Best Paper Award

Abdelnasser Refaey Elwardany
Affiliation	Istanbul Technical University
Country	Turkey
Scopus ID	57193522232
Documents	29
Citations	301
h-index	9
Subject Area	Earth and Planetary Sciences
Event	Best Paper Awards
ORCID	0000-0001-5994-7088

Abdelnasser Refaey Elwardany

Abdelnasser Refaey Elwardany of Istanbul Technical University, Turkey, is recognized in connection with the Best Paper Award for research in Earth and Planetary Sciences. This academic profile highlights the researcher’s scholarly record and the featured publication titled “Remote Sensing-based Machine Learning Techniques for Mapping Gold-Mineralized Alteration Zones in the Fatira Mine Area, Egypt.”

The featured research brings together remote sensing, machine learning, geological interpretation, and mineral exploration to investigate gold-mineralized alteration zones in the Fatira Mine Area of Egypt. The work represents an interdisciplinary approach to geological mapping and the identification of alteration patterns associated with mineralization.

Abstract

This article recognizes Abdelnasser Refaey Elwardany in connection with the Best Paper Award for research addressing the application of remote sensing and machine learning to the mapping of gold-mineralized alteration zones. The featured study, “Remote Sensing-based Machine Learning Techniques for Mapping Gold-Mineralized Alteration Zones in the Fatira Mine Area, Egypt,” examines the use of satellite-derived information and computational techniques to support geological interpretation and mineral exploration. The research is situated within the broader field of Earth and Planetary Sciences and demonstrates an interdisciplinary approach to mineral-resource investigation.

Keywords

Remote Sensing, Machine Learning, Gold Mineralization, Alteration Zones, Mineral Exploration, Fatira Mine, Egypt, Geological Mapping, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Satellite Imagery.

Introduction

Remote sensing has become an important tool in geological investigations because satellite observations can provide spatially extensive information for the identification and interpretation of lithological and alteration features. In mineral exploration, remotely sensed spectral information can complement field observations and conventional geological mapping by helping researchers identify spatial patterns that may be associated with mineralized systems.

Research Profile

Abdelnasser Refaey Elwardany is affiliated with Istanbul Technical University in Turkey and is associated with the subject area of Earth and Planetary Sciences. The supplied academic profile records 29 documents, 301 citations, and an h-index of 9. These indicators provide a quantitative overview of the researcher’s indexed scholarly output and citation activity.

The research profile is particularly relevant to geological and planetary sciences because the featured work addresses mineralized alteration, remote sensing, and machine-learning-assisted geological interpretation. The combination of earth-science knowledge with computational analysis reflects the interdisciplinary nature of contemporary mineral exploration research.

Research Contributions

The featured study contributes to mineral exploration research by examining how remote-sensing data and machine-learning techniques can be combined to identify gold-mineralized alteration zones. The approach provides a framework for extracting geological information from satellite observations and using computational methods to support the interpretation of alteration patterns.

Publications

The featured publication associated with this recognition is “Remote Sensing-based Machine Learning Techniques for Mapping Gold-Mineralized Alteration Zones in the Fatira Mine Area, Egypt.” The publication addresses the application of remote sensing and machine-learning methodologies to geological mapping and mineral exploration in the Fatira Mine Area.

Publication Detail	Information
Paper Title	Remote Sensing-based Machine Learning Techniques for Mapping Gold-Mineralized Alteration Zones in the Fatira Mine Area, Egypt
Research Area	Earth and Planetary Sciences
Primary Methods	Remote Sensing and Machine Learning
Study Location	Fatira Mine Area, Egypt
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1111/1755-6724.15333

Research Impact

The research has potential significance for geological and mineral exploration because it demonstrates the application of computational techniques to remotely sensed geological information. Mapping alteration zones is an important component of mineral exploration, and remote sensing can provide a means of examining large areas before more detailed field-based investigations are undertaken.

The interdisciplinary character of the work also contributes to the broader development of data-driven Earth sciences. By connecting satellite observations with machine-learning analysis, research of this type can support more systematic approaches to geological interpretation and exploration targeting.

Award Suitability

The Best Paper Award recognizes research that demonstrates scholarly quality, methodological relevance, originality, and meaningful contribution to its field. The featured publication is relevant to these considerations because it addresses a defined geological problem and applies remote sensing and machine-learning techniques to the investigation of gold-mineralized alteration zones.

Conclusion

Abdelnasser Refaey Elwardany’s academic recognition profile highlights research in Earth and Planetary Sciences with a focus on remote sensing, machine learning, geological mapping, and mineral exploration. The featured paper, “Remote Sensing-based Machine Learning Techniques for Mapping Gold-Mineralized Alteration Zones in the Fatira Mine Area, Egypt,” represents an interdisciplinary approach to investigating alteration zones associated with gold mineralization.

The combination of earth-science investigation and computational analysis provides a relevant foundation for research in modern mineral exploration. Together with the supplied publication and bibliometric profile, these characteristics provide an academic basis for consideration within a Best Paper Award framework.

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References

1. Elwardany, A. R. et al. Remote Sensing-based Machine Learning Techniques for Mapping Gold-Mineralized Alteration Zones in the Fatira Mine Area, Egypt. Acta Geologica Sinica – English Edition. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/1755-6724.15333 ↩
2. Scopus Author Profile. Abdelnasser Refaey Elwardany, Author ID 57193522232. Scopus Author Profile ↩
3. ORCID. Research Profile of Abdelnasser Refaey Elwardany. ORCID iD: 0000-0001-5994-7088. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5994-7088 ↩

Best Paper Award

Refaey Elwardany
Affiliation	Al-Azhar University
Country	Egypt
Scopus ID	57344533900
Documents	18
Citations	312
h-index	8
Subject Area	Earth and Planetary Sciences
Event	Best Paper Awards
ORCID	0000-0001-6766-6921

Refaey Elwardany

Refaey Elwardany of Al-Azhar University, Egypt, is recognized in connection with the Best Paper Award for research on remote sensing, machine learning, mineral exploration, and geological mapping. His research publication, “Remote Sensing-based Machine Learning Techniques for Mapping Gold-Mineralized Alteration Zones in the Fatira Mine Area, Egypt,” investigates the integration of multispectral remote sensing, mineralogical analysis, and machine learning for delineating gold-sulfide mineralization in the Fatira mine area. The article was published in Acta Geologica Sinica (English Edition), volume 99, issue 4, pages 1196–1223, in 2025, with DOI 10.1111/1755-6724.15333. [1]

Abstract

The Best Paper Award recognition highlights research by Refaey Elwardany concerning the application of remote sensing and machine learning techniques to gold exploration in the Fatira (Abu Zawal) mine area of Egypt. The study integrates fieldwork and mineralogical analysis with Landsat-8 OLI, ASTER, and Sentinel-2 multispectral imagery to delineate gold-sulfide mineralization and associated hydrothermal alteration. Principal component analysis, independent component analysis, supervised classification, and mineral indices were applied to identify alteration zones and geological features associated with mineralization. The reported Landsat-8 support vector machine classification achieved an accuracy of 88.55% with a Kappa value of 0.86. [1]

Keywords

Remote Sensing, Machine Learning, Gold Exploration, Gold-Sulfide Mineralization, Fatira Gold Mine, Hydrothermal Alteration, Mineralogy, Landsat-8, ASTER, Sentinel-2, Geological Mapping, Egypt.

Introduction

Remote sensing has become an important component of modern geological investigation because multispectral satellite observations can support the identification and spatial interpretation of lithological and hydrothermal alteration features. In mineral exploration, the integration of remotely sensed data with field observations, mineralogical information, and computational classification methods can provide a systematic approach for mapping prospective zones. The Fatira mine area, located in the northern Eastern Desert of Egypt, represents a geological setting in which remote sensing and machine learning techniques can contribute to the characterization of gold-sulfide mineralization. [1]

Research Profile

Refaey Elwardany is affiliated with Al-Azhar University in Egypt and is associated with research in Earth and Planetary Sciences. The supplied academic profile records 18 documents, 312 citations, and an h-index of 8. These metrics provide a quantitative representation of the researcher’s publication and citation activity as specified for this recognition profile.

Research Contributions

The principal contribution of the awarded study is the integration of multisource remote sensing data and machine-learning methods for mapping gold-mineralized alteration zones in the Fatira mine area. Fieldwork and mineralogical analysis were combined with satellite imagery from Landsat-8 OLI, ASTER, and Sentinel-2 to identify geological and alteration characteristics associated with gold-sulfide mineralization. [1]

Publications

The principal publication associated with this recognition is the following peer-reviewed journal article:

• El-Wardany, R., Jiao, J., Zoheir, B., Khedr, L., Kumral, M., Liu, L., Abu El-Leil, I., Orabi, A., Abd El-Salam, L., & Abdelnasser, A. (2025). Remote Sensing-based Machine Learning Techniques for Mapping Gold-Mineralized Alteration Zones in the Fatira Mine Area, Egypt. Acta Geologica Sinica (English Edition), 99(4), 1196–1223. https://doi.org/10.1111/1755-6724.15333. [1]

Research Impact

The research contributes to the field of mineral exploration by demonstrating how satellite-based observations can be integrated with machine-learning classification and geological analysis to identify alteration zones associated with gold mineralization. Its methodological framework is relevant to geological mapping and exploration studies in areas where conventional field investigation may benefit from spatially extensive remote sensing data. [1]

Award Suitability

The Best Paper Award is intended to recognize research demonstrating scholarly quality, methodological rigor, originality, and relevance within its field. The publication associated with Refaey Elwardany addresses a defined geological exploration problem through the integration of remote sensing, mineralogical analysis, and machine-learning techniques. Its use of Landsat-8, ASTER, and Sentinel-2 data, together with quantitative classification and alteration mapping, provides a clearly structured methodological contribution. [1]

Conclusion

Refaey Elwardany’s research profile, as presented for the Best Paper Award, reflects scholarly activity in Earth and Planetary Sciences with a particular emphasis on geological mapping, remote sensing, mineral exploration, and machine learning. The recognized publication presents an integrated approach to mapping gold-mineralized alteration zones in the Fatira mine area of Egypt using multispectral satellite imagery, geological observations, mineralogical analysis, and computational classification techniques. [1]

External Links

• ORCID Profile
• Scopus Author Profile
• Best Paper Awards Website

References

1. El-Wardany, R., Jiao, J., Zoheir, B., Khedr, L., Kumral, M., Liu, L., Abu El-Leil, I., Orabi, A., Abd El-Salam, L., & Abdelnasser, A. (2025). Remote Sensing-based Machine Learning Techniques for Mapping Gold-Mineralized Alteration Zones in the Fatira Mine Area, Egypt. Acta Geologica Sinica (English Edition), 99(4), 1196–1223. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/1755-6724.15333.
2. Wiley Online Library. (2025). Remote Sensing-based Machine Learning Techniques for Mapping Gold-Mineralized Alteration Zones in the Fatira Mine Area, Egypt. Acta Geologica Sinica (English Edition). Publisher Article Page.
3. Istanbul Technical University. (2025). Remote Sensing-based Machine Learning Techniques for Mapping Gold-Mineralized Alteration Zones in the Fatira Mine Area, Egypt. Research publication record. Publication Record.