Khalid ElHaj, PhD

Geoscientist and Data Scientist

United Arab Emirates

About

My work is focused on finding and implementing AI models in Geoscience and environmental issues. I'm an Geoscientist with research experience in geophysics, geoinformatics, hydrogeochemistry, environmental tracers, hydrogeology, Programming and artificial intelligence. Currently, I'm exploring the feasibility of applying AI to solve environmental issues. Another aspect of interest to me is exploring the specific application of AI in Remote sensing and Geosciences (mainly in Mining and environmental tracers).

Experience

  • Freelance Researcher at Freelance
    Feb 2026 - Present · 5 mos

    Conducting various research requests for local organizations

  • Relocation at Career Break
    Sep 2025 - Jan 2026 · 5 mos

    Taking a break for personal reasons (including among others house relocation) until the beginning of 2026.

  • Postdoctoral Fellow at National Water and Energy Center
    Oct 2024 - Sep 2025 · 1 yr

    Research and Consultancy services

  • United Arab Emirates University (On-site)
    • Research Associate
      Sep 2019 - Jun 2024 · 4 yrs 10 mos

      Researching Machine Learning & Artificial Neural Network applications in Hydrogeology, Isotopes & Geosciences in general

    • Instructor
      Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Teaching Undergrad level courses: Planet Earth and Physical Geology Lab

  • Trainee Geophysicist at SUDAPET Co. Ltd
    Jul 2017 - Jun 2018 · 1 yr