Al Kwatli D.M.A

Ph.D. (Geosciences - Remote Sensing - GIS)

CONTACT

• Mob. : 00 33 (0)6 95 80 05 14

• E-mail : dr.alkwatli@gmail.com

Nationality / Citizenship: French / EU
Academic Profile: https://sites.google.com/site/alkwatli

EDUCATION

• Ph.D. in Geosciences – University of Paris-Saclay, France — With Highest Honors (2011)
  
  

• M.Sc. in Geosciences – University of Paris-Saclay, France (2007)
  
  

• B.Sc. in Geosciences – Damascus University, Syria (2001)
  
  

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• 2011 – Present: Assistant Professor / Researcher, Academy of Versailles, University of Paris-Saclay, France
  
  

• 2014 – Present: Scientific Advisor (Part-time), ASTCI – Scientific Consultation & Professional Training, France
  
  

• 2012 – 2013: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Total Petroleum Company, France
  
  

• 2008 – 2011: Ph.D. Researcher & Teaching Assistant, Academy of Versailles, University of Paris-Sud, France
  
  

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT

• NASA, USA – Advanced Disaster Management (Flood Monitoring) (Mar–Apr 2016)
  
  

• IFP School, France – Oil & Gas: Exploration to Distribution (May 2016)
  
  

• NASA, USA – Water Resource Management (Oct–Nov 2015)
  
  

• ESRI, France – Web GIS and ArcGIS Online Workshop (May 2015)
  
  

• Microsoft & Oracle – Database Workshops, 1st International Conference on Geospatial Computing, Washington DC, USA (June 2010)
  
  

CORE COMPETENCIES

Earth Sciences & Geosciences

• Geochemistry, geochronology, mineralogy, petrology, cartography, tectonics
  
  

• Structural, regional, and environmental geology; fieldwork in France and the Middle East
  
  

• Integration of geophysical, geochemical, and engineering data in complex tectonic settings
  
  

Remote Sensing & GIS

• Structural and geomorphological mapping; surface deformation & change detection
  
  

• Advanced image processing: spectral/hyperspectral, radar (InSAR, SAR interferometry)
  
  

• Satellite data interpretation for environmental monitoring and resource exploration
  
  

• Use of open-source satellite data (NASA, ESA) in real-world applications
  
  

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Geosciences

• Integration of AI and ML algorithms for pattern recognition and predictive modeling
  
  

• Classification and clustering of satellite imagery using supervised/unsupervised learning
  
  
  

• Proficient in TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, Keras, and Python-based spatial AI workflows
  
  

COMPUTATIONAL & TECHNICAL SKILLS

• GIS: ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS
  
  

• Remote Sensing: ENVI, ERDAS, Sentinel Toolbox
  
  

• Programming: Python, SQL
  
  

• Databases: Microsoft Access, Oracle
  
  

• AI & Data Science
  
  

• Geological modeling software and DEM-based applications
  
  

Applications Developed:

• GIS-based methodology for morpho-structural analysis using DEM and spectral images (Al Kwatli et al., 2010 – ACM, New York)
  
  

• HZ-MAK2006: Database application for seismic refraction interpretation
  
  

ACHIEVEMENTS

I. Earth Sciences – Teaching

• Designed and delivered undergraduate and graduate-level courses in Geosciences, GIS, and Remote Sensing
  
  

• Supervised student research, developed training modules, and organized field excursions
  
  

• Collaborated with industry on applied training in: Water resource management, Reservoir monitoring (InSAR), Remote sensing for seepage mapping and oil/gas systems, Environmental risk analysis and geohazard detection
  
  

II. Earth Sciences – Research

• Ph.D. research on tectonic and geodynamic evolution of the northern Arabian Plate
  
  

• Regional geochemical and radiometric studies across Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, KSA, Turkey
  
  

• Developed a geodynamic model for hydrocarbon migration and natural hazard monitoring
  
  

• AI-enhanced applications for processing of complex geological datasets and the development of smart, interactive educational tools.
  
  

• Contributions to climate-change–driven environmental studies
  
  

• Recognized contributions to UNESCO’s Al-Lajat Plateau Biosphere Reserve
  
  

• Research extended to the Arabian, Eurasian, and African Plates (France, Turkey, Oman, Angola)
  
  

III. Geopolitical Context & Scientific Diplomacy

• Open Letter to the UN Secretary-General (2017): Addressed environmental risks of airstrikes on Wadi Barada and Ain-el-Fijah
  
  

• Resources & Peace Initiative (2016): Advocated for the strategic use of natural resources to support peacebuilding in the Middle East
  
  

• Provided expert consultation on resource-related conflicts and environmental security
  
  

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Earth Sciences

 (Cited by Harvard University and the Smithsonian Institution)

• Al Kwatli et al., 2014 – Geological Society, London (Special Publication)
  
  

• Al Kwatli et al., 2012 – Quaternary International
  
  

• Al Kwatli et al., 2012 – Tectonophysics
  
  

• Al Kwatli et al., 2015 – Arabian Journal of Geosciences
  
  

• Al Kwatli et al., 2012 – GeoArabia: Journal of Middle East Petroleum Geosciences
  
  

• Al Kwatli & Gillot, 2010 – ACM, New York
  
  

Geopolitical & Environmental Commentary

• Al Kwatli, 2017 – Open Letter to the UN Secretary-General
  
  

• Al Kwatli & Mobaied, 2016 – Resources & Peace Initiative
  
  

• Al Kwatli, 2015–2016 – Series on Geology of Syria, Water Security, Resource Management (Arabic & English)
  
  

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Cross-cultural collaboration & international mobility
  
  

• Effective communicator; skilled in negotiation and strategic thinking
  
  

• Highly organized, adaptive, and committed to innovation and academic exchange
  
  

• Holds a full, clean EU driving license