Curriculum Vitae

Personal Details:
Name:Khalid Erkhayes SalemAl Tarawneh
Date of birth: 1962
Place of birth:Al Husseiniya/Karak/Jordan
Nationality:Jordanian.
Marital status:Married.
Present Address:Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, Faculty of Engineering, Mining Engineering Department Tel. 00962-3-2179000. Ext. 8513, Fax. 962-3-2179050P. O. Box 20 Ma'an- Jordan.
E-mail: ., ,
Home Address: Umm Usumaq Al Janubi, Al Aness Street-1, Abu Hijla Housing, Muta building No 10, Amman-Jordan.Tel. Home:0096265854145,
Mobile: 00962-079-5544008

Qualifications:

1. 1991-Ph.D. in Geology and Mineralogy, University of Mining and Geology, Sofia- Bulgaria.

2.1987-B.Sc., M.Sc. Engineering Geology- Higher Institute of Mining and Geology, Sofia-Bulgaria.

3.1980- General Secondary Certificate Exam (GSCE): Scientific Stream, MazarSecondary School, Karak, Jordan.

Career History:

2009- present: AssociateProf. atMining Engineering Department and Civil Engineering Department.

2008-2009: Head of Civil Engineering Department/ Al Hussein Bin Talal University/Ma’an –Jordan.

2006- 2008: Dean/Faculty of Mining and Environmental Engineering/ Al Hussein Bin Talal University/Ma’an –Jordan.

2005- 2006 : Head of Mining Engineering Department/ Al Hussein Bin Talal University/Ma’an –Jordan.

2004-2005: Ass. Prof. at Mining Engineering Department/ Al Hussein Bin Talal University.Ma’an –Jordan.

1992-2004: Researcher at Natural Resources Authority (NRA-Jordan), Geological Mapping Division, Geology Directorate.

1987-1991: Researcher in the Department of Mining and Geology- Higher Institute of Mining and Geology/Sofia-Bulgaria.

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

  1. Engineering Management
  2. Engineering Geology.
  3. Phosphate mineralogy, chemistry and geochemistry.

3. Petrology and mineralogy of hard rocks.

4. Mineralogical studies.

5. Radiogenic Isotope, Training and Application.

6. Mineral Exploration And Prospecting Of Mineral Resources.

7. Evaluation Of The industrial Minerals and Rocks.

8. Visibility Studies Of The Mineral Deposits.

9. Engineering Site Investigations.

10. Buildingand decoration Stones, Exploration, Engineering Studies And Evaluation.

INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE:

  1. Member of the Jordanian National Mapping Project Scale 1:50.0000 provides the basic geological and engineering data for all those involved in the planning, as well as, the future development of different areas in Jordan.
  2. Member of the Jordanian National Mapping Project Scale 1:250.0000 provides the basic geological and engineering data for planning, and the future development of Wadi Araba area.
  3. Engineering and Geological services regarding the industrial minerals and rocks and its application in industry for governmental and private sectors.
  4. Produce the project of geological and mineral occurrences map of the northern Badia Region, Jordan, scale 1:250.000 with support of the Higher Council for Science and Technology and Jordan Badia Research Development Programme.
  5. Engineering and geological studies for the private sector.
  6. Scientific and case study about mineral and water resources in Shoubak area for the Al Shoubak Al- Jadedeh Municipality/Jordan.
  7. Research oriented for phosphate industry supported by the Jordanian Phosphate Company.
  8. Research oriented for building stones in Ma'an City for private sector supported byAl Hussein Bin Talal University.
  9. Establishment of the Faculty of Mining and Environmental Engineering at Al Hussein Bin Talal University/Ma’an-Jordan.
  10. Establishment of Civil Engineering Department at Al Hussein Bin Talal University/Ma’an-Jordan.

Membership:

1. Member of the Jordanian Engineering Association; Section Mining, Engineering Geology and Petroleum Engineering (1987-Present).

2. Member of the Bulgarian Geologists Association (1987-Present).

3. Member of the Royal Society for Conservation of Nature-Jordan (1993-Present).

4. Editor of the Mining Journal produced by the Jordanian Engineering Association (1996-1998).

5. Member of the Honorary Scientific Committee of the 5th International Symposium on Eastern Mediterranean Geology, Greece2003-2004.

6. Lecturer at EngineeringTrainingCenter of the Jordanian Engineering Association, Amman-Jordan.

7. Member of Section of Mining, Geology and Petroleum Engineering Council/Jordanian Engineering Association, Amman-Jordan.

8. Vice-president during the period 2002-2006/Section of Mining, Geology and Petroleum Engineering Council/Jordanian Engineering Association, Amman-Jordan.

9. President of the Scientific Committee of Mining, Engineering Geology and Petroleum Engineering Council/Jordanian Engineering Association, Amman-Jordan.

10. Member of the Supervision Committee of Graduation Projects from Jordanian Universities at Jordanian Engineering Association.

11. Member of the Ukraine Universities graduates students at Jordanian Engineering Association.

12. Member of the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Jordanian International Mining Conference Committee at Jordanian Engineering Association during the period (1996-2007)

13. Chair of the organizing committee of the 5th Jordanian International Mining Conference Committee at Jordanian Engineering Association 2007.

14. Member of the Career Practice Committee in Jordanian Engineering Association.

15. Senior in the field of Mining, Engineering Geology and Petroleum Engineering for the Ministry of Justice/Jordan (2004-present).

16. Member of Jordanian Society of Anti Desertification.

17. Member of Jordanian Astronomy Society.

18. Member of the ASCO for development of engineering classification career at Vocational Training corporation (VTC).

19. Member of Al-Hussein Bin Talal University Council 2004-2006

20. Member of Scientific Research Council at Al-Hussein Bin Talal University Council 2005-2006.

21. Reviewer for scientific journal in geology, mineralogy, environmental and mining engineering.

PUBLICATIONS:

1. Tarawneh, K. (1989).New data for the composition and structure of the phosphorite concretions from NE Bulgaria, Sofia-Bulgaria, CENTN, paper No. 2557.

2. Tarawneh, K.(1990). Composition and structure of the phosphorite concretions from the Dobrin Plateau, NE Bulgaria. Annual of the Higher Institute of Mining and Geology, vol. XXVI, part 1, Sofia.

3. Tarawneh, K. (1991). Composition, structure and genesis of the Upper Cretaceous Phosphorite concretions from NE Bulgaria, Ph. D Thesis. Bulgaria.

4. Tarawneh, K.(1993). Review of the geology, geochemistry and economic geology of basalt, Internal report, NRA, Geology Directorate, Amman, Jordan.

5. Tarawneh, K. and Abu Jassar, W. (1994). Mineralogy of the Pyroxenite from Jabal El Aritayn/ NE Jordan., NRA, Geol. Dir., Geol. Map. Div., Internal Report, Amman

6. Tarawneh, K.(1996). The geology of the El -Al-Hamidiyya area (Al-Hababiyya area), Bulletin 35, NRA, Geol. Dir., Geol. Map. Div., Amman, Jordan.

7. Tarawneh, K.(1994). Composition and structure of the Upper Cretaceous phosphorite concretions in NE Bulgaria, 5th Jordanian Geological Conference, Abstracts, Amman, Jordan.

8. Rabba, I., Tarawneh, K., Abu-Jassar, W., and Moumani, K., (1995).Atlas of Igneous and Metamorphic rocks from southwest Jordan, Bulletin 32, NRA, Geol. Dir., Geol. Map. Div., Amman, Jordan.

9. Tarawneh, K.(1997) Geological and mineralogical studies on the phosohorite deposits in the Azraq Area/East Jordan, 2nd Jordanian Mining Conference. pp. 419-437.

10. Tarawneh, K. (1997).Diagenetic history of the Zohar Formation and the relationship to the hydrocarbon accumulation. Jordanian Journal of Energy abstract. Vol. 1, No. 1: 67-68.

11. Ibrahim, K., Al-Tarawneh, K., and Rabba, I. (1998). Geological Map of Wadi Araba, scale 1:250.000, NRA, Amman-Jordan.

12. Tarawneh, K., and Moumani, K (1998). Geological and Mineralogical Studies on the Phosphorite Deposits in Naqib Etaiq/SE Jordan, Proceeding of the 6th Jordanian Geological Conference, 19-33,Amman.

13. Moumani, K., Masri, A.,and Tarawneh, K(1998).First Record of An Enormous Drifted Fossil Tree Trunk From The Upper Cretaceous of Batn El Ghul Area, SE/Jordan, Proceeding of the 6th Jordanian Geological Conference, 41-46, Amman.

14. Tarawneh, K.(1999). The Geology of Wadi El-Abid area, Map Sheet No. 3454-I. Bulletin 44, NRA, Geol. Dir., Geol. Map. Div., Amman, Jordan.

16 Tarawneh, K and J. Abu Qubu, (2000). Evaluation of the geological and engineering properties of some selected nummulitic limestone rocks of Ma’an area/south Jordan. 3rd Jordanian Mining Conference, 501-520, Amman.

17. Tarawneh, K.2000. The Geology of Umm El Qutien area, Map Sheet No. 3452-, Bulletin 53, NRA, Geol. Dir., Geol. Map. Div., Amman.

18. Ibrahim, K, Rabba, I., and Tarawneh, K. (2000). Geology and Mineral Occurrences Map of the Harrat Ash Shaam /NE Jordan scale 1:250,000, NRA, Amman.

19. Tarawneh,K., Rabba, I. and Ibrahim, K. (2000). Geology and stratigraphy of the Harrat Ashaam Basalt Super Group in Northeast Jordan. Annual Meeting, University ofMining and Geology, Abstracts, p.123, Bulgaria-Sofia.

20. Rabba. I. and Tarawneh, K. (2001). New Occurrences of the zeolite deposits in the volcanic tuff at the Tlul Ash Shahba/ NE Jordan (in Arabic). NRA, Geol. Dir, Geol. Map. Div., Internal Report,Amman.

21. Ibrahim, K., Rabba, I. Tarawneh, K. (2001).Mineral Resources Map of the Northern Badia Region scale 1:250.000 Using integrated Landsat data and geological mapping. The 7th Jordanian Geological Conference, Abstract, p. 67, Amman-Jordan.

22. Tarawneh, K., S., El Hamed, N., Abdelhadi and Rabba, I. (2001). Evaluation of the geological and engineering properties of the basalt of Northeast Jordan for construction uses (case study). Scientific research at the Engineering Association in Amman for the day of building stonesin Jordan.

23. Tarawneh, K. and Rabba, I. (2001). Geology and stratigraphy of the Harrat Ashaam Basalt Super Group in Northeast Jordan. The 4th International Symposium on Eastern Mediterranean Geology, Abstract, p. 87, Isparta-Turkey.

24.Ibrahim, K., Rabba, I. Tarawneh, K, Joel Baker and Julia Show (2001).Geochemistry of the Harrat Ash Shaam Volcanic Field (HASVF), NE Jordan. Final report of Bilateral project between Danish Lithospheric Center-Denmark and Natural Resources Authority-Jordan.

25. Tarawneh, K., Ibrahim, K., Rabba, I. (2002).Petrography, Geochemistry and K-Ar geochronology of the dike systems (NW-SE) of the Harrat Ash Shaam in Northeast Jordan. Mu’tah Lil –Buhuth wad-Dirasat, Natural and Applied Series, 17, No. 3, 69-87.

26. Tarawneh, K. (2002). Geological Map of the Ma’an area, Map Sheet No. 3150-III, NRA, Geol. Dir., Geol. Map. Div., Amman.

27. Ibrahim, K., Tarawneh, K.,and Rabba, I. (2003).Phases of activity and geochemistry of basaltic dike systems in northeast Jordan parallel to the Red Sea. Journal of Asian Earth Science 21: 467-472.

28. Tarawneh, K. (2003).Mineral occurrences in the Badia Region/NE Jordan.50 years University of Mining and Geology “St. Ivan Rilski”. Annual Vol. 46, part 1, Geology and Geophysics, 167-170, Sofia-Bulgaria.

29. Tarawneh, K. (2003) Bulgarian National Program for gas hydrates research. Jordanian Journal of Energy Abstract. Vol. 1, No. 1.: 67-68.

30. Tarawneh, k. (2003). Geological Map of Wadi Al Jathum and Q’a El Abed area, Map Sheet No. 3455-III, scale 1:50,000, NRA, Geol. Dir., Geol. Map. Div., Amman.

31. Tarawneh, K. (2004). Geological Map of Wadi Abu Mil area (Esh Shidiya Phosphate Mine), Map Sheet No. 3249-IV, NRA, Geol. Dir., Geol. Map. Div., Amman (in press).

32. Banushv, B and Tarawneh, K. 2004. Alkaline basalts from the village Dobrinovo area, Karnobat District (southeastern Bulgaria). University of Mining and Geology “St. Ivan Rilski”. Annual Vol. 47, part 1, Geology and Geophysics, 171-175, Sofia-Bulgaria.

33. Tarawneh, K. 2004. Mineralogy and petrography of new occurrences deposits of the zeolitic tuff in northeast Jordan. University of Mining and Geology “St. Ivan Rilski”. Annual Vol. 47, part 1, Geology and Geophysics, 27-32, Sofia-Bulgaria.

34. Tarawneh, K. (2004). Geological Map of the Ma’an area, Map Sheet No. 3150-III, Bulletin59, NRA, Geol. Dir., Geol. Map. Div., Amman, Jordan.

35. Tarawneh, K. 2005. New phosphorite deposits in Naqib Etaiq area (SE Jordan). University of Mining and Geology “St. Ivan Rilski”. Annual part II, Geology and Geophysics, 149-154. Sofia-Bulgaria.

36. Tarawneh, K. and Moumani, K. (2006). Petrography, chemistry and genesis of the early Eocene phosphorite concretions from Ma’an area/South Jordan. Journal of Asian Earth Science 26: 627-635.

37. Ibrahim, K. M., Shaw, J., Baker, J., Khoury, H., Rabba’, I. and Tarawneh, K. (2006). Pliocene-Pleistocene volcanism in northwestern Arabian plate (Jordan): I. Geology and geochemistry of the Asfar Volcanic Group. N.Jb.Geol.Palaont. Abh.242 (2/3),145– 170.

38. Forster , A., H.-J. Forster,. Masarweh , R., Masri , A. and. Tarawneh,K, 2007. The surface heat flow of the Arabian Shield in Jordan DESERT Group. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, Vol. 30, pp: 271–284.

39. Tarawneh, K., AL-Thyabat, S and Al Harahsheh,2007. Mineralogical, physical and mechanical properties of limestone rocks in Ma'an area, south Jordan..50 years”. Annual of the University of Mining and Geology “St. Ivan Rilski, Sofia-Bulgaria. Vol. 50, part 1, Geology and Geophysics, 123-128.

40. AL-Thyabat, S, Tarawneh, K, Harareh, M,. Rawashdeh, D, Ryan,D, T. Majali,2007. Beneficiation of Jordanian phosphate: a review of current practices. Fifth Jordanian Mining Conference.

41. Tarawneh, K . 2008. Jordanian Phosphate Mining History.Fifth International Conference of Beneficiation of phosphates. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Book of abstract.

42. AL-Thyabat, SandTarawneh, K.2008. Optimization of Jordanian phosphate.Fifth International Conference of Beneficiation of phosphates. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Book of abstract.

SCIENTIFIC Trainingand skills:

1. Scientific and technical report writing.

2. Visibility study of mining projects.

3. Isotope and age dating/Germany.

4. Identification of the heavy minerals under supervision of France Geological Survey/Amman-Jordan.

5. Training course of the application of Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing at the Geological and Mining Survey of Saudi Arabia/ Jadah.

6. English courses in the AmericanCenter and British Council.

7. Environmental Impact Assessment.

8. International Computer Driving License (ICDL).

CONFERENCE ATENDED:

1. 1990: Participation in the conference of the University of Mining and Geology, Sofia-Bulgaria.

2. 1994: Participation in the 5th Jordanian Geological Conference, Amman.

3. 1997: Participation in the 2nd Jordanian Mining Conference, Amman.

4. 2000: Participation in the 3rd Jordanian Mining Conference, Amman.

5. 2001: Participation in the 4th International Symposium on Eastern Mediterranean Geology, Isparta-Turkey.

6. 2001: Participation in the 7th Jordanian Geological Conference, Amman.

7. 2001: Participation in the day of building stones organized by the Engineering Association in Amman on 21/8/2001.

8. 2003: Participant in the 50 years of the Annual Conference of the University of Mining and Geology “St. Ivan Rilski”, Sofia-Bulgaria.

9. 2004: Honorary Member of the Organizing Committee of 5th International Symposium on Eastern Mediterranean Geology, Greece.

10. 2004: Participation in the 8th Jordanian Geological Conference, Amman.

11. 2005. Participation in the International Jordanian Geological Conference for the role of geology and mining in social economic development.

12. 2006. Participation in the 5th International Symposium on Meddle East Geology, Emirates, Al Ain University.

13. 2007. Chair of the 5th Jordanian International Mining conference

14. 2008. Member and participant of the International Conference of Beneficiation V of the phosphate/Brazil/Rio.

15. 2008. Participation in the 9th conference Of natural resources of Arab countries/Amman-Jordan.

CURRENT JOB DUTIES:

  • Teaching and Instruction.
  • Guiding and Follow-Up of the Students.
  • Selection and Evaluation of the Equipment Needed in Various Laboratories and Workshops of the Mining and Environmental Engineering Faculty (Laboratories and Workshops Development).
  • Selection of the Textbooks and References Needed.
  • College Council Member.
  • Bachelor Degree Curriculums Preparation.
  • Accreditation program.
  • Graduation Projects Supervision
  • Examiner for thesis of M.Sc. Students.
  • Reviewer for scientific journal in geology, mineralogy, environmental and mining engineering.

COMMITTEES PARTICIPATED AT THE UNIVERSITY:

  1. Equipment Specification Committee Member
  2. Curriculums Preparation Committee Member
  3. Micro-Strategic Plan Committee Member
  4. Emergency Committee Member
  5. University Council Member
  6. Scientific Research Council Member
  7. Faculty Council Member
  8. Faculty Budget Committee Member
  9. Faculty Equipment Specification Committee Chairman
  10. Faculty Curriculums Preparation Committee Member
  11. Faculty Accreditation Preparation Committee Member

COURSES TAUGHT:

  1. Engineering Management
  2. Engineering Economy
  3. Introduction to Engineering
  4. Surveying
  5. Engineering Geology
  6. Environmental Impact Assessment
  7. Communication Skills
  8. Environmental Issues
  9. Environmental Chemistry
  10. Optical mineralogy
  11. Mining Engineering
  12. Mineralogy and Crystallography
  13. Physical Geology
  14. Industrial Minerals and Rocks

Languages:

Arabic:Mother Tongue.

English: Reading (excellent), Writing (excellent ) and Conversation (excellent).

Bulgarian: Reading (excellent ), Writing (excellent) and Conversation (excellent).

References:

1. Prof. Ali Al Hroot:

President of Al-Hussein Bin Talal University/ Ma’an/ Jordan.

P.O. Box 20.

2. Prof. Hani N. Khoury,

Head OF Geology Department

College of Science/Jordan University/Jordan

e-mail:

3. Prof. Taha El Khames

Chemical Department

Muta’ University/Engineering Faculty/ Jordan.

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