The Petroleum and Mining Engineering Department at Tishk International University (TIU) is pleased to announce a national workshop titled:
Comparison Between Earth and Mars as Differentiated Planets
By: Dr. Tariq Kakahama
This engaging and informative workshop will delve into the comparative study of Earth and Mars, highlighting key physical, atmospheric, and geological characteristics that distinguish these two planets. The event is open to all departments at TIU and aims to provide both academic insight and open discussion opportunities.
Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM
Venue: TIU Main Building, Hall 214
Workshop Structure:
Session 1:
Introduction to the solar system
Earth and Mars as differentiated planets
Comparative description: physical properties, climate, atmosphere, temperature, soil, geology
Orbital characteristics and revolution periods
Break
Session 2:
Measurement of selected planetary attributes
Constraints of life on Mars
Forms of water on Mars and related scientific reasoning
Interactive discussion and Q&A
About the Speaker:
The workshop will be conducted by a distinguished academician born in 1952 in Karadag, Sulaimani Province. He earned his BSc in Soil Science from the University of Sulaimani in 1975 and later received his MSc and PhD in Soil Physics from the University of Baghdad in 1978 and 1992, respectively. With over 40 years of teaching experience at the University of Salahaddin (1980–2022), he brings vast knowledge in soil sciences, applied mathematics, and bio- and engineering statistics.
We cordially invite all interested guests to join this interdisciplinary workshop for an insightful exploration of planetary science and the unique characteristics of Earth and Mars.
