Dr. Majed N. Turkistani | Paleontology & Stratigraphy

About

KAU Excellence Award 2023 President, Saudi Geologic Club Supervisor, PR & Media Unit VP, Curriculum Design VP, Quality Assurance

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Research

Peer-reviewed publications and manuscripts currently under review.

Published Articles

Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 2026

A Cryogenian-Early Ediacaran volcanosedimentary record of glacial deposits in northern Saudi Arabia, Arabian-Nubian Shield

Niu, Yazhuo; Collins, Alan S.; Fan, Runlong; Turkistani, Majed N.; Qubsani, Ashraf; Abu El-Enen, Mahrous M.; Al Garni, Saad; Guo, Lei; Turkistani, M.N.; Genovese, C.; Páez, A.

DOI: 10.1111/sed.70002

Sedimentology 2025

Establishing detailed chemofacies of depositional environments in an epeiric seaway using high-resolution (500 μm) micro X-ray fluorescence core scanning data

Gabriel, J.J.; Reinhardt, E.G.; Bhattacharya, J.P.; Turkistani, M.N.; Genovese, C.; Páez, A.

DOI: 10.1111/sed.70002

Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology 2022

Foraminifera and testate amoebae morphogroup analysis and biofacies of the Upper Cretaceous (Turonian) Ferron-Notom Delta, Utah, USA

Turkistani, M.N.; Reinhardt, E.G.; Kynaston, D.A.; Bhattacharya, J.P.

DOI: 10.1016/j.palaeo.2022.111146

Articles Under Review

Mediterranean Geosciences Union — 5th Annual Meeting 2025 In Review

Diagenesis and Textural Analysis of the Evaporite Succession of the Upper Dafin Formation, Rabigh Area, Saudi Arabia

Tayeb, A.S.; Turkistani, M.N.; Sayed, M.G.

International Journal of Earth Sciences In Review

Micro-XRF analysis of the Upper Cretaceous (Turonian) Caineville North, Ferron-Notom Delta, Utah, USA

Turkistani, M.N.; Reinhardt, E.G.; Gabriel, J.J.; Kynaston, D.A.; Bhattacharya, J.P.

Education & Experience

Education

2016 – 2021

Ph.D. in Paleontology & Stratigraphy

McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada

Paleo-deltaic environments via biostratigraphical and micro-XRF analyses on the Ferron-Notom Delta, Mancos Shale Formation, Central Utah, USA.

2013 – 2015

M.Sc. in Micropaleontology & Paleoeecology

University of Toronto, Canada

Coccolithophores applied to reconstruct paleoenvironmental conditions of the offshore Pakistan marine environment using 135 core samples.

2005 – 2009

B.Sc. in Petroleum Geology & Sedimentology

King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah

GPA 3.8/5. Geology, paleontology, petroleum geology, and statistics. Active participant in departmental geological field trips.

Experience

2021 – Present

Assistant Professor of Paleontology & Stratigraphy

King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah

Teaching, research, and academic leadership. PR & Media Supervisor; President, Saudi Geologic Club; VP of multiple departmental committees.

2009 – 2021

Lecturer of Paleontology & Stratigraphy

King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah

Developed and delivered curricula; designed field trip experiences; mentored students through independent research projects.

2007

Student Trainee

Saudi Aramco Oil Company, Dhahran

Summer rotational training program across departments, gaining exposure to petroleum industry workflows.

Teaching

Courses at King Abdulaziz University and selected professional development programs.

Courses at KAU

Sedimentology and Paleontology Paleontology Biostratigraphy Historical Geology and Paleoecology Introduction to Petroleum Geology Geology of the Arabian Shelf Basin Analysis and Sequence Stratigraphy Geologic Field Trips Geologic Field Mapping Job Market Skills for Earth Sciences

Professional Development

The University Scholars Fellowship

Jan 2026 – May 2026

Developing and conducting a research project based on ideas generated from my field of expertise. The fellowship supports us with a wide range of resources and mentorship to ensure the success of our research project.

Academic Leadership Diploma

Sep 2024 – Dec 2024

Completed a leadership diploma. Developed a strategic plan and department-wide action plan, both approved by the departmental council.

Professional Teacher Development Fellowship

Jan 2025 – Aug 2025

Developed course blueprints and complete portfolios aligned with international standards for all taught courses.

Academic Service & Leadership

Faculty and student engagement beyond the classroom.

Saudi Geologic Club

Faculty of Earth Sciences · King Abdulaziz University

Founder & President · 2023 – 2025

Mission

The Saudi Geologic Club promotes and develops members' skills who are interested in various Earth sciences, through a series of workshops and seminars built on local and international standards.

Vision

The Saudi Geologic Club aims to be at the forefront of student clubs in qualifying national competencies in the field of Earth Sciences and providing students with skills that suit the job market alongside the Kingdom's Vision 2030, via workshops and seminars that meet global and local standards.

Talks, Seminars & Workshops

Invited talks, seminars, and professional development workshops at universities and academic events.

2026

Conducting a Research Scratch: From Idea to Execution and its Ethics.

King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah — Faculty & students seminar

2025

Machine Learning Applications in Earth Sciences

King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah — Faculty & students seminar

2025

Submitting A Competitive Nomination Application for Scientific Awards