Dr. Omid Afghan

Founder

Omid Afghan was born in Kabul, a city celebrated for its rich history and diverse cultural heritage, in 1982. He completed his primary and secondary education in Kabul, where his passion for learning and intellectual curiosity first blossomed. Driven by a deep interest in understanding societal structures, cultures, and human interactions, Omid commenced his higher education at Kabul University in 2002, earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in 2005.

Following his graduation, Dr. Afghan embarked on an impressive professional journey, contributing significantly as a trainer and researcher at numerous prominent organizations, including the Foundation for Culture and Civil Society, National Center for Policy Research, Open Society Foundation, National Democratic Institute, Ministry of Women’s Affairs, Ministry of Culture and Communication, and the Ministry of Counter Narcotics.

Since 2006, Dr. Afghan has dedicated himself to academia, serving as a distinguished faculty member at Kabul Education University’s Sociology Department. His unwavering commitment to academic excellence led him to pursue advanced degrees internationally, earning his Master’s and Ph.D. in Sociology from Christ and Kalinga Universities in India (2010-2017). In addition, he has enriched academic discourse through his teaching engagements at renowned private universities such as Mashal, Rana, Dunya, Hewad, Gharjestan, Aalama, UMEF, and Kateb.

Throughout his career, Dr. Omid Afghan has held several influential academic and professional positions, including:

  1. Researcher, Devon County Council, United Kingdom (2024-2025)
  2. Member, Master and Ph.D. Committee, Ministry of Higher Education (2019-2023)
  3. Head of Policy-Making for Afghan Migrants and Diaspora in Europe, Denmark (2019)
  4. Director, Research Center, Hewad University (2018-2020)
  5. Senior Researcher, BRAC Organization, Education Watch (2018-2019)
  6. Dean, Research Committee, Faculty of Social Science, Kabul Education University (2017-2023)
  7. Dean, B.B.A Faculty, Dunya University (2015-2016)
  8. Sociologist and Academic Collaborator, Land Acquisition and Sustainable Development Program, World Bank (2014-2015)
  9. Trainer, Ministry of Culture and Communication (2013)
  10. Trainer, Ministry of Counter Narcotics (2013)
  11. Dean, B.B.A Faculty, Mashal University (2012-2015)
  12. Trainer, National Center for Policy Research (NCPR) (2011)
  13. Trainer, National Democratic Institute (NDI) (2010)
  14. Trainer, Ministry of Women’s Affairs (May-Oct 2009)
  15. Trainer, SALAM (Jan-Apr 2009)
  16. Trainer, SALAM (Feb-Jun 2008)
  17. Research Assistant, ACSF and Kherad Foundation (Oct 2007-Apr 2008)
  18. Research Assistant, National Center for Policy Research (Sep 2007-Feb 2008)
  19. Temporary Field Researcher, Turquoise Mountain Foundation (Jan-Aug 2006)
  20. Trainer, AWD (Jan-Jul 2006)
  21. Cultural Unit Officer, Cultural and Development Center, Kabul (2004-2006)
  22. Researcher, National Center for Policy Research, Kabul University (Jan-Apr 2005)
  23. Researcher, Foundation for Cultural and Civil Society (Feb-Aug 2004)

Dr. Afghan is an esteemed member of notable international academic institutions, including the British Sociological Association and the British Academy.

Dr. Afghan has authored and contributed to numerous scientific works, including articles, books, and translations, covering diverse sociological themes:

  1. Women Sociology, Authorship, Dari, Afghanistan Sociology Association, 2024
  2. Sociology of Religion: An Historical Introduction (Roberto Kipriani), Translation, Dari, Afghanistan Sociology Association, 2024
  3. Religion Sociology, Authorship, Dari, Afghanistan Sociology Association, 2023
  4. Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Method Approaches (John Cresswell, David Cresswell), Translation, Dari, Afghanistan Sociology Association, 2022
  5. Investigation of the Situation of Women in Afghanistan, Research, Dari, Afghanistan Sociology Association, 2021
  6. Migration Carrier of Political Culture, Model Developing, Persian, Payam Marefat, Kabul Education University, 2020
  7. Introduction to Sociology (Bruce Quinn), Translation, Pashto, Afghanistan Sociology Association, 2019
  8. Women’s Rights: From Muslims’ Perspective, Research, English, Academia, 2019
  9. Islamic Feminism: A Brief Historical Analysis, Research, English, American International Journal of Social Science (AIJSS), 2019
  10. Sociological Reflection on the Structural Linguistic Approach, Review, Persian, Afghanistan Academy of Sciences, 2018
  11. Exploring the Most Important Components of Good Governance, Survey, Persian, Payam Marefat, Kabul Education University, 2017
  12. A Sociological Analysis of Hajj and Power, Research, English, Kalinga University, India, 2017
  13. An Analytical Approach to the Concept of Political Power, Research, English, Multifour Journal, India, January 2017
  14. Religiosity Formation Appraisal, Research, English, Multifour Journal, India, March 2017
  15. Structural Analysis with a Linguistic and Sociological Approach, Review, Persian, Shamshad, Kabul, 2016
  16. Sociological Analysis of Jomma Salat (Friday Prayer) in Kabul City, Survey, Persian, Kabul Education University, 2016
  17. Sociological Analysis of Pilgrimage in Islam: Process, Rituals, and Values, Research and Survey, English, Christ University, India, 2012
  18. Civil Society, Review, English, Zeena Magazine, Kabul, 2008
  19. What is the Meaning of Administrative Corruption?, Theoretical, English, Zeena Magazine, Kabul, 2008
  20. A Brief Overview of Historical, Social, Cultural, and Intellectual Backgrounds of Democracy, Review, English, Zeena Magazine, Kabul, 2008
  21. Civil Society, Review, Pashto, Zeena Magazine, Kabul, 2008
  22. Civil Rights, Theoretical, Pashto, Zeena Magazine, Kabul, 2008
  23. Citizenship Rights, Theoretical, Pashto, Zeena Magazine, Kabul, 2008
  24. What is Administrative Corruption, Theoretical, Pashto, Zeena Magazine, Kabul, 2008
  25. Appraising the Historical, Social, Cultural, and Intellectual Backgrounds of Democracy, Review, Pashto, Zeena Magazine, Kabul, 2008
  26. Civil Society, Review, Persian, Zeena Magazine, Kabul, 2008
  27. Civil Rights, Review, Persian, Zeena Magazine, Kabul, 2008
  28. Citizenship Rights, Theoretical, Persian, Zeena Magazine, Kabul, 2008
  29. What is Administrative Corruption, Review, Persian, Zeena Magazine, Kabul, 2008
  30. Examining the Historical, Social, Cultural, and Intellectual Backgrounds of Democracy, Review, Persian, Zeena Magazine, Kabul, 2008

His scholarly contributions have been recognized through active participation in significant international academic forums such as the Research Design Workshop organized by CARTI in Istanbul (2009); International Summer School on Research Methodology at CEU & OSI in Budapest (2009); National Level Young Sociologist Competition, Christ University, Bangalore (2011); Annual Conference on Interdisciplinary Approaches to Social Realities at Christ University (2012); National Seminar on Tibetan Diaspora in India, Christ University (2012); International Conference on Recent Trends in Management, Business, Humanities & Technology (RTMBHT 2017); and the Joint ESCAS-CESS Conference, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic.

Dr. Afghan has received multiple prestigious awards

  • Best Professor at Research Committee, Shaheed Rabbani Education University (2020)
  • Best Teacher at Country Level, Ministry of Higher Education (2018)
  • Best Professor of Sociology Award, Kabul Education University (2017)
  • Author Recognition, Education University & Pen for Change Organization (2017)
  • Certificate of Participation in Seminar on Korean Development Model, Embassy of Korea & Dunya University (2016)
  • Best Social Servant Award, Women Affairs Human Rights and Civil Society Commission of Parliament, Kabul (2016)
  • Educational Leadership Award, Mashal University (2015)
  • Best Teacher Award, Mashal University (2014)
  • Trainer Recognition, Ministry of Counter Narcotics (2013)
  • Outstanding Teacher Award, Balkh University, Afghanistan (2012)
  • Distinguished International Christite of the Semester Award, Christ University, Bangalore, India (2010, 2011, 2012)
  • Letter of Appreciation as Teacher of Research Methodology, Swedish Committee for Afghanistan and SALAM (2009)
  • Letter of Appreciation as a Talented Student, Farhatyar Calligraphy Center, Kabul (1999)

Dr. Afghan continues to contribute extensively to sociological research, policy formulation, and higher education, aspiring to further advance the global understanding of sociology and social development. He has now co-founded the Afghanistan Sociological Association together with other sociology experts in the United Kingdom.