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FULL NAME
Varoujan K. Sissakian
TITLE
* Expert \ Retired
POSITION
Lecturer in the University of Kurdistan , Hawler
DEGREES
* B. Sc., Geology, 1969, Baghdad University
* Diploma of Aerial Photographs Interpretation, 1976, I.T.C.
* M. Sc., Engineering Geology, 1982, I.T.C., the Netherlands
SPECIALIZATION
Engineering Geological Mapping
CAREER
*Field Geologist, 1971 – 1972 in Iraq Geological Survey (GEOSURV)
*Assistant Field Manager, 1972– 1977
*Field Manager, 1977 – 1980
*M.Sc. Studying, 1980 – 1982
*Field Manager, 1982 – 1988
*Quality Assurance Manager for the project 999, 1988–1990
*Member of GEOSURV Work Procedure's Committee, 1990 – 1992
*Head of Geological Survey Sector, 1992 – 2003
*Director of Geological Survey Dept., 2003 – 2009
*Director of Geology Department, Since 2009 until 2012
* Retired on the 10th October 2012
PUBLISHED PAPERS:
1- Sissakian, V.K., Soeter, R. and Rengers, N., 1983. Engineering Geological mapping from aerial photographs. I.T.C., Bull., No.2, p. 109 – 118.
2- Sissakian, V.K., 1986. The study of mass movements from aerial photographs. Remote Sensing for Resources Development and Environmental Management. Balkema, Rotterdam, Boston. https://goobi.tib.eu/viewer/image/856641294/144/#topDocAnchor
3- Youkhanna, R.Y. and Sissakian, V.K., 1986. Anew lithological unit within Qamchuqa Formation, Shaqlawa area. Jour. Iraqi Geol. Soc., Vol. 19, No.1.
4- Mahdi, A.I., Sissakian, V.K. and Amin, R.M. and Salman, B.M., 1986. The Stratigraphy of Haditha area. Proceedings of the 7th Iraqi Geological Congress, 12 – 15/ 4/ 1986, Baghdad, Iraq.
5- Youkhana, R.Y. and Sissakian, V.K., 1986. The Stratigraphy of the Shaqlawa –Koisanjaq area. Proceedings of the 7th Iraqi Geological Congress, 12 – 15/ 4/ 1986, Baghdad, Iraq.
6- Sissakian, V.K., 1986. Engineering Geological mapping of Haditha area. Proceedings of the 7th Iraqi Geological Congress, 12 – 15/ 4/ 1986, Baghdad, Iraq.
7- Sissakian, V.K., Ibrahim, A.M and Amin, R.M., 1986. Sinkholes of Haditha area. Jour. Water Resources, Vo. 5, No. 1, p.707 – 714.
8- Sissakian, V.K., 1987. Defects of the Geological Survey on the Engineering Projects. Proceedings of the 2nd Scientific Congress of the Higher Commission of the Scientific Societies, Baghdad, Iraq.
9- Sissakian, V.K., 1988. Engineering geological mapping of Anah – Husaiba area. Proceedings of the 8th Iraqi Geological Congress, 23 – 26/ 5/ 1988, Baghdad, Iraq.
10- Sissakian, V.K., Bokous, S. and Yacoub, S.Y., 1988. The Landslides of the Gaara Area. Proceedings of the 8th Iraqi Geological Congress, 23 – 26/ 5/ 1988, Baghdad, Iraq.
11- Bokous, S. and Sissakian, V.H., 1988. Tigris river terraces from Fatha to south Tikrit. Proceedings of the 8th Iraqi Geological Congress, 23 – 26/ 5/ 1988, Baghdad, Iraq.
12- Yacoub, S.Y. and Sissakian, V.K., 1988. Recent collapses in the flood plain sediments of Euphrates River in Al-Qaim vicinity. Proceedings of the 8th Iraqi Geological Congress, 23 – 26/ 5/ 1988, Baghdad, Iraq.
13- Sissakian, V.K., 1988. Mass movements, examples from Iraq. Proceedings of the 6th Jordanian Geological Congress, 1988, Amman, Jordan, p. 211 – 219.
14- Sissakian, V.K., 1988. Erosion and type of soil in Western Desert, Iraq. Proceedings of the Geology of Deserts and Desert Environments Symposium, 3 – 5/ 12/ 1988, Baghdad, Iraq.
15- Sissakian, V.K., 1989. Implementation of Quality Assurance programme in siting of a nuclear power plant. Proceedings of the 1st Scientific Symposium on Siting of Nuclear Power Plant, in Baiji – Samarra Area, Iraq. Iraqi Nuclear Commission.
16- Sissakian, V.K., 1990. Photo-Geological and Engineering-geological study for Badush Dam Site and reservoir area. Proceedings of the Scientific Symposium of Badush Dam Site, 20 – 22 / 1/ 1990. Mosul, Iraq.
17- Sissakian, V.K., Al-Sabagh, N., Yacoub, S.Y., Bakos, S., Amin, R.M. and Salih, B.M, 1993. Engineering geological mapping of H1– Al-Rutbah – Gaara –Akashat and Tinif Area. Jour. Iraqi Geol., Vol. 24, No.1.
18- Sissakian, V.K., 1995. Preparation of engineering geological maps in Iraq. Proceedings of the 5th Jordanian Engineering Congress, 1995, Amman, Jordan.
19- Sissakian, V.K., 1995. Quaternary Sediments and their Characteristics in Iraq. Proceedings of the Scientific Symposium Quaternary Sciences and their Scientific and Commercial Applications, 2 – 3 / 10 / 1995, Baghdad, Iraq (in Arabic).
20- Sissakian, V.K., 1997. Compilation of Geological Maps. Iraqi Geol. Jour., Vol.28, No.1.
21- Sissakian, V.K., 1998. Soil and Erosion types in the Western Desert, Iraq. Iraqi Geol. Jour., Vol.29, No.1.
22- Sissakian, VK., 1998. The Nfayil Formation. A new Lithostratigraphic Unit in the Iraqi Western Desert. Iraqi Geol. Jour., Vol.30, No.1.
23- Sissakian, V.K., 1998. Mass Movements. Jour. Geol. Arabic Development, Nos. 1 and 2, Baghdad, Iraq.
24- Sissakian, V.K. and Fouad, S.F., 1999. Morphotectonics of the Tigris river along Khanoogah anticline, central part of Iraq. Iraqi Geological Journal, Vol. 32 – 33, p. 80 – 86.
25- Sissakian, V.K., Geological Hazards in Iraq, 2000. Proceedings of the 1st National Symposium of the Iraqi Nuclear Commission for Environmental Pollution and Protection, 5 – 6 / 11/ 2000, Baghdad, Iraq.
26- Sissakian, V.K., 2002. Classification of Geological Hazards in Iraq. Proceedings of the 15th Iraqi Geological Congress, 15 – 17 / 11/ 2002, Baghdad, Iraq (in Arabic).
27- Sissakian, V.K., 2002. Aerial photographs, as a tool for engineering geological mapping. Proceedings of the 15th Iraqi Geological Congress, 15 – 17 / 11/ 2002, Baghdad, Iraq.
28- Sissakian, V.K., 2002. Neotectonic evidence from Anah vicinity. Proceedings of the 15th Iraqi Geological Congress, 15 – 17 / 11/ 2002, Baghdad, Iraq.
29- Sissakian, V.K., 2002. Geological Factors controlling siting. Jour. Geol. Development, No.2, p.49 – 52, Baghdad, Iraq.
30- Sissakian, V.K., Fouad, S.F. and Salih, H.A, 2003. The Landslides of Khanooqa Area, Central part of Iraq. Iraqi Jour. Earth Sciences, Vol. 3, No.1.
31- Sissakian, V.K., 2005. The Stratigraphy of the exposed Cretaceous rocks in Iraq. As deduced from the results of the regional and detailed geological surveys (GEOSURV, 1971 – 1996). Iraqi Bull. Geol. Min., Vol.1, No.1, p.1 – 20.
32- Sissakian, V.K. and Abdul-Jabbar, M.F., 2005. Site selection problems in gypsum-bearing formations. A case study from north of Iraq. Iraqi Bull. Geol. Min., Vol.1, No.2, p. 45 – 52.
33- Sissakian, V.K., Fouad, S.F. and Al-Musawi, H.A., 2005. The influence of the unstable slopes on the stability of Makhul Dam, Central Iraq. Iraqi Bull. Geol. Min., Vol.2, No.1, p. 31 – 44.
34- سيساكيان، فاروجان خاجيك، 2006. تصنيف ترتيب المخاطر الجيولوجية في العراق. مجلة الجيولوجيا والتعدين العراقية، المجلد 2، العدد 2، ص 1 – 8.
35- Sissakian, V.K., 2007. The origin of the subsurface igneous clastics accumulation in Al-Tainif vicinity, West Iraq. Iraqi Bull. Geol. Min., Vol.3, No.1, p.11 – 24.
36- Sissakian, V.K. and Al-Musawi, H.A., 2007. Karstification and related problems, examples from Iraq. Iraqi Bull. Geol. Min., Vol.3, No.2, p.1 – 12.
37- Sissakian, V.K. and Al-Jiburi, B.M., 2007. Stratigraphy. In: Geology of the Iraqi Western Desert. Iraqi Bull. Geol. Min., Special Issue, No.1, p.51 – 124.
38-Sissakian, V.K. and Abdul-Jabbar, M.F., 2008. Using remote sensing and GIS techniques in detecting the origin of Umm Chaimin Depression, Iraqi Western Desert. Iraqi Bull. Geol. Min., Vol.4, No.2, p.51 – 72.
39- Deikran, D.B. and Sissakian, V.K., 2008. The Neotectonic Map of Iraq. Jour. Kirkuk University, Scientific Studies, Vol.3, No.1, p. 22 – 30.
40- Sissakian, V.K. and Abdul-Jabbar, M.F., 2009. Remote sensing techniques and GIS applications in detecting Geohazards in the Jazira Area, West Iraq. Iraqi Bull. Geol. Min., Vol.5, No.1, p.47 – 62.
41- Sissakian, V.K. and Deikran, D.B., 2009. Neotectonic movements in West Iraq. Iraqi Bull. Geol. Min., Vol.5, No.2, p.59 – 74.
42- Khanqa, P.A., Karim, S.A., Sissakian, V.K. and Kareem, K.H., 2009. lithostratigraphic study of a Late Oligocene – Early Miocene succession, South of Sulaimaniyah, NE Iraq. Iraqi Bull. Geol. Min., Vol.5, No.2, p.41 – 58.
43- Sissakian, V.K. and Abdul-Jabbar, M.F., 2010. Morphometry and genesis of the main Transversal Gorges in North and Northeast Iraq. Iraqi Bull. Geol. Min., Vol.6, No.1, p.95 – 120.
44- Sissakian, V.K., 2010. Neotectonic movements in Darbandi Bazian Area, southwest of Sulaimaniyah city, NE Iraq. Iraqi Bull. Geol. Min., Vol.6, No.2, p.57 – 69.
45- Fouad, S.F. and Sissakian, V.K., 2011. Tectonic and Structural evolution. In: Geology of the Mesopotamia Plain. Iraqi Bull. Geol. Min., Special Issue, No.4, p.33 – 46.
46- Sissakian, V.K., Abdul Ahad, A.D. and Hamid, A.T., 2011. Geological Hazards in Iraq, Classification and geographical distribution. Iraqi Bull. Geol. Min., Vol.7, No.1, p. 1 – 28.
47- Sissakian, V.K. and Fouad, S.F., 2011. The origin of Amadiya Plateau, Dohuk Governorate, North Iraq. Iraqi Bull. Geol. Min., Vol. 7, No.1, p. 93 – 98 (Scientific Notes).
48- Sissakian, V.K., 2011. Alluvial fans of Sinjar Mountain, NW Iraq. Iraqi Bull. Geol. Min., Vol.7. No.2, p.9 – 26.
49- Sissakian, V.K., 2011. Origin of the Tharthar Depression, Central part of Iraq. Iraqi Bull. Geol. Min., Vol. 7, No.3, p. 47 – 62.
50- Sissakian, V.K. and Mohammed, B.S., 2012. Stratigraphy. In: The Geology of the Low Folded Zone, Iraq. Iraqi Bull. Geol. Min., Special Issue No.5, p. 63 – 132.
51- Sissakian, V.K, 2012. Calcrete in Sartaq Bammu area. Iraqi Bull. Geol. Min., Vol. 8, No.1, p. 93 – 98 (Scientific Notes).
52- Karim, K.H., Khanqa, P.A., Ismail, Kh.M. and Sissakian, V.K., 2012. Facies analysis of the Oligocene Succession in Sharwaldir Anticline, NE of Kalar Town, NE Iraq . Iraqi Bull. Geol. Min., Vol. 8, No.2, p.1 – 19.
53- Sissakian, V.K., Ajar, Dh. K. and Zaini, M.T., 2012. The influence of karstification on the drainage system in south of Iraq. Iraqi Bull. Geol. Min., Vol. 8, No.2, p. 99 – 115.
54- Sissakian, V.K. and Saeed, Z.B., 2012. Lithological Map of Iraq, Compiled using GIS Techniques. Iraqi Bull. Geol. Min., Vol. 8, No.3, p. 1 – 13.
55- Sissakian, V.K., Mahmoud, A.A. and Awda, A.M., 2013. Genesis and age determination of Al-Salman Depression, south Iraq. Iraqi Bull. Geol. Min., Vol.9, No.1, p.1 – 16.
56- Sissakian, V.K., 2013. Geological evolution of the Iraqi Mesopotamia Foredeep and Inner Platform, and near surrounding areas of the Arabian Plate. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, 72 (2013) 152–163, Elsevier Publication, Journal homepage: www.elsevier.com/locate/jeseas.
57- Sissakian, V.K. and Abdul Jabbar, M.F., 2013. Geomorphology and Morphometry of the three tributaries of Adhaim River, Central Part of Iraq. Journal of Research in Environmental Science and Toxicology (ISSN: 2315-5698). Vol. 2, No.3.
58- Sissakian, V.K. and Abdul Jabbar, M.F., 2013. The alluvial fans of Hab'bariyah Depression, Iraqi Western Desert. Iraqi Bull. Geol. Min., Vol.9, No.2, p. 27 – 45.
59- Ghafor, I.M., Karim, K.H. and Sissakian, V.K., 2013. Biostratigraphy of Oligocene Succession in the High Folded Zone, Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region, Northeastern Iraq. Arabian Jour Sciences, DOI 10.1007/s12517-013-1067-2, Springer.
60- Sissakian, V.K., Al-Ansari, N. and Knutson, S., 2013. Sand and dust storm events in Iraq. Natural Science, Vol.5, No.10, p. 1084 – 1094. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/ns.2013.510133
61- Sissakian, V.K., 2013. Geomorphology and morphometry of the Greater Zab River Basin, north of Iraq. Iraqi Bull. Geol. Min., Vol.9, No.3, p. 21 – 49. iasj.net/iasj?func=issues&jId=225&uiLanguage=en
62- Sissakian, V.K., Al-Ansari, N. and Knutson, S., 2014. Karstification problems in Mosul Dam and its assessment, North Iraq. Engineering, http://www.scirp.org/journal/eng.
63- Karim, K.H., Sissakian, V.K., Al-Ansari, N. and Knutson, S., 2014. Effect of the Sun Radiation on the Asymmetry of Valleys in Iraqi Zagros Mountain Belt Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 4, No. 2, p. 23-32 ISSN: 1792-9040 (print), 1792-9660 (online) Scien press Ltd, 2014.
64- Sissakian, V.K., Al-Ansari, N. and Knutson, S., 2014. Origin of some transversal linear features of NE – SW trend in Iraq and their geological characters. Scientific Research. Natural Science, Vol. 6, p. 1 – 16. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236
65- Sissakian, V.K., Fouad, S.F., Al-Ansari, N. and Knutsson, S. 2014. Deformational style of the soft sediments (Seismites) within the uppermost part of the Euphrates Formation, West Iraq. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 4, No. 4, 2014, p. 71 – 86. ISSN: 1792 - 9040 (print), 1792, 9660 (online) Scienpress Ltd, 2014.
66- Sissakian, V.K. Shihab, A.T., Al-Ansari, N. and Knutsson, S., 2014. Al-Batin Alluvial Fan, Southern Iraq. Engineering, 2014, Vol. 6, p. 699 – 711. Published online, October, 28, 2014 in SciRes. http://www.scirp.org/journal/ eng. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/3ng.2014.61 1069. DOI: 10.4236/eng.2014.611069
67- Sissakian, V.K., Abdul Jab'bar, M.F., Al-Ansari, N. and Knutson, S., 2014. Meandering of tributaries of the Tigris River due to mass movements, within Iraq. Engineering, 2014, Vol. 6, p. 712 – 30. Published online, October, 28, 2014 in SciRes. http://www.scirp.org/journal/ eng. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/3ng.2014.61 1069. DOI: 10.4236/eng.2014.611070
68- Sissakian, V.K., Kadhum, T.H. and Abdul Jab'bar, M.F., 2014. The Geomorphology of the High Folded Zone. Iraqi Bull. Geol. Min. Special Issue No.6, p. 7 – 56.
69- Sissakian, V.K. and Mohammed, B.S., 2014. Stratigraphy. In: The Geology of the High Folded Zone, Iraq. Iraqi Bull. Geol. Min., Special Issue No.6, p. 73 – 161 .
70- Karim, S.M., Sissakian, V.K. and Al-Kubaisi, K.N., 2014. Oligocene – Miocene rocks in Sinjar. Iraqi Bull. Geol. Min., Vol. 10, No. 3, p. 1 – 28.
71- Sissakian, V.K. and Abdul Jab'bar, M.F., 2014. Classifications of Alluvial Fans in Iraq. Iraqi Bull. Geol. Min., Vol. 10, No.3, p. 43 – 67.
72- Sissakian, V.K., Abdul Jab'bar, M.F., Al-Ansari, N. and Knutson, S., 2015. Development of Galley Ali Beg Gorge, Rawnadouz area, north Iraq. Engineering, Vol.7, p. 16 – 30. Published Online January, 19, 2015 in SciRes. http://www.scirp.org/journal/eng, http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/eng.2015.71002. Pub.
73- Sissakian, V.K., Al-Ansari, N. and Knutson, S., 2015. Age estimation of Qash Qooly Valley. Dokan vicinity, North Iraq, Using exposure age determination method. Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture 9 (2015) 90-103. doi: 10.17265/1934-7359/2015.01.011
74- Sissakian, V.K. and Abdul Jab'bar, M.F., Al-Ansari, N. and Knutson, S. 2015. The origin and evolution of Wadi Al-Ajeej, Al-Jazira vicinity, West Iraq. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, vol. 5, no.14, 2015, 69-83 ISSN: 1792-9040 (print), 1792-9660 (online) Scienpress Ltd, 2015.
75- Sissakian, V.K., Al-Musawi, H.S., Al-Ansari, N. and Knutson, S., 2015. Old alluvial fan relics in north and northeast Iraq. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 5, No.2, 2015, p. 45-62. ISSN: 1792-9040 (print), 1792-9660 (online) Scienpress Ltd.
76- Sissakian, V.K., Al-Ansari, N. and Knutson, S., 2015. The Origin of Different Types of Isolated Hills, Examples from Iraq. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, vol. 5, no.2, 2015, p. 1-28. ISSN: 1792-9040 (print), 1792-9660 (online) Scienpress Ltd.
77- Sissakian, V.K. and Fouad, S.F., 2015. Geological Map of Iraq, scale 1:1000000, 4th edit. GEOSURV, Baghdad, Iraq, First Scientific Congress, November, 2013. Iraqi Bull. Geol. Min., Vol.1, No.1, p. 9 – 16.
78- Sissakian, V.K., Abdul Jab'bar, M.F., Al-Ansari, N. and Knutson, S., 2015. The origin of Tar Al-Say'ed and Tar Al-Najaf, Karbala – Najaf vicinity, Central Iraq. Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture 9 (2015) 446 - 459 doi: 10.17265/1934-7359/2015.04.008.
79- Sissakian, V., Al-Ansari , N., Issa, I.E., Adamo, N. and Knutsson, S., 2015. Mystery of Mosul Dam the most Dangerous Dam in the World: General Geology. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 5, No.3, p. 1-13, ISSN: 1792-9040 (print), 1792-9660 (online) Scienpress Ltd.
80- Al-Ansari , N., Adamo, N., Issa, I.E., Sissakian, V. and Knutsson, S., 2015. Mystery of Mosul Dam the most Dangerous Dam in the World: The project. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 5, No.3, p. 15 – 31, ISSN: 1792-9040 (print), 1792-9660 (online) Scienpress Ltd.
81- Al-Ansari , N., Issa, I.E., Sissakian, V., Adamo, N. and Knutsson, S., 2015. Mystery of Mosul Dam the most Dangerous Dam in the World: Karstification and Sinkholes. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 5, No.3, p. 33 – 45, ISSN: 1792-9040 (print), 1792-9660 (online) Scienpress Ltd.
82- Adamo, N., Al-Ansari , N., Issa, I.E., Sissakian, V. and Knutsson, S., 2015. Mystery of Mosul Dam the most Dangerous Dam in the World: Problems Encountered During and after Impounding the Reservoir. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 5, No.3, p. 47 – 58, ISSN: 1792-9040 (print), 1792-9660 (online) Scienpress Ltd.
83- Adamo, N., Al-Ansari , N., Issa, I.E., Sissakian, V. and Knutsson, S., 2015. Mystery of Mosul Dam the most Dangerous Dam in the World: Foundation Treatment during Construction. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 5, No.3, p. 59 – 69, ISSN: 1792-9040 (print), 1792-9660 (online) Scienpress Ltd.
84- Adamo, N., Al-Ansari , N., Issa, I.E., Sissakian, V. and Knutsson, S., 2015. Mystery of Mosul Dam the most Dangerous Dam in the World: Maintenance Grouting. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 5, No.3, p. 71 – 77, ISSN: 1792-9040 (print), 1792-9660 (online) Scienpress Ltd.
85- Adamo, N., Al-Ansari , N., Issa, I.E., Sissakian, V. and Knutsson, S., 2015. Mystery of Mosul Dam the most Dangerous Dam in the World: Experts Proposals and Ideas on Mosul Dam. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 5, No.3, p. 79 – 93, ISSN: 1792-9040 (print), 1792-9660 (online) Scienpress Ltd.
86- Adamo, N., Al-Ansari , N., Issa, I.E., Sissakian, V. and Knutsson, S., 2015. Mystery of Mosul Dam the most Dangerous Dam in the World: Dam Failure and its Consequences. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 5, No.3, p. 95 – 111, ISSN: 1792-9040 (print), 1792-9660 (online) Scienpress Ltd.
87- Sissakian, V.K., Al-Ansari, N. and Knutson, S., 2015. Karst Forms in Iraq. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 5, No. 4, 2015, P. 1-26. ISSN: 1792-9040 (print), 1792-9660 (online). Scienpress Ltd, 2015.
88- Sissakian, V.K., Abdul Ahad, I.D., Al-Ansari, N. and Knutson, S., 2015. Growth of Anah Anticline, West Iraq. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, vol. 6, no.1, 2016, 29-46 ISSN: 1792-9040 (print), 1792-9660 (online) Scienpress Ltd, 2016.
89- Sissakian, V.K. and Fouad, S.F., 2015. Geological Map of Sulaimaniyah Quadrangle, scale 1: 250000, 2nd edit., GeoKurdistan II Congress, October 7 – 8, 2015, Sulaimaniyah, Iraqi Kurdistan Region.
90- Sissakian, V.K., Abdul Ahad, I.D., Al-Ansari, N. and Knutson, S., 2015. The Geology of the archeological hills and monuments, examples from Iraq. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 6. No. 2, p. 1- 28. ISSN: 1792-9040 (print), 1792-9660 (online). Scienpress Ltd, 2016.
91- Sissakian, V.K., Al-Musawi, H.A, Al-Ansari, N. and Knutson, S., 2016. The origin and genesis of the Dokan Conglomerate, NW of Sulaimaniyah, NE Iraq. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 6, No. 3., p. 1 – 15.
92- Sissakian, V.K., Abdul Ahad, A.D., Al-Ansari, N. and Knutson, S., 2016. The Regional Geology of Dokan Area, NE Iraq. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol.6, no. 3, 2016, 35-63 ISSN: 1792-9040 (print version), 1792-9660 (online) Scienpress Ltd, 2016.
93. Sissakian, V.K., Abdul Ahad, A.D., Al-Ansari, N. and Knutson, S., 2016. Origin of a Circular Morphological Form in Lolan Valley, Khwakoork Area, North Iraq. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, vol.6, no.3, 2016, 121-132 ISSN: 1792-9040 (print version), 1792-9660 (online). Scienpress Ltd, 2016
94- Sissakian, V.K., Abdul Ahad, A.D., Al-Ansari, N. and Knutson, S., 2016. Tourism Geology in North and Northeastern parts of Iraq. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, vol.6, no. 3, 2016, 90-107 ISSN: 1792-9040 (print version), 1792-9660 (online) Scienpress Ltd., 2016.
95. Sissakian, V.K., Jabbo, B.R., Al-Ansari, N. and Knutson, S., 2016. Age Estimation of Alqosh Main Landslide, North Iraq, Using Exposure Dating Method. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, vol.6, no. 3, 2016, 163-176. ISSN: 1792-9040 (print version), 1792-9660 (online). Scienpress Ltd, 2016 .
96. Sissakian, V.K., Abdul Ahad, A.D., Al-Ansari, N. and Knutson, S., 2016. Factors controlling Karstification in the Fatha Formation in Iraq. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, vol.6, no. 3, 2016, 147-162. ISSN: 1792-9040 (print version), 1792-9660 (online). Scienpress Ltd, 2016.
97- Sidiq, S.A., Muhmed, A.S., Haris, G. K., Hamma, D.M., Abdwllah, M.M., Bibani, H.H., Muhealldin, H.K., Mustafa, H.A., Sissakian, V.K. and Al-Ansari, N., 2016. Mechanism of Haibat Sultan Mountain Landslide in Koya, North Iraq. Engineering, Vol.8, 535 – 544. Published online August 2016 in SciRes. http//:www. Scrip.org./journal/ eng. http//:dx.doi.org/10.4236/eng.2016.880550.
98- Sissakian, V.K., Karim, S.M., Al-Kubaisiy, K.N., Al-Ansari, N and Knutsson, S. 2016. The Miocene Sequence in Iraq, a review and discussion with emphasis on the Paleontology, Paleogeography and Economic Potential. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 6, No.3, p. 271 – 317.
99- Sissakian, V.K., Sidiq, S.,A., Haris, G.K., Al-Ansari, N. and Knutson, S., 2016. Age Estimation of Qara Chattan Landslide, Using Exposure Dating Method, Sulaimaniyah, Northeast Iraq. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 7, No.2, p. 1 – 24. ISSN: 1792-9040 (print version), 1792-9660 (online), Scienpress Ltd.
100- Sissakian, V.K., Mustafa, H.I., Sidiq, S., A., Haris, G.K., Al-Ansari, N. and Knutson, S., 2016. Age Estimation and Causes of Landslides in Hareer Anticline,
Central Northern Part of Iraq. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 7, No. 2, p. 25 – 43. ISSN: 1792-9040 (print version), 1792-9660 (online), Scienpress Ltd.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/313869149_Landslides_in_Hareer_Anticline_Central_Northern_Part_of_Iraq
101- Sissakian, V.K., Abdul Ahad, A.D., Al-Ansari, N. and Knutson, S., 2017. The Geology of Wadi Hauran, the largest valley in Iraq. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 7, No. 2, 2017, p. 103 – 132 ISSN: 1792-9040 (print version), 1792-9660 (online) Scienpress Ltd, 2017
102- Adamo, N., Al-Ansari, N., Knutsoon, S. and Sissakian, V., 2017. Risk Management, Concept in Dam Safety Evaluation. Mosul Dam as a Case Study. Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Vol. 11, No. 7, p. 635 – 625. ltu.diva-portal.org/smash/latest.jsf.
103- Adamao, N., Al-Ansari, N., Laue, J. and Sissakian, V., 2017. Mosul Dam a Catastrophe Yet Unfold. Engineering, Vol. 9, p. 263 – 274. ScientificResearch Publishing. ISSN Online: 1947- 394NX, ISSN Print: 1947- 3931. http:// www.scrip.org/ journal/eng.
104- Al-Ansari, N., Adamao, Sissakian, V., Knutsoon, S. and Laue, J., 2017. Is Mosul Dam the Most Dangerous Dam in the World?. Review of Previous Work and Possible Solutions. Engineering, Vol. 9, No.10, p. 801 – 823. ltu.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1145915/FULLTEXT01.pdf
105- Sissakian, V.K., Shehab, A.T., Al-Ansari, N. and Knutson, S., 2017. New Tectonic Findings and its Implication on Locating Oil Fields in Parts of Gulf Region. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 7, No. 3, 2017, p. 51 – 75. ISSN: 1792-9040 (print version), 1792-9660 (online) Scienpress Ltd, 2017
106- Sissakian, V.K., Abdul Ahad, A.D., Al-Ansari, N. and Knutson, S., 2017. Geomorphology, Geology and Tectonics of Jabal Sanam, South Iraq. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 7, No. 3, 2017, p. 97 – 113. ISSN: 1792-9040 (print version), 1792-9660 (online) Scienpress Ltd, 2017.
107- Sissakian, V.K., Capigian, A.O., Al-Ansari, N. and Knutson, S., 2017. Characters and Types of Alluvial Fans in the Middle and Eastern Parts of Iraq. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 7, No. 3, May 2017, p. 115 – 140. ISSN: 1792-9040 (print version), 1792-9660 (online) Scienpress Ltd, 2017
108. Sissakian, V., Adamao, N., Al-Ansari, N., Knutsson, S. and Laue, J., 2017. Defects in Foundation Desigsn Due to Miss-Interpretation of the Geological Data. A Case Study of Mosul Dam. Scientific Research, Engineering, Vol. 9, No.7, p. 1 – 15. http://file.scirp.org/Html/5-8102857_78053.htm. July 31. Article ID:78053. ISSN: 1947-3931 (Print), ISSN: 1947-394X (Online). https://doi.org/10.4236/ eng.2017.90742.
109- Sissakian, V.K. and Al-Ansari, N., 2017. Karstification and Tectonic Effects on the Drainage Trend in the Southwestern Part of Iraq. Engineering, Vol. 9, p. 703-722. http://www.scirp.org/journal/eng. ISSN Online: 1947-394X. ISSN Print: 1947-3931
110- Sissakian, V.K., Shihab, A.T. and Othman, A.A., 2017. Factors Controlling Development of the Straight Valleys Draining Wine Glass Forms in North and Northeast of Iraq (Kurdistan Region). ARO, the Journal of Koya University, Vol. 5, No.2, p. 32 – 48. aro.koyauniversity.org/article/view/ARO.10262
111- Elias, Z., Sissakian, V.K. and and Al-Ansari, N., 2018. New Tectonic Activity within Zagros – Taurus belt: A case study from north Iraq using Region Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM). Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 8, No. 1, 2018, 51-63
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112- Sissakian, V.K., Shihab, A.T. and Al-Ansari, 2018. The Geology and Evolution of the Ga’ara Depression, Iraqi Western Desert. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 8, No. 1, 2018, 65 - 90. ezfind.technion.ac.il/vufind/EdsRecord/edsswe,edsswe.oai... https://www.researchgate.net/publication/322930541
113- Sissakian, V.K., Adamo, N., Al-Ansari, N., Knutsson, S. and Laue, J., 2018. Badush Dam, NW Iraq: A Geological Study. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, V. 8, No. 2, 2018, 1-15. ISSN: 1792-9040 (print version), 1792-9660 (online).
114- Adamo., N., Sissakian, V.K., Al-Ansari, N., Knutsson, S. and Laue, J., 2018. Badush Dam: Controversy and Future Possibilities. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol . 8, No. 2, 2018, 17-33. ISSN: 1792-9040 (print version), 1792-9660 (online).
115- Sissakian, V.K., Adamo, N., Al-Ansari, N., Knutsson, S. and Laue, J., 2018. A Comparative Study of Mosul and Haditha Dams, Iraq: Geological Conditions. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, V. 8, No. 2, 2018, 35 -52. ISSN: 1792-9040 (print version), 1792-9660 (online).
116- Adamo., N., Sissakian, V.K., Al-Ansari, N., Knutsson, S. and Laue, J., 2018. Comparative Study of Mosul and Haditha Dams, Iraq: Foundation Treatments in the Two Dams. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol . 8, No. 2, 2018, 53-70. ISSN: 1792-9040 (print version), 1792-9660 (online).
117- Adamo., N., Sissakian, V.K., Al-Ansari, N., Knutsson, S. and Laue, J., 2018. Comparative Study of Mosul and Haditha Dams in Iraq: Different Construction Materials Contribute to Different designs. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 8, No. 2, 2018, 71-89. ISSN: 1792-9040 (print version), 1792-9660 (online).
118- Sissakian, V.K., Abdul Ahad, A.D., Al-Ansari, N. and Knutson, S., 2018. Neotectonic Activity from the Upper Reaches of the Arabian Gulf, South Iraq. Geotectonics, Vol. 58, No.2, p. 240 – 250. (April).
119- Nadhir Al-Ansari, Nasrat Adamo, Varoujan K. Sissakian, Sven Knutsson and Jan Laue, 2018. Water Resources of the Euphrates River Catchment. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, vol . 8, no. 3, 2018, 1-20
ISSN: 1792-9040 (print version), 1792-9660 (online). Scienpress Ltd, 2018. http://www.scienpress.com/journal_focus.asp?Main_Id=59
120- Nadhir Al-Ansari, Nasrat Adamo, Varoujan K. Sissakian, Sven Knutsson and Jan Laue, 2018. Water Resources of the Tigris River Catchment. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, vol . 8, no. 3, 2018, 21-42. ISSN: 1792-9040 (print version), 1792-9660 (online). Scienpress Ltd, 2018.
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121- Nadhir Al-Ansari, Nasrat Adamo, Varoujan K. Sissakian, Sven Knutsson and Jan Laue, 2018. Climate Change: Consequences on Iraq’s Environment. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, vol . 8, no. 3, 2018, 43- 58. ISSN: 1792-9040 (print version), 1792-9660 (online). Scienpress Ltd, 2018. http://www.scienpress.com/journal_focus.asp?Main_Id=59
122- Nasrat Adamo, Nadhir Al-Ansari, Varoujan K. Sissakian , Jan Laue and Sven Knutsson, 2018. The Future of the Tigris and Euphrates Water Resources in view of Climate Change. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, vol . 8, no. 3, 2018, 59- 74. ISSN: 1792-9040 (print version), 1792-9660 (online). Scienpress Ltd, 2018. http://www.scienpress.com/journal_focus.asp?Main_Id=59
123- Nasrat Adamo, Nadhir Al-Ansari, Varoujan K. Sissakian , Jan Laue and Sven Knutsson, 2018. Climate Change: The Uncertain Future of Tigris River Tributaries’ Basins. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, vol . 8, no. 3, 2018, 75- 93. ISSN: 1792-9040 (print version), 1792-9660 (online). Scienpress Ltd, 2018. http://www.scienpress.com/journal_focus.asp?Main_Id=59
124- Nadhir Al-Ansari, Sadeq AlJawad, Nasrat Adamo, Varoujan K. Sissakian, Jan Laue and Sven Knutsson, 2018. Water Quality within the Tigris and Euphrates Catchments. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, vol . 8, no. 3, 2018, 95- 121. ISSN: 1792-9040 (print version), 1792-9660 (online). Scienpress Ltd, 2018. http://www.scienpress.com/journal_focus.asp?Main_Id=59
125- Sadeq AlJawad, Nadhir Al-Ansari, Nasrat Adamo, Varoujan K. Sissakian , Jan Laue and Sven Knutsson, 2018. Groundwater Quality and Their Uses in Iraq. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, vol . 8, no. 3, 2018, 123- 144. ISSN: 1792-9040 (print version), 1792-9660 (online). Scienpress Ltd, 2018. http://www.scienpress.com/journal_focus.asp?Main_Id=59
126- Varoujan K. Sissakian, Nadhir Al-Ansari, Nasrat Adamo, Sven Knutsson and Jan Laue, 2018. Geology of the Tigris River with Emphasize on the Iraqi Part. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, vol . 8, no. 3, 2018, 145- 166. ISSN: 1792-9040 (print version), 1792-9660 (online). Scienpress Ltd, 2018. http://www.scienpress.com/journal_focus.asp?Main_Id=59
127- Varoujan K. Sissakian, Nadhir Al-Ansari, Nasrat Adamo, Sven Knutsson and Jan Laue, 2018. Geology of the Euphrates River with Emphasize on the Iraqi Part. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, vol . 8, no. 3, 2018, 167- 185. ISSN: 1792-9040 (print version), 1792-9660 (online). Scienpress Ltd, 2018. http://www.scienpress.com/journal_focus.asp?Main_Id=59
128- Varoujan K Sissakian, Mohamed, D.S. and Ahmed, S., 2018. Assessment of Dukan Landslides, West of Sulaimani City, the Kurdistan Region, NE Iraq. UKHJS, Vol. 2 No. 1, p. 28 – 38.
129- Varoujan K. Sissakian, 2018. Geological Maps in the Kurdistan Region. UKHJS, Vol. 2, No. 1, p. 39 – 42.
130- Varoujan K.S., Amin, R.M. and Mohammed, J.Gh., 2018. The Lateral Growth of Qara Dagh anticline, South of Sulaimaniyha City, NE Iraqi. A Tectonic – Geomorphological Study. Iraqi Bulletin of Geology and Mining, Vol. 14, No. 2, p. 31 – 47.
131- Varoujan K. Sissakian and Hayder Al-Bahadily, 2018. The Geological Origin of Umm Al-Binni lake within the Ahwar of Southern Mesopotamia, Iraq. Arabian Journal of Geosciences. 11.669. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-018-4004-6.
132- Varoujan K.S., Sdiq, S.B. and Xailifar, G.H., 2018. Slope Stability of Derbendi Khan Dam and Near Surroundings. A reconnaissance Study. Kurdistan Region, NE Iraq. Journal of Zankoy Sulaimani ,Vol. 20, Nos. 3 -4, p. 57 – 72.
133- Varoujan K.S. and Omar, H.O., 2018. Assessment of Unstable Slope in Korre Village, SW of Shaqlawa Town, the Kurdistan Region. UKHJS, Vol. 2, No. 2, p. 14 – 22.
134- Varoujan K.S., 2018. The Minerals Wealth in Kurdistan Region. UKHJSE, Vol. 2, No. 2, p. 23 – 26.
135- Varoujan K.S., Othman, A.A. and Shihab, A.T., 2018. Factors Controlling Development of Wine Glass Forms in the Mountains of the Kurdistan Region, Iraq. ARO, Journal of Koya University, Vol. 6, No. 2, p. 39 – 48.
136- Varoujan K.S., and Hassan O. Omer, 2018. Slope Stability Problems Along the Main Roads in the Kurdistan Region. Academic Journal of Nawroz University, Vol. 7, No. 4, p. 197 – 204.
137- Elias, Z., Sissakian, V.K. and and Al-Ansari, N., 2018. New Tectonic Activity within Zagros – Taurus belt: A case study from north Iraq using Region Shuttle Radar Topography Mission. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 8, No. 1, p. 51 – 63.
138- Varoujan K.S., Elias, Z. and Al-Ansari. N., 2019. Deducing the Lateral Growth of Jambour, Pulkhana and Qumar Anticlines Central Iraq, Using Drainage Analysis and Geomorphological Features. Geotectonics, Vol. 53, No. 1, p. 140 – 154.
139- Varoujan K.S., Daliya A. Hamoudi, Hassan O. Omer and Sazan A. Niazi, 2019. Assessment of the Carbonate Rocks of the Pila Spi Formation for Cement Industry, in Permam Mountain, Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan Region. UKHJSE, Vol. 3, No. 1, p. 1 – 9).
140- Nasrat Adamo, Nadhir Al-Ansari, Varoujan Sissakian, Jan Laue and Sven Knutsson. Mosul Dam: Geology and Safety Concerns. Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture 13 (2019) 151-177. doi: 10.17265/1934-7359/2019.03.001.
141- Elias, Z., Sissakian, V.K. and Al-Ansari, N., 2019. Assessment of the Tectonic Activity in Northwestern part of the Zagros Mountains, Northeastern Iraq by using Geomorphic Indices. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering Journal, p. 1 – 13. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-019-00888-z.(0123456789
142- Nasrat Adamo, Nadhir Al-Ansari, Varoujan Sissakian, Jan Laue and Sven Knutsson, 2019. Badush Dam: A Unique Case of Flood Wave Retention Dams Uncertain Future and Problematic Geology. Journal of Engineering, Vol. 11, p. 189- 205. https://doi.org/10.4236/eng.2019.114014.
143- Jassim, H.M., Vanarelli, M.V., Ahmed, F.R., Sissakian, V.K. and Hassan O. Omer, 2019. Portal Landslide Analysis of the New Haibat Sultan Tunnels in Koya, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (Prague Conference). file:///F:/data/en/proceedings-en/uc-2019-session-4-oral-10-jassim.pdf.
144- Varoujan Sissakian, Nasrat Adamo, Nadhir Al-Ansari, , Jan Laue and Sven Knutsson, 2019 Geological and Geotechnical Study of Badush Dam, Iraq. Athens: ATINER'S Conference Paper Series, No: WAT2018-2546. https://search.yahoo.com/search?ei=utf-8&fr=tightropetb&p=Geological+and+Geotechnical+Study+of+Badush+Dam%2C+Iraq&type=113465_101217
145- Ghafur, A.A., Salad Hersi, O., Sissakina, V.K., Omar, H.O. and Abdulhaq, H.A., 2019. Facies-controlled dolomitization of the Lower Cretaceous Qamchuqa Formation, Kurdistan Region, Northern Iraq. Accepted Geoconvention, Calgary, Canada, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/336881385_Facies-controlled_dolomitization_of_the_Lower_Cretaceous_Qamchuqa_Formation_Kurdistan_Region_Northern_Iraq?fbclid=IwAR3TudRWrLESK1LKTSBbxLE7Q1NLWQFXHj0sOdn_L2B4Xhrqw-WNuGASP7M.
146- Al-Ansari N., Adamo N., Sissakian V.K, 2019. Hydrological Characteristics of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers (J. Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, 12 November V. 9, Issue 4, p. 1 – 26).
http://www.scienpress.com/journal_focus.asp?main_id=59&Sub_id=IV&Issue=1387439
147- Al-Ansari N., Adamo N., Sissakian V.K, 2019. Water shortages and its environmental consequences within Tigris and Euphrates Rivers (J. Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, 12 November, V. 9, Issue 4, p. 27 – 56).
http://www.scienpress.com/journal_focus.asp?main_id=59&Sub_id=IV&Issue=1389407
148- Al-Ansari N., Adamo N., Sissakian V.K, 2019. Water Quality and its Environmental Implications within Tigris and Euphrates Rivers (J. Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, 12 November V. 9, Issue 4, p. 57 – 108).
http://www.scienpress.com/journal_focus.asp?main_id=59&Sub_id=IV&Issue=1391375
149- Varoujan K. Sissakian and Nadhir Al-Ansari, 2019. Geography, Geomorphology, Stratigraphy and Tectonics of the Euphrates River Basin (J. Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, 17 November Vol.9, Issue 4, p; 315 – 337).
http://www.scienpress.com/journal_focus.asp?main_id=59&Sub_id=IV&Issue=1413023.
150- Varoujan K. Sissakian and Nadhir Al-Ansari, 2019. Geography, Geomorphology, Stratigraphy and Tectonics of the Tigris River Basin (J. Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, 17 November Vol. 9, Issue 4, p. 291 – 314).
http://www.scienpress.com/journal_focus.asp?main_id=59&Sub_id=IV&Issue=1420895
151- Varoujan K. Sissakian, Nadhir Al-Ansari, Nasrat Adamo and Ayda D. Abdulahad, 2019. Origins and Utilizations of the Main Natural Depressions in Iraq ( J. Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, V. 10, Issue 1, p. 15 – 41).
http://www.scienpress.com/journal_focus.asp?main_id=59&Sub_id=IV&Issue=1554719.
152- Adamo, N., Al-Ansari N. AND Sissakian V.K, 2020. How Dams Can Affect Freshwater Issues in the Euphrates-Tigris Basins (J. Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, 12 November V. 10, Issue 1, p. 43 – 76).
http://www.scienpress.com/journal_focus.asp?main_id=59&Sub_id=IV&Issue=1556687.
153- Adamo, N., Al-Ansari N. and Sissakian V.K, 2020. Global Climate Change Impacts on Tigris-Euphrates Rivers Basins (J. Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, 12 November V. 10, Issue 1, p. 77 – 126).
http://www.scienpress.com/journal_focus.asp?main_id=59&Sub_id=IV&volid=413.
154- Ala A. Ghafur, Varoujan K. Sissakian, Hawkar A. Abdulhaq and Hassan O. Omer, 2019. Aqra Anticline. A Two Wards Growing Structure Iraqi Kurdistan Region (ARO, Vol. VII, No. 2, p. 27 – 33).
http://aro.koyauniversity.org/article/view/ARO.10535.
155- Varoujan K. Sissakian, Nadhir Al-Ansari and Nasrat Adamo, 2019. The Role of Geological Investigations in Dam Siting. Mosul Dam a Case Study. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, Vol. 38, p. 1 – 12. doi:10.1007/s10706-019-01150-2
156- Sissakian, V.K, 2019. Shanidar Cave: An Interesting Archeological Site in Iraqi Kurdistan Region. (UKHJSE, Vol. 3, No.2, p. 01 - 09).
https://journals.ukh.edu.krd/index.php/ukhjse/article/view/104.
157- Sissakian, V.K, 2019. Quarries and Environment in Iraqi Kurdistan Region. (UKHJSE, Vol. 3, No.2, p. 52 - 60). DOI: 10.25079/ukhjse.v3n2y2019.pp52-60
https://journals.ukh.edu.krd/index.php/ukhjse/article/view/169.
158- Varoujan K. Sissakian, Jamal M. Ahmed and Rahel K. Ibrahem, 2020. Industrial Assessment of the Carbonate Rocks of the Pila Spi Formation at Haibat Sultan Mountain, Iraqi Kurdistan Region (ARO, Vol. 8, No.1, p.24 – 30). http://aro.koyauniversity.org/article/view/ARO.10546
159- Varoujan K. Sissakian, Nasrat Adamo, Nadhir Al-Ansari, Mohammed Kh. Al-Azzawi, Mukhalad Abdullah and Jan Laue, 2020. Geomorphology of the Mesopotamian Plain: A Critical Review. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 10, No. 4, p., 1 – 25 (16 March). www.scienpress.com/journal_focus.asp?main_id=59&Sub_id=IV&Issue=1710191
160- Varoujan K. Sissakian, Nasrat Adamo, Nadhir Al-Ansari, Mukhalad Abdullah and Jan Laue, 2020. Stratigraphy of the Mesopotamian Plain: A Critical Review. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol. 10, No. 4, 2020, 27-56 (16 March). www.scienpress.com/journal_focus.asp?main_id=59&Sub_id=IV&Issue=1712159
161- Varoujan K. Sissakian, Nasrat Adamo and Nadhir Al-Ansari, 2020. Tectonics and Neotectonics of the Mesopotamian Plain: A Critical Review (Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol.10, No.4, 2020, 57-86). www.scienpress.com/journal_focus.asp?main_id=59&Sub_id=IV&Issue=1714127
162- Varoujan K. Sissakian, Nasrat Adamo, Nadhir Al-Ansari, Mukhalad Abdullah and Jan Laue, 2020. Sea Level Changes in the Mesopotamian Plain and Limits of the Arabian Gulf. A Critical Review. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol.10, No.4, 2020, 87-110. www.scienpress.com/journal_focus.asp?main_id=59&Sub_id=IV&Issue=1718063
163- Nadhir Al-Ansari, Varoujan K. Sissakian, Nasrat Adamo, Mukhalad Abdullah and Jan Laue, 2020. Hydrogeology of the Mesopotamian Plain. A critical Review. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol.10, No.4, 21 March, 111-124
www.scienpress.com/journal_focus.asp?main_id=59&Sub_id=IV&Issue=1720031
164- Varoujan K. Sissakian, Nadhir Al-Ansari, Nasrat Adamo, Mukhalad Abdullah and Jan Laue, 2020. Desertification and Salinization of the Mesopotamian Plain. A critical Review. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol.10, No.4, 2020, 125-142
file:///C:/Users/Varoujan/Desktop/Vol%2010_4_6.pdf.
165- Varoujan K. Sissakian, Nadhir Al-Ansari, Nasrat Adamo, Mukhalad Abdullah and Jan Laue, 2020. Economic Potential of the Mesopotamian Plain: A Critical Review. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol.10, No.4, 22 March, p. 143-154.
file:///C:/Users/Varoujan/Desktop/Vol%2010_4_7.pdf
166- Mukhalad Abdullah, Nadhir Al-Ansari, Nasrat Adamo, Varoujan K. Sissakian and Jan Laue, 2020. Floods and Flood Protection in Mesopotamia. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol.10, No.4, 22 March, p. 155-173. file:///C:/Users/Varoujan/Desktop/
167- Mukhalad Abdullah, Nadhir Al-Ansari, Nasrat Adamo, Varoujan K. Sissakian and Jan Laue, 2020. Major Irrigation Systems on Tigris River within Mesopotamia. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol.10, No.4, 22 March, p. 175-198.
file:///C:/Users/Varoujan/Desktop/Vol%2010_4_9.pdf
168- Mukhalad Abdullah, Nadhir Al-Ansari, Nasrat Adamo, Varoujan K. Sissakian and Jan Laue, 2020. Irrigation Major Systems on Euphrates River within Mesopotamia. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol.10, No.4, 22 March, p. 199-219.
file:///C:/Users/Varoujan/Desktop/Vol%2010_4_10.pdf
169- Mukhalad Abdullah, Nadhir Al-Ansari, Nasrat Adamo, Varoujan K. Sissakian and Jan Laue, 2020. Soil Salinity of Mesopotamia and the Main Drains. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol.10, No.4, 22 March, p. 221-230. file:///C:/Users/Varoujan/Desktop/Vol%2010_4_11.pdf
170- Varoujan K.S., Abdulhaq, H.A., Ala, A. Gafur and Hassan O. Omer, 2020. Deducing the Lateral Growth of Handreen, Zozic and Tanoun Anticlines, Iraqi Kurdistan Region, Using Geomorphological Features (IGJ, Vol. 53, No. 1C, p. 01 – 20). file:///C:/Users/Varoujan/Desktop/Zozizk.html (1 March, 2020).
171- Ala A. Ghafur, Salad Hersi O., Varoujan Sissakian, Sahira Karim, Hawkar A. Abdulh and Hassan O. Omer, 2020. Sedimentologic and stratigraphic properties of extensively dolomitized shelf margin Carbonates: The Cretaceous Qamchuqa Formation from Zagros Folded Zone – Kurdistan Region of Iraq Marine and Petroleum Geology, Vol. 118, 104421. 10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2020.104421
journal homepage: www.elsevier.com/locate/marpetgeo.
172- Sissakian, V.K., Abdulla, L.H. and Al-Ansari, N., 2020. Deducing Neotectonic Activities in Iraqi Kurdistan Region, Using Geomorphological Features. Journal of Geotechnical and Geological Engineering (2020), p. 1- 16.
9 May, 2020. 10.1007/s10706-020-01334-1
http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10706-020-01334-1
173- Varoujan K. Sissakian, Nadhir Al-Ansari and Ayda Abdulahad, 2020. Indicating the Possibility of Activation of Large and Old Landslides and Risk Estimation Using Remote Sensing and Field Data, Examples from the Iraqi Kurdistan Region. Geotectonics, 2020, Vol. 54, No. 2, p. 240 – 255.
174- Nadhir Al-Ansari, Nasrat Adamo, Sven Knutsson, Jan Laue, Varoujan Sissakian, 2020. Mosul Dam: Is it the Most Dangerous Dam in the World?. Journal of Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, p. 1 – 12, 25 May.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-020-01355-w
175- Nasrat Adamo1, Nadhir Al-Ansari2, Varoujan Sissakian3, Jan Laue4 and Sven Knutsson, 2020. Dam Safety: General Considerations. Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol.10, No.6, 2020, 1-21 ISSN: 1792-9040 (print version), 1792-9660 (online) Scientific Press International Limited (18 June).
https://www.scienpress.com/journal_focus.asp?main_id=59&Sub_id=IV&Issue=1842047.
176- Nasrat Adamo1, Nadhir Al-Ansari2, Varoujan Sissakian3, Jan Laue4 and Sven Knutsson, 2020. Dam Safety and Dams Hazards Journal of Earth Sciences and Geotechnical Engineering, Vol.10, No.6, 2020, 23-40 ISSN: 1792-9040 (print version), 1792-9660 (online) Scientific Press International Limited (18 June).
https://www.scienpress.com/journal_focus.asp?main_id=59&Sub_id=IV&Issue=1844015.