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RESUME
Dr. MOHAMMED ALI B. QURBAN
Center for Environment and Water
Research Institute
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
KFUPM Box 756
Dhahran 31261
Saudi Arabia
Tel.: (013) 860-4492 (KFUPM/RI)
Fax: (013) 860-1205
Mobile: 0566777724
Email: [email protected]
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PERSONAL BACKGROUND:
Name : Mohamed Ali Qurban
Date of Birth : 10 September, 1965
Place of Birth : Taif, Saudi Arabia
Marital Status : Married
Citizenship : Saudi
Native Language : Arabic
Other Language : English
Present Address : King Fahd University of Petroleum &
Minerals
KFUPM # 756
Dhahran 31261
Saudi Arabia
Tel. : (013) 860-4492 (KFUPM/RI)
Fax : (013) 860-1205
Mobile
Email:
:
:
0566777724
EDUCATION:
Ph.D. in oceanography (2009), University of Southampton (SOTON),
School of Ocean and Earth Science (National Oceanography Center),
Southampton, UK. Ph.D. thesis entitled "An investigation of factors
influencing the spatial and temporal distribution of surface phytoplankton
in the English Channel and Bay of Biscay in 2003 and 2004".
Advanced courses audited at SOTON:
Chemical oceanography
Applied Marine Biogeochemistry and Pollution
Ecological Modeling
Multivariate Analysis
M.Sc. in marine science (2000), Florida Institute of Technology (FIT),
Melbourne, USA. M. Sc. thesis entitled "The population dynamic and life
history of Bittioulm varioum".
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Advanced courses attended at FIT:
Marine Biology
Numerical Analysis Data
Biology and ecology of Sea grass
Marine Benthos
Reproductive and Larval Ecology of Marine Invertebrate
Marine Botany
B.Sc. (1988), King Faisal University, Hafuf, Saudi Arabia. Specialization in
Aquatic Wealth Development.
OUTLINE OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Employment History:
1988 - 1996
Scientist, Center for Environment and water, Research Institute, King Fahd
University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
1996 -2000
Research Assistant, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Fort Pierce,
Florida, USA. A scholarship for Master’s studies in Marine Environment
Biology in the USA was awarded by the King Fahd University of
Petroleum and Minerals.
2003 – 2008
Research Assistant, National Oceanographic Center, Southampton, UK. A
scholarship for PhD’s studies in Oceanography in the UK was awarded by
the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.
2009-September 17,2010
Research Scientist, Marine Studies Section, Center for Environment and
Water, Research Institute - KFUPM.
September 18, 2010 - Present
Manager, Marine Studies Section, Center for Environment and Water,
Research Institute - KFUPM.
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Assistant Professor, Earth Sciences Department, College of Sciences,
KFUPM.
General Expertise and Research Interests:
Nutrient uptake potentiality of phytoplankton, motile microalgae and
their estimation of primary productivity. Biogeochemical cycle of
nutrients related to fisheries ecosystem through understanding
nitrification/denitrification process, ecosystem’s nutrient budget.
Identification, size fractionation and culture of phytoplankton, benthic
microalgae.
Transplant techniques for sapling mangrove trees
The biology and ecology of seagrass
Invertebrates population dynamic and histological techniques
Environmental impact assessment for seawater
Oil Spill Remediation for Habitats and Resources in the Arabian Gulf.
Preparing technical proposals for local, regional and international
clients.
Preparing and conducting several technical and commercial
presentations to the clients.
Dealing with financial issues of projects and proposals.
Conducting projects kick-off and progress meetings with company’s
clients.
Supervising and following -up the Environmental Monitoring Programs
Monitoring of the marine biological resources and seawater analysis
Sampling and analysis of various pollution sources.
Laboratory analysis and data processing.
Modeling studies for seawater quality.
Computer Expertise:
Have basic Knowledge of IBM-compatible PC computer operation
including word processing, spreadsheets, database management, surfer
and statistical analysis software, (SAS).
Multivariate software (PRIMER)
MATLAB
Ocean Data View (ODV)
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Honor:
• Received “distinguished service award specialized staff” KFUPM
2001/2002.
• Received “Excellence in Leading a Research Project of the Research
Institute” RI/KFUPM 2011/2012.
• Received “Distinguished Research Team Award for the project:
“Environmental Impact Assessment for Arabiyah-Hasbah Platforms,
Power, and Subsea Pipelines” RI/KFUPM 2011/2012.
Research and Projects Involvement:
Participated in two weeks program sponsored by MEPA (Meteorological
and Environmental Protection Agency) for the protection of marine
turtles during the summer 1987/88 in Karan Island, the Arabian Gulf,
served as a Member.
ARAMCO sustaining research project conducted by the Research
Institute for SAUDI ARAMCO. Study the effect of pollution on marine
organisms (Mangrove, seagrass, phytoplankton, and zooplankton),
served as a Member.
Member of the marine pollution task formed by the Research Institute,
KFUPM and other organization during 1991 oil spill.
Heavy Metals project Conducted by Research Institute. Study the effect
of heavy metals of the seashells, served as a Member.
MEPA cleanup monitoring. Study the cleanup techniques in salt marshes
affected by the 1991 Gulf Oil Spill, served as a Coordinator. A scientific
publication has resulted from this project.
Participation in leg IV of the 100 day Oceanographic Cruise of NOAA
ship Mt. Mitchell in ROPME sea area, 1992. Study the distribution and
environment status of algal mat and zooplankton after the 1991 Gulf Oil
Spill.
Participation in three oceanographic cruises to Atlantic Ocean funded by
the National Science Foundation, USA, served as a Member. Culturing of
the embryos and larvae of deep see (3000 ft) echinoderms, analysis of
deep-sea 3000 ft sediments, 1998-2000.
Participation in work with deep-sea submersibles funded by Harbor
Branch Oceanographic Institution. Making 5 submersible dives to depth
3000 ft, 1998-2000.
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Participation in Marine Biological and Oceanographic Database
Development project, 2001-2002.
Preliminary Ecological Study of the Corridors of Qatif Producing, Abu-
Safah Downstream and Inter-QGOSP Pipelines, served as a Member,
2001.
Environmental Impact Assessment for Abu Safah offshore, served as a
Member. Study and determine the potential level of impact on the
marine environment of the construction and operation of various
elements, 2002.
Project Coordinator for the Investigation of Pollution Problems in
Dammam Corniche Water, served as a Coordinator, 2002.
Participation in 25 oceanographic cruises using the FerryBox system in
English Channel and Bay of Biscay, studying the variation in
phytoplankton speciation and growth due to hydrodynamic and
chemical drivers between coastal and open ocean waters, served as a
Coordinator, 2002-2005.
Participation in Charles Darwin cruise CD173, 2005, responsible for the
measurement of dissolved nutrients, served as a Task Leader This
involved work with a Skalar Auto-Analyser measuring samples
collected while the ship was underway and from water bottles on CTD
casts. The target of this cruise was the better understanding of the
biogeochemistry and hydrodynamics controlling blooms of plankton in
summer conditions.
Marine Environmental Sustaining Research Project – V conducted by the
Marine Studies Section, Center for Environment & Water, Research
Institute for SAUDI ARAMCO 2007-2012., served as a Project Manager
Oceanor MINI-BUOYS Work Service, additional work with the study of
the Assessment of Ras Tanura Marine Environment and
Bioaccumulation Monitoring along the Saudi Coastal Waters of the
Arabian Gulf 2007-2011, served as a member
An Annual Environmental Monitoring Survey: Marine Ecological
Survey and Bioaccumulation Studies and Groundwater Quality Survey
of the Petro Rabigh Site 2009-2010., served as a member.
Environmental Impact Assessment for Dredging (Category III) for
Upgrade of Electrical Power Supply to Abu Ali Plants., served as a
Project Manager
Conduct LC-50 Drilling Fluid Sampling and Toxicity Testing 2009-2011,
served as a Project Manager.
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Environmental Impact Assessment for Upgrade of the Fire Protection
System, Ju’aymah Offshore Platform (BI-10-00185) Lines (BI-10-00917),
2009-2011 served as a Project Manager.
Environmental Impact Assessment for Installing Instrument Scraping
Facilities at Zuluf and Marjan Oil Fields February- April 2010, served as
a Project Manager.
Environmental Impact Assessment – Rabigh Phase II Petrochemical
Project January to July 2010, served as a Project Manager.
Environmental & Compliance Monitoring Associated with Saudi
Aramco Karan Offshore Platforms, Power and Subsea Pipelines-During
Construction 2010-2011, served as a Project Manager.
Environmental Impact Assessment for Arabiyah-Hasbah Platforms,
Power (BI-10-00917) and Subsea Pipelines (BI-10-00917) 2010-2011,
served as a Project Manager.
Annual Environmental Compliance Survey and Study for Petro Rabigh-
2010-2011, served as a Member.
Development of GIS Compatible Marine Database and Analysis System
(GMARS) 2011, serving as a Project Manager.
Environmental Assessment Report for Tarut Bay Pipelines & Structural
Support System, July 2011- December 2011 served as a member.
Environmental Assessment for the Safaniya Pier Trestle Replacement,
2011-2012 served as Project Manager.
Environmental Impact Assessment for Drilling Exploration in the
Shallow Waters of the Northern Red Sea 2011-2012, served as Project
Manager.
Annual Marine and Groundwater Monitoring Survey and Study – 2011-
2012, served as Project Manager.
Fisheries Program: Population Dynamics and Stock Assessment of the
Major Fisheries Resources in Saudi Arabian Waters 2011, serving as a
Project Manager.
Fisheries Program: Assessment and Management of Essential Fish
Habitats in Saudi Arabian Waters 2011, serving as a Project Manager.
Fisheries Program: Environmental Impacts of Fishing Methods in Saudi
Arabia; Toward Mitigation and Management 2011, serving as a Project
Manager.
Fisheries Program: Development of a Strategic Framework for Fisheries
Management in Saudi Arabia 2011 serving as a Project Manager.
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Environmental Monitoring for Mitigation Measures for the Khafji Ratawi
Water Injection Facilities 2011- , serving as Project Manager.
Karan- Environmental & Compliance Monitoring Associated with Saudi
Aramco Karan Offshore Platforms, Power and Subsea Pipelines-During
Construction (McDermott) 2011, serving as Project Manager.
Update of the Environmental Impact Assessment Report of Upgraded
Crude Gathering & Power Supply Facilities Phase-1 – Safaniya Field
May 2012-December 2012, served as a member.
Environmental Impact Assessment - Rabigh Phase II Petrochemical
project 2012, serving as Project Manager.
Environmental Impact Assessment and Monitoring for the Exploratory
Drilling in the Shallow and Deep Waters of the Red Sea 2012, serving as
Project Manager.
Participation in an oceanographic cruise to Red Sea, served as the Chief
Scientist during 2012.
Environmental and Compliance Monitoring Associated with Saudi
Aramco Arabiyah and Hasbah Gas Field. McDermott Dubai, 2012,
serving as Project Manager.
Environmental Impact Assessment for the Shoaiba Distribution Facility
(SDF) 2012, serving as Project Manager.
Environmental Impact Assessment for The Cooling Water Discharge of
Jazan Refinery and Igcc Plant, Jazan, Saudi Arabia, 2012, serving as
Project Manager.
Marine Environmental Monitoring of the Manifa Causeway-Post-
Construction Phase, 2012, serving as Project Manager.
Monitoring and Assessing the Marine Environmental Surroundings of
Saudi Aramco Offshore Facilities in the Arabian Gulf, 2012, serving as
Project Manager.
Environmental Impact Assessment for the New Replacement Safaniya
Trunklines TL-12 and TL-13, 2013, serving as Project Manager.
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PUBLICATION AND CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Publications:
1. John C. McCain, M. A. Qurban Lennon D.J. (1992). Remediation of
Salt Marshes after the 1991 Gulf Oil Spill. The Arabian Journal for Science
and Engineering. 18(2), 257-267.
2. M. A. Qurban, 2000. The population dynamic and life history of
Bittioulm varioum, M.S. Thesis, Florida Institute of Technology (FIT),
Melbourne, USA.
3. M. A. Qurban, Hydes, D.J., Lavin, A. M., Gonzlez-Pola, C. M., Kelly-
Gerreyn, B. A., Miller, P. 2004 Sustained "Ferry-Box" Ship of Opportunity
observations of physical and biogeochemical conditions across the Bay of
Biscay ICES Annual Science Conference Vigo Spain 2004, paper no. CM
2004/N: 09 19pp CD ROM publication.
4. Kelly-Gerreyn, B. A., M. A. Qurban, Hydes, D. J., Miller, P., Fernand,
L. 2004 Coupled "FerryBox" Ship of Opportunity and satellite data
observations of plankton succession across the European Shelf Sea and
Atlantic Ocean ICES Annual Science Conference Vigo Spain 2004, paper
no. CM 2004/P: 28 21pp CD ROM publication.
5. M.A. Qurban, Hydes, D. J., Kelly-Gerreyn, B. A., Holligan, P. and
Miller, P. (2005). Variation in phytoplankton speciation and growth due to
hydrodynamic and chemical drivers between coastal and open ocean
waters: use of data from a 'FerryBox' ship of opportunity. European
Operational Oceanography: Present and Future, Brest, France, EuroGOOS
Office.
6. Bargeron, C. P., Hydes, D. J., Woolf, D. K., Kelly-Gerreyn, B. A. and
M. A. Qurban, (2006). A regional analysis of new production on the
Northwest European shelf using oxygen fluxes and a ship-of-opportunity.
Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 69: 478-490.
7. M. A. Qurban, (2009). Variation An investigation of factors influencing
the spatial and temporal distribution of surface phytoplankton in the
English Channel and Bay of Biscay in 2003 and 2004. PhD Thesis,
University of Southampton, School of Ocean and Earth Science (National
Oceanography Center), Southampton, UK.
8. Joydas, T.V. P.K. Krishnakumar, M.A. Qurban, S.M. Ali, A. Al-
Suwailem, K. Al-Abdulkader, 2011. Status of macrobenthic community of
Manifa-Tanajib Bay System of Saudi Arabia based on a once-off sampling
event. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 62: 1249-1260.
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9. M. A. Qurban, Krishnakumar, P. K., Joydas, T.V., Mohamed Ashraf
T.T., Manikandan, K.P., Overview of Saudi Arabia’s Gulf Marine Habitats,
Chapter 2 of the book entitled “Marine Atlas of the Western Arabian Gulf
Phase I: Coastal and Marine Surveys and Photo Documentation”,
published by Environmental Protection Department, Saudi Aramco,
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
10. Joydas, T.V., M. A. Qurban, Abdulaziz Al–Suwailem, P.K.
Krishnakumar, Z. Nazeer, N.A. Cali, 2012. Macrobenthic community
structure in the northern Saudi waters of the Gulf, fourteen years after the
1991 oil spill. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 64: 325-335.
11. M. A. Qurban, T.V. Joydas, K.P. Manikandan, P.K. Krishnakumar,
Mohideen Wafar, 2012. Oil–related activities and environmental concerns in
the Gulf Paper presented at the 20th Joint GCC- Japan Environment
Symposium (Challenges for a Sustainable Environment in the Oil and Gas
Industry) held at Abu Dhabi, UAE, on 22-24 Nov, 2011.
12. Krishnakumar, P.K., Mohammad Qurban, R. Lindo, M., Joydas, T.V.,
Lin, J. Y., John C. McCain, Khalid Al-Abdulkader & Roa-Ureta, R (2013). A
test of global versus local disturbance as causes of regime shift in coral reef
ecosystems. Submitted to Coral Reef.
13. Ahmed I. Rushdi, Ali A. Z. DouAbul, Bernd R. T. Simoneit, Aarif H. El-
Mubarak1, Khalid F. Al-Mutlaq, Mohammed Qurban and Miguel A. Goni
(2013). Non-polar lipid tracers in sediments from the Shatt al-Arab River of
Iraq and the northwestern Arabian Gulf. Submitted to Arabian Journal of
Geosciences.
14. Ahmed I. Rushdi, Aarif H. El-Mubarak, Luis Lijotra, Mubarak T. Al-
Otaibi, Mohammed Qurban, Khalid F. Al-Mutlaq and Bernd R. T. Simoneit
(2013). Characteristics of organic compounds in aerosol particulate matter
from Dhahran city, Saudi Arabia. Submitted to Arabian Journal of
Chemistry.
15. Ahmed I. Rushdi, Bernd R. T. Simoneit, Ali A. Z. DouAbul, Khalid F.
Al- Mutlaq, Aarif H. El-Mubarak, Mohammed Qurban and Miguel A. Goni
(2013). Occurrence and sources of polar lipid tracers in sediments from the
Shatt al-Arab River of Iraq and the northwestern Arabian Gulf. Submitted to
Science of the Total Environment.
16. Mohammed Ali Qurban, Arvin C. Balala, Sanjeev Kumar, P.S. Bhavya
and Mohideen Wafar (2014). Primary production in the Northern Red Sea.
Submitted to Journal of Marine Systems.
17. Mohammed Ali Qurban., Krishnakumar, P.K., Joydas, T.V.,
Manikandan K. P., Ashraf, T. T., Quadri, I., Wafar, M., Ali Qasem. & Cairns,
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S. D (2014). First observation of deep water corals in the northern Red Sea
waters of Saudi Arabia. Submitted to Deep Sea Research.
Conferences attended:
1. M. A. Qurban, and Young, C. (1999). “The population Dynamics and
life history of Bittiolum varium”. Benthic Ecology Meeting. North Carolina
25-28 March.
2. M. A. Qurban and Al-Suwailem, A. (2001). “The impacts of pollutants
in Arabian Gulf and Red Sea”. Presented at the Marine Pollution Workshop,
Institute of Diplomatic Studies, Riyadh, KSA, April 22-23.
3. Al-Suwailem, A and M. A. Qurban (2001) “Costal Eutrophication:
Causes and Impacts”. Presented at the World Environment Day
workshop, Jeddah, KSA, June 2-4.
4. M. A. Qurban and Abuzaid, N. S. (2002) Remediation practices at the
1991 Arabian Gulf oil spill. An over view and critical evaluation. Abstract
presentation at the Environmental Citizenship Workshop sponsored by
Saudi Aramco and organized by KACST, NCWCD and the Saudi
Chemical Society. The workshop was held on the occasion of the
International Environmental Day, King Faisal Auditorium,
Intercontinental Hotel, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 3 to 5 June.
5. M. A. Qurban, Hydes, D., Hartman, S. and Kelly-Gerreyn, B. (2003)
Use of a Ferrybox system to look possible nutrient controls on biological
zonation between the seasonally oligotrophic north Atlantic and shelf seas.
Poster at UK Challenger Society Progress in Chemical Oceanography
Meeting University of East Anglia Norwich 17-18 July 2003.
6. M. A. Qurban, Hydes, D., Holligan, P. And Kelly-Gerreyn, B. (2004)
Use of continues fluorimeter measurements (on a Ship of Opportunity) to
measure the annual cycle of biological production in the English Channel
and Bay of Biscay Oceanography 2004 Challenger Society Meeting
University of Liverpool 13-17 September 2004.
7. Hydes, D., M. A. Qurban, Lavin, A., Gonzalez-Pola, C., Kelly-Gerreyn,
B., and Miller, P. (2004) ICES Annual Science Meeting Vigo Spain
September 2004 Sustained "Ferry-Box" Ship of Opportunity observations
of physical and biogeochemical conditions across the Bay of Biscay.
8. Kelly-Gerreyn, B., M. A. Qurban, Hydes, D., Miller, P., Fernand, L.,
Puillat, I., Jégou, A., Lazure, P. And Garcia-Soto, C. (2004) Understanding
intense Karenia mikimotoi blooms in the western English Channel from
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Ferrybox, ship survey, satellite, river and wind data. Southampton
Oceanography Centre, Ferrybox Open Conference, 4-5 October 2004.
9. M. A. Qurban, Hydes, D., Holligan, P., Kelly-Gerreyn, B. And Walne,
A. (2006) Variations in phytoplankton speciation & growth due to
hydrodynamic & chemical drivers between coastal & open waters: across
the north west European shelf break, ASLO summer meeting in Victoria,
British Columbia, Canada, 2006.
10. M. A. Qurban, P.M. Holligan, D.A. Purdie, B. Kelly-Gerreyn.
A.W.Walne (2010) “Factors Influencing the Spatial and Temporal
Distribution of Surface phytoplankton in the English Channel and Bay of
Biscay”, oral presentation in EnviroArabia 2010 Bahrain (18-21 April 2010).
11. M. A. Qurban, A.V. Vicente, B. U. Abdullajid, Z. B. Batang, K.P.
Manikandan, K. A. Al-Abdulkader (2010), “Role of Man-Made Marine
Structures as Beneficial Habitats along the Saudi Gulf Coast” poster
presentation by EnviroArabia 2010 Bahrain (18-21 April 2010).
12. P.K.Krishnakumar, T.V. Joydas, Saji P. Abdulsali, Lindo Reynaldo T,
M. A. Qurban, Abdulaziz M. Al-Suwailem and Khaled Al-Abdulkader
(EnviroArabia 2010 Bahrain) “Diversity of coral reef fish assemblages from
the western Arabian Gulf (Saudi Arabia), co-author.
13. K. Abdurahiman; P. Premlal, P. Krishnakumar;. M. A. Qurban, A. Al-
Suwailem; K. Al-Abdulkader (EnvirArabia 2010 Bahrain), “Trawling
survey to assess the distribution pattern and abundance of green tiger
prawn, Penaeus semisulcatus (De Haan, 1844) from Manifa Bay, Saudi
Arabia, co-author.
14. M. A. Qurban, Krishnakumar, P.K. and Manikandan, K.P. (2010)
“Marine Environmental Impacts of Desalination Plants – Intake Water and
Discharges”, presented in ARWADEX 2010 in Water Desalination
Conference in the Arab Countries, 11-13 April 2010, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
15. M. A. Qurban, Krishnakumar, P.K. and Manikandan, K.P. (2010)
“Marine Environmental Impacts Assessment (EIA) of Desalination Plants:
Procedures & Protocols”, presented in ARWADEX 2011 in Water
Desalination Conference in the Arab Countries, 17-20 April 2011, Riyadh,
Saudi Arabia.
16. Joydas, T.V., M.A. Qurban, P.K. Krishnakumar, A. Al-Suwailem, K.
Al-Abdulkader, 2011. Status of macrobenthic communities in the Manifa-
Tanajib Bay System (Saudi Arabia), fifteen years after the 1991 oil spill.
Paper presented at Gulf II: an international conference – The state of the
Gulf ecosystem, held at Kuwait City, Kuwait on 7-9 February, 2011.
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17. M. A. Qurban, “Marine Pollution”, presented in the workshop on
Environment and the Petrochemical Industry by Environmental
Technology & Management Association (ETMA), on 10-11 October 2011,
Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
18. Qurban, M. A. ,T.V. Joydas, K.P. Manikandan, P.K. Krishnakumar, M.
Wafar, 2011. Oil–related activities and environmental concerns in the Gulf.
Paper presented at the 20th Joint GCC- Japan Environment Symposium
(Challenges for a Sustainable Environment in the Oil and Gas Industry)
held at Abu Dhabi, UAE, on 22-24 Nov, 2011.
19. Joydas, T.V., Mohammad A. Qurban, Abdulaziz Al–Suwailem, P.K.
Krishnakumar, Z. Nazeer, N.A. Cali, 2012. Macrobenthic community
structure in the northern Saudi waters of the Gulf, fourteen years after the
1991 oil spill. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 64: 325-335.
20. Joydas, T.V., P.K. Krishnakumar, M, Qurban, S. M. Ali, A. Al-
Suwailem & K. Al-Abdulkhader, 2011. Status of macrobenthic community
of Manifa - Tanajib Bay System of Saudi Arabia based on a once-off
sampling event. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 62: 1249-1260.
21. Manikandan, K.P., M.A. Qurban, T.V. Joydas, M. Wafar & P.K.
Krishnakumar, The need to quantify the loss of marine life in desalination
plants. Paper presented at the Arwadex 2012, 10th Water desalination
conference in the Arab countries held at Riyadh, KSA, on 8-11 April, 2012
22. Qurban, M.A., P.K. Krishnakumar, T.V. Joydas, K.P. Manikandan,
T.T.M. Ashraf, S.I. Quadri, M. Wafar, A. Qasem, S.D. Cairns, 2014. In-situ
observation of deep water corals in the northern Red Sea waters of Saudi
Arabia. Deep-Sea Research Part 1, 89: 35-43.
23. Qurban, M.A., P.K. Krishnakumar, T.V. Joydas, T.T. Mohamed Ashraf,
K.P. Manikandan, K.A. Abdulkader & Loughland, R. A (2011). Over
review of Saudi Arabia’s Gulf marine habitats. Chapter 2. In: K.A.
Abdulkader & R.A. Loughland (Eds), Marine Atlas of the Saudi Arabian
Waters of the Arabian Gulf Published by Saudi Aramco, Dhahran, Saudi
Arabia, pp. 17-32.
24. Qurban, M.A., Balala, A.C., Kumar, S., Bhavya, P.S., Wafar, M., 2014.
Primary production in the northern Red Sea, Journal of Marine Systems
132, 75-82.
25. Ahmed I. Rushdi, Aarif H. El-Mubarak, Luis Lijotra, Mubarak T. Al-
Otaibi, Mohammed A. Qurban, Khalid F. Al-Mutlaq, Bernd R.T. Simoneit,
2014. Characteristics of organic compounds in aerosol particulate matter
from Dhahran city, Saudi Arabia, Arabian Journal of Chemistry, In press.
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Short Courses and Training:
A course entitled “Pollution Control in Chemical Industries” offered by
KFUPM in March 1990.
A course in “Industrial Safety” offered by the Dept. of Systems
Engineering, KFUPM in March 1990.
Courses in IBM-compatible PC computers at KFUPM:
“Introduction to the BASIC Programming Language”.November,
1991.
“Introduction to MS-DOS”. November 1991.
“Introduction to SAS Statistical Software”. April 1992.
“Introduction to Oracle: SQL and PL/SQL”. March-May 2001.
Introduction to ARC/INFO Geographical Information System Software.
Taught by Environmental Systems Research Inc. May 1992.
Reproductive and Larval Ecology of Marine Invertebrate. Taught by
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Florida, USA. May 1998.
Marine Botany. Taught by Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution,
Florida, USA. July 1999.
Introduction to Scuba Diving. Taught by PADI International Ltd. June
2001.
Oil Spill Response. Taught by Water Environmental Limited at Al- Khafji
Joint Operations, Aramco Gulf Operation and Arabian Oil Company
October 2001.
Personal Survival Techniques. Taught by Maritime and Coastguard
Agency, Southampton, UK. June 2005.
CENSIS (Coastal Environment Simulation System) training program
arranged by the Chuden CTI, Japan on 20th – 24th June, 2009 in KFUPM.
Workshop on “Marine Intakes and Outfalls for Desalination and
Wastewater”, Saudi Arabia on 6th - 7th October, 2013 in KAUST
Scientific Associations:
Saudi Arabian Biological Society.
Air and Waste Management Association, Saudi Arabia Section.
Society of Computer science.
Environmental Technology and Management Association (ETMA).