Omer I. Fadul, a formerly head section of the basin studies of GNPOC’s exploration department, is currently conducting a research on “The organic metamorphism of the Cretaceous source rocks and its implications to hydrocarbon accumulation in the Muglad’s Kaikang Trough and outwards” in pursue of his PhD degree at China University of petroleum. He is a B.Sc. (Honr) holder in Geology &  

Mining from the University of Juba, with over fifteen years experience in the oil industry. Organic geochemist by profession, with other interests including: Petroleum basin modeling and structural analysis. His experience has been disseminated through couching and mentoring of the new recruits plus active participation in technical conventions. He authored, coauthored and presented several technical papers..