 7. Al-Hosni, T. (2017) as an expert in hydrogeology and water resources I provided an expert report to the Appeals Court titled “Explore the relationship of constructing an electricity tower along Wadi Myah and the dryness of an old dug well in a farm beside the wadi in Al-Hajir”. Report submitted to the Appeals Court, Muscat, 15 October 2017. 8. Al-Hosni, T. (2016) as an expert in geology and mining I provided an expert report to the Court of First Instance titled “Distinguish the chrome mining in Samail done by two different companies in the same site using satellite images and aerial photographs”. Report submitted to the Court of First Instance, Nizwa, 23 May 2016. 9. Al-Hosni, T. (2015) as an expert in falaj system and water resources I provided an expert report to the Appeals court titled “Assessing the damage to Falaj Al-Musaraj due to the duality project of Karsh-Izza road and estimating the actual cost to repair the damage”. Report submitted to the Appeals Court, Nizwa, 15 June 2015. 10. Al-Hosni, T. and Al-Maktoumi, A. (2015) as an expert in geology and water resources I provided an expert report to the Administrative Court titled “Potential impacts of Al-Ajmi Marble Quarry to the Al-Arid Falaj in Ibri, Oman”. Report submitted to the Administrative Court, Muscat, 23 February 2015. 11. Al-Hosni, T. (2015) as an expert in falaj system and water resources I provided an expert report to the Court of First Instance titled “The potential impacts of constructing a drinking water network across Falaj Alsaghir in Samail”. Report submitted to the Court of First Instance, Nizwa, 5 February 2015. 12. Al-Hosni, T. (2015) as an expert in hydrogeology and water resources I provided an expert report to the Court of First Instance titled “The potential impacts of the PDO oil pipeline to Falaj Al-Mazara Bint Saad in Bidbid”. Report submitted to the Court of First Instance, Bidbid, 18 January 2015. 13. Al-Hosni et al. (2011) as an expert in hydrogeology I provided an expert report to the Administrative Court titled “Evaluating the diversion of Wadi Misfah in Qurayyat, Oman, and its impacts”. Report submitted to the Administrative Court, Muscat, 15 May 2011. Co-PI: Al-Farsi, F. and Al-Mamari, S. from Ministry of Regional Municipal and Water Resources a7. Major Encyclopedia: 1. I have participated in the Oman Mountains Encyclopedia as a member of the Scientific Committee from 2012 until 2018. I served as a supervisor of the field (Geology and Geography) reviewing and editing many articles. In press 2. I have supervised the field (Omani Land) in the in the Oman Encyclopedia project during the period from 18/5/2008 until 30/12/2009. I coordinated the write-up, reviewed and edited of more than 167 articles.
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a8. Conference Abstracts and Presentations: First name is the presenter in the conference 1. Semhi, K; Abdalla, O.; Al Hosni, T.; Al Abri, R. 2020. Connectivity between aquifers: evidence from 87Sr/86Sr ratio and from stable isotopes case study of Oman. Presented at the 13th Gulf Water Conference – Water in the GCC: Challenges and Innovative Solutions. 12–14 March 2019, Kuwait. DOI: 10.5004/dwt.2020.25506 2. Sundararajan, N.; Ebrahimi, A.; Pracejus, B.; Al-Hosni, T. K. 2019 Geo-investigations on the Qarat Kibrit Salt Dome Faulting System South of Adam, Oman - In Search of anomalies favorable for Uranium and associated minerals. 2nd Conference of the Arabian Journal of Geosciences, Tunisia, 25-28 November, Springer. 3. Sundararajan, N.; Ebrahimi, A.; Pracejus, B.; Al-Hosni, T. K. 2019 Geophysical Investigation for Delineating Structures Favorable to Uranium Mineralization in Al- Amerat, Sultanate of Oman. EAGE Conference Proceedings, 25th European Meeting of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics, Sep 2019, Volume 2019, p.1 – 5, The Hague, Netherlands, September 8-12, 2019. https://doi.org/10.3997/2214-4609.201902463 4. Farfour, M., and Al-Hosni, T., 2018. Application of seismic refraction tomography to map bedrock: A case study from Al-Amrat, Oman. Proceedings of the 1st Springer Conference of the Arabian Journal of Geosciences (CAJG-1), Hammamet, Tunisia, 12-15 November 2018. 5. S. Al Khirbash, P. Bernard, S. Narasimman, T. Al-Hosni, A. Ebrahimi, M. Al-Mashaani, 2018. Integrated Geophysical Investigation for Structures Favourable to Uranium Mineralization in Dhofar Region, Sultanate of Oman. EAGE Conference Proceedings, Saint Petersburg 2018, Apr 2018, Volume 2018, p.1 - 5, Saint Petersburg, Russia, 9-2 April 2018. DOI: 10.3997/2214-4609.201800263 6. Al-Hosni, T. K., 2018. Landslide Hazards Associated With The Urban Development In Muttrah District, Muscat Province, Oman: A Case Study. New Dimensions for Natural Hazards in Asia: An AOGS-EGU Joint Conference, Tagaytay, Philippine, 4-8 February 2018. 7. Al-Hosni, T. K., 2017. The role of anthropogenic and natural factors in shaping the drought of Falaj Mazra, bidbid, Northern Oman. 70th Geological Congress of Turkey: cultural geology and geological heritage, Ankara, Turkey, 10-14 April 2017. 8. Al-Hosni, T. K., 2015. How the oil pipeline's route could impact the groundwater flow in Wadi Samail and consequently the falaj system in Bidbid, Northern Oman. 7th Environmental Symposium of German-Arab Scientific Forum for Environmental Studies, SQU, Muscat, 5-6 October 2015. 9. Al-Mandhari, A. and Al-Hosni, T. K., 2015. Analyzing the variability of δ18O and δ2H isotopic compositions in precipitation to develop a local meteoric water line for Oman. 7th Environmental Symposium of German-Arab Scientific Forum for Environmental Studies, SQU, Muscat, 5-6 October 2015. Poster session
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10. Al-Hosni, T. K., 2015. Effects of Oil Pipeline Construction on Groundwater Flow in Wadi Samail and Consequently the Falaj System in Bidbid, Oman. ISAET 4th International Conference on Geology, Geography and Earth Sciences (ICGGES'15), Kuala Lumpur, 25- 26 August 2015. 11. Al-Hosni, T. and Abdulla, O., 2014. Use of Multiple Isotope Tracers to Understand Groundwater Systems and Assess Potential Recharge in Arid Countries such as Oman. International Conference on Chemistry and Environmental Science Research (ICCESR 2014), Penang, 17-18 September 2014. 12. Abdalla, O. and Al-Hosni T. 2013. Produced water injection in geologically complex environments. Seminar on “Role of Produced Water in Sustainable Development Plans of Al Wusta” 9-10 December 2013-Crown Plaza Al Duqm-Al Wusta Governorate – Sultanate of Oman. 13. Al-Hosni, T., Abdulla, O. and Al-Rawahi, A, 2013. Understanding groundwater systems for efficient and sustainable management of the groundwater resources in arid countries such as Oman. The 10th Meeting of the Saudi Society for Geosciences: Geosciences for Sustainable Development, Dhahran, April 2013. 14. Al-Hosni, T., 2012. Assessment of short and long term groundwater recharge rates in arid countries such as Oman. The 10th International Gulf Water Conference, Doha, 22-24 April 2012. 15. Abdalla, O., Al-Hosni, T., Al-Rawahi, A. 2012. Groundwater recharge & discharge relations inferred from isotopes and hydrochemistry in Samail, Catchment, Oman. Poster presented in the 22nd V.M. Goldschmidt TM 2012 Conference, Montréal, Canada, June 24-29, 2012 16. Abdalla, O., Al-Hosni, T., Farah, E. 2012. Feasibility of fault zones for produced water reinjection: hydraulic barriers or conduits? A case study from Oman. SAPEG 5th Petroleum Conference & Exhibition 2012 “Future Breakthroughs in Hydrocarbon Exploration & Development”, Khartoum, Sudan. 27 February - 1 March 2012. 17. Al-Hosni, T., Abdalla, O. & Al- Rawahi, A., 2012. The evolution of groundwater in the Samail Catchment, Oman. The International Conference on the geology of the Arabian Plate and Oman Mountains, Muscat, Oman, 7-9 January 2012. 18. Al-Hosni, T., 2011. Assessment of potential groundwater recharge for efficient and sustainable management of groundwater resources: case study. The 10th International Conference of Jordanian Geologists Association, Amman, Jordan, 3-5 April 2011. 19. Al-Hosni, T. and Weaver, T.T., 2009. Estimating groundwater Recharge in arid to semi- arid areas: An example from the southeast Murray Basin, Australia, 4th International Congress Geo Tunisia, Tunis, 16-20 December 2009. 20. Al-Hosni, T. and Weaver, T. (2004). Groundwater flow and chemistry in the Murray Valley, Murray Basin, Australia. Weaver, T. and Cartwright, I. (editor). Inaugural
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Australasian Hydrogeology Research Conference, December 2004, Melbourne, Australia, Abstracts No.1: 6-8. 21. Al-Hosni, T. (2004). Groundwater flow and chemistry in the Murray Valley, Murray Basin, Australia. White, S. (editor). 18th Victorian Universities Earth and Environmental Conference, September 2004, Geological Society of Australia Abstracts No.75, p 12. a9. Accepted Conference Abstracts and Presentations: 1. Al-Hosni, T. and Farfour, M. 2020. Geophysical methods for solving groundwater related problems: examples from Oman. To be presented at the 2nd International conference on Water Resources in Arid Areas (WRAA2020). 9-11 November 2020, SQU, Muscat, Oman. 2. Semhi, K., Abdalla, O., Al-Hosni, T. and Al-Abri, R. 2020. Origin and Recharge Role of Northern Oman Aflaj Geochemical and Isotopic Approach. To be presented at the 2nd International conference on Water Resources in Arid Areas (WRAA2020). 9-11 November 2020, SQU, Muscat, Oman. 3. Farfour, M., Al-Shukaili, F., Al-Hosni, T. 2020. Geophysical methods for groundwater exploration: an overview and applications from Oman. To be presented at the 2nd International conference on Water Resources in Arid Areas (WRAA2020). 9-11 November 2020, SQU, Muscat, Oman. 4. Al-Hosni, T. 2020 (Postponed). Hydrochemical Characterization of the Groundwater to Find Suitable Sources for Feed Water to RO Water Plants in the Vicinity of Extensive Inland Sabkha, Oman Desert., accepted in 38.4 Fragile Hydrogeology of Coastal, Island and Other Sensitive Areas. To be presented at 36th International Geological Congress. 2- 8 March 2020, New Delhi, India.
(b) Student/trainee advising and supervision in scholarship 1. See section 3. Teaching and Learning (b) for all my (co)supervised students and their projects at SQU. 2. Supervised the SQU Students Team for participating in the 2019 Imperial Barrel Award (IBA 2019) competition held in San Antonio, Texas, USA, 19–22 May 2019. 3. Supervised the SQU Students Team for participating in the 2014 Imperial Barrel Award (IBA 2019) competition held in Houston, Texas, USA, 6–9 April 2014.
(c) Personal professional development in scholarship 1. I participated and completed the “Onsite Investigation Introductory Course-22 (RIC-22)” by CTBTO, held in Dambulla, Sir Lanka, 29 November-5 December 2015. 2. I participated and completed the regional training course on “Investigation of Seaware Intrusion and Interrelationships Between Aquifers Using Integrated Approach of Isotopes and Conventional Techniques” held in Dubai, UAE, 7-11 September 2014.
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3. I participated and completed the course on "Isotope Data Interpretation” held in Muscat, Oman, 9-27 February 2014. 4. I participated in the Workshop titled “Assessing the Hydrogeological Monitoring Network of Rain and Wadi Gauging Stations” by IAEA, 15-19 December 2012, Muscat, Oman. 5. I participated and completed the UNESCO-IHE Course on "Oman Applied Groundwater Modeling", held in Muscat, 4-14 November 2012. 6. I participated and completed the GCC Regional School on Nuclear Energy Management by the IAEA, held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, 8-19 January 2012. 7. I participated and completed the training course in the field of “Application of Radon in the field of Earth Sciences” organized by the Arab Agency for Atomic Energy and Syrian Atomic Energy Agency, held in Damascus, Syria, 31 October - 4 November 2010.
(d) Recognition in scholarship d1. Citations and Impacts (Metrics) 1. ResearchGate 14/09/2020 RG Score: 16.86 h-index: 4 h-index excluding self-citations: 3 Total Research Interest: 149 Citations: 63 Recommendations: 48 Reads: 6,202 For further information and statistics on “ResearchGate” see https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Talal_Al_Hosni
2. Google Scholar 14/09/2020 Citations: 119 h-index: 5 i10-index: 3 For further information and statistics on “Google Scholar” see https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=ovhGbVcAAAAJ
3. Scopus 14/09/2020 Citations: 37 h-index: 3 For further information and statistics on “Scopus” see https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=6504748718
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d2. Awards received 1. I received the session best paper certificate on my paper titled “Effects of Oil Pipeline Construction on Groundwater Flow in Wadi Samail and Consequently the Falaj System in Bidbid, Oman” presented in 4th International Conference on Geology, Geography and Earth Sciences (ICGGES'15), Kuala Lumpur, 25-26 August 2015. 2. I was awarded the certification on my expert service undertaken for IAEA under the IAEA Water Availability Enhancement (IWAVE) Project. International Atomic Energy Agency and the Ministry of Regional Municipalities and Water Resources, November 2015.
d3. Chair of specialized panel discussions 1. Chair of the Poster Session I: Hydro-informatics webinar in the 2nd International Conference on Water Resources in Arid areas: The way forward, 9-11 November 2020, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman. 2. Chair of the session 9: Serpentinization, weathering, hydrology and the subsurface microbial ecosystem in peridotites part 1 in the International Conference on Ophiolite and Oceanic Lithosphere, 12-14 January 2020, SQU, Oman. 3. Chair of the session 3 in the International Conference on Chemistry & Environmental Research 2014, 17-18 September 2014, Penang, Malaysia. 4. Chair of the hydrology and hydrogeology session in the 10th International Conference of Jordanian Geologists Association and the 7th International symposium on Middle East Geology, 3-5 April 2011, Amman, Jordan. 5. Chair of the theme: survey of the hydraulic resources and of desertification by using the geographic information systems, remote detection and numeric designing in the 4th International Congress Geotunis 2009, 16-20 December, 2009, Tunis, Tunisia.
d4. Invitations to review papers/theses/reports 1. I was invited to review the Progress Report: TRC/GFZ/201610 Continuous Hybrid Cooling using Geothermal and Solar Heat Sources and Underground Storage Systems by Helmholtz Centre Potsdam GFZ German Research Centre for Geoscience for the IATI (Institute Advanced Technology Integration), The Research Council of the Sultanate of Oman, 65 pages, October 2016. I reviewed the updated version of the progress report in December 2016. I reviewed the 4th report GeoSolCool ofr IATI (TRC, Oman) in February 2018. 2. I was invited as an examiner for 1 PhD Thesis of Mansour Mahawi Aamerjeed (ID: 01886229/12) and 4 MSc Theses of Nadhira Salim Al-Harrasi (ID: 90275/15), Said Mohammed Al-Saqri (ID: 44061/10), Said Mohammed Al-Touqi (ID: 32059/05) and Rashed Yahya Al-Abri (ID: 870000724/05).
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3. I reviewed abstracts No. 124 Cosmo-RS Screening of Ionic Liquids for Perfluorooctanoic Acid and No. 405 Experimental Study on Compressive Strength and Hydraulic Properties of Sorghum Husk Ash and Recycled Concrete Aggregate Based Pervious Concrete for the Oman’s International Conference on Water Engineering and Management of Water Resources (OICWE2020), 9-11 November 2020 (due to COVID-19, deferred to 9-11 Nov 2021), Military Technological College, Oman. 4. I reviewed abstracts No. 83 The Study of Ground Water Investigation in Bab Al-Guli Area in Sinjar anticline and No. 90 Use of mathematical modeling as a tool for groundwater management in the Sino region in northwestern Iraq for the WSTA 9th Gulf Water Conference on “Water Sustainability in the GCC Countries - The Need for a Socio- Economic and Environmental Definition”, 22-25 March 2010, Muscat, Oman.
d5. Giving Expert’s Opinion 1. I was invited to attend the presentation of the proposed Oman Drilling Program in the Ophiolite rocks in the Public Authority for Mining in 26 January 2015 2. I have analyzed the results of the Dubai Central Laboratory for Omani Masar for the Public Authority for Consumer Protection in 2012. 3. I supported PDO on 22 April 2008 providing the hydrogeology of Amqat Village area in Bidbid related to the oil leak.
d6. Membership of Editorial Board 1. Editorial Board member of the Sultan Qaboos University Journal for Science (SQUJS) https://journals.squ.edu.om/index.php/squjs/about/editorialTeam 2. Editor of the book Abdalla et al. Water Resources in Arid areas: The way forward, Springer book publication. https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783319518558#aboutBook 3. Editorial Board member of the Journal of Oman Studies, https://www.mhc.gov.om/ministry-projects/journal-of-oman-studies/
d7. Membership of scholarship committees 1. Member of the scientific committee, International Conference on Water Engineering and Management of Water Resources, 9-11 November 2020 (due to COVID-19, deferred to 9-11 November 2021), Military Technological College, Muscat, Oman. 2. Member of the scientific committee, 2nd International Conference on Water Resources in Arid areas: The way forward, 9-11 November 2020, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.
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3. Member of the scientific committee, International Conference on Ophiolites and the Oceanic Lithosphere Results of the Oman Drilling Project and Related Research, 12-14 January 2020, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman. 4. Member of the scientific committee, 1st International Conference on Water Resources in Arid areas: The way forward, 16-19 March 2016, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman. 5. Member of the scientific committee, 7th Environmental Symposium of German-Arab Scientific Forum for Environmental Studies, 5-6 October 2015, SQU, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman. 6. Member of the scientific committee, International Conference on the Geology of the Arabian Plate and the Oman Mountains, 7-9 January 2012, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.
d8. Served as referee for the following journals: 1. Arabian Journal of Geosciences 2. Journal of Oman Studies 3. Sultan Qaboos University Journal of Science
d9. Memberships in professional organizations 1. American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) since 2014 (ID: 10115772) 2. European Geosciences Union (EGU) since 2017 (ID: 422286) 3. Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS) since 2017 (ID: 18A032) 4. Geological Society of Oman 5. Environmental Society of Oman 6. Oman Water Society
(e) Leadership in scholarship 1. I was nominated by SQU Administration to represent the university in the national research project "Manage and Protect Coastal Groundwater Aquifers" in cooperation with the IAEA, January 2020-December 2021. 2. I was awarded 2 internal research grants as principal investigator: IG/SCI/ETHS/15/02, 2015-2016, budget 4,600 RO ca $12,000 and IG/SCI/ETHS/10/01, 2010-2012, budget 11,000 RO ca $28,500 and 1 internal research grant as co-principal investigator: IG/SCI/ETHS/15/01, 2015-2016, budget 7,300 RO ca $19,000. 3. I was awarded 1 external research grant (from PDO) as principal investigator: CR/SCI/ETHS/11/01, 2011-2013, 16,500 RO ca budget $42,900 and 1 external research grant (from MRMWR) as co-principal investigator: CR/DVC/WRC/16/01, 2016-2020, budget 49,200 RO ca $127,500.
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4. I was awarded 1 strategic HM research grant as co-principal investigator: SR/SCI/ETHS/11/01, 2011-2016, budget 114,300 RO ca $298,000. 5. I conducted 13 studies and submitted expert court reports based on which court judges were able to make decisions for disputes that involve scientific and technological controversies for the period 2011-2019 (on average, 1.44 case per year).
(f) Impact in scholarship 1. Supervision of Research Work: supervised 16 undergraduate students who learning the basic research methods during their Final Year Project and by writing up the thesis report. Also, I have co-supervised 1 MSc and 1 PhD students and now supervising a 1 PhD student. 2. Supervised the SQU Students Team for participating in the Imperial Barrel Award 2019 and the Team won the Teamwork Excellence Award, San Antonio, Texas, USA, 19–22 May 2019.
(g) Other information 1. I participated in the interview and recruiting process of the Research Chair’s Professor (Industrial Estates and Free Zones) by the office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Postgraduate, Studies and Research, SQU, in 25 Feb 2019 and 24 March 2019. 2. Aqueous Fingerprint Database: An innovative technology for pollution early warning and source identification. TRC Water Research Strategic Program Funded Project (5 years’ duration) (budget 122,800 RO ca $318,900). Approved in 2018 with a condition to sign a research cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Environment and Climatic Affairs to ensure the adoption of the research outputs. I participated in drafting the agreement that was signed between MECA and SQU on 18 April 2019. Unfortunately, the TRC stopped the funding of the project for no clear justification. I was Co-Principal Investigator 3. International collaboration with Dr. Ian Douglas Clark, Earth & Environmental Sciences, University of Ottawa, Canada. Exchanged research visits, laboratories facilities, field visits, and drafted proposals published papers. 4. I was invited to join the Editorial board for Science Letters, but apologized due to its regulations. 5. I was invited as speaker to the “International Conference on Advances and Scientific Merits in Earth Science and Geology Conference” to be held at Alberta, Canada during 10-12 February 2020. Unfortunately, I was involved in organizing the 1st CETL conference "Re imagine teaching to maximize student learning" during 10-12 February 2020, Muscat, Oman. 6. I was invited to participate in the discussion meeting by the Ministry of Transport and Communications presenting the proposal for the water drainage system at the new Muscat International Airport, 23 November 2009.
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7. I was invited to participate in the site investigation exploring an oil spill incident in Bidbid, a member of an investigation team from PDO, 22 April 2008.
Conference Attendance 1. 2nd International Conference on Water Resources in Arid areas: The way forward, 9-11 November 2020, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman. 2. CETL Reimagining Teaching, 10-12 February 2020, SQU, Muscat, Oman 3. International Conference on Ophiolites and the Oceanic Lithosphere, 12-14 January 2020, SQU, Muscat, Oman. 4. AAPG Annual Convention and Exhibition 19–22 May 2019, San Antonio, Texas, USA. 5. National Spatial Data Infrastructure Symposium, 1-2 May, Muscat, Oman 6. Internal Grants Research Forum, 24 December 2018, SQU, Muscat, Oman. 7. New Dimensions for Natural Hazards in Asia, 4-8 February 2018, Tagaytay, Philippine. 8. 70th Geological Congress of Turkey, 10-14 April 2017, Ankara, Turkey. 9. 1st International Conference on Water Resources in Arid areas: The way forward, 16-19 March 2016, SQU, Muscat, Oman. 10. 7th Environmental Symposium of German-Arab Scientific Forum for Environmental Studies, 5-6 October 2015, SQU, Muscat, Oman. 11. 4th International Conference on Geology, Geography and Earth Sciences, 25-26 August 2015, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 12. International Conference on Chemistry and Environmental Science Research, 17-18 September 2014, Penang, Malaysia. 13. IAEA International Symposium on Uranium Raw Material for the Nuclear Fuel Cycle, VIC, 23-27 June 2014, Vienna, Austria. 14. AAPG Annual Convention and Exhibition 6–9 April 2014, Houston, Texas, USA. 15. 10th Meeting of the Saudi Society for Geosciences, April 2013, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. 16. IUCN World Conservation Congress, 6-15 September 2012, Jeju Island, Republic of Korea. 17. 10th International Gulf Water Conference, 22-24 April 2012, Doha, Qatar. 18. International Conference on the geology of the Arabian Plate and Oman Mountains, 7-9 January 2012, SQU, Muscat, Oman. 19. 10th International Conference of Jordanian Geologists Association, 3-5 April 2011, Amman, Jordan. 20. The STS Forum and Annual Meeting, October 3-5, 2010, Kyoto, Japan. 21. 4th International Congress GeoTunisia, 16-20 December 2009, Tunis, Tunisia.
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22. Inaugural Australasian Hydrogeology Research Conference, 29 November – 1 December 2004, Melbourne, Australia. 23. 18th Victorian Universities Earth and Environmental Conference, 27 September 2004, Melbourne, Australia.
Workshop Attendance 1. Re-Thinking Student Assessment in Online Learning, 12-Nov-2020, online. 2. New teaching approaches of university science courses, 13 February 2020, SQU, Muscat, Oman. 3. Tools for Peer Instruction, 9 February 2020, SQU, Muscat, Oman. 4. Developing Rubrics to Assess Student Learning Outcomes: Never Mistake a Single Mistake with a Final Mistake, 5 December 2019, SQU, Muscat, Oman. 5. Developing your Teaching Philosophy Statement, 3 November 2019, SQU, Muscat, Oman. 6. Making Rubric, 26 March 2019, SQU, Muscat, Oman. 7. SOTL Discussion and Consultation, 5 February 2019, SQU, Muscat, Oman. 8. E-Portfolio, 5 February 2019, SQU, Muscat, Oman. 9. Alternative Assessments of Teaching and Learning, 4 February 2019, SQU, Muscat, Oman. 10. Teaching Critical Thinking, March-April 2019, online. 11. Innovative Pedagogies for Better Student Engagement, 27-28 February 2019, Pullman Dubai Creek City Center, Dubai, UAE. 12. Outcome based learning objectives, 20 December 2018, SQU, Muscat, Oman. 13. Community of Practice, 12 December 2018, SQU, Muscat, Oman. 14. Writing outcomes based learning objectives with alignment of course, 29 November 2018, SQU, Muscat, Oman. 15. Create Infographics for Learning, 13 November 2018, SQU, Muscat, Oman. 16. Aligning graduate attributes to course outcomes, 18 October 2018, SQU, Muscat, Oman. 17. Engaging students in Active and Significant Learning Experiences, 10 September 2018, SQU, Muscat, Oman. 18. Creating Significant Learning through Integrated Course Design, 9 September 2018, SQU, Muscat, Oman. 19. Introduction to learning theories, 26 April - 16 May 2018, SQU, Muscat, Oman. 20. Communication Skills and Technology integration in teaching, 18 April 2018, SQU, Muscat, Oman. 21. Design and Construction, 27 February 2018, SQU, Muscat, Oman.
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22. Keeping the Focus on Student Learning: Evaluation, Research and Practice, 26 February 2018, SQU, Muscat, Oman. 23. Making the most of Higher Education Promoting Learner Autonomy for Survival in 21st Century, 22 February 2018, SQU, Muscat, Oman. 24. TRC Fourth Annual Forum for Researchers, 10 December 2017, Sheraton, Muscat, Oman. 25. Compressed Gas Cylinders’ Safety, 20 April 2016, SQU, Muscat, Oman. 26. Alternative Instructional Strategies, 18-May-2017, SQU, Oman 27. Critical Thinking Skills for the 21st Century, 17-May-2017, SQU, Oman 28. South Africa - SQU water and Agri-Biotechnology Researchers, 23-24 February 2016, SQU, Muscat, Oman. 29. CTBTO Onsite Investigation, 29 November-5 December 2015, Dambulla, Sir Lanka. 30. Oman Energy Mater Plan 2040, 20 October 2015, Grand Hyatt, Muscat, Oman. 31. Investigation of Seaware Intrusion and Interrelationships Between Aquifers Using Integrated Approach of Isotopes and Conventional Techniques, 7-11 September 2014, Dubai, UAE. 32. Isotope Data Interpretation, 9-27 February 2014, Muscat, Oman. 33. CTBTO Working Group B: Forty-First Session, 12-30 August 2013, VIC, Vienna, Austria. 34. Metasomatite Uranium Occurrences and Deposits, VIC, 17-19 June 2013, Vienna, Austria. 35. Oman Environment Water Day, 7 February 2013, Wadi Dhaiq Visitor Center, Oman. 36. Assessing the Hydrogeological Monitoring Network of Rain and Wadi Gauging Stations, 15-19 December 2012, Muscat, Oman. 37. Oman Applied Groundwater Modeling, 4-14 November 2012, Muscat, Oman. 38. Muscat Geoheritage i-Tour Guide, 26 June 2016, Muscat, Oman. 39. IAEA Water Availability Enhancement, 14 March 2012, Diplomatic Club, Muscat, Oman. 40. Nuclear Energy Management, 8-19 January 2012, Abu Dhabi, UAE. 41. IAEA - Oman IWAVE Project, 12-16 December 2011, IAEA headquarters, Vienna, Australia. 42. Cloud Seeding, 10 December 2011, Muscat, Oman. 43. Minerals: Who needs them, who supplies them and how much is there? 12 November 2011, SQU, Muscat, Oman. 44. Tropical Cyclones: preparedness and risk reduction, 21 June 2011, Muscat, Oman. 45. Geological carbon capture & storage in mafic and ultramafic rocks, 8-10 January 2011, SQU, Muscat, Oman. 46. Application of Radon in the field of Earth Sciences, 31 October - 4 November 2010, Damascus, Syria.
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47. Planning and Formulating Technical Cooperation Projects, 31 October-4 November 2009, Diplomatic Club, Muscat, Oman 48. Tackling Climate Change through Standards, 14 October 2009, Holiday Inn, Muscat, Oman. 49. Water Quality, 10-14 October 2009, Crown Plaza, Muscat, Oman.
6. University & Community Service (a) Participation in university and community service activities I have served in the following committees a1. Department: 1. Chair of the Department Board (2019-Present) 2. Chair of the Department Promotion Committee (2019-Present) 3. Chair of the Department Appointments Committee (2019-Present) 4. Member of the Department Postgraduate Studies Committee (2019-Present) 5. Chair of the Department Staff-Students Liaison Committee (2019-Present) 6. Chair of the Department Curriculum Committee (2013-2019) 7. Chair of Department Examination Committee (2013-2019) 8. Timetabling Officer (2013-2019) 9. Member of the Department Appointments Committee (2008-2019) 10. Member of the Department Board (2001-2003, 2007-2019) 11. Member of the Department Curriculum Committee (2008-2019) 12. Geo-group Advisor (2001-2002) and (2009-2012) 13. Department Website Master (2008-2009) 14. Member of the ad and hoc committee for the department technicians’ duties and responsibilities assignments (2008) 15. Acting Head of the Department (25-29 August 2012) 16. SEG’s Student Lecture Tour - Middle East, Local Focal Point, (2009-2012) 17. EAGE’s Middle Eastern Student Lecture Tour, Local Focal Point (2010-2011) a2. College: 1. Member of the Science College Board (2019-Present) 2. Member of the College Executive Committee (2019-Present) 3. Member of the College Capital Equipment Committee (2019-Present) 4. Member of the College Science Education Committee (2016-Present) 5. Member of the College Strategic Plan Implementation Committee (2019-Present) 6. Member of the Journal for Science Committee (2016-Present) 7. Member of the College Curriculum Committee (2013-2019) 8. Member of the College Advisory Board (2018-2020)
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9. Member of the College Alumni Committee (2010-2018) 10. Member of the Science College Board (2008-2011) 11. Member of the Choice of Major Committee (2011-2013) 12. Member of the College Social Activities Committee (2010-2013) 13. Member of the CARU (Central analytical research unit) (2011-2012) 14. Member of the CAARF (Central analytical and applied research facility) (2010-2011) 15. Member of the College Website Committee (2008-2010) 16. Member of the Computer Users Committee (2001-2003) a3. University: 1. Head of the University Department of Earth Sciences September 2019-Present 2. Faculty Fellow in the 2018 Faculty Fellows Program of the University Centre of Excellence in Teaching and Learning (2018–2020) 3. Deputy Director of the University Center for Environmental Studies and Research (October 2018- August 2019) 4. Member of the Finance and Human Resource Committee, SQU Long Term Strategic Plan (2013) a4. National Committees 1. Member of the Editorial board, Journal of Oman studies, Ministry of Heritage and Culture (2017-2019) 2. Member of the Scientific Board of the Oman Mountains Encyclopedia Project (2012- 2018) 3. Member of the Omani National Steering Committee of the AMADEE-18 Mars Simulation (2017) 4. Member of the IAEA WAVE Oman Project (2008-2014) 5. Member of the Environmental Assessment Impact of Industry in Sohar (2009-2010) 6. Supervisor of the field (Oman Land) in the Omani Encyclopedia Project (2008-2009)
(b) Participation in areas other than those directly related to research and teaching and learning activities
b1. Professional Service 1. Supervisor of SQU student Flux company during the Best Student Company Award 2019 for colleges and universities by Injaz Oman's Student Company Programme, September 2019 till March 2020. 2. Member of the organizing committee, International Conference on Water Engineering and Management of Water Resources, 9-11 November 2020 (due to COVID-19, deferred to 9-11 November 2021), Military Technological College, Muscat, Oman.
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3. Member of the organizing committee, 2nd International Conference on Water Resources in Arid areas: The way forward, 9-11 November 2020, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman. 4. Member of the organizing committee, CETL Reimagining Teaching Conference, 10-12 February 2020, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman. 5. Member of the organizing committee, International Conference on Ophiolites and the Oceanic Lithosphere Results of the Oman Drilling Project and Related Research, 12-14 January 2020, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman. 6. Member of the organizing committee, 1st International Conference on Water Resources in Arid areas: The way forward, 16-19 March 2016, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman. 7. Member of the organizing committee, 7th Environmental Symposium of German-Arab Scientific Forum for Environmental Studies, 5-6 October 2015, SQU, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman. 8. Member of the organizing committee, International Conference on the Geology of the Arabian Plate and the Oman Mountains, 7-9 January 2012, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.
b2. Expert witness in Omani Court: 1. Expert witness for Muscat Appeals Court in the dispute between Gulf National company for Minerals and Excavations and Sama Middle East Investment company in the commercial appeal No. 332 and 334/2016 in Ibri, June 2019. 2. Expert witness for Muscat Appeals Court in the dispute between Public Authority for Water, Ministry of Regional Municipality and Water Resources and people of Rimi village in Bilad Al Shuhoom, Ibri, in the appeal No. SA-1140 and 1145/2018, Feb 2019. 3. Expert witness for Sohar Court of First Instance in the dispute between Nibras Al-Quds Trading company and Gulf Triangle Mining company in the commercial lawsuit No. 218/2304/2017 in Badet, Al-Suwaiq, Jan 2019. 4. Expert witness for Muscat Appeals Court in the dispute between 5 people in the criminal appeal No. 370, 371 and 396/2017 in Al-Watayah, Bawsher, August 2018. 5. Expert witness for Muscat Administrative Court in the dispute between the Ministry of Regional Municipality and Water Resources and owners of a shared-well No. (588/299), in the lawsuit No. 986/2017 in Al-Jarda, Samail, December 2017. 6. Expert witness for Muscat Appeals Court in the dispute between 3 people in the criminal appeal No. 870 and 871/2017 in Darsait, Muttrah, November 2017. 7. Expert witness for Muscat Appeals Court in the dispute between Oman Electricity Transmission company and a farm owner in Al-Hajir, Al-Amarat, in the civil appeal No. 87/2014, October 2017.
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8. Expert witness for Nizwa Court of First Instance in the dispute between Jisr Samail company, Gulf Mining Materials company and Al-Sahari Golden company in the commercial lawsuit No. 13/T.TH/2015 in Samail, May 2016. 9. Expert witness for Nizwa Appeals Court in the dispute between Galfar company, Ministry of Transport and Communications, Falcon Insurance company and the person-in charge of Falaj Al-Musaraj in Manah in the lawsuit No. 241/2014, June 2015. 10. Expert witness for Muscat Administrative Court in the dispute between Al Ajmi Marble company and the person-in charge of Al-Arid Falaj in Ibri in the appeal No. 784/14 Q.S, February 2015. 11. Expert witness for Nizwa Court of First Instance in the dispute between Galfar company, Public Authority for Water, Ministry of Regional Municipality and Water Resources, Oman Qatar Insurance, Energoprojekt Entel company and the person-in charge of Falaj Alsaghir in Samail in the civil lawsuit No. 314/M.TH/2014, February 2015. 12. Expert witness for Bidbid Court of First Instance in the dispute between PDO and People- in charge of Falaj Al-Mazara Bint Saad in Bidbid in the civil lawsuit No. 84/2013, January 2015. 13. Expert witness for Muscat Administrative Court in the dispute between Muscat Municipality and a group of people from Qurayyat in the lawsuit (first case) No. 7/11Q, May 2011.
(c) Scholarship in university and community service (d) Popularization, dissemination and simplification of knowledge d1. Invited Talks 1. I was invited by the TRC to a talk on "Introduction to Geology of Oman" on Tuesday, 4 September 2018, the TRC Main building. 2. I was invited to attend the workshop of the “GeoSolCool” and introduce the wonderful geological of Oman and the hydrology situation in the country and I gave a talk titled "Introduction to the Geological Wonders of Oman and Its Water Resources" on 9 November 2015 in the Research Council, Main Building, MB meeting Room, Muscat.
d2. Delivered Public Lectures 1. The wealth and diversity of Oman geological wonders, 26 February 2013, during Oman the heart of the geological World: The Geological Investment Symposium, Geo-Group Activities, College of Science, SQU, Muscat, Oman. 2. Identify the Rock Type for school students, 22 March 2010, Geo-Group Activities, College of Science, SQU, Muscat, Oman. 3. Identify the Rock Type, 8 February 2010, Geo-Group Activities, College of Science, SQU, Muscat, Oman.
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4. Why Geology? 8 April 2008, during the Science Week (Festival), Geo-Group Activities, College of Science, SQU, Muscat, Oman. 5. Rocks and Minerals, 31 October 2007, Geo-Group Activities, College of Science, SQU, Muscat, Oman.
d3. Conducted Short Training Courses 1. Short training workshop: "Geology for non-Geologists", Public Authority of Mining, 22- 26 December 2019, SQU, Muscat. 2. Sustainable Energy Concepts,” 2-6 September 2018 held at SQU, Muscat, Oman. 3. Short training workshop: "Geology for non-Geologists", Public Authority of Mining, 5-9 November 2017, SQU, Muscat. 4. Short training workshop: "Geology for non-Geologists", Public Authority of Mining, 20- 24 November 2016, SQU, Muscat. 5. Short training workshop: "Geology for non-Geologists", Public Authority of Mining, 13- 17 November 2016, SQU, Muscat. 6. Short training course: "Oman Mountains: Geological Heritage and Stored Wealth", Ministry of Education, 1-3 March 2016, Sohar. 7. Rock Identification & Geology of Northern Oman workshop for school teachers, Muscat Provenance schools, Ministry of Education, 35 candidates, 1st March 2015. 8. Geological Educational Forum for Al-Dhahira school teachers, Ministry of Education, 48 candidates, 21 October 2013. 9. Short workshop: "Study the EIA of mining activities on water resources", Ministry of Regional Municipality and Water Recourses, 14 candidates, 2-5 June 2013, Muscat. 10. Rock Identification workshop, for school teachers, Seeb schools, Ministry of Education, 32 candidates, 8 January 2013. 11. Short workshop on Rocks, for new teacher supervisors, 8 February 2010. 12. Sustainability, 1 February 2010, held at the Crown Plaza Muscat Oman. 13. Geology of Oman workshop, for school teachers, Interior region schools, Ministry of Education, 30 candidates, 2 November 2009. 14. Mineral and Rock Identification workshop, for school teachers, N. Al-Mabailah schools, Ministry of Education, 32 candidates, 6 September 2009. 15. Mineral and Rock Identification workshop, for school teachers, Muscat schools, Ministry of Education, 55 candidates, 13 September 2009. 16. Rock Identification workshop, for school teachers, S. Al-Mabailah schools, Ministry of Education, 17 candidates, 1 September 2009.
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d4. Media Articles, Talks and Interviews 1. Tawasul interview on HM Sultan Qaboos visit to SQU on 20 May 2000, What they said about the royal visit, page 22, May 2020, Periodical magazine published by Department of Academic Publication and Outreach in the Deanship of Research, SQU, Oman. https://www.squ.edu.om/Portals/4/tawasulbul/enmay2020.pdf?ver=2020-07-08-085227- 247 2. Interviewed by SQU Anwaar on forest fires “most of big fires are lead by smallest sparks” (in Arabic), 17 September 2019, https://anwaar.squ.edu.om/2019/09/17/ or direct link below https://anwaar.squ.edu.om/2019/09/17/%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%B8%D9%85- %D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D9%85%D9%86- %D9%85%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%BA%D8%B1- %D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%B1%D8%B1/ 3. Interviewed by the Oman General TV on hot springs of Oman during Internal Grants Research Forum at SQU, 24 December 2018, https://youtu.be/DsDl1dk9cig at 28:10 minutes (46:43 min) 4. Speech to public in Oman's Radio on the 1st International Conference on Water Resource in Arid areas, held at Sultan Qaboos University, Oman on March 13-16, 2016. 5. Interviewed by Al-Massar newsletter Sultan Qaboos University
d5. Non-peer-refereed Publications 1. Contributor to the Oman Energy. Master Plan 2040 by A Gulf Intelligence, Special Report. 2016. http://www.thegulfintelligence.com/mediafiles/cataloguedatasheet/ae2fabb2-0331- 44ed-b761-366fa4b4a2e7.pdf 2. Member of the scientific committee of Nitag Journal (Magazine), Omani student’s Advisory Council, Cultural Attaché, Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman, London, UK.
(e) Serving in administrative positions and committee membership/chairmanship e1. Administrative Positions 1. Head, Department of Earth Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman 2019– Present 2. Deputy Director, Center for Environmental Studies and Research (CESAR), Sultan Qaboos University, Oman (2018– 2019) e2. Chairmanships 3. Chair of Department Board (2019-Present) 4. Chair of Department Promotion Committee (2019-Present) 5. Chair of Department Appointments Committee (2019-Present) 6. Chair of Department Staff-Students Liaison Committee (2019-Present) 7. Chair of Department Curriculum Committee (2013-2019) 8. Chair of Department Examination Committee (2013-2019)
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9. Chair of Department Timetabling (2013-2019)
e3. Official Trips 1. IAEA International Symposium on Uranium Raw Material for the Nuclear Fuel Cycle: Exploration, Mining, Production, Supply and Demand, Economics and Environmental Issues, VIC, 23-27 June 2014, Vienna, Austria. 2. CTBTO Working Group B: Forty-First Session (Verification), VIC, 12-30 August 2013, Vienna, Austria. 3. International Atomic Energy Agency: Technical Meeting on the Metasomatite Uranium Occurrences and Deposits, VIC, 17-19 June 2013, Vienna, Austria. 4. International Union for Conservation of Nature: World Conservation Congress, 6-15 September 2012, Jeju Island, Republic of Korea. 5. IAEA: GCC Regional School on Nuclear Energy Management, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 8-19 January 2012. 6. Consultant meetings on the Oman IAEA Water Availability Enhancement Project (IWAVE) Pilot Study, IAEA headquarters, Vienna, Australia December 12-16, 2011. 7. The Science and Technology in Society (STS) Forum: the Lights and Shadows of Science and Technology, 2010 Annual Meeting, October 3-5, 2010 in Kyoto, Japan.
(f) Other information 1. I developed and designed the conference logo of both the International Conference on the Geology of the Arabian Plate and the Oman Mountains (7-9 January 2012) and International Conference on Ophiolites and the Oceanic Lithosphere Results of the Oman Drilling Project and Related Research (12-14 January 2020), Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman. 2. I was listed in the Contributor to the Oman Energy Mater Plan 2040 – Draft Report because of my recommendation “Enforce Building Codes and Standards for Sustainable Homes to Promote Water Savings and Energy Efficiency, such as the Development of Green Homes.”, which was one of the top accepted three recommendations for Stream 5 “Water-Food-Energy Nexus: what innovative energy solutions should Oman explore to improve its long-term energy security?” 3. I participated and successfully completed the workshop on Compressed Gas Cylinders’ Safety held in SQU, College of Science, Muscat, Oman, 20 April 2016. 4. I was invited to meet the South Africa official delegations and the South Africa - SQU Water and Agri-Biotechnology Researchers' Workshop, Sultan Qaboos University, 23-24 February 2016, Muscat, Oman. 5. I received appreciation certificates form SQU students Geo-group for my efforts and supports in 2008/2009 and 2011/2012. 6. As the advisor of the students Geo-group, lots of efforts were done to get fund for the geo- group activities – evidence from 2010.
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Letter of Agreements 1. I am establishing a “Letter of Agreement” between the Gulf Institute of Gemology (GIG) in Oman and SQU. Based on this agreement, GIG will develop research projects, summer internship as well as courses-seminars for our students. The letter of agreement and the agreements document are now under the revision of the GIG legal office.
Field trips 1. I was invited to conduct several field trips for school teachers and students. 2. I was leading the field trip to Ghala Spring -Wadi Dayqah Dam -Wadi Shab Resort - Bimma Sinkhole on 19 March 2016. 3. I was the field trip coordinator of the International Water Conference entitled "Water Conference in Arid Areas: The Way Forward", Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, 13-16 March 2016. 4. I was field trip coordinator of the International Conference of the Arabian Plate and the Oman Mountains, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, 7-9 January 2012. 5. I gave a short geological field trip in Al-Khoudh area for the team (including Felina Schütz) from the Helmholtz Centre Potsdam – GFZ on Thursday 19 November 2015. 6. I supervised the SQU students in the GSO Fieldtrip to the Northern Al Huqf, 14-15 February 2014.
Acquisition of teaching, research and field equipment 1. I bought the software AQTESOLV and Surfer 8 (upgraded to 10, 12, 5) for the ERSC3000 and ERSC4015 classes. I bought also the Viewlog from PDO funded project for other classes. 2. I bought water pump and its full accessories (pressure control unit, pipes, batteries, etc.) and Aquaread Advanced Portable Multiparameter for from my IG funded project for both teaching and research. 3. I equipped the Hydrogeology Lab with pH meters, water analysis kits, glassware, shaker, water distiller, etc. for research and teaching purpose.
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