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Aboubakr DERAMCHI

Aboubakr DERAMCHI

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Experienced geoscientist with strong skills in Geosciences. Known for excellent research and analytical abilities, with a talent for communicating technical information. Demonstrates effective self-management, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment. Proficient in technical writing and software using, with a commitment to safety and adherence to organizational policies. Flexible with work hours and open to travel based on project needs.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

International Credentials Evaluator

CGFNS International
02.2023 - Current
  • Communication with educational institutions, professional organizations, and other relevant bodies to obtain additional information or clarification needed for accurate assessments.
  • Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion is a critical responsibility
  • Review and analyze educational and professional credentials, including diplomas, transcripts, certificates, and other relevant documents, to determine their equivalency and relevance in the context of the destination country or organization.
  • Presented concise evaluation reports to management, supporting strategic decision-making processes.
  • Provided valuable input during proposal writing processes, contributing to successful project acquisitions for the organization.

Geoscientific Research Assistant

CRAAG
09.2020 - 11.2022
  • Project lead « Géodynamique Précambrienne et Phanérozoïque de la lithosphère du Hoggar à partir des données géologiques et magnétotelluriques ».
  • Perform Mangetotelluric (MT - electromagnetic sounding method) data analysis.
  • Perform MT 2-D and 3-D modeling.
  • Perform geological investigation on the 4°50' E Gondwana shear zone.
  • Participation in scientific papers and communications.

Geoscientific Research Support Engineer

Centre de recherche en Astronomie, Astrophysique et Géophysique (CRAAG)
01.2015 - 09.2020
  • Research participation in the scientific project « Structure et géodynamique du Hoggar central ».
  • Magnetotelluric (MT - electromagnetic method) data collection.
  • MT data analysis.
  • Participation in the MT data modeling.
  • Perform geological field investigations in the Hoggar region.
  • Perform EBSD lab analysis.
  • Perform Cathodoluminescence on geological samples.
  • Petrographic investigation of the collected samples from Hoggar.

Education

PhD, Amalgamation Néoprotérozoïque et réactivation Phanérozoïque de la lithosphère du Hoggar central et occidental à partir des données magnétotelluriques - Geosciences

University of Science and Technology Houari Boumedienne (USTHB-Algeria)
09.2020

Master with Honors - Geology, Cartography and petrography of dykes of LATEA (Central Hoggar, Algeria)

Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Country Planning (FSTGAT), University of Science and Technology Houari Boumedienne (USTHB-Algeria)
06.2014

Bachelor's degree - Geology

University of Science and Technology Houari Boumedienne (USTHB-Algeria)
06.2012

Skills

  • Geodynamics
  • Geological and remote sensing mapping using USGS, Landast/Aster images, and geological maps
  • GIS
  • Software/codes skills: MapInfo, Geomatica, Global Mapper, Surfer, ENVI, ArcGIS, Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, Microsoft Suite, ModEM, MARE2DEM, OCCAM, Geotools, WinGlink, 3D Grid, Geosoft, Java, HTML, CSS, MySQL, API testing
  • Multi-language (French, English, and Arabic)
  • Communication skills
  • Creativity skills
  • Data Interpretation
  • Performance monitoring
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Multitasking Abilities

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 05/07/89
  • Marital Status: Married

Scientific publications

  • Deramchi, A., Vauchez, A., Bendaoud, A., Caxito, F.A., Boukhalfa, Z., Doukkari, S., Maouche, S., Lana, C., Aghanbilou, K., Bouzid, A., 2023. Polyphase deformation and deformation-magmatism interaction in the Pan-African 4°50' shear zone (Hoggar, Southern Algeria). Precambrian Res 393. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.precamres.2023.107085.
  • Z. Boukhalfa, A.Z. Benhallou, M.J. Comeau, A. Bouzid, A. Bendaoud, A. Deramchi. The structure of a continental intraplate volcanic system and controls from shear zones: Insights into the central Hoggar Cenozoic volcanic province, Northwest Africa, from electrical resistivity images,
    Gondwana Research, Volume 135, 2024, Pages 133-150, ISSN 1342-937X, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gr.2024.08.003.
  • Bouzid, A., Bendekken, A., Deramchi, A., Abtout, A., Akacem, N., Djeddi, M., Hamoudi, M. Electrical conductivity constraints on the geometry of the Western LATEA boundary from a magnetotelluric data acquired near Tahalgha Volcanic District (Hoggar, Southern Algeria). In: Bendaoud, A. (Ed.), The Geology of the Arab World—An Overview. Springer Geology, pp. 167–196.
    https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-96794-3_5
  • Deramchi, A. Bouzid, A Bendaoud, O. Ritter, M. Hamoudi, J. Cruces-Zabala, N. Meqbel, Z. Boukhalfa, A. Bendekken, S. Bougchiche, A. Abtout, W. Boukhlouf. Neoproterozoic amalgamation and Phanerozoic reactivation of Central/Western Hoggar (Southern Algeria, Tuareg Shield) lithosphere imaging using Magnetotelluric data. Journal of Geodynamics. 139, 101764, June 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jog.2020.101764
  • Z. Boukhalfa, A. Bouzid, Y. Xu, A. Bendaoud, B. Yang, M. Hamoudi, S.S Bougchiche, A. Deramchi, M. Amara, K. Ouzegane, W. Boukhlouf, A. Abtout, A. Bendekken, M. Djeddi. Magnetotelluric investigation of the Precambrian crust and intraplate Cenozoic volcanism in the Gour Oumelalen area, Central Hoggar, South Algeria. Geophysical Journal International, Volume 223, Issue 3, December 2020, Pages 1973–1986. https://doi.org/10.1093/gji/ggaa432.
  • A. Bouzid, A. Deramchi, A. Bendaoud, R. Ben El Khaznadji, N. Akacem, A. Abtout, A. Bendekken, M. Hamoudi. Magnetotelluric Modelling of the Central Hoggar (Tuareg Shield, NW Africa) Lithospheric Structure. In : Advances in Geophysics, Tectonics and Petroleum Geosciences. CAJG 2019. Springer. April 2022. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-73026- 0_126.
  • N. Kerbadj, A. Bouzid, W. Boukhlouf, S.S Bougchiche, A. Deramchi; M.A Guemache, H. Djellit & A. Abtout. Underlying Geological Structure of the Northern Edge of the Mitidja Basin and the Sahel Fold Near Tipasa Town (Algiers, Algeria) Using Magnetotellurics : First Results. In : Advances in Geophysics, Tectonics and Petroleum Geosciences. CAJG 2019. Springer. April 2022. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-73026- 0_111.

Accomplishments

  • Introduction to geological field trip basics in the sedimentary basin of Boussada (Southern Algeria) - 2011.
  • Geological field trip in "In Témouchent" volcanic district - 2012.
  • Geological field trip in the sedimentary basin of Boussada (Southern Algeria) - 2013.
  • Geological field trip in the Edough crystalline massif of Annaba (Northern Algeria) - 2012.
  • Final year field project (Master degree) in Hoggar shield (Southern Algeria) - 2014.
  • Magnetotelluric campaigns in northern and southern Algeria.
  • Scientific stay at "Université des sciences de Montpellier" (France) - 2017. Microstructure and crystallographic preferred orientation lab analysis of the 4°50’ E shear zone mylonites.
  • Scientific stay at "GFZ" German Research Center for Geosciences (Potsdam - Germany) - 2018.
  • Team and founder member of Young Earth Scientist (YES Algeria).
  • Co-organization of several international and national congress [AIC (USTHB) , CMGA7 (CRAAG), PhD student’s seminars (USTHB)].
  • Neuro-Linguistic Programming training level 1 accomplishment.

Languages

Arabic
Professional Working
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

International Credentials Evaluator

CGFNS International
02.2023 - Current

Geoscientific Research Assistant

CRAAG
09.2020 - 11.2022

Geoscientific Research Support Engineer

Centre de recherche en Astronomie, Astrophysique et Géophysique (CRAAG)
01.2015 - 09.2020

PhD, Amalgamation Néoprotérozoïque et réactivation Phanérozoïque de la lithosphère du Hoggar central et occidental à partir des données magnétotelluriques - Geosciences

University of Science and Technology Houari Boumedienne (USTHB-Algeria)

Master with Honors - Geology, Cartography and petrography of dykes of LATEA (Central Hoggar, Algeria)

Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Country Planning (FSTGAT), University of Science and Technology Houari Boumedienne (USTHB-Algeria)

Bachelor's degree - Geology

University of Science and Technology Houari Boumedienne (USTHB-Algeria)
Aboubakr DERAMCHI