Ibrahim Qasim Al-Saadi Professional Summary
Experienced geologist with over 35 years of expertise in sedimentary geology, clay mineralogy, geochemistry, and stratigraphy, with a distinguished focus on environmental geochemistry, heavy metal pollution, and saline aquatic systems. Extensive experience in mineral exploration, industrial minerals assessment, and geochemical mapping of Iraq’s Western Desert. Published widely in international journals and active in consulting, university teaching, and environmental impact assessments.
Areas of Specialization
- Environmental Geochemistry & Pollution by Heavy Metals
- Geochemistry of Sedimentary Basins & Saline Lakes
- Clay Mineralogy (XRD, SEM-EDX, FTIR Techniques)
- Stratigraphy & Sedimentology of Cretaceous–Tertiary Basins
- Phosphorites, Glauconite, and Authigenic Mineral Studies
- Industrial Minerals & Metallic/Non-metallic Ore Exploration
- Water Quality Monitoring and Geochemical Risk Assessment
Education
Ph.D. in Sedimentary Geochemistry & Clay Mineralogy
University of Baghdad, Iraq – 1993
Dissertation: Geochemistry and Mineralogy of Clay-Rich Facies in the Western Desert of Iraq
M.Sc. in Phosphorite Mineralogy and Geochemistry
University of Baghdad, Iraq – 1985
Thesis: Geochemical Evaluation of Phosphorite Deposits in the Rutbah Area, Western Iraq
B.Sc. in Geology
University of Baghdad, Iraq – 1978
Professional Experience
Professor of Geology
Al-Maarif University College, Iraq
2015 – Present
- Taught advanced courses in geochemistry, mineral exploration, and environmental geology
- Supervised postgraduate theses on clay minerals, geochemical proxies, and pollution
- Coordinated research projects on saline lakes, mudflats, and heavy metal contamination
Senior Geologist
Iraqi Geological Survey (GEOSURV), Ministry of Industry and Minerals
1979 – 2014
- Led field investigations on industrial minerals, including clay, phosphorite, and silica sands
- Conducted geochemical mapping and mineralogical characterization of multiple formations
- Headed environmental studies on heavy metal contamination in soils and water bodies
- Principal investigator for regional surveys in the Western and Southern Desert
- Contributed to national mineral resource development programs
Research & Publications
- Mohammed, I.Q. et al. (2022). Geochemical and clay mineral evidence for foreland basin evolution from ophiolite erosion: The Miocene succession of Iraq. Journal of African Earth Sciences.
- Mohammed, I.Q. and Lawa, F.A. (2019). Stratigraphic and mineralogical reassessment of phosphatic formations in Iraq. Arabian Journal of Geosciences.
- Multiple technical reports for GEOSURV on uranium-bearing formations, environmental risk, and salinity-driven mineral deposition.
Additional publication list available upon request.
International Conferences & Workshops
- EAGE Extended Abstracts (2023–2025): Presentations on clay mineral facies, saline basin geochemistry, and heavy metal proxies
- Invited speaker – Iraqi Geological Society and Arab Industrial Minerals Forum
- Member of national and international stratigraphic committees
Technical Skills
- XRD, SEM–EDX, FTIR, ICP-MS geochemical analysis
- GIS and remote sensing for environmental mapping
- Sedimentological core description, petrographic thin section analysis
- Hydrochemical modeling and pollution index mapping
Professional Memberships
- Iraqi Association of Geologists – Member and Consultant
- Geological Society of Iraq – Senior Fellow
- Reviewer for: Applied Clay Science, Environmental Geochemistry and Health, Marine and Petroleum Geology
Consulting & Applied P• Water quality assessments of salterns and inland sabkha systems
- Heavy metal contamination studies in urban and industrial zones
- Exploration mapping of industrial clays, quartz sands, and bentonites
Languages
- Arabic (Native)
- English (Fluent – Academic and Technical)
