Dr. Fawzan bin Abdul-rahman bin Abdullah Al-Fawzan

Name:  Dr. Fawzan bin Abdul-rahman bin Abdullah Al-Fawzan

Major: Geography

Specific Major: Water Geography / Agricultural Geography

Academic Degree: Associate Professor

Current Position: Acting Vice-rector for Community Service & Continuing Education – Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University

Address: Post Box: 86707 Riyadh 11632, Saudi Arabia

Office Phone NO:  +966 1 2589400 - +966 1 2590194

Email: fafawzan@imamu.edu.sa  - Geofaw@Hotmail.com

 Academic Degrees:

1. A PhD on Agricultural Development - University of Southampton, UK – 1989
2. A Higher Diploma in English Language Studies – University of Edinburgh, UK – 1981-1983
3. An MA on natural Geography, Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Saudi Arabia – 1984
4. A BA on Geography; Imam Mohammed bin Saud University, Saudi Arabia - 1977

 Symposia:

 Workshop on geographic information systems, Oracle & Micro Station.
 Strategic Planning in Academic Institutions – 2007
 Time Management – 2007
 Leading in Academic settings – 2007
 Meeting Management Skills – 2007
 Academic Leadership within Change – 2007
 Project Management with using Microsoft Project program – 2008
 Intensive Program for Academic Leaders and Managers, University of Melbourne, Australia  - 2009
 Basics of E-Learning – Imam University, Saudi Arabia -  2009
 Workshop for E-Learning and Distance Learning Training Program, METEOR, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 2009
 Workshop of The Essential Academic Leader, Ministry of Higher Education, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 2010
 Workshop of Review of Bologna Process and Its Impact on Higher Education, Ministry of Higher Education, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia  - 2010

Educational Backgrounds:

 A demonstrator, Geography Department – 1977
 A lecturer, Geography Department – 1985
 Assistant Professor, Geography Department – 1989
 Vice-director of Geography Department – 1994
 Associate Professor – 1999
 Senior Officer for researches commemorating 100 years of Saudi Arabian establishment, King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research & Archives, 1997-1999
  Part-time Advisor - King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research & Archives, 1999-2001
 Vice-dean of Imam Social Science College for Higher Studies & Scientific Research, 2000-2004
 Acting Dean of Imam Social Science College, 2004
 Dean of Imam Social Science College, 2004-2009
 Vice-rector for Community Service & Continuing Education, Imam Mohammed bin Saud University, Saudi Arabia

Academic Committees & Associations:

 Chairman of Permanent Educational Committee for geographic books – Imam Sharia institutes, 1993-1997
 Member of reviewing geographic books and curricula, Imam Sharia institutes, 1993-2001
 Member of Higher Studies Committee, Imam Social Science College, 1998-2001
 Chairman of Higher Studies Committee, Imam Social Science College, 2001-2004
 Member of Imam Social Science College Council, 2000-2009
 Member of Imam University Higher Studies Council, 2002-2004
 Member of Saudi Geography Association – since 1989
 Member of Board of Directors, Saudi Geography Association, 1997-1999
 Chairman of Research Unit, Saudi Geography Association, 1997-1999
 Member of Editorial Board of Arab World Geographer Journal, 1997-2000
  Member of Geography Association of GCC States
 Member of the editorial staff of Saudi Geographic Encyclopedia, Saudi Geography Association, (Completed).
 Member of Editorial Board of Geographic Journal.
 Member of Editorial Board of “Riyadh Book”, Main committee for commemorating 100 years of Saudi Arabian establishment.
 Chairman of Council of Imam Social Science College, 2005-2010
 Member of Imam University Council, since 2005
 Member of Planning and Curricula Committee; Imam Mohammed bin Saud University, 2004-2008
 Member of seconding and training committee, Imam Mohammed bin Saud University, 2005-2010
 Member of Female Study Centres, Imam Mohammed bin Saud University, 2005-2010
 Member of academic affairs & comprehensive system committee, Imam Mohammed bin Saud University, 2006
 Member of Parallel Higher Studies Programs, 2006-2010
 Member of educational programs subsidiary committee, 2006-2010
 Member of Muznab Charity Association, Qassim Province 
 Supervisor of Bisha Sharia Institute Summer Club, 2008
 Member of Scientific Supreme Committee of Saudi Participation in International Geography Olympiad, Tunisian Republic, 2008
 Head of Saudi Delegation Committee, International Geography Olympiad, Tunisian Republic, 2008
 Member of Supreme Educational & Cultural Programs Committee, Imam Mohammed bin Saud University, 2008-2010
 Member of permanent parallel education committee, Imam Mohammed bin Saud University, 2008-2010
 Member of Female Study Centre Council, Imam Mohammed bin Saud University, 2009-2010
 Member of Special Needs Centre council, Imam Mohammed bin Saud University, since 2009
 Member of Saudi Training & Human Resources Development Association
 Member of Imam University Summer Club Committee, 2009
 Chairman of Permanent Community Service Program Development Committee, since 2010
 Chairperson of Imam University Fair Permanent Committee, since 2010
 Computer and Comprehensive system committee chairperson, since 2010
 Chairperson of computer and e-transactions committee, since 2010
 Chairperson of Technical Arena Committee, since 2010
 Member of Imam University Future Plans Committee, 2010
 Member of Imam University Strategic Planning Committee, since 2010
 Member of contracting with non-Saudi committee, since 2010
 Chairperson of administrative calls & E-archiving committee, since 2010
 Member of many university and college’s committees in different phases. 

 Books & Researches:

 Resources of water in The Nefud Alluvial – Unpublished MA Dissertation – Geography Department – Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University.
 The recent agricultural development in Hail Region – Unpublished PhD Thesis – Southampton University – UK.
 Cultivation Book, traditional cultural encyclopedia of Saudi Arabia, volume “5”, Al-Daira Publishing Inc. 1999 – Participation.
 Geography World Lexicon – with participation – special edition – Imam University – 1993
 Agricultural at Medina – Routhy , Mohammed, Mustafa Khowgaly (Editors), Medina: Geographical survey study – Medina, 1998
 Islamic Republic of Mauritania: Islamic world geographical encyclopedia, Scientific Research Deanship, Imam University – 1998
 Agricultural in Riyadh city (Past & New times), research in Al-Wa’ali, Abdullah (Editor), Riyadh region book, General Secretariat of celebrating 100 Years of Establishing Saudi Kingdom, Riyadh, 1998.
 Grazing & Animal Wealth in Riyadh region: Analytical study, research in Al-Wa’ali, Abdullah (Editor), Riyadh region book, General Secretariat of celebrating 100 Years of Establishing Saudi Kingdom, Riyadh, 1998.
 Inhabitants of Islamic Republic of Mauritania, research in Routhy, Mohammed (Editor), inhabitants of Arab World: Reality & Prospective, Obeikan, Riyadh, 2003
  Geographical studies, Geography curriculum of 3rd class of Sharia Institute Secondary level, two parts, Imam University, 2003, with participation.
 Impact of field training in enhancing deliverables of Art and Humanities & Social Science colleges: Experience of Social Science College, paper presented at meeting of deans of GCC Art and Humanities & Social Science colleges, University of Qatar, 2005.
 Eyes of Al-Sir region: History, irrigation systems, agricultural outputs. Natural Spring of Waters International Conference, Water Research Centre, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 2006.

Conference & Symposia:

 UN Maps Conference, New Zealand, 1980.
 History of King Abdulaziz Conference, Imam University, Riyadh.
 1st Islamic Geographical Conference, Imam University, 1978.
 Middle East Water Conference, UK, 1982, 4th Geographical Symposia at Saudi Kingdom, Umm Al-Qura University, 1991.
 5th Geographical Symposia at Saudi Kingdom, King Saud University, 1993.
 Conference of ISESCO, Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization – Riyadh, 1997.
 6th Geographical Symposia at Saudi Kingdom, King Abdulaziz University, 1998
 1st Islamic Conference of Ministers of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Ministry of Higher Education, 2000
  7th Geographical Symposia at Saudi Kingdom, Imam University, 2001.
 Educational research symposium, Education Management, Mecca, 2003
 8th Geographical Symposia at Saudi Kingdom, Umm Al-Qura University, 2004
 Natural Spring of Waters International Conference, Water Research Centre, King Abdulaziz University, 2006
 Higher Education & Development Plans symposium, Imam University, 2006
 1st symposium on managing and operating Dams, Ministry of Water & Electricity, Riyadh, 2006
 4th Arab and European Symposium on Environment, Education Ministry, State of Kuwait, 2006
 1st International Geographical Union Congress, Tunisia, 2007
 Deputy of Preparatory Committee of psychology departments at higher education institutions, Riyadh, 2008
 Patriotism Symposium in General Education institutions, Riyadh, 2008
 Chairperson of 3rd periodical meeting of Saudi vice-rectors, 2008
 Martyrs of Duties and Community Sacrifices conference, 2009

Dissertations and Papers:

 Supervising MA dissertation about Agricultural at Durma Governorate, Imam University, 1995.
 Supervising a PhD dissertation - in participation with – about agricultural at Medina administrative region, Imam University, 1994.
 Refereeing MA dissertation about animal resource at western region of Saudi Arabia, Art college, Female Riyadh college, 1991
 Refereeing MA dissertation about Agricultural at Hail region, Female Riyadh college, 1992
 Refereeing MA dissertation about Khaboob area, Qassim region, Imam University, 1992
 Supervising a PhD dissertation on vegetable farming at Riyadh region, Art College, 2002
 Supervising a PhD dissertation on effectiveness of colors within maps, Education Female College, Riyadh, 2002
 Supervising a PhD student dissertation on available water resources and water security at GCC region, 2008
 Refereeing MA dissertation on contributions of muslims in developing agricultural at Umayyad and Abbasid eras, Art College, Princess Nora University, 2009.
 Refereeing a number of thesis and academical projects.

Media Contribution:

Conducting many press contributions like written articles at numerous local daily newspapers, and audio – video programs