Best Researcher Award

Samir Hashimov
Azgeoexploration LLC, Azerbaijan

Samir Hashimov is a geologist affiliated with Azgeoexploration LLC in Azerbaijan whose documented research record includes studies of geothermal favorability, petroleum geology, reservoir properties, geophysical well logging, gas ratios, lithology, oil-bearing characteristics, palaeogeography, and glauconite within the South Caspian Basin and associated geological settings. His publication record provides a basis for considering his work in the context of the Best Researcher Award within the International Popular Scientist Awards. [1] [2]

Abstract

Samir Hashimov’s research profile is centered on geological and petroleum-related investigations, with published work addressing subsurface characterization, reservoir properties, oil-bearing formations, gas-ratio analysis, palaeogeography, and mineralogical characteristics of geological materials. His documented publications also include collaborative research on GIS-based geothermal favorability mapping and geological consistency assessment in the Lower Kura Basin. The available publication information indicates an interdisciplinary orientation connecting geological interpretation, geophysical well logging, petroleum-reservoir assessment, regional geological history, and emerging geothermal resource evaluation. [1] [2]

Keywords

Samir Hashimov; Best Researcher Award; Geology; Azerbaijan; petroleum geology; reservoir characterization; geophysical well logging; South Caspian Basin; Lower Kura Basin; geothermal favorability mapping; palaeogeography; glauconite; Hovsan oil field; geological research.

Introduction

Geological research in Azerbaijan encompasses the study of the South Caspian Basin, hydrocarbon-bearing formations, sedimentary sequences, reservoir characteristics, and the geological evolution of the region. Within this broader research environment, Hashimov’s documented publications address both applied and regional geological questions. His work on the Hovsan field examines lithology, oil-bearing content, and reservoir properties using geophysical well logging, while another study evaluates gas ratios in the same oil field. [2] [5]

Research Profile

The supplied research profile identifies Samir Hashimov’s principal subject area as Geology. The available bibliographic record lists 13 documents, 7 citations, and an h-index of 1. These indicators describe the supplied bibliometric snapshot and should be interpreted in relation to the coverage and updating practices of the underlying scholarly databases. His Google Scholar profile is identified by the user-provided identifier c1MdUkYAAAAJ. [1]

• Primary discipline: Geology.
• Research setting: Azerbaijan and geological systems associated with the South Caspian region.
• Applied interests: petroleum geology, reservoir properties, geophysical well logging, and hydrocarbon-bearing formations.
• Regional and emerging interests: palaeogeography, mineralogical characteristics of reservoir materials, and geothermal favorability assessment.

Research Contributions

A notable component of the documented research concerns the integration of geological and geophysical information for characterization of subsurface formations. The 2020 study of Miocene rocks in the Hovsan field specifically considers lithology, oil-bearing content, and reservoir properties on the basis of geophysical well logging, illustrating an applied approach to understanding petroleum reservoirs. [2]

Publications

The following publications are included in the supplied bibliographic record. Publication titles and bibliographic details are presented as provided.

1. GIS-Based Geothermal Favorability Mapping and Geological Consistency Assessment in the Lower Kura Basin. Energies. 2026-08-29. Journal article. Contributors include Allahverdi Tagiyev, Elmir Karagozov, Mehriban Ismayilova, Lala Abdullayeva, Sevil Tahirova, Samira Mansurova, Rufat Mangushev, Shafag Habibullayeva, Samir Hashimov, Mehmet Bayraktutan et al.
2. Studying lithology, oil bearing content and reservoir properties in Miocene rocks in Hovsan field based on geophysical well logging

Research Impact

The available bibliometric information records 13 documents, 7 citations, and an h-index of 1. These figures provide a quantitative snapshot of the supplied research profile but do not, by themselves, establish the scientific quality, practical importance, or long-term influence of individual publications. [1]

Award Suitability

The Best Researcher Award recognizes research activity and scholarly contribution within the framework of the International Popular Scientist Awards. Based on the supplied information, Hashimov’s suitability can be considered in relation to the breadth of his documented geological research, the applied nature of his petroleum-geology investigations, his participation in collaborative research, and the progression of topics from reservoir characterization and regional geology toward GIS-supported geothermal favorability assessment. [2] [5]

Conclusion

Samir Hashimov’s documented research profile reflects a focus on geology with substantial emphasis on petroleum-related geological investigation and regional geological interpretation. His publications cover Hovsan oil-field reservoir properties, gas-ratio analysis, Early Pliocene palaeogeography, glauconite in hydrocarbon-field reservoirs, and collaborative GIS-based geothermal favorability mapping in the Lower Kura Basin. [2] [3] [4] [5]

External Links

• ORCID Profile
• Google Scholar
• Award Website

References

1. Google Scholar. Samir Hashimov, Google Scholar profile, user ID c1MdUkYAAAAJ.
   https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=c1MdUkYAAAAJ
2. Samir Hashimov. (2020). Studying lithology, oil bearing content and reservoir properties in Miocene rocks in Hovsan field based on geophysical well logging. Azərbaycan Neft Təsərrüfatı.
   DOI: https://doi.org/10.37474/0365-8554/2020-5-21-25
3. Paleogeography Of The Early Pliocene Within The Western Side Of The Southern Caspian Sea And Adjacent Areas Of Azerbaijan
4. Glauconite In Commercial Reservoirs Of Oil And Gas Fields Of The Apsheron Archipelago Of The South Caspian Basin
5. Tagiyev, Allahverdi; Karagozov, Elmir; Ismayilova, Mehriban; Abdullayeva, Lala; Tahirova, Sevil; Mansurova, Samira; Mangushev, Rufat; Habibullayeva, Shafag; Hashimov, Samir; Bayraktutan, Mehmet et al. (2026). GIS-Based Geothermal Favorability Mapping and Geological Consistency Assessment in the Lower Kura Basin. Energies.
   DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/en19174061