omid afghan Associate Dean for Student Academic Affairs and Academy Registrar
Air Force Academy, CO omid afghan omid afghanPersonal Information
Name: Omid
Last name: Afghan
F/Name: Said Rahman
Place of birth: Kabul, Afghanistan
Gender: Male
Marital state: Married
Date of birth: 1983
Education:
Ø 2001- (12 Grade Degree): Muhammad Alam Faizad High School- Kabul, Afghanistan
Ø 2005- B.A: Philosophy & Sociology: Kabul University, Kabul Afghanistan
Ø 2012 – M.A: Sociology: Christ University, Bangalore, India
Ø 2012- M.B.A: Management: Vinayaka University, Bangalore, India
Ø 2017 – Ph. D: Sociology: Kalinga University, Chattisgarh, India
Career:
· 2006 – up to now: Professor of Sociology at Kabul Education University.
· 2008 – up to now: Senior member of CESS (Central Eurasian Studies Society) United States of America
· 2008 – 2016: Research Assistant in Kherad Foundation.
· 2012 – 2015: Dean of B.B.A Faculty in Mashal University
· 2015 – 2017: Dean of B.B.A Faculty in Dunia University
· 2016- up to now: Head of Research & Publication committee in Kabul Education University
· 2017 – up to now: Senior Member of Research committee at university level, Kabul Education University
§ 06/09.2018 up to now: Director of Hekmat Organization of Research and Scientific Studies
§ 2018- up to now: Director of Research Center in Hewad University
Awards:
· 21-09-1999: Letter of Appreciation (As a Talented Student)
From: Farhatyar Calligraphy Center, Kabul, Afghanistan
· 22-12-2009: Letter of Appreciation (As a teacher of Research Methodology)
From: Swedish Committee for Afghanistan and SALAM Culture& Development Organization
· 20-12-2010: Letter of Appreciation (won the Distinguished International Christite of the Semester Award)
From: Christ University, Bangalore, India.
· 01-08-2011: Letter of Appreciation (won the Distinguished International Christite of the Semester Award)
From: Christ University, Bangalore, India.
· 11-03-2012: Letter of Appreciation (won the Distinguished International Christite of the Semester Award)
From: Christ University, Bangalore, India.
· Nov. 2012: Letter of Appreciation (Outstanding Teacher Award)
From: Balkh University, Balkh, Afghanistan
· January. 2013: Letter of Appreciation (Trainer)
From: Ministry of Counter Narcotics
· June. 2014: letter of Appreciation (best teacher in academic area)
From: Mashal Univeristy, Kabul, Afghanistan
· January 2015: letter of Appreciation (Educational Leadership)
From: Mashal Univeristy, Kabul, Afghanistan
· January 2016: letter of Appreciation (Best Social Servant in National level)
Form: Woman Affairs Human Rights and Civil Society Commission of Parliament, Kabul, Afghanistan
· October 2016: Letter of Appreciation (Participant of Academic Seminar)
From: Embassy of Korea Republic and Dunya Universtiy
· April 2017: letter of Appreciation (Author)
From: Education University and Pen for Change Organization, Kabul, Afghanistan
· April 2017: letter of Appreciation (Best Professor of Sociology)
From: Sociology Department, Social Science Faculty, Education University, Kabul, Afghanistan
Teaching Areas:
ü Sociology:
o General Sociology
o Sociology of Religion
o Sociology of Education
o Political sociology
o Sociology of Development
o Theories of Sociology
o Sociology of Organization
o Sociology of Women
o Social Movements of Feminism
o Gender Theories
ü Anthropology:
o General Anthropology
o Social Anthropology
o Political Anthropology
o Cultural Anthropology
ü History:
o History of Religions
o History of Philosophical Thoughts
o History of social Thoughts of Muslims’ Tinkers
ü Research:
o General Research Methods
o Theories of Research Methodology
o Management Research Methodology
o Low Research Methodology
o Practical Research Methodology
o Research Methodology in Education
o SPSS
ü Management:
o Principle of Management
o Educational Management
o Human Resource Management
o Organizational Behavior
o Theories of Development
o Theories of Organization
o Strategic Management
o Project Management
Trainings:
Courses, Workshops, Conferences, Seminars Attended:
· 2003: Rebuilding Afghanistan 2003
From: International health Services foundation, Kabul, Afghanistan
· 02-01-2005: How to Run Election Campaign
From: National Democratic Institute (NDI), Kabul, Afghanistan
· 02-05-2005: Organization and Management of Party
From: National Democratic Institute (NDI), Kabul, Afghanistan
· 2007: Systemic Conflict Transformation
From: Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (F.E.S), Kabul, Afghanistan
· 2008: Introductory Gender: International Development Capacity Development program
From: USAID, Kabul, Afghanistan
· 2009: Research Design Workshop
From: CARTI (Central Asia Research and Training Initiative), Istanbul, Turkey
· 21 August 2009: International Summer School on the Design and Methodology of Research in the Humanities and Social Sciences
From: CEU&OSI (Central European University and Open Society Institute), Budapest, Hungary
· 18 September 2010: Soft-skills Workshop:
From: Christ University, Bangalore, India
· 12 January 2011: National Level Young Sociologist Competition:
From: Christ University, Bangalore, India
· 11-12 February 2011: urban Poverty and Social Exclusion: Need for Policy Interventions
From: Christ University, Bangalore, India
· 23-25 April 2011: Sayed Jamuludin International Conference:
From: Kherad Foundation, Kabul, Afghanistan
· 02-03 February 2012: Urbanism in India: Challenges and Strategies
From: Christ University, Bangalore, India
· 7th February 2012: Annual Conference on Interdisciplinary Approaches to Social Realities; Empirical Evidences of Challenges and Opportunities of People in Bengaluru
From: Christ University, Bangalore, India
· 10th February 2012: Role of Women in Ecological Conservation: Strategies and Challenges
From: Christ University, Bangalore, India
· 8-9 March 2012: National Seminar on Tibetan Diaspora in India: Experiences and Challenges
From: Christ University, Bangalore, India
· 10-20 April 2017: Academic Capacity Building for universities Professors
From: Cultural Committee, Mashhad, Iran
Work Experience:
· 2004-2006: (N.G.O) Culture and Development Center, Kabul Afghanistan.
Position: Cultural Unit officer.
· 02.2004 – 08.2004: Foundation for Culture and Civil Society.
Position: Researcher
Project: A Research on Oral History of Afghanistan and religious minorities of Hindus and Sikhs
· 01.2005 – 04.2005: National Center for Policy Research (Kabul University)
Position: Researcher
Project: A Research on Forgiveness in Afghanistan
· 07.2005 – 12.2005: Foundation for Culture and Civil Society
Position: Research Assistant (Analyzer) 8 and Translator (Urdu and Pashto to Dari).
Project: The Study of Social and Cultural Consequences of Narcotics in Kabul- Afghanistan
· February 2006: Overseas Development Institute
Position: Temporary Field Researcher
Project: Security
· 15.01.2006 – 22.07.2006: AWD
Position: Trainer
Project: Teaching Management
· 01.05.2006 – 15.05.2006: CDC
Position: Trainer
Project: Social Research Training
· 01.2006 – 08.2006: Turquoise Mountain Foundation
Position: Temporary Field Researcher
Project: Draft Development Plan-survey
· 01.04.2007– 10.04.2007: Kherad Foundation
Position: Trainer
Project: Official Document Writing
· 15.10.2007 – 01.2.2008: National Center for Policy Research
Position: Research Assistant
Project: Social Trust Crisis
· 01.01.2008 – 15.02.2008: Open Society Foundation
Position: Trainer
Project: A Scientific Conference on Feminism and Political Sociology
· 01.01.2008 – 04.01.2008: NDI (National Democrat Institute)
Position: Trainer
Project: A Training Project on Official Letter Writing in National Assembly
· 02.2008- 06.2008: SALAM
Project: Legal and Social Support of Women
Position: Trainer
· 03.02.2008 – 07.02.2008: NDI
Position: Trainer
Project: A Training Project on Official Letter Writing in National Assembly
· 10.2007– 04.2008: ACSF and Kherad Foundation
Position: Research Assistant
Project: Women Rights in Islam and Afghanistan.
· 10,01,2009- 30,04,2009:SALAM
Position: Trainer
Project: Teaching of (Social Sciences Research Methods)
· 15,05,2009- 10,10,2009: Ministry of Women’s affairs
Position: Trainer
Project: Teaching of Research Methods
· 10,08,2009- 13,08,2009:(N.C.P.R)
Position: Trainer
Project: Teaching of Scientific Report Writing for Research Department’s of Independent Human Rights Commission
· 29,9,2009- 06,10,2009: N.C.P.R
Position: Trainer
Project: Teaching of Qualitative Methods in Social Research for Lecturers of Universities
· 19,10,2009- 24,10,2009: N.C.P.R
Position: Trainer
Project: Teaching of Research Methods and Thesis Writing for Students’ of Political and Law Faculty
· 25-30,01,2010 : NDI
Position: Trainer
Project: Orientation Training of Law, Provincial Develop, Communication, Lobbying and Afghanistan National Development Strategy for Provincial Councils
· 11/04/2011: N.C.P.R
Position: Trainer
Project: Research Methodology (Data Collection Methods in Social Sciences) for Students and University Lecturers
· 16/04/2011: N.C.P.R
Position: Trainer
Project: Monograph Writing and Research Methodology (Students of Law and Politics’ Faculty)
· 16/05/2012: N.C.P.R
Position: Trainer
Project: Research Methodology (Lecturer and Students of Kabul University)
· 20-30/06/2012: N.C.P.R
Position: Trainer
Project: Monograph Writing and Research Methodology (Students of Law and Politics’ Faculty)
· 03-05.01.2013 : Ministry of Culture and Communication
Position: Trainer
Project: A Training Project on Official Letter Writing
· 03-05.01.2013 : Ministry of Counter Narcotics
Position: Trainer
Project: A Training Project on Official Letter Writing
· February – June 2014 : NDI
Position: Researcher
Project: Afghan women problems and situation from provincial Councils women members’ perspectives
· March – 2018 on going project: BRAC
Position: Researcher
Project: Education Watch for Afghanistan
Publication:
1. Institution of Religion
2. Corruption
3. Citizenship Rights
4. Civil Law
5. Civil Society
6. A brief overview of Historical, Social, Cultural and Intellectual backgrounds of Democracy.
7. Women Rights in Islam and Afghanistan
8. Role of Universities and Higher Education Institutes in Peace building in Afghanistan
9. Good governance in Afghanistan
10. A Sociological analysis of Good Governance
Symbiotic Relationship between Society and Politics in the field of Political Sociology
An Analytical Approach to the Concept of Political Power
Religiosity Formation Appraisal
An Analysis of Structuralism from Linguistic and Sociological Perspective
Opportunities and Challenges for Democracy in Afghanistan (unpublished)
Democracy and Fundamentalism in Afghanistan (unpublished)
Contact Add:
Omid Afghan:
§ Associate Professor of Sociology at Kabul Education University
§ Director of Hekmat Organization of Research and Scientific Studies
§ E-mail Add: [email protected]
§ Mob #:0093700 21 54 68 / 0093 767 797 808