Ranes Zennagui

Research Assistant at University of Sharjah (2024-09 – 2025-05)

Graduation Project: Senior Thesis, Mineralogical and Geochemical Investigation of Igneous Rocks (Gabbro) in Fujairah Emirate

• Collection and organization of geological samples and analytical dataset
• Preparation of laboratory samples
• XRD, XRF, Thin Section, and Rare Earth Elements Analysis

Research Assistant at University of Sharjah (2024-01 – Present)

Archaeological Project in Tyre (Lebanon)

• Prepared samples for use in the XRF machine
• Analyzed the results from the XRD as well as the XRF

Research Assistant at University of Sharjah (2022-05 – 2023-08)

Assessment of drought conditions in UAE

• Data acquisition, processing, and structuring environmental datasets for spatial analysis
• Application of GIS statistical evaluation for monitoring of drought conditions

Research Assistant at Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (2023-02 – Present)

Case study in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve

• Recorded and processed seismic, GPR, electromagnetic, gravity, and magnetic survey data
• Organized field measurements into digital datasets for interpretation

Research Assistant at University of Sharjah (2024-09 – Present)

2D and 3D virtual geological investigation of Wadi Rahabah using advanced modeling methods

• XRD and XRF data analysis
• Data interpretation and digital model preparation

Teaching Assistant at University of Sharjah (2022-09 – 2024-04)

Teaching Assistant for Physics and Geology courses

• Worked closely with instructors to support student understanding through labs and exercises, gaining firsthand experience in explaining complex course content
• Assisted in Physics 1 & 2 for engineering and science students
• Assisted in multiple Geology courses, and labs helping students understand complex concepts and solve problems

Volunteer at University of Sharjah (2023-04 – Present)

Volunteer at SICPAM - The Sharjah International Conference on Physics of Advanced Materials

• Organization of the event chambers as well introducing the presenters and speakers
• Helping with the poster presentation and organizing the QnA sessions
• Preparation of the event venue

Booth Presenter at University of Sharjah (2023-03 – Present)

University Open Day Booth Presentation

• Held booths regarding the applied physics and geosciences programs
• Gave presentations to high schools visiting the university

Event Organizer at University of Sharjah (2022-09 – Present)

University Social Events and science workshops - EAGE, Physics Society, GeoClub

• Prepared and organized social events and workshops for more than 200 students
• Dividing and leading the volunteers during the events and workshops as well as presentations

Organizing Team Member at University of Sharjah (2022-09 – Present)

Part of Organizing team for the CERN Masterclass workshops

• Helped with organizing the event
• Assisting with registration and technical support during the software section of the workshop

Master of Science in GIS and Remote Sensing – University of Sharjah (2025-01)

Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Geoscience and Remote Sensing – University of Sharjah (2025-07)