Research Interests

Nationality: Jordanian

Material Status: Married

Children: Three

Department of Applied Geology

Karlsruhe University, Germany 2005

Woods Hole Oceanographic institution WHOI 2000-2001

(Joint Program with U.S Geological Survey), Department of Geology

and Geophysics, Woods Hole, Massachusetts (MA), 02543 USA.

Post Doctorate in Geology and Geophysics 1997-1998

Minerva Dead Sea Research Center

Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) in Geology and Mineralogy July, 1992

St. Petersburg Mining Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences.

199026 St. Petersburg, 12 Liniya, 2, Russia

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Geology and Mineralogy- Geophysics 1989-1992

St. Petersburg, Mining Institute,

199026 St. Petersburg, 21 Liniya 2, Russia

Master Degree (MS), Diploma, Engineer-Geophysicist, 1982-1987

Leningrad Mining Institute

199026 St. Petersburg, 21 Liniya, 2, Russia

High School (with average grade): 96.4 1981

* Humboldt Scholarship, Karlsruhe University, Germany, 2005.

* DAAD Scholarship, Gottengin University, Germany, Aug. – Sep., 2003

* FULBRIGHT Scholarship, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Massachusetts, USA, 2000-2001.

* Government Scholarship (Natural Resources Authority), Saint Petersburg Mining Institute, Russia, 1989-1992.

* Government Scholarship (Ministry of Education, Jordan), Leningrad Mining Institute, Russia, 1982-1987.

A. Al-Balqa’ Applied University 2003-Present

Dean of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research 2005 –Present

Engineering Faculty, Geometics Department

Teaching: Subject related to Geomatics (Applied Geophysics),

Probability and Statistics for engineers, Gravimetry.

Al-Balqa’ Applied University 2002-2003

Director of the Research & Studies Department

Al-Salt 19117. Jordan

Tafila Applied College 2001-2002

Teaching Courses: General Geology

: Natural Resources

B. Jordan, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, 1997-2000

Natural Resources Authority (NRA), P.O. Box 142237

Amman 11844, Jordan, Bayader Wadi El-Seer

Responsible for the planning and Execution of all Geophysics Investigation in Jordan for Groundwater Exploration, Mineral Resources, Engineering Geophysics, Environmental Geophysics, archaeological geophysics and different Geological Problems.

Duties include managing staff, resources and equipment. Presenting the result of all work to the natural Resources Authority of Jordan. Overseeing the Publication of Natural Resources Authority reports.

Preparing manuscripts by the geophysical Division to be submitted to international professional journals.

Head of Planning and Development 1997-1998

Jordan, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, 1992-1997

Natural Resources Authority, P.O. Box 142237

Amman 11844, Jordan

Bayader Wadi El-Seer

Engineer Geophysicist, Department of Geophysics

Responsible for Carrying out gravity seismic, and magnetic surveys, and measuring DC Resistivity. Duties include managing equipment and personal in the field. Processing, analyzing and interpreting data gathered the field. Reporting data and result to the head of the Geophysical Division of the Natural Resources Authority of Jordan

C. Jordan GEOHYTEN Corporation, 1998-2001

Al-Madina Al-Munaware Street, Abd Rabu Al-Louzi Center No 4, Amman

Tel. 962 6 5533538

Responsible for carrying out all geophysical field work. Processing and interoperation of the data obtained and accomplishment of the report

D. Royal Jordanian Geographic Center, 1987-1989

Jordanian Military Survey

Duties include field Surveying and data processing in order to produce accurate maps to be utilized by the Jordanian Military.

Fluent Language: Arabic, English, Russian

Computer Operating Systems: Windows, DOS

Software: Surfer, Adobe Illustrator, MS Word, and Word Perfect, MS Excel. and other Technical Software.

The American Scientific Research Society (Sigma, Xi)

American Geophysical Union, Member.

European Environmental Geophysical Society, Member.

Jordanian Engineers Association, Member and advisor to the scientific committee.

Jordanian Geological Association, member

1. American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting "New aspects of the Dead Sea strike slip fault zone from the northeastern side of the Dead Sea - reflection seismic evidence". Dec., 2005, San-Francisco, USA.

2. Near Surface Geophysics Annual Meeting "Sinkhole Hazard Assessment at the Dead Sea Area – Two Geophysical Aspects of the Problem. Palermo, September, 2005.

3. American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, "Using high-resolution aeromagnetic survey to map tectonic elements of plate boundaries; an example from the Dead Sea Fault". Dec., 2004, San-Francisco, USA

4. Western Pacific Geophysical Meeting. "The 11 February 2004 Earthquake of the Dead Sea, Jordan. Aug., 2004, USA.

5. 5^th International Symposium on Eastern Mediterranean Geology, Thessaloniki, Greece, 14-20, April, 2004

6. Drop of the Dead Sea level and its effect in the surrounding groundwater level, Caputh, Potsdam, Germany October 15-18, 2002.

7. Dead Sea Drill Workshop, luckenwalde, Potsdam, Geoforschungs Zentrum Potsdam (GFZ), The German Research Center for Earth Science, January 26-30, 2002.

8. The American Geophysical Union Meeting 2000, Boston, Massachusetts, May, 29-June, 2.

9. The American Geophysical Union Meeting 2001, San Francisco, California,

December 15-19, 2000.

10. The first Stephan Mueller Conference of the European Geophysical Society (EGS)/ from Continental Breakup to Collision. Dead Sea, June 11-16, 2000.

11. Geophysical Framework studies of the Dead Sea Rift and Jordan and Israel. U. S. Geological Survey, Woods Hole, USA, 18 July- 1 August 1998.

12. Workshop on Advance Methods in Seismic Analysis High Precision Hypocenter Location and

Seismic Tomography, Israel, January 12-15, 1998.

13. The Second Jordanian Mining Conference, April 26-29, 1997, Jordan University, Amman, Jordan.

14. The International Conference on Earthquake Engineering, October 9-11, 1995, Jordan Engineers Association, Amman–Jordan.

15. The Third Jordanian Scientific Week Better Utilization of Earth Resources, 26 Aug-2 Sep. 1995.

16. Workshop on Petroleum Prospective Program, Exploration and other Problems, December

12, 1994 Jordan Eng. Association, Amman, Jordan.

17. The 5th. Jordanian Geological Conference, October 3-5, 1994, Jordan University, Amman.

18. The 1st. Jordanian Mining Conference April 20-23, 1994, Jordan Eng. Association, Amman, Jordan.

19. Workshop on the Karamah Dam Project: State of the Art from Geological Geophysical Construction Points of View, Jordan Engineers Geological Association, May 11, 1996, Amman, Jordan.

20. Workshop of Earthquake: Occurrence, Effect on Structures, and Mitigation of Their Risk, January 30, 1993, Jordan Engineering &Geological Association, Amman, Jordan.

21. Workshop on Geotectonic and Seismicity of the Jordan Rift and the Important of Applying and National Program of Mitigate the Seismic Hazard, December 7, 1992, Yarmouk University, Jordan.

22. Oil and Gas Symposium, October 1992, Saint-Petersburg Petroleum Intuition, Russia.

23. Gravity and Magnetic Conference May 1992, Al-Mata- Kazakhstan Republic.

24. The Tectonic Workshop, November 1991, Leningrad Mining Institute.

1. #9; Structure of the Shuna (Eastern Jericho) Basin, Lower Jordan Valley – Interpretation of reflection seismic data, preliminary results, 5^th International Symposium on Eastern Mediterranean Geology, Thessaloniki, Greece, April, 2004.

2. The Source Mechanism of the February 11TH 2004 Earthquake of the Dead Sea, Jordan. Western Pacific Geophysical meeting, USA, Aug., 2004.

3. Using high-resolution aeromagnetic survey to map tectonic elements of plate boundaries: An example from the Dead Sea Fault. AGU Fall Meeting, USA, Dec., 2004.

4. The Application of a Combined Geophysical Survey (Ground-Penetrating Radar and Seismic Refraction) for mapping Sinkholes in Ghor Al-Haditha Area, Jordan, AGU Fall Meeting, USA, Dec., 2004 .

1. Al-Zoubi, A. The 11^th February, 2004 Earthquake of the Dead Sea, Jordan. American Journal of

Environmental Science, 1 (2):142-148, 2005.

2. Rybakov, M., Rotsten, Y., Shirman, B., and Al-Zoubi A., Cave detection near the Dead Sea – micromagnetic feasibility study. Leading edge, June, 2005.

3. Batayneh A., and Al-Zoubi A. Geoelectrical sounding and their relationship to channel seepage areas at the Kaffrein Dam, Jordan. Journal of Applied Sciences, 4 (1): 28-37, 2004.

4. Al-Zoubi, A., and Salameh, E., (2003): A new evidence for lateral displacement along Wadi Araba

Pakistan Journal of Applied Sciences.

5. Al-Zoubi, A., Batayneh, A. and Abu-Hamatteh, Z., (2003): Integrated geophysical methods

Approach to mineral exploration in the Wadi Araba, Southern Jordan. Pakistan Journal of

Applied sciences, V. 3 (1).

6. Al-Zoubi, A. (2002): The Dead Sea Basin, Its Structural Setting and Evaporite Tectonics. In

Plate Boundary Zones Monograph, Geodynamics Series, V. 30: 145-172. American Geophysical

Union (AGU). Edited by Seth S. and Freymueller J.

7. Al-Zoubi, A. and ten Brink, U. (2002): Lower crustal flow and the role of shear in basin subsidence:

An example from the Dead Sea basin. Earth and Planetary Science Letters, v. 199, 67-79.

8. Al-Zoubi, A., Shulman, H. and Ben-Avraham, Z. (2002): Seismic Reflection Profile Across the

Southern Dead Sea Basin. Tectonophysics, v. 346, 61-69.

9. Al-Zoubi, A. and Ben-Avraham Z. (2002): Structures of the earth’s Crust in Jordan from Potential

Field data. Tectonophysics, v. 346, 45-59.

10. Al-Zoubi, A. and ten Brink, U. (2001): Salt Diapirs in the Dead Sea Basin and their Relationship

To Quaternary Extensional Tectonics. Marine and Petroleum Geology, v. 18, 779-797.

11. Al-Zoubi A. and Kharabsheh, A. (2001): Application of the DC Resistivity methods to the study

of Groundwater in the Western part of Amman Basin, Jordan. Scientia Geologica Sinica, v. 10,

No. 4, 245-256.

12. Al-Zoubi, A. and Batayneh, A. (1999): Two main play concepts identified in Jordan’s basins. Oil

and Gas Journal, 26, 86-89.

13. Al-Zoubi, A., Haddadin G., and Batayneh, A. (1998): Geophysical methods for locating a

Prehistoric site in the Al Hummaymeh area, southwestern Jordan. Engineering and

Environmental Geophysics (JEEG), v.3, 157-161.

14. Al-Zoubi, A. (1996): Scientific View on Earthquake Swarm in Gulf of Aqaba. Al-Yarmouk vol.

52, 44-46. Al-Yarmouk University (in Arabic).

15. Al-Zoubi, A. (1992): The Relationship between Seismic Waves Velocity and Density of

Sedimentary Rocks in Jordan. Saint-Petersburg Mining Institute, v 130, 119-121 (in Russian).

16. Al-Zoubi, A. (1997): Potential Possibilities for Oil and Gas in Jordan. Jordanian Journal of Energy

Abstract.v.1, no1, 54-66 (in Arabic).

17. Batayneh, A. and Al-Zoubi, A. (2001): The gravity field and Crustal Structure of the northwestern

Arabia Platform in Jordan. Journal of African Earth Sciences, v.32, no.1, 141-148.

18. Batayneh, A., Al-Zoubi, A., Tobasi U. and Haddadin G. (2001): Evaluation of archaeological

Site Potential on the Tall al-Kharrar area (Jordan) Using Magnetic and Resistivity Methods.

Environmental Geology, 41, 54-61.

19. Batayneh, A. and Al-Zoubi, A. (2001): DC Resistivity mapping of subsurface formation at the Bir

Madkour Area, Southern Part of the Dead Sea Transform Fault, Geological and Hydro geological

Implication. Scientia Geologica Sinica, v.10, no.2, 117-128.

20. Batayneh, A. and Al-Zoubi, A. and abueladas, A. (2001): Geophysical investigation for the

Location of a proposed dam in Al-Bishriyya (Al Arityan) area, northeast badia of Jordan.

Environmental Geology, v.40, no.7.

21. Batayneh, A. and Al-Zoubi, A. (2001): Detection of a Solution Cavity Adjacent to a Highway in

Southwest Jordan Using Electrical Resistivity Method. Journal of Environmental and Engineering

Geophysics, v.5, Iss.4, 25-30.

22. Batayneh, A., Al-Zoubi, A. and Hassouneh, M. (1995): Magnetic and Gravity Investigation of

The Lisan Peninsula Dead Sea. Journal of China University of Geoscience v.6, no.2, 213-218.

23. ten-Brink U., Al-Zoubi, A., and Ryabakov M. (2002): Bouguer Gravity map of the Dead Sea fault

System, Jordan and Israel. U.S. Geological Survey, Online, http://pubs.usgs.gov/open file/of 01-

216/.

24. ten-Brink U., Rybakov, M., AL-Zoubi A., Hassouneh, M., Frieslander.U. Batayneh, A.,

Goldschemet, V., M., Rotstein, Y., and Hall, J. (1999): Anatomy of the Dead Sea Transform:

Does it Reflect Continuous Changes in Plate Motion, Geology, v. 27, no 10, 887- 890.

25. Jaradat, M., AL-Zoubi A. and Abdelqader, F. (1993): The Earth Crust Tectonic and the Seismicity

Hazard of Jordan. Al-Mohandes Alurdoni, Jordanian Engineering Journal, v. 50, 37-43 (in Arabic).

1. AL-Zoubi, A. (1995): Earthquake Risks in Jordan. Proceeding of the International Conference on

Earthquake Engineering, Jordan, Amman, October 1995 (in Arabic).

2. Al-Zoubi A., and Hadaddin, G. (1997): Application of Geomagnetic Method for Waste Site

Characterization in Southwestern Jordan. The Second Jordanian Mining Conference, Amman,

Jordan, April 1997.

3. AL-Zoubi, A. (1994): Interpretation of Aeromagnetic and Gravity Data of the Risha Area.

Proceeding of the 1^st Jordanian Mining Conference, Amman, Jordan, April 1994.

1. AL-Zoubi, A. (1999): Geophysical Investigation in Wadi Al-Qattar for Groundwater

Prospecting. Report, Geohyten Corporation, Amman, Jordan. Pp. 17.

2. AL-Zoubi, A. (1999): Geophysics Investigation for Groundwater Prospecting in the Al-

Quwayra Area, Southwestern Part of Jordan. Report, Geohyten Corporation, Amman,

Jordan. Pp.19.

3. AL-Zoubi, A. (1998): Geophysics Investigation for Groundwater Prospecting in the

Southern Part f the Dead Sea Escarpment. Report, Geohyten Corporation, Amman, Pp. 35.

4. AL-Zoubi, A., and Talat, T. (1995): Geophysics Investigation in Wadi Rahm/Wadi Araba- Dead

Sea Fault. Open file Report, Natural Resources Authority (NRA), Amman, Jordan.

7. AL-Zoubi, A. (1994): The Criteria for Interpretation of Magnetic Data in Inclination 45⁰ (Similar

Jordan Circumstances). 5^th Jordanian Geological Conference, Jordan University, Amman. Pp. 13

8. AL-Zoubi, A. (1999): Geophysics Investigation for Groundwater Prospecting in the

Al-Hummaymeh area /Southwest Jordan/ Report, Geohyten Corporation, Amman, Pp. 22.

9. Al-Zoubi, A., Abu Ajamieh, M. (1999): Geoelectric Study for Groundwater Prospecting in Al-

Faysalyah Area (Madaba Governorate). Report, Geohyten Corporation, Amman, Jordan.

10. Al-Zoubi, A., Abu Ajamieh, M. (1999): Geophysics Investigation for Groundwater Prospecting in

the Area Jordan University (Amman-Zarqa Basin). Report, Geohyten Corporation, Amman,

Jordan, Pp. 15.

11. Al-Zoubi, A., Abu Ajamieh, M. (1999): Geophysics Investigation for Groundwater Prospecting In

the Ed Dirreh Area (South Aqaba/ Jordan). Report, Geohyten Corporation, Amman, Pp. 36.

12. Al-Zoubi, A., Abu Ajamieh, M. (1999): Geophysical Investigation in the Land area of the

International Tobacco Company ( Amman-Zarqa Basin). Report, Geohyten Corporation,

Amman, Jordan. Pp. 13.

13. Al-Zoubi, A., and Abu Ajamieh, M., Salameh, E. and Haddadin, G. (1998): Geophysical

investigation in the area of the kafrein Dam, Jordan Valley Rift. Report, Geohyten Corporation,

Amman, Jordan. Pp. 47.

14. Al-Zoubi A., Batayneh. A., Hassouneh, M. Talat, T., and Abueladas, A. (1999): Integrated

Geophysical Studies for Purposes of Mineral Exploration in Wadi Abu Khsheiba Area,

Southwest Jordan. Open file Report, Natural Resources Authority, Amman, Jordan. Pp. 55.

15. Al-Zoubi A., and Hadaddin, G., Batayneh, A. 1(997): Structural Trends in Azraq Area From

Images of Gravity Field. Open file Report, NRA, Amman, Jordan. Pp. 29.

17. Al-Zoubi A., Goldman M., et al., (1997): Geophysics Study of the Ayla Archaeology Site, Aqaba,

Jordan. GII and NRA report No. 339/32/97 and 830/33/97.

18. Abu- Ajamieh, M., Al-Zoubi, A., and Salameh, E. (2000): Aqaba Groundwater Assessment Study.

Submitted to the Aqaba Regional Authority, Geohyten Cooperation. Pp. 64.

19. Abueldas, Al-Zoubi, A. (1999): The Application of a Combined Geophysical Survey (Ground

Penetrating Radar and Seismic Refraction) for Mapping Sinkholes in Ghor Al-Haditha, Area

Dead Sea. Open file Report, Natural Resources Authority, Amman, Jordan. Pp. 41.