Applications of Physical Geology:

The department aims at applying and developing state of the art new remote sensing technology together with geophysical and geochemical methods for:

• Assessment of natural hazards, such as flash flooding, sand dunes encroachment, landslides, earthquakes, etc...,
• Site selection and evaluation for the establishment of major settlements such as new cities, roads, airports, agricultural or touristic complexes, etc.
• Exploring for new locations for groundwater explorations
• Conducting geological, geophysical, geomorphological, hydrogeological and geotechnical studies upon request by governmental agencies or private businesses
• Conducting hydrogeological modeling and water balance studies of drainage basins
• Participating in determining the most suitable dam sites.

Mineral Resources Department:

The department aims at applying and developing the most up to date RS and GIS techniques for the development and exploration of mineral resources. Research areas include:

• Conducting geological and geochemical exploration for metallic ore such as Iron, Lead and Zinc, Cupper, Gold, and also non-metallic ores (Gypsum, Phosphate, Carbonates, building material)
• Provide information for mineral exploration

Rocks and Geological Mapping department

• Updating the current classifications scheme of rocks in the Egyptian deserts on digital maps
• Development of a spectral library that includes the spectral footprint of rocks
• Production of detailed Geological and Geotechnical maps