KHALIL MOH'D KHALIL KHADER

Khalil Moh'd Khalil Ibrahim	Professor
Industrial Rocks & Minerals	Industrial Rocks and Minerals
Faculty of Prince AlHasan Bin Talal for Natural Resources and Environment	Department of Earth Sciences and Environment
ibrahim@hu.edu.jo	http://staff.hu.edu.jo/ibrahim
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Office No. : 4332	EXT : 4332

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Ph.D.	University of London	United Kingdom,1996
Master	University of Jordan	Jordan,1987
Bachelor	University of Jordan	Jordan,1981

1)	Studies of Natural Zeolites and Clay Minerals
2)	Environmental Geochemistry in Water and Soil Applications
3)	Wastewater Treatment Using Natural Resources
4)	Evaluation of Jordanian Oil Shale and Uranium Deposits.
5)	Mineral Deposits Evaluation, Characterization and Processing
6)	Geochemistry and Petrogenesis of Continental Basalts
7)	Heavy Metals  levels in Groundwater and Their Environmental Impacts

(a) Scientific Journal
2016
1.	R. J. Stern, K. A. Ali, M. Ren, G. H. Jarrar, R. L. Romer, M. I. Leybourne, M. J. Whitehouse, K. M. Ibrahim (2016) Cadomian (~560 Ma) Crust Buried beneath the Northern Arabian Peninsula: Mineral, Chemical, Geochronological, and Isotopic constraints from NE Jordan xenoliths. Earth and Planetary Science Letters. 436, 31–42

2015
2.	H. N. Khoury, K. M. Ibrahim, R. A. Al Dwairi, (2015) Wide Spread Zeolitization of the Neogene - Quaternary Volcanic Tuff in Jordan. Journal of African Earth Sciences. Vol. 101:420-429
3.	I. M. Makhlouf & K. Tarawneh & K. Moumani & K. M. Ibrahim (2015) Recognition of quartz geodes in the Upper CretaceousWadi Umm Ghudran Formation, Ras En Naqab, South Jordan Arab J Geosci. Vol. 8: 1535-1547
4.	Alnawafleh, H., Tarawneh, K., Ibrahim, K., Zghoul, K., Titi, A., Rawashdeh, R., Moumani, K. and Masri, A. (2015) Characterization and Origin of the Miocene Mudawwara-Quwayra Basaltic Dike, Southern Jordan. International Journal of Geosciences, 6, 869-881.

2014
5.	K. M. Ibrahim (2014) Geology and Mineralogy of Zeolitic Tuff in Tulul Unuqar Rustum Ash Shmaliyya, NE JORDAN. Jordan Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences. 6, (3), 29- 34
6.	R. A. Al Dwairi, K. M. Ibrahim, H. N. Khoury, (2014) Potential use of faujasite-phillipsite and phillipsite-chabazite tuff in purification of treated effluent from domestic wastewater treatment plants, Environmental Earth Sciences. 71:5071-5078
7.	K. M. Ibrahim, B K Moh’d, A I Masri; M M Al-Taj, S M Musleh, K A Alzughoul (2014) Volcanotectonic evolution of central Jordan: evidence from the Shihan volcano. Journal of African Earth Sciences 100 (2014) 541–553
8.	Ibrahim K. M., Musleh S. M Nabeh I. and Al-Akasheh T. (2014) Heterogeneous Photocatalysis of Methomyl and Metalaxyl using TiO2 supported over Activated Carbon. Res. J. Chem. Environ. Vol. 18(5) 33-43
9.	S. M. Musleh, B. Abu Zaitoon, R. I. Yousef and K. M. Ibrahim (2014) Removal of Phenols from Aqueous Solutions Using Bi-Modified Jordanian Diatomaceous Clay. Asian Journal of Science and Technology Vol. 5, Issue 3, pp. 214-220,
10.	M. M. Hussein, K. M. Khader and S.M. Musleh (2014) Characterization of Raw Zeolite and Surfactant-Modified Zeolite and Their Use in Removal of Selected Organic Pollutants from Water. Int. J. Chem. Sci.: 12(3), 815-844


2013
11.	Jaber S, Ibrahim K, Muhtaseb M, (2013) Comparative evaluation of the most common kriging techniques for measuring mineral resources using Geographic Information Systems. GIScience & Remote Sensing, 50 (1): pages 93-111. 

12.	Feinstein, S., M. Eyal, B. P. Kohn, M. S. Steckler, K. M. Ibrahim, B. K. Moh’d, and Y. Tian (2013), Uplift and denudation history of the eastern Dead Sea rift flank, SW Jordan: Evidence from apatite fission track thermochronometry, Tectonics, 32, doi:10.1002/tect.20082.

2011
13.	Jaber, J. O, Amri A., Ibrahim K. M., (2011) Experimental investigation of effects of oil shale composition on its calorific value and oil yield. Int. J. Oil, Gas and Coal Technology, 4 (4): 307-321

2010
14.	Rawajfih Z., Al Mohammada H., Nsour N., Ibrahim K. (2010) Study of equilibrium and thermodynamic adsorption of ?-picoline, ?-picoline, and ?-picoline by Jordanian zeolites: Phillipsite and faujasite Microporous and Mesoporous Materials 132 (3) 401-408

2009
15.	Ibrahim, K. M and Jbara H. A. (2009) Removal of paraquat from synthetic wastewater using phillipsite-faujasite tuff from Jordan. Journal of Hazardous Materials 163(1):82-6.
16.	Dwairi R. A, Khoury H. N., Ibrahim K. M. (2009) Mineralogy and Authigenesis of Zeolitic Tuff from Tall-Juhiraand Tall Amir, South Jordan. Jordan Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences  2, (1), 72- 83
17.	Salman A., Ibrahim K. M., Saffarini G. and Al-Qinna M. (2009) Geostatistical calculation for clay reserve in Azraq Basin in Jordan. Journal of Geography and Regional Planning 2(5): 144-153.
18.	El-Naqa A., Hammouri N., Ibrahim K. and El-Taj M. (2009) Integrated Approach for Groundwater Exploration in Wadi Araba Using Remote Sensing and GIS Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering 3 (3): 229 – 243

2007
19.	Shaw, J.E., Baker, J. A., Kent A.J.R., Ibrahim, K.M., Menzies, M. A., (2007) The geochemistry of the Arabian lithospheric mantle- a source for intraplate volcanism. Journal of Petrology 48: 1495-1512.
20.	Ibrahim, K. M and Jaber, J. O (2007) Geochemistry and environmental impacts of spent oil shale from Jordan. Environmental Geology. 52, 5: 979-984

2006
21.	Ibrahim, K. M. and Al-Malbeah, A. (2006) Geochemistry and volcanic features of Harrat El Fahda, a young volcanic field in northwest Arabia, Jordan. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 27/2: 147-154

2004
22.	Ibrahim, K. M. (2004) Mineralogy and chemistry of natrolite from Jordan. Clay Minerals 39, 47-55.
23.	Shaw, J., Baker J., Menzies M. A., Thirlwall M. F. & Ibrahim, K. M. (2004) Petrogenesis of the largest intraplate volcanic field on the Arabian plate (Jordan): a mixed asthenosphere-lithosphere source activated by lithospheric extension, Journal of Petrology, 44, 1657-1976.

2003
24.	Ibrahim, K. M., Tarawneh, K., Rabba’, I. (2003) Phases of activity and geochemistry of basaltic dike systems in northeast Jordan parallel to the Red Sea. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, Vo. l21, No. 5, 467-472.

2002
25.	Ibrahim, K. M., Nasser Ed-Deen, T., Khoury H (2002) Use of natural chabazite-phillipsite tuff in wastewater treatment from electroplating factories in Jordan. Environmental Geology, Vol. 41, No. 5, 547-551.

2001
26.	Ibrahim, K. M. (2001) Evaluation of Jordanian faujasite tuff by comparison with other natural and synthetic zeolites. Environmental Geology, Vol. 40, No. 4-5, 440-445.

1996
27.	Ibrahim, K. and Hall, A. (1996) The authigenic zeolites of the Aritayn Volcaniclastic Formation, north-east Jordan. Mineralium Deposita,. Vol. 31, No. 6, 514-522.
28.	Ibrahim, K. and Inglethorpe (1996) Mineral processing characteristics of natural zeolites from the Aritayn Formation of north-east Jordan. Mineralium Deposita, Vol. 31, No. 6, 589-596.

1995
29.	Ibrahim, K. and Hall, A. (1995) New occurrences of diagenetic faujasite in the Quaternary tuffs of north-east Jordan. Eur. J. Mineral. Vol. 7, 1129-1135.
30.	Ibrahim, K., and McCourt, W. (1995) Neoproterozoic granitic magmatism and tectonic evolution of the northern Arabian Shield: evidence from Southwest Jordan. Journal of African Earth Science, Vol. 20, No. 2, 103-118.

1992
31.	Al Harithi, T., and Ibrahim, K. (1992) Some Cephalopoda from Maastrichtian outcrops of Wadi Usaykhim, Al Azraq area in east Jordan. Senckenbergiana Lethaea, Frankfurt, 71, 427-437

(B) Published Books

1.	Al Dwairi R, Khoury H, Ibrahim K (2010) Occurrences and properties of Jordanian zeolites and zeolitic tuff. VDM Verlag Dr. Müller, ISBN-10: 3639301633
2.	Khoury H., Ibrahim, K. M., Ghrir, A. and Ed-Deen T (2003) Zeolites and zeolitic tuff in Jordan. Publication of Deanship of Academic Research, University of Jordan, 2003/4, 136p.

SUPERVISION & CO-SUPERVISION  (PhD and MSc) (COMPLETED)
No	Year	University	Title
1	2013	Hashemite University	Petrography, mineralogy, and geochemistry of oil shale in Attarat Um Ghudran area
2	2010	Hashemite University	Petrography, mineralogy, and geochemistry of oil shale in Sultani area.
3	2010	Hashemite University	Removal of selected organic pollutants from wastewater using modified zeolites
4	2010	Hashemite University	The impact of arsenic contamination of soil and groundwater on public health in Zarqa Basin
5	2009	Hashemite University	Evaluation of selenium environmental level in Hummar Formation (A4 aquifer) in Amman Zarqa Basin, Jordan
6	2009	Hashemite University	Heavy metals uptake by olive mill solid residues
7	2007	University of Science & Technology	Adsorption and thermodynamic studies of ?-Picoline, ?-Picoline, and ?-Picoline on the zeolites: faujasite and phillipsite
8	2007	University of Jordan	Characterization of the Jordanian zeolitic tuff and its potential use in Khirbat El Samra Wastewater Treatment Plant
9	2006	Hashemite University	Sedimentology, geochemistry and petrographic study of travertine deposits along the eastern side of the Jordan Valley and Dead Sea Areas
10	2006	Hashemite University	Removal of pesticides residue from pretreated wastewater using activated zeolites from Jordan.
11	2005	Hashemite University	Photocatalytic degradation of pesticides residues in wastewater using sunlight and UV-radiation and both H2O2 and TiO2 catalysts
12	2005	Hashemite University	Ore reserve calculation of clay minerals and diatomite in Qa’ Al-Azraq
13	2004	Hashemite University	Exploration geochemistry and mineralization of the Quraynifat volcanic suite rocks and the environs in Qa’ Umm Salib, south Jordan
14	2004	Hashemite University	Removal of pesticide residues from wastewater using Jordanian clay minerals and jift charcoal.
15	2003	University of London	Geochemistry of Cenozoic volcanism and Arabian lithospheric mantle in Jordan.
16	1998.	University of Jordan	The distribution, nature origin and economic potential of zeolite deposits in Uneiza, Mukawir and Tell Hassan of Jordan
17	1998	University of Jordan	Zeolites from Tell Rimah and its use in industrial wastewater treatment

2009 - Now	Associated Professor of environmental mineralogy and geochemistry, Hashemite University, 
2001- 2003	Head of Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Hashemite University, Jordan.
1998 - 2009	Assistant Professor of environmental mineralogy and geochemistry, Hashemite University, Jordan.
1996– 2000	Researcher, Badia Research and Development Program, Higher Council for Science and Technology
1996– 1998	Acting Head of Geological Mapping Division, NRA, Amman, Jordan
1988– 1998	Supervisor of Geological Mapping Group -NE Jordan, NRA, Amman, Jordan
1985– 1988	Senior Field Geologist, Mineralogist and Geochemist, NRA, Jordan
1984– 1985	Head of Mahis Mine, Public Mining Company, Jordan.

Exploration Geology
Research Methodology
General Geology (E-Learning using Blackboard)
Environmental Geology 
Practical General Geology (1)
Mineral and Environmental Resources
Geology of Jordan
Environmental Geochemistry
Principles of Environmental Sciences
Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

2009 - Now	Associated Professor of environmental mineralogy and geochemistry, Hashemite University,
2001- 2003	Head of Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Hashemite University, Jordan.
1998 - 2009	Assistant Professor of environmental mineralogy and geochemistry, Hashemite University, Jordan.
1997– 1997	Instructor for schoolteachers (Ministry of Education) on the methods of teaching the new curriculum for the second secondary class, science branch.
1992– 1994	Researcher and Demonstrator, Royal Holloway University of London
1983– 1987	Research and Teaching Assistant, Geology Department, University of Jordan

 1)	Mineralogical Society of Great Britain.
2)	Jordanian Geologists Association.
3)	International Mineralogical Association.
4)	International Zeolite Association (IZA)
5)	International Natural Zeolite Association (INZA)
6)	Geochemical Society of Japan
7)	International Zeolite Researcher’s List
8)	Jordan Society of Scientific Research

2006 – 2007	Principal author of the “Earth and Environmental Sciences”, student edition, 2nd Secondary class, Ministry of Education, Amman, Jordan.
2005 – 2006	Principal author of the “Earth and Environmental Sciences”, student edition, 1st Secondary class, Ministry of Education, Amman, Jordan.
2005 – 2006	Principal author of the “Earth and Environmental Sciences”, student edition, 10th fundamental class, Ministry of Education, Jordan.
1997– 1998	Member in the organizing committee of the sixth Jordanian Geological Conference
1996– 1999	Editor and co-author of the “Earth and Environmental Sciences”, teacher edition, for the second secondary class, science branch, Ministry of Education, Jordan.

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