Full Name
Rauf Hussein
Job Title
President/CEO
Company/Organization
GPRGIS Tech Solutions, LLC, Nelson Intelligence Solutions, LLC
Speaker Bio
Rauf Hussein's passion for Geophysics, Geology and GIS ignited during his teenage years, setting him on a dedicated path of exploration and study. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from Mosul University in 2008. In 2009, he joined the Geological Survey and Mineral Investigation of Duhok, Iraq, marking the beginning of his professional journey. Participation in the "Mineral Investigation" project supported by the USGS in Iraq's northern region underscored his commitment to impactful work. Recognizing his achievement, the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq awarded him a scholarship in 2014.
Dr. Hussein's academic pursuits led him to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UA Little Rock) in 2015, where he embarked on the Master's program in Applied Science. In December 2016, he successfully defended his thesis titled "Application of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) to Highway-Related Problems," securing a Master's Degree in Applied Geophysics.
Fueling his thirst for knowledge, he pursued a PhD program at UA Little Rock in 2017, honing his expertise in GPR and GIS for locating Sandblow features. In December 2020, his triumphant dissertation defense, titled "Paleoseismic Studies Using Geophysical Techniques: Sand Blow Features in Eastern Arkansas," culminated in the award of a PhD Degree.
From 2020 to 2024, Dr. Hussein was a pivotal member of Nelson Intelligence Solutions (NiS), LLC, contributing his skills as a GIS/Geotechnical Engineer/Developer. His dynamic research interests encompassed diverse facets, including Web Application development, ArcGIS website and server administration, tool creation, GIS class preparation, proposal writing, presentations, GPR, GIS and Drone data collection, and the seamless integration of GPR and Drone data with GIS technology.
Currently, Dr. Hussein serves as the President and CEO of GPRGIS Tech Solutions, LLC. His journey embodies a relentless pursuit of knowledge and a dedication to advancing the fields of Geophysics, GIS, Drone technology, and Programming.
Dr. Hussein's academic pursuits led him to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UA Little Rock) in 2015, where he embarked on the Master's program in Applied Science. In December 2016, he successfully defended his thesis titled "Application of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) to Highway-Related Problems," securing a Master's Degree in Applied Geophysics.
Fueling his thirst for knowledge, he pursued a PhD program at UA Little Rock in 2017, honing his expertise in GPR and GIS for locating Sandblow features. In December 2020, his triumphant dissertation defense, titled "Paleoseismic Studies Using Geophysical Techniques: Sand Blow Features in Eastern Arkansas," culminated in the award of a PhD Degree.
From 2020 to 2024, Dr. Hussein was a pivotal member of Nelson Intelligence Solutions (NiS), LLC, contributing his skills as a GIS/Geotechnical Engineer/Developer. His dynamic research interests encompassed diverse facets, including Web Application development, ArcGIS website and server administration, tool creation, GIS class preparation, proposal writing, presentations, GPR, GIS and Drone data collection, and the seamless integration of GPR and Drone data with GIS technology.
Currently, Dr. Hussein serves as the President and CEO of GPRGIS Tech Solutions, LLC. His journey embodies a relentless pursuit of knowledge and a dedication to advancing the fields of Geophysics, GIS, Drone technology, and Programming.
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