Zainab Ismail
About Zainab Ismail
Zainab Ismail is a geologist currently working at the Ministry of Natural Resources in Erbil and Chevron, with over 7 years of experience in the field. She holds a Master's degree in Petroleum Geoscience from Royal Holloway, University of London, and a Bachelor's degree in Earth Science from the University of Salahaddin.
Professional Career at Ministry of Natural Resources
Zainab Ismail has been serving as a Geologist at the Ministry of Natural Resources in Erbil since February 2016. She also held the same position at this ministry from 2010 to 2014. With over 7 years of experience in the geological field, she has contributed significantly to the ministry's objectives. Her role involves various aspects of natural resource management and geological assessments.
Geologist at Chevron
Currently, Zainab Ismail is also employed as a Geologist at Chevron. In this capacity, she applies her expertise in petroleum geosciences to support Chevron's projects. Her work at Chevron adds to her extensive background in both practical and academic geoscience applications.
Experience in the Airline Industry
Before transitioning to her career in geology, Zainab Ismail worked for Austrian Airlines as a Ticketing & Reservation Supervisor from 2006 to 2010. During her four years in this role, she developed skills in customer service, logistical planning, and reservations management. This experience provided a strong foundation in organizational and supervisory responsibilities.
Academic Background in Earth Sciences
Zainab Ismail holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Petroleum Geoscience from Royal Holloway, University of London, achieved in the academic year 2011-2012. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Earth Science from the College of Science/ University of Salahaddin, where she studied from 2000 to 2004.
Teaching Experience at the University of Koya
Zainab Ismail has experience in academia, having worked as a Tutor Assistant at the College of Geotectic-University of Koya for one year from 2005 to 2006. This role involved assisting in the teaching of geotectonics and helping students understand complex geological concepts. This experience further solidified her expertise in geosciences.