Date and Place of Birth: 01 June 1950, Baghdad
Nationality: Iraqi
Religion: Muslim, Arabic
Degrees: B.Sc. Geology, Baghdad University, 1975
Employment: Iraqi Geological Survey (GEOSURV) since 1977.
1977–1981: Assistant Geologist
1981–1985: Geologist
1985–1989: Senior Geologist
1989–1993: Chief Geologist
1993–1997: Senior Chief Geologist
1997–Present: Senior Chief Geologist
Worked in North Iraq (Mosul, Goware, Aksi, Qalaq, Tikrit, Tuzkhurmatu, Tazakhurmatu, Serseng) and Mesopotamian plain (Kut, Amara, Al-Qurna, Al-Basrah, Faw).
1979–1989: Soldier in Iraq-Iran War.
1989–1991: Field Geologist in site selection for Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in Iraq (Tikrit, Baiji, Sammara).
1991–1993: Member in Compilation group for geological map of Iraq (scale 1:250,000).
1993–2003: Engineering geological works in Tikrit, Thirthar Lake, Fatha regions, Najaf, Salman, Rutba, Akashat, Al-Qaim regions for marble substitute works, and railway aggregates.
2003–2004: Trainer for Kurdistan region geologists (Sulaimaniyah).
2004–2005: Group Manager for Kurdistan region geological works (Arbil).
2005–2006: Group Manager in preliminary geological survey for cement industry in Sulaimaniya (Moloy, Sarjanar, Miran, Washa, Al-Roz companies).
2006–2013 (till retirement):
Head of Geological Survey Division, specialized in cement industry site investigations across Iraq (Baghdad, Sulaimaniya, Samawa, Najaf, Mosul, Ramadi, etc.).
Preparation of 4 Geological Maps of Iraq (scale 1:250,000).
Compilation of Geological Maps of Iraq (scale 1:250,000): 8 maps out of 36 covering ~15,000 km² within Western Iraq.
Documented Reports: 40 geological reports archived in GEOSURV Library.
Planning & Training: Responsible for planning all survey projects in Iraq and training geologists since 2006, including Kurdistan territory.
Site investigation for Shari Jwan Hotel in Sulaimaniya (engineering geology).
Dewana Dam project in Darbandikhan area.
Qarachuq Mountain studies for geological survey & mining works.
Founded to unify and empower Iraq’s geological community, UIG brings together professionals working in academia, industry, and government. We serve as a hub for knowledge exchange, professional standards, and advocacy on key issues related to Earth sciences.