Curriculum Vitae

         Basim  A .  Al-Qayim

                                Professor

Department of Geology, University of Sulaimani, Kurdistan region , Iraq  

                        Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, P.O. Box:  96

                       ( Mobile  00964- 07701921021)

                          (basim.alqayim@univsul.edu.iq)

           https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Basim_Al-Qayim2/stats   

                https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=1FHXDeoAAAAJ&hl=enEducation

Ph D.  (Stratigraphy)  1983,   University of Pittsburgh,  Pittsburgh,  U S A

Dissertation Title: Sedimentary Facies Analysis of Ames Limestone Member,    Conemaugh   Group, Appalachian Basin, U.S.A.   

M Sc.   (Petroleum Geology)   1976,   University of Baghdad,  Iraq.

    Thesis Title: Quantitative Sedimentary Environmental Analysis of Oligocene

Kirkuk Group, Kirkuk Oil Field,  Northern  Iraq.

 B Sc.   (Geology)   1972,    University of Baghdad,  Iraq.

Appointments

2021 – 2022     :  Professor of Geology,   Department of Petroleum Engineer, Komar  University  of science and Technology , Sulaimaniyah,  Iraq.

2004- 2020   :   Professor of Geology,   Department of Geology,  University  of  Sulaimani, , Sulaimaniyah,  Iraq.

 2002-2004   :  Chairman and  Professor of Geology,  Department of  Earth & Environmental Sciences, Thamar University, Thamar, Yemen.

 1998-2002   : Professor of Geology, Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, Sana'a   University, Yemen.

1989-1998    : Professor of Geology, Department of Geography, University of Baghdad, Iraq.

1987-1989   : Assistant Professor, Department of Geology, Salahuddine University,  Erbil, Iraq.

1983-1987 :  Lecturer,    Department of Geology,  Salahuddine  University ,   Erbil, Iraq.

1977-1978       : Assistant Lecturer, Department of Geology, University of              Sulaimaniyah, Iraq. 

Teaching & Supervisions

Undergraduate Courses: 

 Stratigraphy,   Sedimentology,   Petroleum  Geology,  Petroleum  Exploration Paleontology,   Geology of Iraq, Introduction to Geology,   Micropaleontology,  Physical Geology, Paleoecology, Geotectonics,   

Graduate Courses :   

( PhD)  Applied Stratigraphy, Reservoir Geology, Carbonate Reservoirs, Carbonate Facies ,   Sedimentary Basins,  Middle East Geology, Quaternary Geology,  Applied Geomorphology

(MSc)  Advanced Stratigraphy,  Advanced Petroleum Geology, Paleoecology, Exploration Geology,  Advanced Geotectonics,  Regional Geology of Iraq,  

Graduate  Supervision : 9  M.Sc.  and  10  PhD.  in  Earth Sciences.

Graduate Thesis Evaluation:    Tens of   M. Sc. and  Ph.D. Theses.

Theses   Supervision

   Student Name

                        Title

Degree / year

University

 1) Aysar Al-Rawi

Lithology and Sedimentary Facies of. Carobante- phasphatic (Eocene) Damluq Member , Akashat , W. Iraq .

M.Sc.

1988

Univ. of Salahuddin

 2) Fawzi Al-Biaty

Petrology and Sedimentology of Khasib Fm., NorthernExtension of East Baghdad Oil Field, Iraq .

M.Sc.

1989

Univ. of Salahuddin

3)  Ahmad Ali Hussian

Landforms of Thirthar Valley Basin and its Influence on Human Activity .

M.Sc.

1991

Univ. of Baghdad

4)  Ahmad Ali Hussian

Landforms of Al-Ajij Valley Basin in Iraq and its Land Use .

Ph.D

1995

Univ. of Baghdad

 5) Hussaian  Qatrib

Al- Hussainia Valley Basin : Land Forms and Land Use.

Ph.D

1995

Univ. of Baghdad

6) Khalaf Al-Dulaimi

Geomorphic Analysis of Euphrates Valley Between Hit and Falluja

Ph. D

1996

Univ. of Baghdad

7) Halla Mohammad

Geomorphic and Land  Use  Evolution of Al-Jaderia Meander , Tigris River , Baghdad

M.Sc.

1997

Univ. of Baghdad

  8) Talal Al-Lami

Land Forms and Hydromorphography of Tigris River Between Azizia and kut

Ph.D

1998

Univ. of Baghdad

  9) Sa’ad Zeki

Stratigraphy,Geochemistry, and Basin Analysis  of Akbarah Formation , Sana Basin , NW Yemen

Ph.D

2003

Sana

University

 10) Khalid Al-Hamdi

Reservoir – Source Rock study of Cammal Oil  Field , Masila Basin , South Yemen

M.Sc

2014

San’a

University

 11)   Divan Othman

Reservoir Potentiality of the Eocene Pila Spi

Formation in Taq taq Oil Field, Kurdistan Region, Northeastern Iraq

M.Sc

2008

Sulaimani University

  12)  Fuad  Qadir 

Formation Evaluation of the Upper Qamchuqa Reservoir, Khabbaz Oil  Field, Kirkuk Area , Northeastern Iraq

Ph.D.

(2008)

Sulaimani University

  13) Faraydoon Najim

Reservoir Characterizations of the  Cretaceous upper Qamchuqa Formation in Taq Taq oil Field, Kurdistan Region, Northeast Iraq

M.Sc

2008

Sulaimani University

  14)  Lanja Hossain

GIS Based Geomorphological Analysis of Dewana Basin, Sulaimani Governarate, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

M.Sc

(2012)

Sulaimani University

   15)  Azhar  Khalil

Urban Geomorphic Analysis of Sulaimani city, Kurdistan region, NE Iraq, Using Remote Sensing Technique

Ph.D

(2013)

Sulaimani University

   16)  Mushir  Qadir

Tectonostratigraphy and Depositional Systems of the Qulqula Radiolarian Formation of the Zagros Suture Zone, Sulaimani Area, Kurdistan Region, NE. Iraq

Ph.D

       (2014)

Sulaimani University

17)  Soran  Othman

Calcareous Nanofossil Stratigraphy and facies Evolution of the Upper Cretaceous- Paleogene Sequence of Sulaimaniyah Area, Kurdistan, Iraq

PhD

   2018

Sulaimani University & Florida State U.  

18) Abdul Rahman   Bamerni

Biostratigraphy of the K-Pgboundary, Dohuk Area, Kurdistan , North Iraq

PhD

2022

Sulaimani University

19)   Ashty Tahir

Facies and stratigraphy of the Khurmala Formation, Dohuk Area , Kurdistan, Iraq

MSc

2019

Sulaimani University

 Academic and  Professional  Experiences

Advisor of College of Sciences  Library, Salahuddine University,  Erbile,   Iraq, 1984-1986.

 Member of Graduate Studies Committee, Department of Geology, Salahuddine University, Erbile, Iraq 1986-1989.

Summer Research Sabbatical, National Oil Exploration Company, Baghdad, Iraq, 1996.

                             Research Work: Review of facies distribution of Paleocene-L.        Eocene sedimentary cycle of  North Iraq.

Summer Research Sabbatical, National Oil Exploration Company, Baghdad, Iraq, 1997.  

                                 Research Work: Facies interpretation of Ramp-Basin Transition, Khasib Formation in  selected wells from Samara, Balad, and East-Baghdad oil fields.

Summer Research Sabbatical, Remote Sensing Center, Scientific Research Foundation  Baghdad, Iraq, 1998.            Research Work:  Application of land sat imagery to the    interpretation of   ancient fluvial courses.

                               Community Services Courses:  “ Basics of Geological Mapping Techniques” (2002) offered tothe Petroleum Training Center, Ministry of Oil and Minerals, Sana’a, Yemen.

                                  Head of Graduate Studies, Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences,                                     Sana’a University, Yemen, 1999-2002.

Undergraduate Program Consulting Committee, Department  of Applied Geology, Thamar University, Yemen, 2001.

 Head of Scientific Promotion Committee., Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences Sana’a University, Yemen, 1999-2002.

 Head of Graduate Studies, Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, Sana’a University, Yemen, 1999-2002.

Member of Faculty Council: Faculty of Applied Science, Thamar University, Thamar, Yemen , 2002-2004.

University Academic Council  Member:  Thamar University, Yemen,   2002-2004.

Member of the Scientific Committee:  Department of   Geology, Sulaimani University  ( 2005-  2020 ).

Head of  Ph.D.  Comprehensive  Examination: Department of Geology, Sulaimani University  (2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010).

Editorial Board Member of the : " Iraqi Bulletin of Geology and Mining "   Published by the State Company of  Geological Survey of  Iraq,  Baghdad,

                                                  ( 2008 - ) .

Editorial Board Member of the : " Iraqi  National Journal of Earth Sciences"   Published by  Mosul University, Mosul, Iraq. (2011-  2019 ).

Senior Coordinator of DelPHE-Iraq Cooperation Program:  college of Science, Sulaimani University

Member of Split-Site PhD Program Committee, Sulaimani University.

                                      (2011- 2016  ).

Fulbright Visiting Scholar, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida,    USA, Summer, (2011).

Fulbright Visiting Professor, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida,    USA, December,  2015).

EAGE Middle East Council Member,  (2010- 2016 )

Scientific & Research  Activities

·        Area of Research & professional interest Includes:

·        Sequence Stratigraphy, Sedimentary Facies Modeling,

·        Carbonate Reservoir Characterization and Diagenesis,

·        Sedimentary Basin Analysis,  with focus on Zagros Basin Evolution

·        Applied Geomorphology & Geo-Environmental Studies (EIA Reports)

·        Publication of 110 refereed Scientific Papers of stratigraphy, reservoir geology and geomorphology of Iraq,  in local and international journals (see attached list).

·        Computer Literacy: Including application of multivariate analysis in geosciences, and Microsoft software products application, adobe illustrator.  

·        Participation in 10’s of National and International Scientific Conferences &  Meetings,  Including :

-   7th, 8th , 9th , 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th,  Iraqi Geological Conference, Baghdad, Iraq (1986 – 1998,  2016 - 2019).

-   5th Iraqi Oil and Gas Conference, Oil Ministry,  Baghdad, 2020

-   1st, 2nd, 3rd Iraqi Oil Studies Conference, Baghdad University, 2011,2013, 2021

-   Geological Society of America Annual Convention, Atlanta, GA, 1980.

-   Geological Society of America Annual Convention, Vancouver, Canada, 2014

-   13th  International Sedimentological Congress, Nottingham, 1990.

-   22nd  International Geological Congress, Keyoto, Japan, 1992.

-   7th , 10th  Jordanian Geological Conference, Amman , Jordan (1998, 2001)

-   Geo-Arabia "Middle East Petroleum Geology Conference", Bahrain,

     2002,  2006,  2008, 2010, 2012, 2014.

-   5th  6th, 8th  International Conference on the Geology of the Arab World

 ( GAW), Cairo,  Egypt,   2000 , 2002,  2006.

-   2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th ,7th   Scientific Conference of  Yemen, ( Aden,  Al-Mukkalah,  Sana’a,  Ta”az,  Sayun,  and Sana’a,   1999 - 2004.

-   MENA , 2005, 2010 on the petroleum prospects of Iraq, London.

-   6th International Conference on the Geology of the Middle East, UAE, 2006.

-   AAPG  Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas,  2008.

-   AAPG  International Meeting, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2009.

-   AAPG  International Meeting, Houston, Texas,  2011. 

           -   1st EAEG workshop on the geology of Iraq, Istanbul, Turkey,  2012

           -    2nd EAEG workshop on the geology of Iraq,  Dead Sea, Jordan,  2013

           -  GeoKurdistan Conference , 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2022,   Sulaimaniyah, Iraq.

            - GeoIraq -1 , 2021, Sulaimaniyah, Kurdistan, Iraq

            - Arabian Journal of Geoscience Conference, CAJG-18, CAJG- 19 Tunis, 2018,  2019.

Professional Societies Associations

*American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)

* Society of Sedimentary Research (SEPM)

*International Association of Sedimentologists  (IAS)

     *European Association of Geoscientist and Engineers (EAGE)

  *Geological Society of Iraq

  *Geological Union of Iraq

  *Geological Society of Kurdistan

Refereed  Publications

Al-Qayim, B., (2023) Emphasizing Lithostratigraphic Rules in Distinction of Formal Units: Sinjar VS Khurmala Formations Case Study. Iraqi Bulletin of Geology and Mining, Geosurv-Iraq, 19 (1), 1-`15.

Fatah  S., Sarraj  R.,  Al-Qayim B., Mohialdeen I. , Al-Jubouri Q., Khanaqa P.,  Mohammed, Z. (2023).  Sedimentology, Palynofacies, and Hydrocarbon Potential of the Early Cretaceous Sarmord Formation from Khabbaz and Kirkuk Oil Fields, Northern Iraq. Iraqi Geological Journal, 56 (1C), 110-137.

Bamerni A., Al-Qayim B., and Hammoudi R. (2022). Impact Spherules from the K/Pg boundary: A first record from Duhok area, Kurdistan Region, North of Iraq. GeoIraq-1, The first International Conference for natural resources, University of Tikrit, Baghdad, and Sulaimaniyah. Extended abstract, p.12 – 14.

Al-Qayim, B., and Ghafor, I.  (2022). Larger Benthonic Foraminifera and Paleoenvironmental Significance of Part of the Middle to Late Eocene, Damlouk Member, Western Desert, Iraq. Iraqi Journal of Science. 6(11), 4799 – 4617. DOI: 10.24996/ijs.2022.63.11.19

Al-Qayim B. (2022) Stratigraphy of the Paleogene Tethyan Carbonate Banks and the Diachronous Arabian Plate Convergence. In: Çiner A. et al. (eds) Recent Research on Geomorphology, Sedimentology, Marine Geosciences and Geochemistry. CAJG 2019. Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (IEREK Interdisciplinary Series for Sustainable Development). Springer, Cham. P 205 – 208. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-72547-1_45

Al-Qayim B. (2021). The Zagros foreland basin: Three in one, Basin Evolution in NE Iraq: Revisited. GeoIraq-1, The first International Conference for natural resources, University of Tikrit, Baghdad, and Sulaimaniyah. Extended abstract, p.62 – 66.

Bamerni A., Al-Qayim B. , Hammoudi R., and Frontalini F. (2021). High-resolution biostratigraphic analysis of the Cretaceous-Paleogene Boundary in the Kurdistan Region (NW Iraq). Stratigraphy, 18 (4), 1-10.

Ghafor, I.  and Al-Qayim B.  (2021). Planktic Foraminiferal Biostratigraphy of the Upper Part of the Damlouk Member, Ratga Formation, Western Desert, Iraq. Iraqi National Journal of Earth Sciences, 21(2), 49-62.

Qader  F.,  Mohialdeen I.,  Al-Qayim  B.,  and Al-Biaty  F.,(2021). Organic geochemical characterization of crude oil from the Cretaceous reservoir rocks of the Khabbaz Oil Field, Kirkuk Area, Northern Iraq. Arabian Journal of Geoscience, Springer, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-021-08467-4.

Bamerni A., Al-Qayim B. , and Hammoudi R. (2021). Foraminiferal Biostratigraphic  of the Uppermost Cretaceous Period, Dohuk Area, Kurdistan Region, North of Iraq. Iraqi Geological Journal, 54 (2C), 48-58.

Qader  F., Al-Qayim  B.,  and Al-Biaty  F., (2021). Geochemical Evaluation of Formation Water, Mauddud Reservoir (Albian),  Khabbaz oil Field, Kirkuk area, Northern Iraq. UKH Journal of Science and Engineering, 5(2), 28 - 35

Al-Qayim, B. and Barzani, A. (2021). Facies and Stratigraphic Associations of Sinjar and Khurmala Formation, Dohuk Area, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Arabian Journal of Geosciences. Springer,  14(3) (165).

Al-Qayim, B., Qader, F., and Al-Biaty F., (2021). Evaluation of reservoir fluids mobility, Mauddud Reservoir, Khabbaz oil field, Kirkuk area, NE Iraq. . Iraqi Geological Journal , Baghdad, 54 (2B), 42 - 54.

Al-Qayim, B., Kharajiany  S.,    and  Wise, S. (2021). Stable Isotope Analysis of the K/Pg  Boundary, Sulaimaniyah Area, Kurdistan, Northeast Iraq. Iraqi Bulletin of Geology and Mining, Baghdad.

                        17 (2), 89 - 100.

Al-Qayim, B., Kharajiany  S., and  Wise, S. (2020).  Biostratigraphic analysis of the K/Pg boundary using calcareous nannofossils from the Sulaimani Area, Kurdistan Region, Iraq.  Kuwait Journal of Science , 47 (4), 1-14.

Kharajiany  S.,  Wise, S.  and Al-Qayim, B.  (2020)  Calcareous nannofossil biostratigraphy of the Upper Cretaceous–Lower Paleocene sequence of the Deramazan section, Sulaimani area, Kurdistan region of NE Iraq. Journal of Nannoplankton Research, 38(1), 7-16.

Kharajiany S., Wise S., and Al-Qayim B. (2020). The Danian Sediments and the K/Pg boundary determination using calcareous nannofossils from Sulaimani Area, Kurdistan Region/ Iraq. Carbonate and Evaporites,  34( 82), 14-28

Bamerni, A., Al-Qayim, B., and Hammoudi R. (2020). High Resolution Biostratigraphic  Analysis of the Danian Stage, Perfat Section, Dohuk Area, Kurdistan Region, North of Iraq. Iraqi Geological Journal, 53 (2B), 113-126.

Al-Qayim, B. (2019) Stratigraphic Differentiation of the Zagros Foreland Basin sequence, Kurdistan Region, (Northern Iraq): Sequence, Impact on oil Accumulation, Ch64 In M. Boughdiri et al. (eds), PaleoBiodiversity and Tectono- Sedimentary Records in the Meditereanean Tethys and Related Eastern Areas, Advances in Science, Technology and Innovation. Springer Nature Switzerland. P. 267-269.

Barzani, A., and Al-Qayim, B., (2019). Dolomitization and porosity Evaluation of Khurmala Formation Gara Anticline, Dohuk Area, Kurdistan Region, Iraq.  Iraqi Geological Journal, 52 (2), 1-17.

Kharajiany  S.,  Al-Qayim, B.,  and  Wise, S. (2019)  Calcareous Nannofossil Stratigraphy of the Upper Cretaceous –Lower Paleocene Sequence from the Chinarok  Section, Sulaimaniah Area, Kurdistan Region NE Iraq.  Iraqi Bulletin of Geology and Mining, Baghdad. 15(1), 1-14.

Al-Qayim  B.,  Al-Rawi A., and Al- Bassam, K. (2019). Facies Modeling and Sequence Stratigraphy of an Eocene Carbonate – Phosphorite Ramp: Damlouk Member, Ratga Formation, Western  Desert, Iraq. Bulletin of Geology and Mining, Baghdad. 15(1), 15-30. 

Al-Qayim  B.,  Bety A., and Al-Daghstany H. (2019). GIS-Based Urban Geomorphological Analysis of Sulaimani City, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Iraqi Bulletin of Geology and Mining , Baghdad. 15 (2), 71-89.

Qader, F., Al-Qayim  B., Al-Biaty, F.,  and Mohialdeen, I. (2019). Organic Geochemical Characterization of Crude oils from Cretaceous Reservoir rocks in Khabbaz Oil Field, Kirkuk, Northern Iraq. GeoKurdistan IV Conference, Sulaimaniyah, Kurdistan, Iraq. Abstract book, P 29-30.

Kharajiany   S.,  Al-Qayim, B.,  and  Wise, S. (2018).  Calcareous Nannofossil Stratigraphy of the Upper Cretaceous –Lower Paleocene Sequence from the Deramazan Section of the Sulaimani Area, Kurdistan/I14 - 30raq.  Journal of  Nannoplankton  Research,  38,  14-30.

Kharajiany   S.,  Wise,  S.  and  Al-Qayim, B.,  (2018). Calcareous Nannofossil Stratigraphy of the Upper Cretaceous –Lower Paleocene Sequence, Dokan Area, Sulaimani, Kurdistan, Iraq .  Journal of Zancoy Sulaimani, 20,  213- 225.

Al-Qayim  B., Baziany, M.,  and Ameen, B. (2018). Mesozoic Tethyan Radiolarite Age Determination, Zagros Suture Zone, Kurdistan, NE Iraq. Iraqi Geological Journal, 51(1), 17 – 33.

Al-Qayim   B.,  Hussein S.,  Qadir, F., Al-Hakari S.,  Shukor  B.,  Sardar Z., Ahmed D., and Abdullah H. (2016) Integrated Surface-Subsurface Stratigraphic Study 0f the Cretaceous Petroleum System, Sulaimani Area, Kurdistan, Iraq.  ZANCO  Special Issue GeoKurdistan Conference II,  395-428.

Al-Qayim  B.,  Ibrahim, A., and Kharajiany S. (2016). Microfacies and Sequence Stratigraphy of the Oligocene-Miocene Sequence at Golan Mountian, Kurdistan, Iraq. Carbonate and Evaporite, Springer. 31(3), 259-276.

Bety A., Al-Qayim  B.,  and Al-Daghstany H. (2016). Lineament Analysis of Sulaimani Area, Kurdistan region, Iraq. ZANCO SULAIMANI Special Issue.  GeoKurdistan, II, 27-38.

Ahmed L. and  Al-Qayim  B. (2016) GIS-Based Morphometric  Analysis of  Dewana Basin, Sulaimani Governorate,  Kurdistan, Iraq. ZANCO Special Issue, GeoKurdistan1I, 163 - 188.

Qader F. and Al-Qayim B. (2016) Petrophysical and sedimentological characterization of the Aptian Shuaiba (Lower Qamchuqa) Formation Reservoir, at the  Khabbaz Oil Field, Northern  Iraq. Journal of Petroleum Geology, London, 39 (4), 375 – 392.

Al-Qayim  B.,  (2015).  Diagenetic Controls on Porosity Modification, Redistribution and Prediction: case study from the Albian (Mauddud) Upper Qamchuqa  Formation, Taq Taq Oil Field, Kurdistan,  NE Iraq. AAPG-ME Workshop on Carbonate  Reservoirs of the Middle East, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 23-25 Nov. 2015 (accepted for presentation)

Al-Qayim   B.,  and Ahmed  L. (2015)  GIS-Based Geomorphical Analysis of  the Dewana Basin, Sulaimani Governorate,  Kurdistan, Iraq.  Bulletin of Geology and Mining, Baghdad. 11(3), 61-82.

 Al-Qayim, B., Hussein, S.,  Qader, F. Al-Hakari, B. Shukor, Z. Sardar, D. Ahmed and H. Abdullah, (2015). Stratigraphic Analysis of the Cretaceous Petroleum System, Sulaimani Area, Kurdistan, Iraq. Conference Proceedings, Third EAGE Workshop on Iraq, Volume1,p.1–3, DOI:https://doi.org/10.3997/2214-4609.201414375

Al-Qayim B.  (2014) Coastal siliciclastic influxes enhancing sequence stratigraphic resolution: Case study from the Oligocene – Miocene of the Zagros, Kurdistan, Iraq. Geological Society of America Annual Meeting, Vancouver, Canada. GSA Abstract with program, 46 (6), 301-303.

Al-Qayim   B.  Ghafor I., and  Jaff  R. (2014) Contribution to the stratigraphy of the Walash Group, Sulaimani area, Kurdistan, Iraq. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, Springer, 7(1), 181-192.

Al-Qayim B. (2013).  Characters of Carbonate reservoirs in Kurdistan  Region. Oral presentation at the 1st  Iraqi Kurdistan Technical workshop in cooperation with TOTAL Oil Co., Sulaimani University, Sulaimani , Kurdistan, Iraq. Workshop proceedings P. 7.

Al-Qayim, B. and Rashid F. (2012) Reservoir characteristics of the Upper Qamchuqa Formation (Albian) at Taq Taq Oil Field, Kurdistan Iraq. Journal of Petroleum Geology, London, 35(4), 214 – 259.

Al-Qayim,  B.,  Omer A.,  and Koyi  H. (2012)  Tectonostratigraphic Overview of the Zagros Suture Zone,  Kurdistan Region, Northeast Iraq , GeoArabia, 2012, 17(4), 109-156.

Al-Qayim,  B.  and  Othman, D.  ( 2012)  Reservoir Characterization of an Intra-orogenic Carbonate  Platform:  Pila Spi Formation,  Taq Taq Oil Field, Kurdistan, Iraq. The Geological Society of London,  Special Publication, 370, 139 - 168.

Al-Qayim, B. (2012) Foreland Basin system of Northeastern, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Impact on oil accumulations. Oral Presentation at the First EAEG Workshop on Iraq, Istanbul, Turkey.

Al-Qayim,  B. (2011). Foreland  Basin  Evolution  of the Northeastern  Arabian  Margin,  Kurdistan Region,  Iraq. Accepted for oral presentation at the  AAPG  Annual meeting, Houston, Texas, Program with extended abstract.

Al-Qayim,  B.   (2011). Reservoir facies and sequence stratigraphy of the Khasib Formation in selected fields from Central Iraq. GEO 2010 Abstract part (1). GeoArabia,16 (1), 151 - 203.

Al-Qayim,  B. (2010).  Sequence  Stratigraphy and  Reservoir Characteristics of the Turonian- Coniacian Khasib Formation in Central Iraq.  Journal of  Petroleum  Geology,  London, 33(4), 387-404.

Al-Qayim,  B.   Fuad Qadir, and  Fawzi Al-Biaty  (2010). Dolomitization and porosity Evaluation of the Cretaceous Upper Qamchuqa (Mauddud) Formation, Khabbaz oil field, Kirkuk area, Northern Iraq.  GeoArabia, 15(4), 49 - 76.

Divan  Othman  and  Al-Qayim,  B.  (2010).  Lithofacies  Association,   Dolomitization, and  Potentiality of the Pila Spi Formation,  Taq Taq Oil  Field, Kurdistan Region, NE  Iraq. Iraqi  Bulletin of  Geology and  Mining, Baghdad, 6(2), 95 - 114.

Al-Qayim, B. and Shaban F. (2009) Reservoir characteristics of a Tethyan carbonate Platform, Upper Qamchuqa Formation, Taq Taq Oil Field, Kurdistan NE Iraq. AAPG International Convention and Exhibtion, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Abstract book with program. P.23.

Al-Qayim,  B.   Fuad Qadir, and  Fawzi Al-Biaty  (2008). Dolomitization and reservoir characterization of the Cretaceous Qamchuqa Group, Khabaz oil field, Kirkuk area, northern Iraq. GEO2008, Bahrain. GeoArabia, 13(1). P.76 .

Al-Qayim, B.,  Al-Mutwali , M.,  and  Nissan, B.  (2008).  Flysch –Molasse  sediments of the Paleogene Foreland Basin of North Arabia,  Shiranish Area, North Iraq.  Iraqi Bulletin of  Geology and Mining,  Baghdad.  4(2),  121- 139.

Al-Qayim, B. (2007). Sag-interior Oligocene basin of north-central Iraq: sequence stratigraphy and basin overview. GEO2006 Bahrain. Selected Geological Abstract, GeoArabia, 12(2), 195.

Al-Qayim, B. (2006). Active Margin Evolution of the North Eastern Part of the Arabian Plate. 8th International Conference on the Geology of the Arab world (GAW8), Egypt. Abstract, p.105.

Al-Qayim, B. (2005). Geology, Evolution. And Hydrocarbon Potential of A Zagroside Flysch Basin in the Northeastern Afro-Arabian Plate Margin. IRAQI Oil & Gas Conference (IPC2005), Imperial College , London, Extended Abstract, P 23 - 24

Al-Qayim, B. (2005). Sequence Stratigraphyof the Oligocene Reefal Reservoir of Kirkuk Oil Field, Northern Iraq. IRAQI Oil & Gas Conference (IPC2005), Imperial College, London.Extended Abstract, P. 14 – 15.

Al-Qayim, B., Alsanabani, J. and Al-Subbary, A. (2005).   Paleoenvironmental  Implications of Marine Bioturbated Horizons in the Majzir Formation, Western Yemen.  The Arabian  Journal of Science and Engineering , Dhahran, Saudia Arabia, 30(2A), 165-180 .

Al-Qayim, B., and  Al-Sanabani  J. (2003). Carbonate Sedimentology and Geologic Evolution  of Kamaran Island, Yemeni Red  Sea. Proceedings of the Second International Scientific Symposium on the Strategic Development of Socatra Island and other Yemeni Islands, Aden  University,  Yemen, 1, 23-34.

Alsanabani, J., and  Al-Qayim B. (2003). Mineralogy and Origin of Kaolin Deposits from Yemen.  Faculty of Science Bulletin, San’a University, 16, 125-146.

Al-Qayim, B., and Alsanabani, J. (2002). Petrogenesis of Paleozoic Wajid Sandstone,  Sa’da Area, NW Yemen.   Iraqi Journal of Science, 43(3) 120-145. 

Al-Qayim, B., and Alsanabani, J. (2002). Petrogenesis and Diagenesis of Paleozoic Wajid Sandstone,  Sa’da Area, NW Yemen.   Geoscience and Arab Development,  Baghdad,  Iraq,  3&4, 46-55.

Far’a, M. and Al-Qayim, B. (2001). A Preliminary Investigation of the Potential Effects of Geological Formation on Water Chemistry Around Hadibo, Socatra Island. Faculty of Science Bulletin,  Sana'a University, 14,  105-124.

Al-Qayim, B., Al-Thour, K, Al-Kotbah, A., Al-Subbari, A., and Al-Mashaikhi, S. (2001). Sedimentary Facies Analysis of A Paleozoic Glaciogenic Sequence from West-Northwest Yemen. Yemeni Journal of  Science, 2(2), 37-52.

Al-Qayim, B., and Al-Haialy, Z. (1996); Heavy mineral Assemblages of  Zagroside Geosyncline Sediments, Northeastern Iraq.  Al-Austath, Journal of  College of  Education, University of Baghdad,  8,  16-31.

Al-Qayim, B. (1995).  Evolution of Flysch Basin along the Northeastern Margin of the Arabian Plate. In Abed and Others (Eds.)  Geology of Jordan and Adjacent Areas. (Geocome III),  Amman,  347-372

Al-Qayim, B., and Al-Shaibani, S. (1995) Lithostratigraphy of Cretaceous-Tertiary Transect Bekhme Gorge, NE Iraq.  Iraqi  Geological  Journal, 28(2), 127-136.

Al-Qayim, B. (1995). Sedimentary Facies Anatomy of  Khurmala Formation, Northern Iraq. Iraqi Geological Journal, 28(1), 36-46.

Al-Qayim, B., Al-Shaibani, S. and Nissan, B. (1994). A. Bimodal Tidal Depositional System of the Gercus Formation, Shaqlawa Area, Northern Iraq.  Iraqi Geological Journal,  27(2), 75-95.

Al-Qayim, B. (1994). Petrofacies Analysis and Tectonic Evolution of a Zagroside Flysch Suites from Northeastern Iraq. In  Kumon and Ku (Eds.), Petrology of Sandstones in Relation to Tectonics,   V.S.P., Netherlands,  33-42.

Al-Qayim, B., Al-Saaduni, F., and Al-Baiaty, F. (1993). Diagenetic Evolution of the Khasib Formation, East- Baghdad  Oil  Field, Iraq.  Iraqi Geological Journal.  26(1), 56-72.

Al-Qayim, B., and Saadalah, A. (1992). Petrology of Jurassic Chia Gara Formation, Northeastern Iraq.  Iraqi  Geological Journal,  25,  (2),  162-181.

Al-Qayim, B. (1992). Bioturbated Rhythmite of the Shiranish Formation, Type  Locality , NW Iraq.   Iraqi  Geological  Journal  25(1), 185-194.

Al-Qayim,  B.,  and  Saadalah,  A. (1992). Sedimentary Facies and Evolution of an Active Margin Buildup, Aqra - Bekhme  Formation,  N.E. Iraq.  Iraqi  Geological Journal, 25(2), 214-241. 

Al-Qayim, B., Nissan, B. and Al-Mutwali, M. (1991). Petrology and Mineralogy of the Paleogene Clastic Strata of Northwest Iraq.  Journal of   Science and Nature,  Salahuddine University,  Erbile.  2, 110-139.

Al-Qayim, B., and Abbas, A. (1991). Diagenetic Sequence of  the Middle Eocene Carbonate Strata, Western Desert, Iraq.  Iraqi Journal of  Science, 32)2 (389-408.

Al-Shaibani, S.,  and Al-Qayim, B. (1990).  Micropaleontology of Tertiary Cretaceous Transect. Dokan Area, Northeastern Iraq.  Iraqi Journal  of   Science, 31)2), 353-396.

Al-Qayim, B. (1989). Diagenetic Model of a Reef Complex : Aqra - Bekhme Formation (Late-Cretaceous), Northeastern Iraq. Acta, Mineralogica Petrographica,  Hungary, 30, 149-159.

Al-Qayim B., and Nissan, B. (1989). Sedimentary Facies Analysis of  Paleogene Mixed Carbonate - Clastic Sequence,  Haibat-Sultan,  Northeast Iraq.  Iraqi  Journal of   Science , 30(4), 525-557.

Al-Qayim, B. and Al-Shaibani, S. (1989). Stratigraphic  Analysis of   Cretaceous Tertiary Contact, Northwest Iraq.  Journal of the Geological  Society of  Iraq,  22(1),  41-52.

Al-Qayim, B. Al-Shaibani, S. and Nissan, B. (1988). Stratigraphic  Evolution of Paleogene Sequence, Haibat-Sultan, Northeast Iraq.  Journal of the  Geological Society of Iraq, 21(2),  51-65.

Al-Qayim, B., Majdi, M. and Nissan, B. (1988). Contribution to the Stratigraphy of Kolosh  Formation, Northwest Iraq.  ZANCO, Journal of Salahuddin University, Erbile, 2( 1), 180-203.

Al-Qayim, B., Abbas A., and Al-Bassam K. (1988). Sedimentary Facies Interpretation of the Damlouk Member, Ratga Formation (Eocene), W. Iraq.  Proceeding of the International  Symposium on the  Geology of Desert Environment,  Baghdad,  1,   42-64.

Al-Qayim, B., Habib, H. and Al-Dyni, N. (1986). Petrology and Geochemistry of Shiranish Formation (Type Section) Towards Sedimentary Facies Interpretation. Journal of  the  Geological  Society of  Iraq.  19(3), 123-136

Al-Qayim, B. and Salman, L. (1986). Lithofacies Analysis of Kolosh Formation Shaqlawa Area,   North  Iraq.   Journal of the Geological  Society of  Iraq,   19 (3), 107-122.

Al-Shaibani, S. and Al-Qayim, B., and  Salman, L. (1986). Stratigraphic Analysis of Tertiary- Cretaceous Contact,  Dokan Area, NE Iraq.  Journal of the Geological Society of Iraq, 19(2), 101-110.

Mallick, K. and Al-Qayim B. (1985). Sedimentology of  Sinjar Limestone Formation Sulaimanyaih  Area. Acta Mineralogica Petrographica,  Hungary,  27, 101-116.

Al-Qayim, B. (1984). Facies Analysis and Depositional Environment of the Ames Marine (Virgilian) of the Conemaugh Group (Pennsylvanian in the Appalachian Basin.   Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh, PA. 236.

Khaiwka, M., and Al-Qayim B. (1981). Application of Cluster Analysis in Facies Paleo-Environment Interpretation. Modern Geology,U K.  17, 263-272.

Al-Qayim, B., and Khaiwka, M. (1980). Depositional Environment and Diagenesis of the Oligocene Reefal Cycles, Kirkuk Oil Field , N. Iraq .  Modern  Geology,   U.K.  16,  177-190.

Al-Qayim, B. (1975). Quantitative sedimentary environmental analysis of the Oligocene reefal cycles, Kirkuk Oil Field, Northern Iraq. M.Sc. Thesis, University of Baghdad. 161p.

Published Research Works   ( In  Arabic)

Al-Qayim B.  (2011) : Geomorphic  Indications of the Neotectonic  Movements of  Al-Jazirah  Zone,  Iraq.  Bulletin of the College of Arts, Baghdad University. No. 95,  P. 230-250.

Al-Qayim  B. (2008) : Physical environmental characters of Hillah city and its impact on its urban expansion. Bulletin of College of Arts, University of Baghdad, V. 78,  P.402 – 417.

Al-Qayim B. (2006) : Morphotectonics of  Diyala River, Iraq.  Bulletin of the College of Arts,  Baghdad University. No. 78, P.  230-250.

Al-Qayim B.  (2004):  Natural Environments of Yemeni Coasts.  Baynoon, Journal of  Applied Science, Thamar University. V. 1, No. 1, P. 205- 217.

Al-Qayim  B.,  Al-Faisal A., Al-Samarai A., and Al-Sanabani J. (2003) : Environmental Impact f the Sewage Water of Thamar City  on the Ground water resources. Proceedings of the Second Conference on the Environment and Natural Resources, Ta’az  University, Yemen.  P. 12-19.

Al-Qayim  B., and Al-Samari, A. (2001): Impact of  Physical Limitation: on Urban Growth of  Thamar  City, Yemen. Faculty of Arts Bull.  San’a Univ. , V. 24,  p. 110-135.

Al-Qayim B., Al-Essawi, A. and Al-Dulaimi, Y. (1999): Environmental Impacts of  Al-Faluja Barrage on the Faluja City.  Bulletin of College of Arts, University of Baghdad,  V.45,   P. 249-262.

Al-Qayim B. (1998) : The Role of Practical Geographic Courses in Developing Professional Orientation of University Geographic Curricula. Proceeding of Arab Geographers Meeting , San ‘a  University , Yemen , V. 3. P. 996-1005 .

Al-Qayim B. (1997) : Physical Geographic Evolution of  Umm Al-Khanazeer  island ,Tigris River , Baghdad , Jour. Geog. Soc. of Iraq, V.36 , P. 29-41.

Al-Qayim B. (1997): Geomorphological Studies and its Influence on the Development of Desert  Water Resources. Arabian Geographer,  Jour. Arab Geographer Union, V.3,  P. 233-246 .

Al-Qayim B. and Al-Johi  M. (1996) : Characteristic and Pattern of  Socatra  Island’s Wades and its Relations to the Island Topography, 1st. International Conference on Socotra Island ,  Aden University, Yemen.  P. 132-117

Al-Qayim B. (1995) : Neotectonic Phases of Al-Jazira Region and its Influence on Pattern of Dry Valleys , Proceedings of Symposium on Quaternary sciences and its Economic Application , Center for Evolving Arabic Scientific Heritage , P. 119-133.

Al-Qayim B. (1995) : Historical Evolution of Shat Al-Hilla and its reflection on development of Hilla City, Proc. of Symposium. on Hilla City in the Arabic Heritage , Center for Evolving the Arabic Scientific Heritage , University of Baghdad,  p. 79-90.

Al-Qayim B. (1995) : Geologic and Geomorphic Factors Influencing  the Situation and Growth of  Hillah  City,  Proceeding  of  the Symposium on City Location and Situation in Master Planning ,  Bulletin of  the 1nstitute of  Urban and Regional Planning , University of Baghdad, V. 4,  P. 112-129

Al-Qayim B. (1994) : Geomorphographic Characteristics of  Dry Wades of Western Desert and its Relations to Development of Water Resources.  Proc. Inter. Conference  on  Development of Arid Regions, Karak, Jordan, P. 122-139.

Al-Qayim B. (1994) : Evolution of River Islands of Tigris River in Baghdad city .  Jour, of  Geog.  Soc. ,  Iraq.  V.33,  P. 85-99.

Al-Qayim B.,  and Al-Shaibani S. (1993) : Applied Geomorphic Aspects of Al-Qaid River , Arabian Geographer Jour., Arab Geog. Union, Baghdad , V.2 , P. 129-142.

Al-Qayim B. and Ali A. (1993): Comparative Geomorphometric study of Al-Jazirah  Dry Valleys , Iraq ,  Proceeding of the First Geog. Confer. on Desert  Land ,  Al-Anbar Unv., Ramadi , Iraq,  P. 79-93.

Ali A, And  Qayim  B. (1992): Morphometric characteristics of Al-Aagig  Valley , Jazirah Area , Jour. Of  Al-Mustansiriah Unv. , Baghdad, Iraq , V. 15, P.102-114.

Ali A. and Al-Qayim  B. (1992): Morphometric Analysis of Al-Thirthar River Basin , Jour, of  Geog. Soc. , Iraq V.28, P. 118-131.

Al-Qayim B. , And Ali A. (1992): Landforms of  Al-Thirthar Valley, Jour. of Geographyical  Society  of Iraq , V.28, P. 77-95 .

AL-Qayim B. (1991): Differential Weathering Features at Hemrin South Mountain, Al-Austath , Jour, of Coll. of Edu., Unv. of  Baghdad, V.41, P. 21-32.

Al-Qayim B. and Al-Hially Z. (1991): The Petrographic Characteristics of Sinjar Formation Building Stone, Bekhme Area NE.Iraq Al-Austath ,  Jour. of coll. of  Edu.,  Unv. of Baghdad,  V.41,  P. 119-135.