The 21st century presents remarkable environmental challenges that need urgent and unified action. The phenomenon of climate change continues to reshape ecosystems, strengthens natural disasters, and threatens the stability of communities worldwide. Rising global temperatures, melting ice caps, and rising sea levels are just a few of the visible consequences of a changing climate, highlighting the urgent need for collective action.

Resource depletion places increase the pressure on Earth's limited resources. This overuse of natural resources destroys the balance between development and ecological integrity, leaving future generations at risk of facing irreversible consequences. Biodiversity loss makes the problem worse by damaging ecosystems, food chains, and natural resilience. The loss of plant and animal species weakens ecological balances, the ability of natural systems to recover from environmental shocks and sustain human life. These issues harm global health, economic stability, and the future of humanity.

These urgent issues require innovative solutions and collaborative efforts that outdo borders, disciplines, and industries. These challenges are big and complex, requiring a broad approach that combines different skills and ideas to balance protecting the environment with sustainable growth. Consequently, the MENA Earth Science Congress (MESC) has been established to provide a platform for meaningful engagement and impactful solutions.

The MESC is an annual congress dedicated to encouraging collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovative solutions in the field of earth sciences across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This congress reflects a shared commitment to addressing the unique environmental challenges faced by the region while contributing to global sustainability goals. The MESC aims to bring together scientists, policymakers, industry leaders, and community stakeholders to engage in meaningful discussions and collaborative efforts.

Congress Scope

The MENA Earth Science Congress (MESC) focuses on addressing important environmental challenges through collaboration and innovation. The MESC aims to act as a platform for scientists, policymakers, industry leaders, and community stakeholders across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to exchange ideas, share knowledge, and collaborate on sustainable solutions. The conference will investigate critical issues such as climate change mitigation, resource management, biodiversity conservation, disaster resilience, and sustainable development. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, learn from case studies, and identify actionable strategies that address the unique environmental challenges of the MENA region.

Statement of Purpose

The MENA Earth Science Congress (MESC) is dedicated to advancing sustainable development and resilience in the MENA region through collaborative and innovative approaches to earth sciences. The MESC’s goal is to create a community of individuals and organizations committed to overcoming the environmental challenges of our time. Participants will explore innovative strategies, share best practices, and build partnerships to drive impactful change. Through collective action and knowledge sharing, the MESC aims to encourage attendees to address the region's most urgent environmental issues and achieve resilient and sustainable future.

Core Topics:

The MESC-Scientific Program includes the following main core topics. These topics cover the most important branches of the Earth Science in MENA region and world-wide, and offer the skeleton of various themes that will be presented.  

• 1. Fundamental Earth Science

  1. Precambrian Geology
  2. Phanerozoic Geology
  3. The Evolving Earth and Geodynamic Paradigms
  4. Stratigraphy and Sedimentary Processes
  5. Structural Geology and Rock Deformation
  6. Tectonics and Crustal Deformation
  7. Geochronology and Isotope Earth Science
  8. Magmatism and Magmatic Processes
  9. Metamorphic Processes
  10. Ancient and Modern Sedimentary Processes
  11. Sedimentary Basins: Formation, Analysis and Models
  12. Volcanism and Volcanology
  13. Mineralogy and Geometallurgy
  14. Petrology and Geochemistry
  15. Geophysical Research and Earth Systems Monitoring
  16. Impacting Meteorites and Their Craters
  17. Palaeontology, Palaeo-anthropology and Life History
  18. Experimental Earth Science
  19. Oceanography and Marine Earth Science
  20. Geomorphology and Landscape Evolution
  21. Planetary Science
  22. Biosphere and Biogeoscience Evolution
  23. Engineering Geology and Geomechanics
  24. Gems & Gemology

• 2. Earth Science for Society

  1. Geoheritage, Geoparks and Geotourism
  2. Understanding Natural Earth Processes
  3. Geohazards
  4. Conservation of natural resources
  5. Earth Science, Education and Public Communication
  6. Global Climate Change: Adaptation and Mitigation
  7. Geoinformatiocs and Emerging Technologies
  8. Programs and Initiatives in Earth Science
  9. Medical Geology
  10. Environmental
  11. Soil Science
  12. GeoEthics
  13. Benefits of Earth Science
  14. Environmental Earth Science
  15. Groundwater: Contamination Mitigation and Remediation Methods
  16. Natural Disaster Resilience and Risk Mitigation Strategies
  17. Biodiversity and Ecosystem Conservation
  18. Seismotectonics of MENA Region
  19. Role of Earth Science in Low-income Countries

• 3. Earth Science and Strategic Resources

  1. Water Resource Management and Innovation in Arid Regions
  2. Coastal Ecosystem Management
  3. Marine Resource Management
  4. Sustainable Mining Practices and Resource Management
  5. Energy Transition and Sustainable Petroleum Management
  6. Petroleum systems and assessment of oil and natural gas
  7. Mineral Resources From Exploration to Sustainability Assessment
  8. Ore Deposits and Ore Forming Processes
  9. Metallic- and Non-metallic Ores
  10. Non-fossil Fuel-based Energy Resources
  11. Strategic resource management for economic sustainability
  12. Resourcing Future

General Instructions

1. Expenses:

   The registration fee does not cover accommodation or travel expenses. A list of accommodation options can be suggested by our team if available. Please contact [email protected] for inquiries.

2. Benefits:

   We recommend that all authors take advantage of the benefits that IEREK offers, including various attendance types, publishing opportunities, and opportunities for discounts and waivers.

    
3. Membership:

   We are pleased to inform all applicants that they can use their previous publications to register for an IEREK membership, which offers a special discount.

4. Collaborative Discounts:

   IEREK offers a special discount to applicants from collaborative universities that have signed an MoU with IEREK to host or co-host one of its conferences.

5. Income-Based Discounts:

   IEREK also provides special discounts to authors from low and medium-income countries.

6. Publication Accessibility:
   
   The disclosed fees are for the conference participation (Publication is free of charge, but only the conference participants can be considered for publishing in the conference proceedings).

7. Book Series/ Journal(s) Discounts:
   
   Some of the disclosed conference fees may vary depending on the book series and/or journal(s) presented as a publication outlet, as we encourage submission to newly founded book series and/or journal(s) by presenting a discounted rate for the conference's fees.

    

Publication Opportunities

IEREK offers many alternative venues for publication. All accepted submissions to the conference, after a rigorous double-blinded peer-review process by the respective and highly distinguished Editorial Board, will be published through one of the following venues:

1. Springer Series/IEREK Journals:

   Accepted papers (according to the preference of the author) will be published through the Springer book series or a special issue in one of the IEREK press open-access Journals.

Types of Applications, Attendance, and Registration

IEREK offers many types of registrations that are diverse in registration fees; applicants can choose the type they are familiar with as follows:

1. Academic:

   Participants who are PhD holders, post-doctoral researchers, and universities’ affiliated professors and experts in the field.

2. Students:

   Must provide proof of enrollment in a university by providing an enrollment certificate and/or a valid university ID (with issue/expiry date) etc.

3. Professionals:

   Participants who are not affiliated with universities such as practitioners, policymakers, entrepreneurs, etc.

4. Companions/Co-authors:

   Have access to the event to enjoy the discussions, coffee breaks, and lunch as a co-author or audience.

5. Presentation Only:

   An author may need to attend the conference for presentation only to present a research idea without publication or full paper submission; the fee in this case will be decreased.

Physical Attendance

IEREK offers various types of participation. Applicants can apply for in-person attendance to benefit fully from conference discussions and knowledge exchange.

IEREK also offers virtual attendance for authors to present their research papers online; however, we strongly encourage all applicants to attend the conference in person.

Publication Types:

Type 1:

• Physical attendance + Publication through Scopus

  Through IEREK – Springer Nature Interdisciplinary book series “Advances in Science, Technology, and Innovation” (ASTI). See previous publication here.

Type 2:

• Physical attendance + Publication through Open-access IEREK Press Journals 

The physical fee covers:

• The Conference Kit, which includes a softcopy of the abstract book, Conference notebook, IEREK pen, and Conference Flyers/Printouts.
• IEREK Participation/Contribution Certificate
• Consideration for publication in the IEREK-Springer interdisciplinary series (ASTI series by Springer) or IEREK Press, or any special issues available according to the type of registration in the table above.
• A Preliminary Acceptance Letter
• Lunches and Coffee Breaks

* Each research paper should have one main author who should pay the full fee (Author fees) regardless of attendance. Co-authors, each, have their fees to pay to attend the event. This applies to online attendance as well as physical attendance.

* A research paper fee allows only one author, whether main or co-author, to attend the conference and receive only one conference kit. Extras can be requested for an additional fee.

Online Attendance

IEREK offers virtual attendance, providing authors with a unique link to join the conference sessions and present their papers as per the announced program.

IEREK is dedicated to optimizing the benefits for each delegate so, similar to physical attendance, when it comes to virtual attendance IEREK also provides two venues for publication, which are:

Type 3:

• Online attendance+ Publication through Scopus

  Online attendance + Publication through Scopus Through IEREK – Springer Nature Interdisciplinary book series “Advances in Science, Technology, and Innovation” ASTI, see previous publications here.

Type 4:

• Online attendance+ IEREK press Open-Access Journals

The online fee covers:

• IEREK Participation/Contribution soft copy Certificate.
• Preliminary Acceptance Letter.
• Consideration for publication in the IEREK-Springer interdisciplinary series (ASTI series by Springer) or IEREK Press, or any special issues available according to the type of registration in the table above.
• Access to conference recordings.

* Each research paper should have one main author who should pay the full fee (Author fees) regardless of attendance.

* Co-authors, each, have their fees to pay to attend the event. This applies to online attendance as well as physical attendance.

Discounts and Waiving Opportunities

1. 20%: Participants who come from co-partner universities who have already signed an MOU with IEREK can receive a 20% discount. Authors should mention the key person who signed the agreement with IEREK. You are welcome to inquire if your university has an agreement with IEREK or not yet.
2. 20%: Waiving with 20% from the announced fees for low-income countries according to the World Bank classification mentioned in the document below. (applicable to the regular payment stage)
3. 25%: If multiple abstracts are submitted by the same first author to the conference, a 25% discount is applied to each additional submission according to the deadline for payments.

* Participants can use only one type of discount opportunity, which meets their preferences.

* Authors should contact the conference manager through this email [email protected]  to consider the discount and waiving for all the above cases so that the conference manager can provide an exclusive invoice for each case.

Proof of capability to get the discount:

• A copy of a student enrollment card for 2025 is essential.
• Proof of affiliation to the partnering university is to be provided.
• Proof of previous publication through IEREK conferences. 
• A copy of passport for authors from low-income countries. Added below is the list of low and middle-income countries according to the World Bank classification.

Countries List

Publish through iDirect

iDirect is a new and efficient platform that allows direct submissions of research papers across various fields of science. iDirect accepts and covers all fields of science, not only those related to a particular conference. Individual authors are encouraged to submit their research discussing new ideas and presenting solutions to everyday problems that fall under numerous scientific themes. The iDirect platform is integrated into the peer review system for online conferences. You can publish your work through iDirect without the need to attend the conference or adhere to any submission deadlines. iDirect accepts a wide range of disciplines, eliminating the need to align with the conference's specific theme or scope. Based on the scope of your research, we will identify the most relevant proceedings for publication. The editor will schedule a discussion with you to review your presentation before proceeding to the peer-review process. Learn more here!

Publication Period

IEREK puts a lot of effort into expediting the peer review process to publish articles as quickly as possible. This requires prompt responses from all authors to the editors' comments, if any. Your swift response is highly appreciated to advance the production process and get your articles online. We prioritize the first author to respond as per our formula. The conference proceedings will be divided into multiple books, with the first one scheduled for publication within 3 months after the conference date. We encourage all authors to aim for publication in the first release.

Possibilities for Extra Fees

1. Authors may request that their kits be delivered, for an additional fee decided by the courier, and upon request. Alternatively, authors located in Egypt can pick them up from IEREK headquarters in Alexandria.
2. Additional Conference Kit (Excluding Delivery). *Contact us for a quotation on shipping fees.
3. Gala Dinner, social programs, and other activities.

Visa Application

For participants who need Entry Visas to the country where the conference will be held, IEREK will issue the corresponding invitation letter for accepted applicants to facilitate visa issuance. Please notice that we will attempt to assist you in obtaining a visa but the responsibility is yours and the decision rests solely with the appropriate Embassy. For the requirements of issuing a visa letter please read more here!

IEREK has an unyielding policy regarding plagiarism. We believe that copying/taking the ideas and work of other Authors without permission and credit is fraudulent. The Reviewing committee and IEREK employees have the authority to reject a paper during its reviewing process, based on the paper being subjected to either minor or major plagiarism.

Authors must refer to, and abide by, the following instructions in submitting their abstracts/ papers:

Step 1: Abstract Submission Process

• The author should prepare and submit an Abstract of at least 150 – 300 words through the website.
• The abstract should be concise and clearly state the proposed research study's purpose, results, and conclusions.
• The author should select the most relevant topic for the paper from the corresponding conference topics.
• The author can use/download an Abstract Writing Template prior to submission
• To submit your abstract, you first need to (1) click on the “Register” button on the conference page, (2) click on “Submit Now” and:
  • Select the Topic in which you are making the submission
  • Insert the title of your study in the "Paper Title" section
  • Insert the full abstract in the "Abstract" section/upload a file in the .pdf, .doc, .docm, or .docx format
  • Add in writing 3 – 5 keywords that define the field, subfield, topic, and research area covered by the article to help other researchers understand and find your work.
  • Provide the names, affiliations, and E-mails of all authors/ co-authors involved
  • Confirm your submission by ticking having read the instructions and “submit Abstract”

Step 2.1: Abstract Acceptance

• After acceptance of your abstract of at least (150 – 300 words), you will receive a proforma invoice and specific instructions to complete the payment online or by bank transfer (See Conference Fees) to confirm your participation,
• Once your abstract has been accepted, please refer to the important dates tab and carefully review the announced dates to avoid late payment, as late payment comes at an extra charge (early bird/regular/late).
• After successfully completing payment, you will be issued upon request with the following:
  • A signed/ stamped abstract acceptance letter
  • Please note that acceptance of participation, abstract submission, and extended abstract/short paper submissions all have different deadlines. To stay up to date and avoid paying extra fees, or delaying your paper, please carefully review the important dates tab.
  • Receipt of Payment/ Payment Invoice
  • Visa Invitation Letter, if needed
• After abstract acceptance, you may be given the option to extend the abstract to publish your work in the conference proceedings in ASTI published by Springer Nature (indexed in Scopus/SCImago) (optional not obligatory).

  This is not a prerequisite for presenting your work at the conference. Meaning, you can present your submitted abstract without intending to publish your work.

Step 2.2: Abstract Extension / Short Paper (Optional)

• Short papers should be a minimum of 6 pages and contain 4,000 words, excluding references and submitted before the paper submission deadline, in English, and fit within one of the conference topics.
• The Extended abstract i.e., the short paper should follow the research paper structure as follows: Abstract (+keywords), Introduction, problem statement, and study aim, Review of the Literature, Methodology, results and conclusion/ discussion, References list using the Paper Writing Template.
• The submission (short paper i.e. extended abstract) should be made following the same procedure followed for the abstract or sent to the conference email.
• Here: Authors may need more pages than the allotted maximum of 6 to insert figures, tables, appendixes, etc. In this case, they can submit regular papers (max. 12 pages) with the same fixed fee. For a detailed outline of the fees, please refer to the payment table in the conference fees tab.
• The conference does welcome Arabic submissions (with abstracts written in the english language), which will only be considered for publication in BAHETH by IEREK Press.

Step 3: Rigorous Peer Review Process (double-blind)

This process can only be initiated after payment completion and confirmation:

• If submitted, the extension (short paper) will be preliminarily checked (iThenticate plagiarism/ similarity screening Software, readability, and scope) and it will be peer-reviewed. If similarity issues are detected, the following will apply:
  • % from all sources: 10-15%
  • % from one source: 3-5%
  • Higher than 30% (all sources): Reject completely
  • Lower than 30% (all sources): Ask for revision to decrease the similarities
• IEREK has an unyielding policy regarding plagiarism. We believe that copying/ taking the ideas and work of other Authors without permission and credit is fraudulent. The Reviewing committee and IEREK employees have the authority to reject a paper during its reviewing process, on the basis of the paper being subjected to either minor or major plagiarism.
• Each paper/ chapter is evaluated by a minimum of two reviewers, after which a final decision by the responsible Editor is made. There is no maximum to the number of times a paper can be reviewed, depending on the quality of the submission.
• If your short paper is accepted by the Editors for publishing with comments/ requested modifications, our Editors (publishing department) will contact you once a decision is made and you will be asked to revise and correct it. After resubmission, it will be re-checked. Note: There may be more than one round of peer review and the decision rests with the editors of the title. Missed deadlines may result in complete exclusion/ rejection from the final publication.
• If your short paper is accepted for publishing without edits/ comments, the corresponding author will be contacted to provide the final version of their chapters/ papers following Springer Guidelines and sign the Springer consent-to-publish (CTP) form to authorize publication in the conference proceedings.
• A back-and-forth process: modifications will be sent back to the responsible Editor/ Series Editor and another round of evaluation conducted where needed. Participants/ Authors should regularly check their emails (Junk/ Spam folders).
• If you are not interested in publishing an extended abstract in the proceedings in ASTI by Springer Nature, please inform the conference support ([email protected]).

Step 4: Extended paper 

• After the conference, the authors of the best papers will be invited to submit an extended version of their research, 8 – 12+ pages in length, (optional) of their short papers for publishing in an edited volume to be published by Springer Nature.
• Publishing your short paper (i.e., extended abstract) in the conference proceedings does not prevent the submission of the full version for publishing consideration after the conference if the similarity percentages (SR%) in Step 3 are taken into account.

All accepted submissions to the conference, after a rigorous double-blinded peer-review process by the respective and a highly-extinguished Editorial Board, will be published in one of the following:

• Advances in Science, Technology and Innovation (ASTI), an IEREK Interdisciplinary book series published by Springer Nature. (Scopus indexed)  

About ASTI

Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI) is a series of peer-reviewed books based on important emerging research that redefines the current disciplinary boundaries in science, technology and innovation (STI) in order to develop integrated concepts for sustainable development. It not only discusses the progress made towards securing more resources, allocating smarter solutions, and rebalancing the relationship between nature and people, but also provides in-depth insights from comprehensive research that addresses the 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) as set out by the UN for 2030.

The series draws on the best research papers from various IEREK and other international conferences to promote the creation and development of viable solutions for a sustainable future and a positive societal transformation with the help of integrated and innovative science-based approaches. Including interdisciplinary contributions, it presents innovative approaches and highlights how they can best support both economic and sustainable development, through better use of data, more effective institutions, and global, local and individual action, for the welfare of all societies. The series particularly features conceptual and empirical contributions from various interrelated fields of science, technology and innovation, with an emphasis on digital transformation, that focus on providing practical solutions to ensure food, water and energy security to achieve the SDGs. It also presents new case studies offering concrete examples of how to resolve sustainable urbanization and environmental issues in different regions of the world. Read More.

The ASTI series is fully indexed in Scopus and any chapter/ paper published as part of this series will be seen on the Scopus database. Some titles have been successfully indexed or submitted for indexation in the Web of Science (ISI).

• IEREK Press Journals, a multidisciplinary publisher that aims to cultivate and disseminate research.

Environmental Science & Sustainable Development (ESSD)

ESSD is a peer-reviewed, scholarly journal that aims to systematically develop the research-driven curiosity and evidence-based discourse of aspiring scholars that seek to contribute to the academic community. As the world is currently living in an age of information where sources are widely available on the Internet, we at ESSD seek to efficiently utilize the available information to help create robust and evidence-based knowledge. In the process, we offer researchers, in general, and young and aspiring ones in particular a quicker way to get their work published and gain exposure through online open access. We pride ourselves on getting submitted work to be published quickly, through the use of our worldwide pool of subject specialist peer reviewers. Find out more about ESSD International Journal here.

The Academic Research Community Publication (ARChive)

ARChive is an open-access journal that publishes conference proceedings on a wide range of topics relating to social sciences. Consequently, it accepts original research papers on a wide spectrum of subjects. ARChive is a journal published on behalf of researchers that perpetually make an effort to contribute to their fields and provide them with high visibility of research submitted. The series publishes, both, theoretical and experimental high-quality papers of current and perpetual interest. It serves to cultivate, propagate, and essentially archive academic research that has been authored and submitted for academic conferences.

Find out more about ARChive International Journal here.

Proceedings of Science and Technology (Resourceedings)

Resourceedings is an open access journal that publishes conference proceedings. Conference proceedings compromise of different disciplines, ranging from Engineering including built environments, architecture, and sustainability. Disciplines also include Technology and Energy. Resourceedings is a journal that publishes research articles that shed light on different crucial issues in order to provide them with solutions and suggestions. The journal publishes articles submitted by researchers of interest in different fields.

Find out more about Resourceedings International Journal here.

BAHETH International Journal - Arabian Researchers Database (Arabic Papers only)

“BAHETH” in Architecture, Engineering, and Technology, is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes original academic research in the fields of Architecture, Engineering, and Technology. The journal welcomes research in the Arabic Language with an English Abstract. Papers submitted to this journal in Arabic must be presented in the English Language in the conference.

Find out more about BAHETH International Journal here.

Registration

To help the organizers plan for inter-disciplinary dialogue, participants are requested to choose from the Conference themes/ Topics upon registration.

They must also refer to, and abide by, the following instructions in registering and/ or submitting their contributions:

NOTE: If you are contributing as an Author of a submitted abstract (for publishing consideration and/or presentation), and regardless of attendance, the fee for the registration is the same. See and Conference Fees for more information.

Types of Participation

1. Attend/ Present Virtually and Publish in Conference proceedings

Organized from the comfort of your own home, the conference offers a virtual attendance option for your convenience. That said, participants will have a chance to present their abstract/research, online, and have their work considered for publication in the proceedings.

Virtual presenters are required to submit an abstract and extend this abstract following the “author instructions” below and before the deadline (see Important Dates). At least one author must pay the registration fee (see Conference Fees).

For any reason, authors may wish to submit pre-recorded video presentations no later than 15 days prior to the conference. Alternatively, they may wish to record a voice-over PowerPoint presentation for submission to the conference organizers.

2. Attend/ Present in-person and Publish in indexed Conference proceedings 

Organized in ROMA EVENTI - FONTANA DI TREVI, offering a Physical attendance option for your convenience. That said, participants will have a chance to present their abstract/research, on campus, and have their work considered for publication in the ASTI Series by Springer as part of the conference proceedings.

See Author Instructions and Conference Fees for more information.

    3. Non-presenting participant

Non-presenting participants may also wish to attend the conference as Audience Members or Co-authors contributing to an already submitted abstract/ paper.

Notes to consider:
Send in your questions if you have any to the conference coordinator at the email [email protected]

Scientific Committee:

Chair

Károly Németh

• Professor of Geology
• Doctor of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (DSc)
• Series Editor of the Advances in Volcanology (Springer) book series
• Section Editor in Chief for Geosciences (MDPI) - geoheritage
• Section Editor in Chief for the Arabian Journal of Science and Technology - Earth Sciences
• Section Editor in Chief for Frontiers of Earth Sciences -Geosciences and Society
• Chair of the Sub-commission on Geosites for the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS)
• Co-leader of the International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of Earth Interior (IAVCEI) Commission on Volcano Geology
• Vice President of the International Association of Sedimentologists (IAS)
• Member of the Science Committee of the Saudi Geological Survey

Members

Ralf Littke

• Emeratus Professor, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
• Former chairman of the Board of Geologische Vereinigung (German Geological Union)
• Former chairman of the Board of Deutsches Geoforschungszentrum (GFZ Potsdam),
• Former editor-in-Chief of International Journal of Coal Geology

Ghaleb Jarrar

• Professor, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
• Ex-chairman of the Geology Department
• Ex-Vice Dean of the Faculty of Sciences for graduate affairs

José A. Peláez

• Professor, University of Jaén, Spain
• Expert in seismic hazard, seismotectonics and geophysical prospection

Lenka Baratoux

• Research Fellow, Institute of Research for Development, Félix Houphouët-Boigny University, Abidjan, Ivory Coast

Atef M. Abdel-Hamid

• Professor, Cairo University, Egypt
• Former Cultural Counselor and Head of the Egyptian Mission to the Russian Federation 

Nivaldo Destro

• Senior Geologist, Petróleo Brasileiro S.A., Brazil

Amina Mabrouk El Asmi

• Professor, University Tunis El Manar
• Chairwoman of the Earth Sciences
• Ex-coordinator of the research master sciences in geology applied to environment

Hassan Khozyem

• Aswan University, Egypt
• Expert in studying global climatic changes
• Secretory of the Egyptian National Committee for Geological Sciences, Academy of Scientific Research and Technology

Saad El Ebaidi

• Professor, University of Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
• IAGETH Member

Program Committee:

Chair

Moulley Charaf Chabou

• Professor, Ferhat Abbas University, Setif 1, Algeria
• Director, Institute of Architecture and Earth Sciences

Members

Alan Collins

• Douglas Mawson Professor of Earth Sciences, Adelaide University, Australia
• Australian Research Council Laureate Fellow
• Distinguished Fellow of the Geological Society of Australia
• Fellow of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists
• Member of the Arabian Shield Stratigraphic Commission

Yasser Abd El-Rahman

• Professor, Cairo University, Egypt
• JSPS fellow in the Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Tohoku University, Japan
• Visiting researcher in the Institute of Geosciences, Mainz University, Germany (2021)
• Visiting researcher in the Department of Geosciences, University of Fribourg, Switzerland (2020)
• PIFI fellow at the Institute of Geology and Geophysics of the Chinese Academy of Science, China (2017-2018)
• Alexander von Humboldt fellow at TU Bergakademie-Freiberg, Germany (2014-2015)
• Former Assistant Minster, Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Egypt (2012)

Árpád Csámer

• Lecturer, University of Debrecen, Hungary
• Expert in mineralogy, petrology and environmental geology.
• Skilled in remote sensing, GIS, geostatistics, and 3D modeling
• His research focuses on lithological classification, ore exploration and extraterrestrial materials.

Amr Abdelnasser

• Associate Professor, Benha University, Egypt.
• Currently affiliated to Istanbul Technical University (ITU), Turkey.
• His academic interests include mineralogy, ore petrology, geochemistry, petrology, hydrothermal alteration, economic geology, and gold mineralization.

Ali Shebl

• Lecturer, Tanta University, Egypt
• Got his Ph.D. in Earth Sciences from the University of Debrecen, Hungary.
• Chief Technology Officer at Acces Earth Geology,
• Leader of innovation in mineral exploration.
• Expert in geoinformatics, geophysical data analysis, and machine learning

Publications Committee:

Chair

Abdel-Rahman Fowler

• Professor, United Arab Emirates University, UAE
• He has previously been employed at the University of New South Wales and at La Trobe University, Victoria, Australia
• He has conducted research projects in Australia, Turkey, Egypt, Oman and the Emirates.

Members

Abderrahmane Bendaoud

• Professor/Research Director, University of Science and Technology Houari Boumedienne
• President of the FSTGAT Scientific Council
• Team Head, Laboratory of Geodynamics, Geology of the Engineer and Planetology

Wael Hagag

• Professor, Benha University, Egypt
• ArabGU member

Amr Deaf

• Professor, Assiut University, Egypt
• Associate Editor - Frontiers in Earth Science
• Guest Editor - JAES
• Accredited Trainer at NAQAAE, Egypt

Hind Ghanem

• Associate Professor. University of Jordan in Amman

Tarek Sedki

• Vice Manager of Shalaten Branch/ SMRC
• Senior Exploration Geologist
• Expert Consultant Geology and Mining

GeoEducation and GeoEthics:

Chair

Safouane Djemai

• Professor, University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene, USTHB, Algeria
• Dean of the Faculty of Earth Sciences, USTHB, Algeria
• Member of the Ethics and Professional Conduct Committee of the USTHB.
• ArabGU VP
• IAGETH National Chapter for Algeria
• AIC-1 Vice-Chairman

Members

Rogelio Daniel Acevedo

• Researcher, National Scientific and Technical Research Council, Argentina
• IAGETH VP for Latin America

Mohamed Abioui

• Assistant Professor, Ibnou Zohr University, Agadir, Morocco
• Member of Editorial Board, Scientific Reports
• Internal Editor, Landslides 

Senior Advisory Board:

M. Santosh

• Professor, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, China
• Emeritus Professor, Kochi University, Japan.
• Founding Editor of Gondwana Research
• Founding Secretary General of the International Association for Gondwana Research.
• Editorial Advisor Geoscience Frontiers
• Executive Advisor of Habitable Planet.
• Receipt of National Mineral Award, Outstanding Geologist Award, Thomson Reuters Research Front Award and Global Talent Award.
• Recognized as a High Cited Researcher by Clarivate during the last ten years.

Mortada Mourad ElAref

• Professor, Cairo University, Egypt
• Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Iron and Steel Company for Mines and Quarries (ISMQ)
• Former Director of Cairo University Centre for Environmental Hazard Mitigation (CEHM)
• Formal Director of Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for the Arab States (Cairo-BCRC), Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Mouvements of Hasardons Wastes and théier Disposai, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Maria Rose Petrizzo

• Professor, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
•  IUGS-VP
• Board Director of the Cushman Foundation for Foraminiferal Research CFFR
• Editor-in-Chief of Cretaceous Research
• Editor of The Micropaleontology Society TMS Special Publications
• Member-at-large of the Geological Society of America GSA Research Grants Committee
• Associate Editor of Episodes, Paleobiology, Journal of Foraminiferal Research, Rivista Italiana di Paleontologia e Stratigrafia, Geobios, Bollettino della Società Paleontologica Italiana
• Voting Member (past Chair 2016-2024) of the International Subcommission on Cretaceous Stratigraphy
• Advisory Board of the planktonic foraminifera online Database mikrotax.org - a system for web-delivery of taxonomy

Peter R. Johnson

• Expert in the study of Arabian-Nubian Shield (ANS)
• His key focus has been on identifying the distribution of ANS tectonstratigraphic terranes and the sequence of events that led to terrane amalgamation and creation of the ANS
• He has been a strong advocate for the study of mineral deposits in the ANS
• He encouraged exploration in his many geologic publications, conference addresses, and consultant projects.

Olugbenga Okunlola

• Professor, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
• GSAf President
• Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society Former President

Mohamed A. Alkadasi

• Professor, Sana'a University, Yemen
• Former VR of Sana'a University for Student Affairs, Yemen
• DGA of NATCOM, Sana'a, Yemen
• Consultant of Arab National Commissions of UNESCO
• Former DGA of ALECSO Oganization, Tunisia, Tunis.

Sebastiano D'Amico

• Professor, University of Malta
• Head, Department of Geosciences

Luis Fabian Bonilla

• Senior Researcher, Gustave Eiffel University, France

Mimmo Palano

• Researcher
• Editor-in-Chief for Results in Geophysical Sciences / Earth Sciences
• Editor for Scientific Data
• Editor for Scientific Reports

Follow-up Committee:

Chair

Maria Rose Petrizzo

• Professor, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
•  IUGS-VP
• Board Director of the Cushman Foundation for Foraminiferal Research CFFR
• Editor-in-Chief of Cretaceous Research
• Editor of The Micropaleontology Society TMS Special Publications
• Member-at-large of the Geological Society of America GSA Research Grants Committee
• Associate Editor of Episodes, Paleobiology, Journal of Foraminiferal Research, Rivista Italiana di Paleontologia e Stratigrafia, Geobios, Bollettino della Società Paleontologica Italiana
• Voting Member (past Chair 2016-2024) of the International Subcommission on Cretaceous Stratigraphy
• Advisory Board of the planktonic foraminifera online Database mikrotax.org - a system for web-delivery of taxonomy

Members

Hazem Badreldin

• Postdoctoral Research Fellow, OGS, Italy
• Researcher, Department of Seismology, National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics, (NRIAG), Egypt.

Amr Shaban Fahil

• Lecturer, Tanta University, Egypt
• Specialist in geothermal energy systems, remote sensing, and geospatial analysis for environmental and geological applications
• Actively involved in projects related to the Ancient Nile River, ground water exploration, flood risk mapping, and geothermal energy in arid regions
• Expert in integrating geophysical, and satellite data for sustainable resource management in addition to geological and soil drilling/analysis

Gamal Ahmed

• Assistant lecturer, South Valley University, Egypt
• PhD researcher, University of Leeds, Uk
• Member of the Royal Microscopy Society
• Member of European Society for Deformation Mechanisms, Rheology and Tectonics

Professional Logistic Support Committee:

Chair

Antonella Peresan

• Senior researcher, Seismological Research Centre, OGS, Italy
• Policy Officer for the “Natural Hazards” division of the European Geosciences Union
• OGS representative within the International Consortium on Landslides (ICL).
• The Bulletin of Geophysics and Oceanography Editor-in-Chief 

Members

Fadi Henri Nader

• Professor – Chair on multi-scale fluid-rock interactions, Utrecht University – The Netherlands
• Senior/ Research Project Manager at IFP Energies Nouvelles (Division of Earth Sciences and Environmental Technologies – France
• Member of the AAPG and SGL

Khalid A. Elsayed Zeinelabdein

• Professor, Al-Neelain University, Khartoum, Sudan
• Deputy Vice Chancellor, Al-Neelain University
• Expert in Geoinformatics and geophysical methods for solving geological problems

Samir Kamh

• Professor, Tanta University, Egypt
• Expert in remote sensing and GIS applications
• D. from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
• Coordinator of Petroleum and Mining Geology Program (PMGP), Tanta University, Egypt
• RS/GIS and Environmental consultant at AIECon Eng. Consultants LLC, Cairo Egypt
• Co-published more than 40 articles in national and international journals

• Co-advisor for more than 30 M.Sc. and Ph.D. students

Mohamed Zobaa

• Associate Professor, University of Texas Permian Basin, USA
• He leads the palynology and sedimentary organic matter research group
• He has over 20 years of research experience studying the stratigraphy, palynology, and sedimentary organic matter content

• His research results and methodologies have been published and documented in top-tier, prestigious and widely circulated professional journals

Rome stands as one of the finest and oldest cities in the world. The history of Rome spans over 2500 years and it has been a centre of power, politics, culture and development since its inception. Creation of the city is steeped in legend and mythology and there are various different accounts of how this majestic place was built. Various Roman emperors and Casers have ruled mighty Rome and this is the place where the colossal Roman Empire grew from.

The following are some suggestions of places to visit while you are in Rome, Italy.

1. Colosseum

This mighty structure is one of the most renowned and iconic landmarks in the world and a trip to Rome would not be complete without visiting the Colosseum.

Also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, the Colosseum was constructed between 70-80 AD and at its peak was estimated to hold 80,000 spectators.

2. St Peter’s Square

Rome holds a small country within a country – The Vatican.

This independent state is one of the most important religious sites in the world and St. Peter’s Square is an iconic place where many significant events have taken place.

Located at the front of the Vatican state, the square is actually circular and is framed by two huge sets of colonnades – Standing on these columns are beautiful statues of various religious figures and previous popes.

3. The Pantheon

The mighty Pantheon stands as one of the best preserved ancient Roman buildings in the world and is one of Rome’s most famous attractions.

Constructed in 118 AD by emperor Hadrian, the building that stands today was actually built on the site where an earlier temple stood that was commissioned by Agrippa.

4. Trevi Fountain

There are not many other fountains in the world as lavishly decorated and sculptured as the Trevi fountain.

Constructed in 1762 by Nicola Salvi, the fountain pays tribute to the Roman God Oceanus who can be seen riding his chariot pulled by Tritons and taming several Hippocamps.

The detail of the sculptures is simply wonderful and the whole facade and fountain are a true work of art.

5. Sistine Chapel

Part of the Vatican museum complex, the Sistine Chapel is one of the most renowned religious chapels in the world and has a stunning amount of detail and iconography.

Situated in the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican City, the Sistine Chapel was extensively restored in the 1400’s and the place where the papal enclave takes place – It is here that a new pope is selected.

The Sistine Chapel is particularly famous for its extensive and detailed decorations including the Last Judgement fresco by Michelangelo and the ceiling artwork.

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Attending a conference dramatically enhances both your professional and personal development. They help you sharpen the saw, meet and converse with industry experts, expand your resources and grow your professional network. IEREK Conference will help you:

1. Open Discussions: We bring together leading academic scientists, from different universities and countries, to exchange and share their experiences and research results.

2. Internationally Accredited Certificate: The participants are granted internationally recognized certificates acknowledged by IEREK, the University, and Partnering Organizations.

3. Publication: Selected high-quality manuscripts will be published, after peer review, in the Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI) book series by Springer or by IEREK Press Journals, both of which are indexed in world-renowned databases.

4. Research Technologies: Conferences can expand your resources by providing a great opportunity to promote gathered information on new technologies related to your research.

5. Networking: You can engage with industry experts to discuss with them the very latest research projects they could be working on and increase your chances of collaboration in future projects.

6. Academic Reputation: Attending many conferences will make you a known figure in academic circles and an active member of the academic community.

7. Conference Abstracts Material: Delegates will receive the conference Abstracts book in a digital format.

- For participants who need Entry Visas to the country where the conference will be held, IEREK will issue the corresponding invitation letter for accepted applicants to facilitate visa issuance.

- Please notice that we will endeavor to assist you in obtaining a visa but the responsibility is yours and the decision rests solely with the appropriate Embassy.

Invitation Letter Issuance Process

1- In case the participant is an author who has submitted a research paper to the conference, it must get accepted by the Scientific Committee

2- Required participation fees must be paid

3- The participant should send the following information to the conference's official email:

* A clear copy of passport

* Passport number

* Full name as written in your passport.

* Date of Issuing and Expiration

* Date of Birth

* Email address of the nearest Embassy/Consulate to you

* Mobile Number including country code

4- Conference coordinator will issue the needful invitation letter and send a copy to the participant's email, in addition to another one to the corresponding email address of embassy/consulate

5- The participant should print out the invitation letter along with all other required documents by the embassy/consulate and apply for VISA

 A.Physical Attendance