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Fatima Panahi

Fatima Panahi

Postdoctoral Researcher in Geology

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WinnipegMember since June 11, 2026
Thermal ionization mass spectrometry (TIMS)Rock dissolution proceduresMineral separation techniquesIon-exchange chromatographyRock thin-sectionsX-ray Fluorescence (XRF)X-Ray diffraction (XRD)Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICPMS)PythonAdobe IllustratorMicrosoft OfficeRemote sensingArcGISQGISMATLAB
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Thermal ionization mass spectrometry (TIMS)Rock dissolution proceduresMineral separation techniquesIon-exchange chromatographyRock thin-sections

About

Project: Pegmatite geochronology and geochemistry, Manitoba. Adviser: Dr. Mostafa Fayek

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher in Geology - University of Manitoba - Winnipeg, MB

(2025-01)

Project: Pegmatite geochronology and geochemistry, Manitoba. Adviser: Dr. Mostafa Fayek

Graduate Teaching Assistant - University of Kansas - Lawrence, KS

(2022-08 - 2023-08)

  • Structural Geology (GEOL562), The Way the Earth Works (GEOL 101), Geology Fundamentals Laboratory (GEOL 103): Conducted lectures, administered coursework, guided students through laboratory exercises

Graduate Research Assistant - EARTHCHEM/PetDB, University of Kansas - Lawrence, KS

(2021-08 - 2022-08)

  • Data Entry, Extracted, organized, and uploaded geochemical data from publications into the database

Graduate Research Assistant - Isotope geochemistry lab, University of Kansas - Lawrence, KS

(2019-08 - 2021-08)

  • Mineral separation, U-Pb Zircon geochronology, He/U-Th Apatite thermochronology, and ICP-MS Zircon geochemistry

Master Trainer/Women's Enterprise Advocacy and Training - Relief International (RI) - Kabul, Afghanistan

(2017-12 - 2018-06)

  • Conducted awareness and advocacy training to promote women's rights and improve the lives of Afghan women in remote districts

Student's Handbook Developer - United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/The Asia Foundations - Kabul, Afghanistan

(2017-06 - 2017-11)

  • Developed a comprehensive handbook to facilitate the transition of freshmen into higher education institutions and ensuring a successful academic journey
  • Collaborated closely with the Afghanistan Ministry of Education to refine and update requirements, criteria, and regulations within the higher education system

Geologist/Trainer - Afghanite Survey and Geo-Technical Company - Kabul, Afghanistan

(2015-06 - 2015-07)

  • Provided foundational geology training to inspire female students to pursue studies in science and geology
  • Organized a field trip for Afghan female students to gain practical experience in geological exploration

Geologist - Mining Investment and Development for Afghanistan Sustainability (MIDAS) - Kabul, Afghanistan

(2014-11 - 2015-04)

  • Conducted an economic geology course for local staff at the Afghan Geological Survey
  • Conducted geological fieldwork
  • Contributed to research on Afghanistan's mining
  • Collaborated closely with the Afghanistan Ministry of Mines and Petroleum

Adjunct Lecturer/Geology - University of Rabia Balkhi - Kabul, Afghanistan

(2014-08 - 2014-12)

  • Delivered introductory geology lectures to Civil Engineering students
  • Administered exams, managed final grades, and oversaw the class

Science Teacher/ Middle school - Mashaal Danesh Middle School - Saveh, Iran

(2011-09 - 2013-06)

  • Managed and instructed courses in natural science, geography, and mathematics

Education

Postdoctoral Researcher - Geology - University of Manitoba (2025-01)

Ph.D. - Geology - University of Kansas (2025-01)

M.S. - Geology - University of Tehran (2016-01)

B.S. - Geology - Payame Noor University (2011-01)

Skills

Postdoctoral Researcher in Geology

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