Personal Information:

Name: Marwan Ahmed A. Al-Badani

Date of Birth: May 8, 1975

Place of Birth: Ba’adan, Ibb, Yemen

Nationality: Yemeni

Occupation: Associate Professor of Applied Geophysics, Thamar University, Yemen

Contact information: 967-774-632-999

Email: mrwan87@yahoo.com. Or marwanAlBadani@tu.edu.ye.

Summary:

Associate Professor of Applied Geophysics with a PhD in Geophysics from Ain Shams University and over 20 years of experience in academia, research, and consultancy. Expertise in water resources, geophysics, climate change adaptation, and WASH sector projects, with a significant track record of publications, technical consultations, and leadership roles at Thamar University and various organizations in Yemen. Skilled in project management, curriculum development, and training in geophysical and water resource studies.

Education:

• PhD in Geophysics, at 22/04/2012, Ain Shams University – Egypt.
• MSc in Geology – Geophysics specialty – at 13/07/2000, University of Mosul – Iraq.
• Bachelor of Science in Geology, ranked the second, at 29/06/1997, University of Mosul – Iraq.

Experience:

• Thamar University (2012 – Present)
• Associate Professor (2020 – present).
• Department Head of Geology and Environment (2015 – 2023).
• Director of the Center for Water, Environment, and Climate Change (2022–2023).
• Consultant for various water and environmental projects funded by UNICEF and Islamic Relief Organization.
• Supervised academic program design in applied geology and water resources.
• OMV Oil Company (2013–2014)
• Lead consultant for geophysical studies and training programs.
• Ain Shams University & Petroleum Research Institute, Egypt (2007–2012)
• Researcher in geophysical data interpretation and geological studies.
• University of Mosul & University of Mosul, Iraq (1997–2000)
• Researcher and lecturer in geological and geophysical fields.
• University of Mosul & University of Baghdad, Iraq (2000–2003)
• Researcher and lecturer in geological and geophysical fields.

Conferences and Workshops:

• Organized and participated in multiple national workshops on water safety planning (WSP) with UNICEF funding, including Amran, Dhamar, and Al Bayda Governorates, 2018–2020.
• Participated in the International Geophysical Conference and Exhibition of Oil and Gas, Istanbul, 2012.
• Coordinated and led workshops on earthquake hazards and natural disasters at Thamar University, Yemen, 2006.
• Participated in the 16th Iraqi Geological Conference, Baghdad, 2001.

Research and scientific papers:

1. Petroleum Source Rocks in Yemen:
   • Characterization of Upper Jurassic petroleum source rocks and hydrocarbon potential in Jabal Ayban field, Sabatayn Basin, Yemen (Egyptian Journal of Petroleum, 2018).
2. Pumice Rocks for Dental Applications:
   • Study on using Yemeni Al-Lisi pumice rocks as cost-effective abrasives in dental laboratories (International Journal of Geo Informatics and Geological Science, 2018).
3. Aeromagnetic Data for Tihamah Region:
   • Mapping basement depths and geological features using aeromagnetic data in the southern Tihamah region, western Yemen (Egyptian Journal of Petroleum, 2018).
4. Hydrocarbon Exploration in Eastern Yemen:
   • Role of potential field data modeling in identifying basins and ridges for hydrocarbon exploration in eastern Yemen (Egyptian Journal of Petroleum, 2013).
5. Consultation Reports in WASH Sector:
   • Unpublished reports produced during consultancy work in the WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) sector.
6. Geophysical Data Interpretation (Unpublished):
   • Unpublished geophysical report on gravity and magnetic data interpretation for Block 29, eastern Yemen, commissioned by OMV (2013).
7. Theses:
   • Ph.D. thesis on the structural and tectonic regime of eastern Yemen (Ain Shams University, 2012) and Master’s thesis on gravity and magnetic data in southwestern Iraq (University of Mosul, 2000).