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Introduction to the Leadership Team
Chancellor of Moraa University
Introduction
Dr. Ashrafullah Stanikzai is a distinguished scientific leader, researcher, and academic administrator who currently serves as the President of Moraa University in Kabul. With an interdisciplinary academic background and extensive experience in scientific research, public administration, and institutional management, he has contributed to scientific leadership, educational development, and organizational reform.
Education
Dr. Stanikzai pursued his higher education in Pakistan, studying in the fields of health sciences, social sciences, and humanities. He obtained his Doctorate in Pharmacy from the Faculty of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at the University of Balochistan in Quetta.
He also holds master’s degrees in Political Science, English Literature, International Relations, and Philosophy. In addition, he pursued undergraduate studies in Basic Sciences and Political Science.
Scientific and Research Activities
Dr. Stanikzai’s research activities have primarily focused on tuberculosis diagnosis, drug resistance, and molecular studies of tuberculosis-causing bacteria. He has also contributed to the authorship and publication of scientific articles and systematic reviews in scholarly journals.
Management Experience
Dr. Stanikzai has held several managerial positions in the public sector, including serving as Deputy Minister of Human Resources at the Ministry of Finance. In this capacity, he was involved in organizational management, human resources development, policy implementation, and administrative reform.
Current Responsibility
As President of Moraa University, Dr. Stanikzai is committed to enhancing academic quality, developing academic curricula, strengthening the professional capacity of professors, promoting a culture of research, and expanding national and international scientific cooperation.
Languages
Dr. Stanikzai speaks Pashto, Dari Persian, English, and Urdu, and has familiarity with Arabic and Balochi.
Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs of Moraa University
Introduction
Dr. Mohammad Ismail Wasim, son of the late Abdul Ghafar, was born in 1358 Solar Hijri (1979) in Chah Ab District of Takhar Province, Afghanistan, into a middle-class family with a strong appreciation for education. He completed his primary, secondary, and high school education in his hometown before pursuing higher education in Takhar, Badakhshan, and Kabul.
Education
After successfully passing the university entrance examination (Kankor), Dr. Wasim was admitted to the Faculty of Medicine in Badakhshan Province, where he successfully completed his first academic year. Following the establishment of the interim government, he moved to Kabul and completed the remainder of his medical studies at Kabul University of Medical Sciences, Abu Ali Ibn Sina, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in medicine.
Specialized and Professional Training
Dr. Wasim has completed a range of specialized and professional training programs, including:
A four-month course in public health
A six-month course in ECG and ultrasound
A four-month course in monitoring and evaluation
Work and Professional Experience
Following his graduation, Dr. Wasim began his professional career as a physician at a non-governmental health institution. Subsequently, through an open competitive recruitment process, he joined Management Sciences for Health (MSH), an international organization, where he served for approximately ten years in various departments, with particular involvement in modern approaches to tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment.
Following the conclusion of the MSH project in 2020 and the outbreak of COVID-19 in Afghanistan, he served as the Coordinator of Capacity-Building Programs at the Emergency Department of the Ministry of Public Health. After one year of service at the Ministry, he was selected through an open competitive process to serve as a Clinical Tuberculosis Specialist with JHPIEGO, an international organization, from 2021 to 2025.
Current Responsibility
In Saratan 1405 (July 2026), Dr. Wasim was selected through an open competitive process to serve as the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs of Moraa University. In this capacity, he contributes to enhancing academic and scientific quality and supports the University’s efforts to provide education and training that develop qualified and capable human resources for society.
Achievements and Professional Experience
Dr. Wasim’s professional achievements and contributions include:
Organizing training programs for doctors, nurses, and midwives on tuberculosis case finding, diagnosis and treatment, infection prevention and control, and medical waste management.
Contributing to the equipping of tuberculosis centers and laboratories with modern diagnostic tools and technologies, including digital X-ray, GeneXpert, and line probe assay.
Contributing to the preparation and publication of scientific and medical articles in international journals.
Supporting capacity-building initiatives for doctors and health workers in the prevention and control of COVID-19.
Providing training to doctors and nurses across Afghanistan on the proper use of molecular diagnostic devices and other modern medical equipment and technologies.
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Moraa University
Dr. Ahmad Zia Allokozay is an accomplished medical and higher education professional currently serving as the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at Moraa University. With extensive experience in healthcare management, human resource development, and higher education administration, he has held several key leadership and advisory positions in prominent national institutions.
Prior to his current role at Moraa University, Dr. Allokozay served as the Medical Director of Muhammad Ali Jinnah Hospital, where he contributed to the management and delivery of healthcare services. He also served as a Human Resource Technical Advisor to the Independent Administrative Reform and Civil Service Commission, where he worked in the areas of human resource management, organizational development, and administrative reform.
Throughout his professional career, Dr. Allokozay has developed extensive experience in leadership, healthcare administration, human resource management, organizational development, and higher education administration. His professional approach emphasizes strategic planning, institutional development, effective management, and improving services for students and academic communities.
Dr. Allokozay began his education at Habibia High School in Kabul and subsequently graduated from Kabul University of Medical Sciences with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.
In his current position as Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at Moraa University, he is involved in the development and management of student-centered services, academic and student affairs, student support systems, extracurricular activities, and initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall educational experience and institutional environment for students.
Education
Dr. Alkozai completed his primary and secondary education at Habibia High School. He subsequently pursued higher education at Kabul University of Medical Sciences, where he obtained a Doctor of Medicine degree.
Work and Management Experience
Prior to joining Mora University, Dr. Alkozai served as the Medical Director of Mohammad Ali Jinnah Hospital, where he was involved in the management and leadership of healthcare services.
He also served as a Technical Human Resources Advisor at the Independent Administrative Reform and Civil Service Commission, contributing to human resources management and organizational development.
Current Responsibility
As the Vice chancellor of Student Affairs of Mora University, Dr. Alkozai is responsible for supporting the effective management of student affairs, strengthening student services, and contributing to the development of a suitable, supportive, and student-centered educational environment.
Administrative and Financial Deputy of Moraa University
Mohammad Zahir Halimi, son of Didar Ali, is an experienced academic administrator and manager in the field of higher education in Afghanistan. He has been active in the scientific, educational, and managerial sectors of private higher education institutions since 1390 (2011). Over more than a decade of professional experience, he has held various academic and managerial positions at Gharjistan University, Zawal University, Ibn Sina University of Kabul, and Moraa University.
His professional background encompasses higher education management, administrative and financial affairs, economics, Islamic finance and banking, human resources management, organizational development, and scientific research.
Personal Information
- Name and Surname: Mohammad Zahir Halimi
- Father’s Name: Didar Ali
- Mother Tongue: Dari
- Province: Ghazni Province, Jaghori District
Education
Mohammad Zahir Halimi has pursued higher education in the fields of economics, Islamic studies, and Islamic finance and banking.
- Doctorate: Islamic Finance and Banking; final certificate in the process of completion
- Master’s Degree: Islamic Finance and Banking
- Bachelor’s Degree: Islamic Studies and Economics
Scientific and Managerial Background
Mr. Halimi began his professional career in higher education in 1390 (2011) and has since undertaken a range of academic, administrative, and managerial responsibilities at private higher education institutions.
Gharjistan University – Farah Branch
- President of the Faculty of Economics, 1390–1391 (2011–2012)
Gharjistan University – Kabul Branch
- Director of Commercial Economics, 1392–1394 (2013–2015)
- President of the Faculty of Economics, 1395–1396 (2016–2017)
- President of Gharjistan University, 1396 (2017)
- Administrative and Financial Deputy, 1397–1399 (2018–2020)
- Faculty Member, 1390–1399 (2011–2020)
Zawal University
- Academic and Teaching Deputy, 1400 (2021)
Ibn Sina University of Kabul
- Administrative and Financial Deputy, 1401–1405 (2022–2026)
During his tenure at Ibn Sina University, his appointment decree as a faculty member was also obtained from the Ministry of Higher Education.
Moraa University
- Administrative and Financial Deputy, 1405–present (2026–present)
In this capacity, he is involved in the management and regulation of administrative and financial affairs, planning and budgeting, human resources management, development of administrative structures, regulation of executive processes, and support for the University’s development programs.
Scientific and Research Activities
In addition to his managerial responsibilities, Mohammad Zahir Halimi is active in scientific research and academic study. His scientific works have been published in domestic and international journals.
- International Scientific Articles: 3
- Domestic Scientific Articles: 6
His principal areas of study and research include economics, finance, Islamic banking, Islamic economics, and financial management.
Scientific and Editorial Activities
Alongside his scientific and managerial activities, Mr. Halimi has contributed to the management and evaluation of academic works and university journals.
- Member of the Editorial Board of Rana University: 1395–1399 (2016–2020)
- Member of the Editorial Board of Mawlana University, Mazar-e-Sharif: 1404–present (2025–present)
- Editor-in-Chief and Member of the Editorial Board of the Moraa University Journal: 1405–present (2026–present)
Areas of Expertise
Mr. Halimi’s principal areas of expertise include:
- Management and leadership of higher education institutions
- Administrative and financial management
- Planning and budgeting
- Islamic finance and banking
- Economics and financial management
- Human resources management
- Organizational development
- Quality assurance and enhancement in higher education
- Scientific research and academic study
- Development and implementation of administrative and financial policies and procedures
Professional Approach
Mr. Halimi emphasizes that the sustainable development of higher education institutions requires effective management, administrative and financial transparency, optimal use of resources, strengthening human capacities, fostering a culture of research, and creating a supportive scientific and educational environment.
In his managerial responsibilities, he emphasizes the establishment of an organized administrative system, clear separation of responsibilities, accountability, coordination among different units, effective utilization of resources, and support for the University’s scientific and development programs.
Current Responsibility
Mohammad Zahir Halimi currently serves as the Administrative and Financial Deputy of Moraa University. In addition to his executive responsibilities, he remains active in the University’s scientific, research, and organizational development activities.
Dean of the Faculty of Curative Medicine
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President of the Faculty of Computer Science of Moraa University
Professor Obaidullah Ranjbar is a specialist in information technology, computer science, and cybersecurity. He holds a master’s degree in Computer Science and currently serves as the President of the Faculty of Computer Science of Moraa University.
Education
Professor Ranjbar holds a master’s degree in Computer Science.
Work and Teaching Experience
Professor Ranjbar has more than 10 years of teaching experience at private universities. He has also been actively involved in specialized training and professional capacity-building initiatives.
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