List of Publications

A- INTERNATIONAL PAPERS

 2023

1. Jalil, R., Alard, O., Schaefer, B., Ali, L., Sajid, M., Khedr, M.Z., Shah, M.T., Ullah, Z., Anjum, M.N., (2023). Geochemistry of Waziristan ophiolite complex: Implications for petrogenesis and tectonic setting. Minerals 13(3), 311; https://doi.org/10.3390/min13030311
2. Abo Khashaba, S.M., El-Shibiny, N.H., Hassan, S.M., Takazawa, E., Khedr, M.Z., (2023). Application of remote sensing data integration in detecting mineralized granitic zones: A case study of the Gabal Al-Ijlah Al-Hamra, Central Eastern Desert, Egypt. Journal of African Earth Sciences, 104855. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafrearsci.2023.104855
3. Sepidbar, F., Homam, S.M., Khedr, M.Z., Stern, R.J., Karsli, O.,  (2023). Primary minerals and mantle peridotites in Late Cretaceous ophiolites of Iran: a review. International Geology Review. https://doi.org/10.1080/00206814.2023.2166603
4. Khedr, M.Z., Zaghloul, H., Takazawa, E., El-Nahas, H., Azer, M.K., El-Shafei, S.A., (2023). Genesis and evaluation of heavy minerals in black sands: A case study from the southern Eastern Desert of Egypt. Geochemistry, 125945

2022

1. Whattam. S.A., DeHoog, J.C.M., Leybourne, M.I., Khedr, M.Z., (2022). Link between melt-impregnation and metamorphism of Atlantis Massif peridotite (IODP Expedition 357). Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 177, 106-132
2. Khedr, M.Z., Abo Khashaba, S.M., El-Shibiny, N.H., El-Arafy, R.A., Takazawa, E., Azer, M.K., Palin, R.M., (2022). Remote sensing techniques and geochemical constraints on the formation of the Wadi El-Hima mineralized granites, Egypt: new insights into the genesis and accumulation of garnets. International Journal of Earth Sciences,  111:2409–2443
3. Khedr, M.Z., Takazawa, E., Arai, S., Stern, R.J., Morishita, T., El-Awady, A., (2022). Styles of Fe–Ti-V ore deposits in the Neoproterozoic layered mafic-ultramafic intrusions, south Eastern Desert of Egypt: Evidence for fractional crystallization of V-rich melts. Journal of African Earth Sciences 194, 104620
4. Ghorbani, M.R., Mahmoud, H., Sepidbar, H., Barth, M., Khedr, Z.M., Iwata, N., Shinjo, R., Ahmadi, P., (2022). Geochemical and geochronological constraints on origin of the Sawlava ophiolite (NW Iran): Evidence for oceanic mantle evolution beneath Iran-Iraq border. Lithos, 418–419, 106695
5. Moghadam, H.S., Arai, S., .Griffin, W.L., Khedr, M.Z., Saccani, E., Henry, H., O'Reilly, S.Y., Ghorbani, G., (2022). Geochemical variability among stratiform chromitites and ultramafic rocks from Western Makran, South Iran. Lithos 106591.
6. Khedr, M.Z., Takazawa, E., Hauzenberger, C., Tamura, A., Arai, S., Stern, R.J., Morishita, T., El-Awady, A., (2022). Petrogenesis of arc-related serpentinized peridotites (Egypt): Insights into Neoproterozoic mantle evolution beneath the Arabian-Nubian Shield. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 226. 105078

2021

1. Sepidbar, F., Khedr, M.Z., Ghorbani, M.R., Palin, R.M., Xiao, Y. (2021). Petrogenesis of arc-related peridotite hosted chromitite deposits in Sikhoran-Soghan mantle section, South Iran: Evidence for proto-forearc spreading to boninitic stages. Ore Geology Reviews 136, 104256.
2. Abdel-Karim, A.M., El-Awady, M., Khedr, M.Z., El?Afandy, A.H., Elwan, W., Tamura, A., Ali, S. (2021). Genesis of sulfide mineralization, Atshan and Darhib areas, South Eastern Desert of Egypt: Evidence of fluid pathway effects along shear zones. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-021-05736-y.

2020

1.     Sepidbar, F., Lucci, F., Biabangard, H., Khedr, M.Z., Jiantang, P. (2020). Geochemistry and tectonic significance of the Fannuj-Maskutan SSZ-type ophiolite (Inner Makran, SE Iran). International Geology Review. https://doi.org/10.1080/00206814.2020.1753118

2.     Khedr, M.Z., Arai, S., Morishita, T. (2020). Formation of banded chromitites and associated sulphides in the Neoproterozoic subarc deep-crustal magma inferred from the Alaskan-type complex, Egypt. Ore Geology Reviews 120, 103410.

3.     Khedr, M.Z, El-Awady, A., Arai, S., Hauzenberger, C., Tamura, A., Stern, R.J., Morishita, T. (2020). Petrogenesis of the ~740 Korab Kansi mafic-ultramafic intrusion, South Eastern Desert of Egypt: Evidence of Ti-rich ferropicritic magmatism. Gondwana Reserch 82, 48–72.

2019

1.     Heikal, Th.S., Khedr, M.Z, Abd El Monsef, M., Gomaa, S.R. (2019). Petrogenesis of Abu Dabbab Neoproterozoic Albite Granite, Central Nubian Shield of Egypt: New approach to petrological constrains and geodynamic evolution. Journal of African Earth Science 158, 1-20.

2.     Moghadam, H.S., Stern, R.J., Griffn, W.L., Khedr, M.Z., Kirchenbaur, M., Ottley, C.J., Whattam, S., Kimura, J-I, Ghorbani, G., Gain, S., O’Reilly, S.Y., Tamura, A. (2019). Subduction initiation and back-arc opening north of Neo-Tethys: Evidence from the Late Cretaceous Torbat-e-Heydarieh ophiolite of NE Iran. Geological Society of America (GSA) Bulletin 2019304, 1-23. 

3.     Abdel-Karim, A.M., Ali, S., El-Awady, A., Elwan W., Khedr, M.Z., Tamura, A. (2019). Mineral and bulk–rock chemistry of Shadli bimodal metavolcanics from Eastern Desert of Egypt: Implication for tectonomagmatic setting and Neoproterozoic continental growth in the Arabian–Nubian Shield. Lithos 338-339, 204–217.

2018

1.     Moghadam, H.S., Griffin, W.L., Kirchenbaur, M., Garbe-Sch?nberg, D., Khedr, M.Z., Kimura, J-I., Stern, R.J., Ghorbani, G., Murphy, R., O’Reilly, S.Y., Arai, S., Maghdour-Mashhour, R. (2018). Roll-back, Extension and Mantle Upwelling Triggered Eocene Shoshonitic Magmatism in NW Iran. Journal of Petrology 59, 1417-1465.

2.     Khedr, M.Z., Arai, S. (2018). Composite origin of magnetite deposits hosted in Oman peridotites: Evidence for iron mobility during serpentinization. Ore Geology Review101, 180-198.

2017

1.     Khedr, M.Z., Arai, S. (2017). Peridotite-chromitite complexes in the Eastern Desert of Egypt: insight into Neoproterozoic sub-arc mantle processes. Gondwana Research 52, 59-79.

2.     Zaeimnia, F., Kananian, A., Arai, S., Mirmohammadi, M., Imamalipour, A., Khedr, M.Z., Miura, M., Abbou-Kebir, K. (2017). Mineral chemistry and petrogenesis of chromitites from the Khoy ophiolite complex, north western Iran: implications for aggregation of two ophiolites. Island Arc 26 (6), DOI: 10.1111/iar.12211.

2016

1.     Khedr, M.Z., Arai, S. (2016). Petrology of a Neoproterozoic Alaskan-type complex from the Eastern Desert of Egypt: implications on mantle heterogeneity. Lithos 263, 15-32.

2.     Khedr, M.Z., Arai, S. (2016). Chemical variations of mineral inclusions in Neoproterozoic high-Cr chromitites from Egypt: Evidence of fluids during chromitite genesis. Lithos 240–243, 309–326.

2015

1.     Moghadam, H. S., Li, X-H., Ling, X-X., Stern, R.J., Khedr, M.Z., Chiaradia, M., Ghorbani, G., Arai, S., Tamura, A. (2015). Devonian to Permian evolution of the Paleo-Tethys Ocean: New evidence from U–Pb zircon dating and Sr–Nd–Pb isotopes of the Darrehanjir–Mashhad “ophiolites”, NE Iran. Gondwana Research 28, 781-799.

2.     Moghadam, H. S., Khedr, M.Z., Arai, S., Stern, R. J., Ghorbani, G., Tamura, A. (2015).   Arc-related harzburgite-dunite-chromitite complexes in the mantle section of the Sabzevar ophiolite: a model for formation of podiform chromitites. Gondwana Research 27 (2), 575–593.

2014

1.     Baioumy, H. M., Ahmed, A.H., Khedr, M.Z. (2014). A mixed hydrogenous and hydrothermal origin of the Bahariya iron ores, Egypt: Evidences from the trace and rare earth element geochemistry. Journal of Geochemical Exploration 146, 149-162.

2.     Moghadam, H. S., Khedr, M.Z., Chiaradia, M., Stern, R. J., Arai, S., Ottley, C.J., Tamura, A. Bakhshizad, F. (2014).  Supra-subduction zone magmatism of the Neyriz ophiolite, Iran: constraints from geochemistry and Sr-Nd-Pb isotopes. International Geology Review, 56 (11), 1395-1412.

3.     Moghadam, H. S., Ghorbani, G., Khedr, M.Z., Fazlnia, N., Chiaradia, M., Eyuboglu, Y., Santosh, M., Francisco, C.G., Martinez, M.L., Gourgaud, A., Arai, S., (2014).  Late Miocene K-rich volcanism in the Eslamieh Peninsula (Saray), NW Iran: Implications for geodynamic evolution of the Turkish–Iranian High Plateau. Gondwana Research 26 (3–4), 1028–1050.

4.     Khedr, M.Z., Arai, S., Python., M., Tamura, A. (2014). Chemical variations of abyssal peridotites in the central Oman ophiolite: evidence of oceanic mantle heterogeneity. Gondwana Research 25, 1242-1262.

2013

1.     Baioumy, H. M., Khedr, M.Z., Ahmed, A.H. (2013). Mineralogy, geochemistry and origin of Mn in the high-Mn iron ores, Bahariya Oasis, Egypt. Ore Geology Review 53, 63-76.

2.     Khedr, M.Z., Arai, S., Python, M. (2013). Petrology and chemistry of basal lherzolites above the metamorphic sole from Wadi Sarami, central Oman ophiolite. Journal of Mineralogical and Petrological Sciences 108, 13-24.

3.     Khedr, M.Z., Arai, S. (2013). Origin of Neoproterozoic ophiolitic peridotites in south Eastern Desert, Egypt, constrained from primary mantle mineral chemistry. Journal of Mineralogy and Petrology 107 (5), 807-828.

2012

1.     Khedr, M.Z., Arai, S. (2012). Petrology and geochemistry of prograde deserpentinized peridotites from Happo-O’ne, Japan: evidence of element mobility during deserpentinization. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 43, 150-163.

2011

1.     Khedr, M.Z., Arai, S. (2011).  Petrology and geochemistry of chromian spinel-bearing serpentinites in the Hida Marginal Belt (Ise area, Japan): characteristics of their protoliths. Journal of Mineralogical and Petrological Sciences 106, 255-260.

2010

1.     Khedr, M.Z., Arai, S. (2010). Hydrous peridotites with Ti-rich chromian spinel as a low-temperature forearc mantle facies: evidence from the Happo-O’ne metaperidotites (Japan). Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology 159 (2), 137-157.

2.     Khedr, M.Z., Arai, S., Tamura, A., Morishita, T. (2010).  Clinopyroxenes in high-P metaperidotites from Happo-O’ne, central Japan: implications for wedge-transversal chemical change of slab-derived fluids. Lithos 119, 439-456.

2009

1.     Khedr, M.Z., Arai, S. (2009).  Geochemistry of metasomatized peridotites above subducting slab: a case study of hydrous metaperidotites from the Happo-O’ne complex, central Japan. Journal of Mineralogical and Petrological Sciences 104, 313-318.

2004

1.     Ghoneim, M.F., Lebda, E.M. and Khedr, M. Z. (2004). Pre-Post collisional plutonites of Arais area, Eastern Desert, Egypt: geochemical concept. 6th International Conference on Geochemistry, Alexandria, University, Egypt, pp. 849-874

2002

1.     Ghoneim, M.F., Lebda, E.M., Nasr, B.B. and Khedr, M.Z. (2002). Geology and tectonic evolution of the area around wadi Arais, southern Eastern Desert, Egypt. 6th International Conference on the Geology of the Arab World (GAW6), Cairo University, Egypt, 1, pp. 45-66.

B- BOOK CHAPTER

1.     Hamdy, M., Khedr, M.Z. (2020). Ophiolite-associated Cu, Ni and Cr deposits. In: Hamimi, Z., Arai, S., Fowler, A.R., El-Bialy, M. (1th Eds): The Geology of the Egyptian-Nubian Shield. Springer (Under Publication)

C- BOOK

1.     Khedr, M.Z. and Arai, S. (2012). Petrology and Geochemistry of High-pressure Metaperidotites, Japan: Geology, Mineralogy and Geochemistry of Hydrous Retrograde Peridotites in Central Japan. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Saarbrücken, Germany, pp. 249. http://library.alibris.com/Petrology-and-Geochemistry-of-High-Pressure-Metaperidotites-Japan-Mohamed-Khedr/book/28244802

D- ABSTRACTS PUBLISHED IN SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS

1.     Khedr, M.Z., Arai, S. (2016): Geochemistry of Neoproterozoic Alaskan-type rocks (Egypt): variations of hydrous magma related to mantle heterogeneity. Goldschmidt2016 at Yokohama, Tokyo, Japan, 26 June – 1 July 2016, Abstracts, Gold2016: abs:1489, Pag.8/54.

2.     Khedr, M.Z., Arai, S. (2014): Origin of Mineral Inclusions in Neoproterozoic Chromitites, South Eastern Desert (Egypt): Evidence of Alkalic Metasomatism in the Sub-arc Mantle. 11th International Annual General Meeting of AOGS (Asia-Oceania Geosciences Society) at Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, 28 July – 1 August 2014, Abstract SE03-A001, AOGS14-Abs-153.

3.     Khedr, M.Z., Arai, S., Tamura, A. (2014): Heterogeneous basal lherzolites from the north to south Oman ophiolite: evidence for the mantle heterogeneity. Goldschmidt2014 at Sacramento, California, USA, 8-13 June 2014, Abstracts, Gold2014: abs:1105, Pag.56.

4.     Khedr, M.Z., Arai, S. (2012): Spatial distribution and origin of mantle heterogeneity in the Oman ophiolite: evidence from basal peridotites. Japan Association of Mineralogical Sciences (JAMS) Annual Meeting at Kyoto University, Japan, 19-21 September 2012, Abstract

5.     Khedr, M.Z., Arai, S. (2012):  Geochemistry of basal lherzolites above the metamorphic sole in North Oman: evidence of peridotite-slab interactions. 9th International Annual General Meeting of AOGS (Asia-Oceania Geosciences Society) at Singapore, 13-17 August 2012, Abstract on CD.

6.     Khedr, M.Z., Arai, S., Marie, P. (2012):  Petrology and chemistry of lherzolites above the metamorphic sole in North Oman (Wadi Sarami): evidence for mantle metasomatism. Annual Meeting of Japan Geoscience Union at Chiba, Japan, 23-25 May 2012, Abstract.

7.     Khedr, M.Z., Arai, S. (2011):  Petrology of chromian spinel-bearing serpentinites in the Ise area, Hida Marginal Belt: characteristics of their protoliths. Annual Meeting of Japan Geoscience Union at Chiba, Japan, 23-26 May 2011, Abstract.

8.     Khedr, M.Z., Arai, S. (2010):  Petrology and geochemistry of prograde peridotites from Happo-O’ne, Japan: evidence of element mobility during deserpentinization. Japan Association of Mineralogical Sciences (JAMS) Annual Meeting at Shimane University, Japan, 23-25 September 2010, Abstract.

9.     Khedr, M.Z., Arai, S. (2009):  Geochemistry of high-P metaperidotites from Happo-One, Japan: implications for slab-derived fluids. 6th Annual General Meeting of AOGS (Asia-Oceania Geosciences Society) at Singapore, 11-15 August 2009, Abstract on CD, pp.282.

10. Khedr, M.Z., Arai, S. (2009):  Geochemistry of hydrous peridotites above subducting slab a case study of Ti rich Cr spinel bearing peridotites from Happo Japan. Japan Geoscience Union (JPGU) Meeting at Chiba, Japan, May 2009 Abstract.

11. Khedr, M.Z., Arai, S. (2008):  Hydrous peridotites with Ti-rich chromian spinel “a low-temperature peridotite overlying slab”. Proceedings of the first Egypt-Japan International Symposium on Science and Technology (EJISST) at Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan, 8-10 June 2008, pp. 135.

National participation:

1.     Ghoneim, M.F., Lebda, E.M. and Khedr, M. Z. Pre-Post collisional plutonites of Arais area, Eastern Desert, Egypt: geochemical concept. 6th International Conference on Geochemistry, Alexandria, University, Egypt, 15-17 September, 2004.

2.     Ghoneim, M.F., Lebda, E.M., Nasr, B.B. and Khedr, M.Z. Geology and tectonic evolution of the area around wadi Arais, southern Eastern Desert, Egypt. 6th International Conference on the Geology of the Arab World (GAW6), Cairo University, Egypt, February 2002.