The success of GEOMIN is driven by the dedication and expertise of our committees.
Their leadership and support play a crucial role in shaping the event, fostering collaboration,
and ensuring impactful discussions.
Dr. Bobur Islamov
Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology – Uzbekistan
MINISTER
Mr. Bekzod Narmatov
Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Mr. Mirzo Yoshiyev
Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology
Assistant to the Minister
Mr. Zafar Saidov
Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology
Head of Minister’s Secretariat
Mr. Azamat Akobirov
Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology
Head of International Cooperation & Investments Dept.
Mr. Agzam Askarov
Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology
Head of Information Services Department
Mr. Shoaziz Shofotixov
Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology
Head of International Cooperation & Protocol Dept.
Eng. Abdullah bin Muftir Al-Shamrani
Saudi Geological Survey (SGS)
CEO
Ms. Feruza Hamidova
Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology - Uzbekistan
First Deputy Minister
Dr. Catherine Truffert
IRIS Instruments
President
Mr. Azam Kadirxodjayev
University of Geological Sciences
Rector
Mr. Ruslan Radjapov
Uzbek Geological Exploration
Deputy Chair of the Board
Mr. Jaxongir Xasanov
Navoiy MMC
Deputy Chair of the Board
Mr. Bekzod Mamatov
Almalyk MMC
Deputy Chair of the Board
Mr. Uktamjon Karimov
Uzbekistan TMK JSC
First Deputy Chair of the Board
Mr. Anvarjon Azimboyev
Uzbekgeofizika JSC
Deputy Chair of the Board
Mr. Hasan Haydarov
Navoiuran
Deputy Director
Mr. Junior Potgieter
Viridien
Global Strategy Head - Minerals & Mining
Mr. Jurgen Fitschen
Fugro Suhaimi
Country Manager – Land
Dr. Mohamed Gad
Technical Development Solutions (TDS)
CEO
Dr. Taqi Alyousuf
Aramco
Lead Geophysicist
Mr. Nicholas Lugansky
SLB
Head of Mining
Mr. Fredrik Karell
Geological Survey of Finland (GTK)
Head of Unit
Dr. Nafisa Dulabova
Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology – Uzbekistan
Head of Working Group
Mr. Abror Ashurov
Uzbek Geological Exploration
Head of the Geophysical Party
Mr. Anton Kim
Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology - Uzbekistan
Chief Specialist
Mr. Baxtiyor Nurtayev
Institute of Geology and Geophysics
Senior Researcher
Mr. D. Hudayberganov
University of Geological Sciences
Head of the International Cooperation Dept
Mr. Daniel Hollis
Sisprobe
Director, Business Development
Mr. Elmurod Ergashev
Uzbek Geological Exploration
Deputy Chairman of the Management Board
Mr. Han Ilhan
Uzbekistan TMK JSC
Strategic Advisor
Dr. John Bradford
Colorado School of Mines
Vice President for Global Initiatives
Mr. L. Abduganiyev
Uzbekistan TMK JSC
Head of the International Cooperation Dept
Mr. Maqsud Rizaev
Uzbek Geological Exploration
Head of Dept
Dr. Mohammed Badri
Woodlands Energy Services
Executive Vice President
Ms. Nigina Vafoxo‘jayeva
Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology - Uzbekistan
Chief Specialist
Mr. Nosir Shukurov
Institute of Geology and Geophysics
Senior Researcher
Mr. Nurbek Inatov
Institute of Geology and Geophysics
Director
Dr. Obidjon Qodirov
University of Geological Sciences
Vice-Rector
Mr. Olivier Frezot
French Geological Survey (BRGM)
Mr. Reece van Buren
Digital Surveying
Chief Technical & Commercial Officer
Mr. S. Babajonov
Uzbekgeofizika JSC
Head of the International Cooperation Dept
Ms. Sushma Rawat
India
Mr. Takeshi Sato
Southern Geoscience Consultant
Principal Geophysicist
Mr. Sharad Dubey
SLB
Critical Minerals Global Business Development Manager
Mr. Asror Rustamov
Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology – Uzbekistan
Chair of the Technical Committee
Mr. Akbar Toshqulov
Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology - Uzbekistan
Mr. Amine Ourabah
STRYDE
Ms. Anna Fonseca
Society of Economic Geologists (SEG)
Mr. Brad Pitts
Maaden Ivanhoe Electric Exploration
Mr. Claude Cavelius
Deepline
Mr. Daniel Kwayisi
Geological Society of Africa (GSAI)
Mr. Darcy McGill
Ronaher McKenzie Geoscience
Dr. Dilyara Umanova
Sabayev University
Mr. Eldor Mahammadiyev
Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology - Uzbekistan
Ms. Dalia Al Maghlouth
Dhahran Geoscience Society (DGS)
Mr. Feargal Murphy
International Geoscience Services Ltd (IGS)
Mr. G. Bimurzayev
Institute of Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology
Dr. Gaud Poulquen
Bell Geospace
Dr. Guillaume Bertrand
EuroGeoSurveys (EGS)
Mr. James Wiltshire
Baker Hughes | Gaffney Cline
Mr. Khalmatov Rustam
Institute of Geology and Geophysics
Mr. Muhammad Usman Saeed
Fugro Suhaimi
Dr. Maggy Heintz
British Geological Survey (BGS)
Mr. Marco Nieto
Xcalibur
Ms. Margot Petitpierre
INSUCO
Mr. Mirg'iyos Gafforov
Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology - Uzbekistan
Mr. Musise Tesfai
Andiamo Exploration
Dr. Nicholas Arndt
Caur Technologies
Mr. Oleg Valishin
Sercel
Dr. Rader Abdul
Geological Survey of the Netherlands (TNO)
Mr. Radjabou Shuxrat
University of Geological Sciences
Mr. Samir Abdelmoaty
Egyptian Geophysical Society
Mr. Sayitov Sardor
Institute of Mineral Resources
Mr. Sohail Shahzad
Gulf Center for Geophysical Consulting (GCGC)
Mr. Syed Haider
NESR
Dr. Taufeeq Dhansay
Organisation of African Geological Surveys (OAGS)
Mr. Thashen Naidoo
South African Geophysical Association (SAGA)
Dr. Xiaolong Wei
University of British Columbia
Dr. Yaoguo Li
Colorado School of Mines
Mr. Ilkka Lahti
Geological Survey of Finland (GTK)
Mr. Martin Price
INSUCO
Mr. Ahmed El-Toukhy
SLB
Mr. Vasudhaven Sudhakar
SLB
Mr. Rod Shampine
SLB
Ms. Nadia Stjean
Barrick Gold Corporation
Mr. Geoffroy Paixach
CFG Geothermal
Dr. Fatimah Abdulghafur
MDS
Mr. Tang Biyan
BGP
Ms. Alina Jumasheva
SRK Consulting
