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<p>Postdoctoral fellow Nazarbayev University Kazakhstan</p> <p><strong>Dr. Medet Junussov</strong> is a seasoned geologist, mudlogger, and geoscience educator, celebrated for his contributions to geological mapping, mineral exploration, and scientific research. With expertise in geological mapping, geophysical research, and mineralogy, he combines academic excellence with hands-on industry experience. His work reflects a deep commitment to advancing geological science and fostering innovation in the field.</p> <h2><strong>Profile</strong></h2> <p><a href="https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57205144370" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Scopus</strong></a></p> <p><strong><a href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=1WKBFkcAAAAJ" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Google scholar</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1379-5952" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">orcid</a></strong></p> <h3><strong>Education 🎓</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Satpaev University, Kazakhstan</strong>: <ul> <li><strong>Bachelor’s Degree</strong> in Geological Mapping and Exploration (2007–2011).</li> <li><strong>Master’s Degree</strong> in Technique (2011–2014).</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Miskolc University, Hungary</strong>: <ul> <li><strong>PhD</strong> in Mineralogy and Petrology (2022).</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3><strong>Experience 🛠️</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Extensive field practices, including geological mapping in the Jambul region and geophysical research in Kapshagay, Kazakhstan.</li> <li>Principal Investigator in multiple <strong>Széchenyi 2020 Program</strong> projects at Miskolc University.</li> <li>Contributor to significant studies on mineralogical and geological properties in Kazakhstan and Hungary.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Research Interests 🔬</strong></h3> <p>Dr. Junussov’s research focuses on:</p> <ul> <li>Geological and mineralogical characterization of polymetallic minerals.</li> <li>Exploration of gold-bearing sulfide deposits and “invisible gold.”</li> <li>Innovations in geophysical and geochemical survey methods.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Awards 🏆</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Winner of <strong>Satpaev Readings International Scientific Conference Award (2011)</strong>.</li> <li>First place in the <strong>Caspian Public University V International Conference (2009–2010)</strong>.</li> <li>Scholar of <strong>Chevron (2013–2014)</strong>.</li> <li>Multiple achievements in international academic conferences, including participation in <strong>ICAM, Istanbul (2013–2016)</strong>.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Publications Top Notes:📚</strong></h3> <p><a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327285097_Geological_and_mineralogical_characterization_of_gold_and_polymetallic_minerals_of_the_Maykain_B_deposit_North-east_Kazakhstan" class="broken_link" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Junussov, M.</strong> <em>Geological and mineralogical characteristics of gold and polymetallic minerals of the mining Maykain “B” deposit (North-east Kazakhstan)</em>. ISZA Conference Proceedings, Hungary, April 2018. Read here.</a></p> <p><em>Cited by</em>: 12 articles.</p> <p><a href="https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Stereomicroscopic-view-of-cubic-crystals-of-pyrite-1-black-with-prismatic-columnar_fig4_249516612" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Junussov, M.</strong> <em>Review of microscopic pyrite crystals from the Triassic brownish-black marl shale in Kantavár Formation of Mecsek Mountains (SW Hungary)</em>. Satpaev’s Readings Proceedings, Kazakhstan, April 2018. Read here.</a></p> <p><em>Cited by</em>: 9 articles.</p> <p><a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327285428_CHARACTERISTICS_DISTRIBUTION_AND_MORPHOGENESIS_OF_GOLD-BEARING_SULFIDE_MINERALS_IN_THE_GOLD_BLACK_SHALE_DEPOSIT_OF_BAKYRCHIK" class="broken_link" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><strong>Junussov, M.</strong> <em>Characteristics, distribution, and morphogenesis of gold-bearing sulfide minerals in the gold black shale deposit of Bakyrchik</em>. SGEM Proceedings, Bulgaria, July 2018. 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