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

Following his graduation, Dr. Afghan embarked on an extensive professional career, contributing as a trainer and researcher to several prominent national and international organizations. These include the Foundation for Culture and Civil Society, the National Center for Policy Research, the Open Society Foundation, the National Democratic Institute, the Ministry of Women’s Affairs, the Ministry of Culture and Communication, and the Ministry of Counter Narcotics.

Since 2006, Dr. Afghan has been actively engaged in academia, serving as a faculty member in the Department of Sociology at Kabul Education University. His commitment to academic excellence led him to pursue postgraduate studies in India, where he obtained his Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Sociology from Christ University and Kalinga University (2010–2017). Alongside his formal academic roles, he has taught at several distinguished private universities, including Mashal, Rana, Dunya, Hewad, Gharjestan, Aalama, UMEF, and Kateb.

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

– Researcher, Devon County Council, United Kingdom (2024–2025)
– Member, Master’s and Ph.D. Committee, Ministry of Higher Education (2019–2023)
– Head of Policy-Making for Afghan Migrants and Diaspora in Europe, Denmark (2019)
– Director, Research Center, Hewad University (2018–2020)
– Senior Researcher, BRAC Organization, Education Watch (2018–2019)
– Dean, Research Committee, Faculty of Social Science, Kabul Education University (2017–2023)
– Dean, B.B.A Faculty, Dunya University (2015–2016)
– Sociologist and Academic Collaborator, Land Acquisition and Sustainable Development Program, World Bank (2014–2015)
– Trainer, Ministry of Culture and Communication (2013)
– Trainer, Ministry of Counter Narcotics (2013)
– Dean, B.B.A Faculty, Mashal University (2012–2015)
– Trainer, National Center for Policy Research (2011)
– Trainer, National Democratic Institute (2010)
– Trainer, Ministry of Women’s Affairs (May–October 2009)
– Trainer, SALAM (January–April 2009)
– Trainer, SALAM (February–June 2008)
– Research Assistant, ACSF and Kherad Foundation (October 2007–April 2008)
– Research Assistant, National Center for Policy Research (September 2007–February 2008)
– Field Researcher (Temporary), Turquoise Mountain Foundation (January–August 2006)
– Trainer, AWD (January–July 2006)
– Cultural Unit Officer, Cultural and Development Center, Kabul (2004–2006)
– Researcher, National Center for Policy Research, Kabul University (January–April 2005)
– Researcher, Foundation for Culture and Civil Society (February–August 2004)

Dr. Afghan is an esteemed member of several prominent international academic organizations, including the British Sociological Association and the British Academy.

He has authored and contributed to a wide range of scholarly publications, including books, translations, research reports, and academic articles in Dari, Pashto, Persian, and English. His major works include:

– Women Sociology (Authorship, Dari, Afghanistan Sociological Association, 2024)
– Sociology of Religion: An Historical Introduction (Roberto Cipriani), Translation into Dari (2024)
– Religion Sociology (Authorship, Dari, 2023)
– Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Method Approaches (John Creswell & David Creswell), Translation into Dari (2022)
– Investigation of the Situation of Women in Afghanistan (Research, Dari, 2021)
– Migration Carrier of Political Culture: Model Development (Persian, 2020)
– Introduction to Sociology (Bruce Quinn), Translation into Pashto (2019)
– Women’s Rights: From Muslims’ Perspective (Research, English, 2019)
– Islamic Feminism: A Brief Historical Analysis (Research, English, AIJSS, 2019)

Dr. Afghan has participated in several internationally recognized academic events, including the Research Design Workshop (CARTI, Istanbul, 2009), the International Summer School on Research Methodology (CEU & OSI, Budapest, 2009), the National Level Young Sociologist Competition (Christ University, 2011), and the Joint ESCAS–CESS Conference in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, among others.

His academic excellence has been acknowledged through numerous awards, including:

– Best Professor, Research Committee, Shaheed Rabbani Education University (2020)
– Best Teacher at the National Level, Ministry of Higher Education (2018)
– Best Professor of Sociology, Kabul Education University (2017)
– Author Recognition Award, Education University & Pen for Change Organization (2017)
– Certificate of Participation, Seminar on Korean Development Model (2016)
– Best Social Servant Award, Women Affairs and Human Rights Commission of Parliament (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 (2012)
– Distinguished International Christite of the Semester, Christ University (2010, 2011, 2012)
– Letter of Appreciation, Swedish Committee for Afghanistan and SALAM (2009)
– Letter of Appreciation as Talented Student, Farhatyar Calligraphy Center (1999)

Dr. Afghan continues to contribute meaningfully to sociological research, policy development, and higher education. He is currently a co-founder of the Afghanistan Sociological Association, established in the United Kingdom in collaboration with other leading Afghan sociology experts.