Fahad Hameed

Fahad Hameed
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Dr. Fahad Hameed is a Lecturer at the Institute of Geology, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan, where he has been serving as a faculty member since September 2010. Before his academic career, he worked as a Field Geologist, providing specialized expertise in geotechnical investigations for hydropower projects in Pakistan. He earned his Ph.D. in Geology, with a specialization in Geophysics, from the Institute of Geology, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. As part of his doctoral studies, he conducted his research at the Centre for Exploration Targeting, University of Western Australia. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Geophysics, Tectonics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Remote Sensing.
His research interests include the application of geophysical methods in mineral exploration, regional tectonic studies, seismotectonics, groundwater exploration, and geotechnical investigations. He is also actively engaged in employing Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing, and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technologies in geological research. He has authored several publications in peer-reviewed national and international journals and is actively involved in various research projects.
Lecturer
PhD
Geology

Articles

  1. Hameed, F., Khan, M. R., Tian, J., Bilal, M. A., Wang, C., Wang, Y., Mughal, M. S., & Niaz, A. (2025, accepted for publication). Geological significance of bulk density and magnetic susceptibility of the rocks from Northwest Himalayas, Pakistan. Minerals.
  2. Zulqranan, A., Šprlák, M., Khan, M. R., & Hameed, F. (2025). Geophysical Study of Crustal Deformation Using Gravity Data: Muzaffarabad and Adjoining Regions in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Pure and Applied Geophysics, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00024-025-03692-4
  3. Atif, M. B., Wang, Y., Akhter, M. P., Ayoola, B. Y., Muideen, L. K., Hameed, F., Hlyniana, K., Wen, B., Nabi, Z., Yuhao, D., & Bashir, Y. M. (2025). Delineating Hot Zone and Lineaments within Vredefort Crater in South Africa through Aeromagnetic Data Inversions. Physics Access, 5(1), 1-14.
  4. Hameed, F., Khan, M. R., & Dentith, M. (2023). Crustal study based on integrated geophysical techniques in the Northwestern Himalayas, Pakistan. Geological Journal, 58(4), 1523–1549. https://doi.org/10.1002/gj.4672
  5. Ali, S. K., Khan, J., Mughal, M. S., Lashari, M. R., Sahito, A. G., Hameed, F., Bashir, H. S., Bilal, A., & Razzaq, S.S. (2023). Petrotectonic framework of Siwalik Group in Khairi Murat-Kauliar area, Potwar Sub-Basin, Pakistan. Kuwait Journal of Science, 50(1B). https://doi.org/10.48129/kjs.17577
  6. Mughal, M. S., Zhang, C., Hussain, A., Rehman, H. U., Du, D., & Hameed, F. (2022). Pre-Himalayan crustal growth in the Indian plate: Implications from U-Pb dating, geochemical and Sr-Nd isotopic systematics. Precambrian Research, 383, 106920. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.precamres.2022.106920
  7. Niaz, A., Basharat, U., Bin Nisar, U., Fiaz, R., Mughal, M. S., Hameed, F., Asghar, A., & Niaz, J. (2022). Integrated approach for delineating groundwater potential and quality in District Bagh, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. Desalination and Water Treatment, 249, 147-164. https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2022.28109
  8. Niaz, A., Bibi, T., Qureshi, J. A., Rahim, S., Hameed, F., & Shedayi, A. A. (2021). A Comparison Between Schlumberger and Wenner Configurations in Delineating Subsurface Water Bearing Zones: A Case Study of Rawalakot Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. International Journal of Economic and Environmental Geology, 12(3), 25-31. https://doi.org/10.46660/ijeeg.Vol12.Iss3.2021.615
  9. Khan M. R., Niaz, A., Hameed, F., Khan, J., Asghar, A. & Niaz, J. (2021). Integrated geophysical investigation to locate the grave of Nawab Jassi Khan, the ancestor of Sudhan Tribe in Poonch Division and adjoining areas of Azad Jammu & Kashmir. Sindh University Research Journal (Science Series), 53(3): 237-244. https://sujo.usindh.edu.pk/index.php/SURJ/article/view/4031
  10. Niaz, A., Imtiaz, M., Khan, M. R., Hameed, F., Niaz, J., Khan, A. Y., & Mehmood, K. (2020). The Use of GIS and Geo-Electric Techniques for Modeling of Surface and Groundwater in Kotli City, District Kotli, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 26(1): 1-15.
  11. Niaz, A., Khan M. R., Hameed, F., Asghar, A., Bangush, A. A., Nisar, U. B., Niaz, J., Farooq, M., Khan, M. Y., & Awan, M. (2019). Application of electrical resistivity method in delineating aquifer properties along with vulnerability mapping in Gujrat District and surrounding areas of
    Punjab province, Pakistan. Journal of Himalayan Earth Sciences, 52(2): 106-128.
  12. Khan, M. R., Bilali, S. S., Hameed, F., Rabnawaz, A., Mustafa, S., Azad, N., ... & Niaz, A. (2018). Application of gravity and magnetic methods for the crustal study and delineating associated ores in the western limb of Hazara Kashmir Syntaxis, Northwest Himalayas, Pakistan. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 11(6), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-018-3483-9
  13. Mughal, M. S., Zhang, C., Du, D., Zhang, L., Mustafa, S., Hameed, F., ... & Blaise, D. (2018). Petrography and provenance of the Early Miocene Murree Formation, Himalayan Foreland Basin, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, 162, 25-40. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jseaes.2018.04.018
  14. Niaz, A., Khan, M. R., Ijaz, U., Yasin, M., & Hameed, F. (2018). Determination of groundwater potential by using geoelectrical method and petrographic analysis in Rawalakot and adjacent areas of Azad Kashmir, sub-Himalayas, Pakistan. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 11(16), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-018-3811-0
  15. Niaz, A., Khan, M. R., Nisar, U. B., Sarfraz, K. Mustafa, S., Hameed, F., Mughal, S., Farooq, M., & Rizwan, M. (2017). The Study of Aquifer Potential and Contamination based on Geoelectric Technique and Chemical Analysis in Mirpur Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. Journal of Himalayan Earth Sciences, 50(2): 60-73.
  16. Khan, M. R., Hameed, F., Mughal, M. S., Basharat, M., & Mustafa, S. (2016). Tectonic Study of the Sub-Himalayas based on Geophysical Data in Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Northern Pakistan. Journal of Earth Science, 27(6): 981-988. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12583-016-0681-9
  17. Mughal, M. S., Khan, M. S., Khan, M. R., Mustafa, S., & Hameed, F. (2016). Petrology and Geochemistry of Jura Granite and Granite Gneiss in the Neelum Valley, Lesser Himalayas (Kashmir Pakistan). Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 9(528). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-016-2566-8
  18. Mustafa, S., Khan, M. A., Khan, M. R., Sousa, L. M. O., Hameed, F., Mughal, M. S., & Niaz, A. 2016. Building stone evaluation–A case study of the Sub-Himalayas, Muzaffarabad region, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. Engineering Geology, 209: 56-69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enggeo.2016.05.007
  19. Niaz, A., Khan, M. R., Mustafa, S., & Hameed, F. (2016). Determination of aquifer properties and vulnerability mapping by using geoelectrical investigation of parts of Sub-Himalayas, Bhimber, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, 49: 36-46. https://doi.org/10.1144/qjegh2015-070
  20. Mustafa, S., Khan, M. A., Khan, M. R., Hameed, F., Mughal, M. S., Asghar A., & Niaz, A. (2015). Geotechnical study of marble, schist and granite as dimension stone: A case study from parts of Lesser-Himalaya, Neelum Valley Area, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, 74 (4): 1475-1487, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10064-015-0719-8
  21. Niaz, A., Khan, M. R., Hameed, F., Asghar, A., & Mustafa, S. (2013). Determination of groundwater potential in Mirpur AJ&K, Pakistan using geoelectric method. International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 12(4): 1896-1903.

Abstracts in Conferences/ Symposiums

  1. Hameed, F., & Khan, M. R. (2012). Crustal study of Bagh and adjoining areas of Azad Jammu and Kashmir based on gravity data. Journal of Himalayan Earth Sciences, 45(2): 43.
  2. Khan, M. R., Mughal, M. S., & Hameed, F. (2012). Crustal study of the core of Hazara Kashmir Syntaxis based on geophysical data in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Journal of Himalayan Earth Sciences, 45(2): 83.
  3. Khan, M. R., Niaz A., & Hameed, F. (2020). Integrated geophysical investigation to locate the grave of Nawab Jassi Khan, The ancestor of Sudhan Tribe in Poonch Division and adjoining areas of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The second International Science Conference on Natural Science, Climate and Biodiversity (pp. 71).
  4. Khan, M. R., Hameed, F., Mustafa M., & Niaz A. (2014, June 20-22). Crustal study of Pallandri and adjoining areas of Azad Jammu and Kashmir based on Gravity data [Paper presentation]. Hydrocarbon Potential of Kashmir Basin, Muzaffarabad Symposium jointly organized by Pakistan Association of Petroleum Geosciences and University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

Dr. Fahad Hameed’s research focuses on the application of geophysical methods in mineral exploration, regional tectonic studies, seismotectonics, groundwater exploration, and geotechnical investigations. He is also actively engaged in employing Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing, and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technologies in geological research.

Projects:

1. Principal Investigator, “Gravity and Magnetic Surveys for Iron Ore Exploration in Pachinkoh and Chigendik Areas, Nokkundi, Balochistan, Pakistan”, funded by BARLAS Engineering and Geological Complex, 2025 — PKR 5.1 million.
2. Co-Principal Investigator, “Integrated Geophysical Surveys for the Investigation of the Headrace Tunnel Collapse, Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project”, funded by Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Company (Pvt) Ltd, Pakistan, 2025 — PKR 7.8 million.
3. Consultant, “Gravity and Magnetic Interpretation and Subsurface Mapping of Pakistan”, DeGolyer and MacNaughton, USA, in collaboration with Dr. Mubarik Ali, 2024 — PKR 0.45 million. This project was part of the “Pakistan Basin Studies (PBS) 2024” initiative by OGDCL, PPL, MPCL, and GHPL to unlock untapped hydrocarbon resources in Pakistan.
4. Co-Principal Investigator, “Geophysical Data Acquisition Using Proton Precession Magnetometer (G-856 AX), Dalbandin, Balochistan, Pakistan”, funded by MEDO, FWO, 2023 — PKR 0.304 million.
5. Principal Investigator, “Gravity Survey for Base Metals and Copper Ore Exploration, Chitral, Pakistan”, funded by BARLAS Engineering and Geological Complex, 2023 — PKR 0.8 million.
6. Principal Investigator, “Magnetic Survey for Iron Ore Exploration, Koli Gol Area, Dammal Nisar, Chitral, Pakistan”, funded by BARLAS Engineering and Geological Complex, 2023 — PKR 0.16 million.
7. Co-Principal Investigator, “Integrated Geophysical Study to Investigate the Extent of the Cavity Above the Collapsed Zone of the Tailrace Tunnel, Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project”, funded by Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Company (Pvt) Ltd, Pakistan, 2022 — PKR 2.5 million.
8. Co-Principal Investigator, “Microgravity Survey to Delineate Cavities and Weak Zones Beneath Concrete Mass, Upstream and Downstream of Chianwali Spillway Area, Chianwali Hydropower Project, Gujranwala, Pakistan”, funded by Geo-Research Lahore, 2021 — PKR 0.88 million.
9. Co-Principal Investigator, “Geophysical Surveys for the Exploration of Molybdenum at Chipurson, Gojal Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan”, funded by BARLAS Engineering and Geological Complex, 2019 — PKR 1.25 million.
10. Co-Principal Investigator, “Investigation of Water Seepage at Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project Dam Site Using Electrical Resistivity Tomography and Microgravity Survey”, funded by Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Company (Pvt) Ltd, Pakistan, 2018 — PKR 1.95 million.
11. Co-Principal Investigator, “Tectonic and Mineral Study of Hazara and Its Adjoining Areas of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Northern Pakistan Based on Gravity and Magnetic Data”, funded by Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan under NRPU (HEC, No. 4373), 2015 — PKR 2.77 million.
12. Co-Principal Investigator, “Microgravity Survey of Sulemanki Barrage, Punjab Province, Pakistan”, funded by Geo-Research Lahore, 2016 — PKR 1.3 million.
13. Trainer, “Geophysical CG-6 Gravity Meter Operation, Data Processing and Interpretation Training Using Oasis Montaj Software”, funded by Degan Exploration Works, FWO, 2022 — PKR 0.27 million.
14. Trainer, “Geophysical Equipment, Proton Precession Magnetometer (G-857)”, funded by Degan Exploration Works, FWO, 2022 — PKR 0.27 million.
15. Project Member, “K2 Sixty Years Later” — the first high-precision GPS measurement of Mount K2, organized by the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan and the EV-K2-CNR Association on the 60th anniversary of the first ascent of K2 (2014).
16. Project Member, “Seismic Safety Evaluation of Engineering Sites for Three New Reservoir Dams at Azad Pattan, Mahl, and Kohala Along the Jhelum River”, carried out by the Institute of Geology and China Earthquake Administration, 2014.
17. Project Member, “Realisation of a Geomatics Laboratory at University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad”, funded by Friuli Venezia Giulia Region, Italy, 2013–2014.
18. Project Member, “Installation of Permanent GNSS Stations at the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, and Skardu, Northern Pakistan”, 2013–2014.

Honours and Awards:

• Certificate of Appreciation, Institute of Geology, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, (2024), for contributions to the success of the 1-Year Postgraduate Diploma in GIS and Remote Sensing.
• Certificate of Top Viewed Article, Geological Journal (Wiley), 2023, for the top-viewed article, "Crustal study based on integrated geophysical techniques in the Northwestern Himalayas, Pakistan," among works published between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023.
• International Research Support Initiative Program (IRSIP) Fellowship, Higher Education Commission, Pakistan, (2018), for six months of Ph.D. research at the Centre for Exploration Targeting, School of Earth Sciences, The University of Western Australia.
• Kashmir Award for Gold Medallists, Awami Behbood Council, Kotli, Azad Kashmir, 2011.
• University Gold Medal, Institute of Geology, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, 2008, for achieving first-class-first position in the M.S. Applied Geology examination (2006–2008).

Professional Trainings/ Workshops:

1. Received a Certificate of Completion for the online course "Oasis Montaj: GM-SYS Profile Modelling" from Seequent, The Bentley Subsurface Company, in 2025.
2. Participated in a 2-days Training Workshop on “Digital Surveying using Total Station and Differential GPS” held at The University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad on March 14-15, 2020, organized by the Institute of Geology, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan.
3. Participated in a 1-day workshop on “Intellectual Property Rights and Patents” (2020) organized by the Office of Research Innovation and Commercialization, at the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir at Muzaffarabad, Pakistan.
4. Participated in the “10th International Scientific School-2018”, jointly organized by the National Centre for Physics (NCP), Islamabad, Pakistan and The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (AS-ICTP), Trieste, Italy, from March 12-16, 2018, at NCP, Islamabad, Pakistan.
5. Participated in the “International Conference and School on Structure, Tectonics and Earthquakes in the Alborz-Zagroz-Makran Region” (23-31 May 2015) at the Geological Survey of Iran.
6. Participated in a technical workshop on “Hydrocarbon Exploration Techniques” (4-7 October 2013) organized by the Pakistan Association of Petroleum Geoscientists (PAPG) in Islamabad, Pakistan.
7. Successfully completed a three-month course (7th April 2013 to 15th June 2013) on “Application of GIS Techniques for the study of damage produced by earthquakes and the control of landslides” at the University of Trieste, Italy under the project Realisation of a Geomatics Laboratory at University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad.
8. Successfully completed a ten-hour “Italian Language Course” at Istituto Foscolo in Trieste, Italy for a period from May 17th, 2013 to June 10th, 2013.
9. Participated in a workshop on “Earthquake Tectonics and Hazard on the Continents” (17-28 June 2013) at ICTP, Trieste, Italy.
10. Successfully completed two months course (01 December 2012 to 30 January 2013) on “Geographic Information System (GIS)” from Vocational Training Institute Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan.
11. Participated in a 2-days Training Workshop (22-23 December 2011) on “Disaster Risk Management” at the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan.
12. Successfully completed “Elementary Information Technology Training” with grade “A” in 2005 under AJ&K IT Projects, Iqra University, Islamabad, Pakistan.

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