Wesam Abu Laila

Ph.D. Students

Ph.D. Student - Buchem Group

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Research Interests

Study of the upper cretaceous Oyster Mounts in several Organic-rich deposits (Carbonates and Phosphorites) in the Balqa group in Jordan using the sequence stratigraphy method and other techniques like, well logging, Geochemical analysis and isotope studies to analyze the lateral and vertical changes, trace facies and depositional environment change through time. 

Education

  • MSc., Applied Geology, The Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan, 2020
  • BSc., Environmental and Applied Geology, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan, 2014

Professional Profile

  • 2017-2020: Geology and environment teacher, Jubilee High School (King Hussein Foundation)
  • 2016-2017: Lab assistant as part of an operational grant at Hashemite University

Scientific and Professional Membership

  • JGA (Jordanian Geologists Association)
  • AAPG (American Association of Petroleum Geologists)
  • SEP (Society of Petroleum Engineers)

KAUST Affiliations

  • Ali I. Al-Naimi Petroleum Engineering Research Center (ANPERC)
  • Physical Science and Engineering Division (PSE)

Research Interests Keywords

Oyster Mounts Organic-rich deposits