The 34th National and the 2nd International Geosciences Congress

President message

I am pleased to announce the holding of the 34th National and the 2nd International Geosciences Congress. This is a great privilege for the Geological Survey of Iran to host this important event on Earth Sciences which is focused on the different fields of the earth sciences especially "Aerosol". Herby I invite all Earth Scientists and Young Geologist community all over the world to participate in this exciting geological event.

The symposium meeting will be held in Geological Survey of Iran, Tehran, Iran 22-24 February 2016. We sincerely hope that you will be able to join us for the 34th National and the 2nd International Geosciences Congress, and we look forward to welcoming you in Tehran next February, 2016.

Manouchehr Ghorashi, Ph.D
Secretary of the 34th National and
the 2nd International Geosciences Congress

Second Circular & Call for Papers

Invitation & Aim

It is an honor that "The 34th National and the 2nd International Geosciences Congress" is going to be held in Tehran, Iran 22 to 24 February, 2016. It provides a forum colleagues different countries can present their work and discuss their ideas covering various aspects of the geosciences. You are cordially invited to participate in the symposium and your contributions will be highly appreciated. Welcome to Tehran, a city of light and glamour.

The scientific topics of the congress are as follows : 

• Aerosol
• Tectonics, earthquake geology, seismology and earthquake engineering
• Marine geology, oceanography, sedimentology and marine geophysics
• Geosciences and sustainable development (Geohazards, engineering geology, rock mechanics and hydrogeology)
• Fundamental Geology (Stratigraphy & paleontology, petrology, petroleum geology, sedimentary rocks and geological maps)
• Quaternary geology
• Exploration  (metallic & non-metallic minerals, economic geology, ground geophysics and geochemistry)
• Modern exploration (blind ore deposits and strategic elements)
• Environmental geology, medical geology and agricultural geology
• Speleology
• Mineral processing
• Instrumental analysis methods in geosciences
• Geosciences training
• Geoheritage and geotourism
• Earth Science Informatics
• Gemstone sciences
• Geomatics and airborne geophysics
• Diapirism
• Urmia Lake

Scientific Secretaries

The 34th National and the 2nd International Geosciences Congress : Manouchehr Ghorashi, Ph.D., Senior Advisor of the Geological Survey of Iran

Aerosol : Reza Shahbazi, Ph.D., Geology Department of the Applied Research Center, Geological Survey of Iran

Tectonics, earthquake geology, seismology and earthquake engineering : Morteza Talebian, Ph.D., Research Institute for Earth Sciences, Geological Survey of Iran

Marine geology, oceanography, sedimentology and marine geophysics : Khalil Baharfirouzi, Ph.D., Marine Geology Department, Geological Survey of Iran

Geoscience and sustainable development (Geohazards, engineering geology, rock mechanics and hydrogeology) : Mohammad Javad Bolourchi, M.Sc., Geological Survey of Iran

Fundamental Geology (Stratigraphy & paleontology, petrology, petroleum geology, sedimentary rocks and geological maps) : Alireza Shahidi, Ph.D., Regional Geology Department,Geological Survey of Iran

Quaternary geology : Morteza Sheikh, M.Sc., Quaternary Geology Department of the Applied Research Center, Geological Survey of Iran

Exploration (metallic & non-metallic minerals, economic geology, ground geophysics and geochemistry) : Afshin Akbarpour, Ph.D., Geological Survey of Iran

Modern exploration (blind ore deposits and strategic elements) : Ali Najafi, Ph.D., Geological Survey of Iran

Environmental geology, medical geology and agricultural geology : Farah Rahmani, M.Sc., Medical Geology Department, Geological Survey of Iran

Speleology : Faranak Bayat, M.Sc., Applied Research Center, Geological Survey of Iran

Mineral processing : Ahmad Amini, M.Sc., Mineral Processing Department, Geological Survey of Iran

Instrumental analysis methods in geosciences : Faranak Pournourbakhsh, M.Sc., Laboratory Department, Geological Survey of Iran

Geosciences training : Maryam Abedini, Ph.D., Natural Science Department, Organization for Educational Research and Planning

Geoheritage and geotourism : Alireza Amrikazemi, M.Sc., Geoheritage Department, Geological Survey of Iran

Earth Science Informatics : Tayebbeh Kiani, Ph.D., Kharazmi University

Gemstone sciences : Farideh Bagheri, M.Sc., Gemstones Department, Geological Survey of Iran

Geomatics and airborne geophysics : Shahindokht Abolmaali, M.Sc., Geomatics Department, Geological Survey of Iran

Diapirism : Mir Ali Akbar Nogol Sadat, Ph.D., Pars Kani Co.

Urmia Lake : Raziyeh Lak, Ph.D., Research Institute for Earth Sciences, Geological Survey of Iran

Executive Secretaries

The 34th National and the 2nd International Geosciences Congress : Seyed Hadi Mirmohammad Meyguni, M.Sc., Director of International Affairs, Geological Survey of Iran

Aerosol : Nahid Ahmadi, M.Sc., Geology Department of the Applied Research Center, Geological Survey of Iran

Tectonics, earthquake geology, seismology and earthquake engineering : Somayeh Habibi, B.Sc., Research Institute for Earth Sciences, Geological Survey of Iran

Marine geology, oceanography, sedimentology and marine geophysics : Afshin Karimkhani, M.Sc., Marine Geology Department, Geological Survey of Iran

Geoscinces and sustainable development (Geohazards, engineering geology, rock mechanics and hydrogeology) : Zainab Memarnejadian, M.Sc., Geological Survey of Iran

Fundamental Geology (Stratigraphy & paleontology, petrology, petroleum geology, sedimentary rocks and geological maps) : Massoud Zamani Pedram, Ph.D., Regional Geology Department, Geological Survey of Iran

Quaternary geology : Sahar Maleki, M.Sc., Quaternary Geology Department of the Applied Research Center, Geological Survey of Iran

Exploration (metallic & non-metallic minerals, economic geology, ground geophysics and geochemistry) : Farnoosh Farjandi, Ph.D., Exploration Department, Geological Survey of Iran

Modern exploration (blind ore deposits and strategic elements) : Hooman Dadashzadeh, Ph.D., Geological Survey of Iran

Environmental geology, medical geology and agricultural geology : Parissa Pirouzfar, M. Sc., Medical Geology Department, Geological Survey of Iran / Abbas Einali, M.Sc., Medical Geology Department, Geological Survey of Iran

Speleology : Marziyeh Behrouzi, M.Sc., Applied Research Center, Geological Survey of Iran

Mineral processing : Fariba Helmi, B.Sc., Mineral Processing Department, Geological Survey of Iran

Instrumental analysis methods in geosciences : Mehdi Amiri, M.Sc., Laboratory Department, Geological Survey of Iran

Geosciences training : Reyhaneh Fazli, B.Sc., Geological Survey of Iran

Geoheritage and geotourism : Hananeh Hamimotlagh, M.Sc., Geoheritage Department, Geological Survey of Iran

Earth Science Informatics : Khatereh Alizadeh, B.Sc., Geological Survey of Iran

Gemstone sciences : Leila Abbasi, M.Sc., Gemstones Department, Geological Survey of Iran

Geomatics and airborne geophysics : Leili Fatollahpour, M.Sc., Geomatics Department, Geological Survey of Iran

Diapirism : Masoumeh Evaz Namvar, B.Sc., Geological Survey of Iran

Urmia Lake : Hanieh Zargarlellahi, M.Sc., Geological Survey of Iran

Organizing Secretary 

Marzieh Esterabi Ashtiani, M.Sc., Presidential Office, Geological Survey of Iran

Executive Committee

Masoumeh Evaz Namvar, Geological Survey of Iran

Mina Alaeddini, Manager of Training Department, Geological Survey of Iran

Ghazalleh Allahverdi, Geological Survey of Iran

Saideh Sanienejad, Geological Survey of Iran

Maryam Fereiduni, Geological Survey of Iran

Atefeh Hashemi, Geological Survey of Iran

Haniyeh Bakhshaie, Geological Survey of Iran

Ebrahim Kashi, Geological Survey of Iran

Majid Safari, Geological Survey of Iran

Javad Mehdizadeh, Geological Survey of Iran

Date & Venue

The technical session of "the 34th National and the 2nd International Geosciences Congress" is going to be held in Tehran, Iran 22 to 24 February, 2016. 

21 February 2016 : Arrival of participants

22 to 24 February 2016 : Scientific sessions; business meeting; exhibition

Important Dates

Deadline for paper submission                             31 December, 2015

                    Acceptance notification                                        15 January, 2016                       

Official Language & Scientific Program

The official languages of the symposium are English and Persian. The scientific session venue will be provided with computers and LCD projector. 

Abstract and Manuscript Submission

Participants who wish to give oral and/or poster presentation must submit extended abstracts of their presentation. Figures (jpg, tiff, cdr) and pictures should be in the quality of ready to print. The deadline for paper submission is 31 December, 2015.  All the accepted papers will be published in the symposium proceedings. You may also find paper format at the end of this circular as appendix II. It is also available on http://34nigc.conference.gsi.ir/en.

Important Notes

All participants who are interested to take part at the congress are kindly requested to send paper through congress website and contact following number for more information :

Website : http://34nigc.conference.gsi.ir/en

Tel: (+98) 21 64592492

Fees

All congress attendants are required to register for the congress in the website. Registration form is also available at the end of the circular as appendix I. Congress fees is 100 USD and it include admission to the scientific session, congress package, refreshments, accommodation, food and transportation during congress.

Accommodation in Tehran

Accommodation has been booked in the hotel of Science & Research University. It’s worth mentioning that the hotel is located in the height of 2000m.

Visa

An official invitation letter for applying entry visa to Iran will be sent by the Organizing Committee to registrant on request. Participants who need entry visa to Iran, please contact congress organizing secretaries as soon as possible.

Registration

The filled-in registration form (the last page of this circular or separately attached MS Word file) is kindly requested to be returned to the Organizing Secretaries via e-mail before 1 February 2016.

Travel Insurance

The congress organizers can’t hold responsible for any accident or injury that may happen to the participants during the symposium and other activities. Therefore, participants are recommended to buy personal travel insurance before leaving home.

Contact Information

Please address all correspondence and inquiries related to the symposium to the Organizing Secretaries :

Secretariat of Administrations, Geological Survey of Iran

Meraj Ave., Azadi Sq.,

Tehran, P.O. Box: 13185-1494, Iran

Tel: +98 21 66070500

Fax: +98 21 66070516

Email: nigc2016@gmail.com

Website: 34nigc.gsi.ir