WORKSHOPS

SURE-MED 2025 Workshops Outline

Overview

The SURE-MED 2025 workshops are designed to provide hands-on, practical training in specialized topics directly relevant to SURE-MED themes, including geology, geomatics, and seismology. These workshops will run simultaneously with the main SURE-MED symposium.

Workshops are primarily intended for students—preferably PhD students and Early Career Researchers (ECRs). However, MSc degree holders may also be considered, depending on availability.

  • Workshop participation is limited. Participants should carefully select the workshop that best matches their background and research interests.

  • After acceptance, detailed instructions and preparation materials will be sent to participants to ensure they are ready for the workshop.

  • Some workshops may require participants to bring laptops or other specific materials; these requirements will be communicated in advance.

  • Go to the Workshops Registration section and complete the form.

  • Indicate the workshop you wish to enroll in.

  • Selection is competitive due to limited spaces, so please choose carefully.

  • You will receive an email notification after your acceptance.

  • some workshops are subject to change or cancellation depending on the number of participants.

  • Additional workshops may be proposed.

  • Workshops are free of charge for accepted participants.

  • Attendance in a workshop requires submission of an abstract to SURE-MED and a commitment to present (oral or poster) at the symposium.

  • Workshops are held in parallel with the main symposium sessions, so participants should plan accordingly

Workshops details

1st Workshop: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Geoscientists
Overview
This 9-hour practical workshop introduces geoscientists and researchers to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) fundamentals. Participants will learn to manage geodatabases, store and analyze data, and create professional maps. The course emphasizes working with vector data, analyzing raster data (including Digital Elevation Models and geophysical data), and applying GIS to daily research tasks.
 
Presenters
Yahia Mohammedi (CRAAG), Mourad Hamdouche (CERIST)
 
Details
Prerequisites: MSc in Geoscience, Territory Planning, Risk Management, or related fields; basic knowledge of informatics and Windows operating system; theoretical GIS knowledge recommended.
Equipment: Laptop with Windows 10 or above, minimum 8 GB RAM, 32 GB storage, and a 4-core CPU.
Capacity: 15-20  participants.

 

Overview
This 9-hour workshop introduces structural geology techniques, including morphotectonic mapping and tectonic cross-section creation using DEMs and geologic maps. Participants will use Stereonet, FaultKin, and FieldMove on smartphones for field mapping and analysis. 
 
Presenters
Seyfeddine Adjiri (CRAAG), Yahia Mohammedi (CRAAG), Professor Chaouki Benabbas (CRAT)
 
Details
Prerequisites: MSc in Geoscience, basic geological mapping, introductory structural geology, GIS familiarity.
Equipment: Laptops recommended.
Capacity: 30 participants.

 

Workshop Overview:
This 9-hour hands-on workshop is designed for geoscientists, early career researchers, and graduate students interested in the field of seismic tomography. It introduces the basic principles of local seismic tomography, focusing on how seismic wave travel times are used to image subsurface velocity structures.
Participants will gain hands-on experience with the open-source software LOTOS and apply it to a high-quality seismic dataset from northern Algeria.
 
Presenters: Dr. Abacha Issam (CRAAG) and Dr. Roubeche Khaled (CRAAG)
 
Details:
Duration: 9-hour session
Capacity: Limited to 15-20 participants to ensure effective hands-on training
Target Audience: Master’s and PhD students in Geophysics, Seismology, Earth Sciences
Prerequisites: Laptop running Windows 10, at least 8 GB RAM, minimum Intel i5 processor. All required software and datasets will be provided before the session.

 

Facilitators: Layadi Khalissa & Bendjama Hichem
Capacity: 15–20 participants

This hands-on workshop is designed for geoscientists interested in practical and theoretical aspects of ambient vibration methods for seismic site characterization. Focusing on the H/V (Horizontal-to-Vertical Spectral Ratio) technique from single-station measurements, participants will explore its relevance in assessing sediment thickness, interpreting site effects, and understanding damage distribution patterns.

Session Highlights :

  • Part I – Applications: Linking H/V peak frequencies to subsurface conditions and post-earthquake damage observations.
  • Part II – Theory: A physical understanding of ambient vibrations and what they reveal about shallow subsurface properties.
  • Part III – Practice: Field-like exercises using GEOPSY software for data processing, parameter sensitivity testing, and interpretation in relation to local geology.

Target Audience: MSc-level geoscientists with basic informatics skills and a foundation in ambient vibration theory.
Prerequisites: Participants must bring a laptop (Windows 10 or later).

 

Workshop Overview:
This hands-on workshop is designed for researchers, graduate students, and professionals interested in applying drone technology for scientific and technical purposes. It focuses on the effective use of drone image analysis software to extract high-resolution data for applications in geology, geophysics, urban planning, and related disciplines.
Participants will gain practical experience with specialized software tools and work with sample drone imagery datasets to develop their analytical skills.

Presenters:  Dr. Doumaz Faouzi (INGV); Mr. Firas Benali-Cherif (Manager, SIFAR Engineering)

Details:
Duration: 09 hours
Capacity: Limited to 15–20 participants to ensure effective hands-on training
Target Audience: Master’s and PhD students, early career researchers, and professionals in Geosciences, Remote Sensing, Urban Planning
Prerequisites: No prerequisites

 

 

 

 

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