Fahad Hameed

Fahad Hameed
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Fahad Hameed is a lecturer at the Institute of Geology, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan, where he has been since September 2010. Previously, he worked as a Field Geologist in different organisations for the Geotechnical investigation of various hydropower projects in Pakistan. He received his B.Sc, M.Sc, and M.Phil in Applied Geology from the Institute of Geology, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan and currently, he is pursuing his Ph.D in Geology. He teaches various courses related to Geophysics, Tectonics and GIS and Remote Sensing at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Lecturer
M.Phil
Geology
1. Ali, S. K., Mughal, M. S., Khan, J., Lashari, M. R., Hameed, F., Bashir, H. S., ... & Sahito, A. G. (2021). Petrotectonic framework of Siwalik Group in Khairi Murat-Kauliar area, Potwar Sub-Basin, Pakistan. Kuwait Journal of Science. Accepted 2. 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 3. 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 4. 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 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. 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 8. 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 9. 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 10. 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. 11. 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 12. 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 13. 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 14. 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 Hydrology, 49: 36-46. https://doi.org/10.1144/qjegh2015-070 15. 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 16. Niaz, A., Khan, M. R., Hameed, F., Asghar, A., & Mustafa, S. (2013). Determination of ground water potential in Mirpur AJ&K, Pakistan using geoelectric method. International Journal Science & Engineering Research, 12(4): 1892-1903.

Fahad’s research is focused on applications of geophysical methods in mineral exploration, groundwater exploration, geotechnical investigation, and crustal and regional tectonic studies. He is also interested in various applications of Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) in Geology.

1. Worked as Co-PI in the project entitled “Microgravity Survey to delineate cavities, weak zones beneath concrete mass upstream and downstream of Chianwali Spillway area, Chianwali Hydropower Project, Gujarnwala, Pakistan funded by Geo-Research Lahore in 2021, Cost: 0.88 million PKR.
2. Worked as Co-PI in the project entitled “Exploration of Molybdenum at Chipurson, Gojal Valley” funded by Degan Exploration Works (MEDO), FWO in 2019, Cost: 1.25 million PKR.
3. Worked as Co-PI in the project entitled “Investigation of water seepage problem at the Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project Dam Site using Electrical Resistivity Tomography and Microgravity Survey” funded by Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Company (Pvt) Ltd in 2018, Cost: 1.95 million PKR.
4. Worked as Co-PI in the project entitled “Tectonic and Mineral study of Hazara and its adjoining areas of Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Northern Pakistan based on Gravity and Magnetic data” funded by Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan in 2015 (HEC, No. 4373), Cost: 2.77 million PKR.
5. Worked as Co-PI in the project entitled “Microgravity Survey of Sulemanki Barrage, Punjab Province Pakistan” funded by Geo-Research Lahore (2016), Cost: 1.3 million PKR.
6. Participated as a member in a scientific project “Seismic safety evaluation of engineering sites for three new reservoir dams at the Azad Pattan, Mahl, and Kohala along the Jhelum River” with the Institute of Geology, China Earthquake Administration.
7. Participated as member in a scientific project “K2 Sixty Years Later” for the first measurements of Mount K2 with high precision GPS receivers. The project was organized by the Government of Gilgit Baltistan with the support of the EV-K2-CNR Association, on the 60th anniversary of the first ascent of K2 by an Italian expedition on July 31, 1954.
8. Participated as a member in a scientific project “Realisation of a Geomatics Laboratory at University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad” financed by the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region, Italy.
9. Participated in the installation of Permanent GNNS stations at University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Muzaffarabad and at Skardu, Northern Pakistan.

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