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: Page 2 of 37 Talal Al-Hosni CV 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 Page 3 of 37 Talal Al-Hosni CV 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 Page 4 of 37 Talal Al-Hosni CV 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.