Department of Biology

Background

The Department of Biology was initially established within the Faculty of Education in 1393 Solar Hijri under the name “Department of Chemistry and Biology” and began its academic activities in the same year. In 1396 Solar Hijri, the department produced its first cohort of bachelor’s degree graduates and introduced them to society. Since 1395 Solar Hijri, the Department of Biology has continued its academic activities as an independent department. The curriculum of the Department of Biology was developed in 1398 Solar Hijri by the Ministry of Higher Education under the Curriculum Cluster framework. The curriculum was formulated following an assessment and comparative review of the curricula and educational requirements of the Ministry of Education’s high schools and laboratories, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Department of Environmental Protection, and internationally recognized standard universities. The curriculum is currently applicable and implemented by the department.

Vision

 The Department of Biology aspires to attain a leading academic position at the national level by providing effective and high-quality education, conducting advanced and impactful research, and embracing modern technologies and innovative approaches in biological sciences.

Mission  

The Department of Biology is committed to educating and preparing competent professionals and qualified teachers who are equipped with strong scientific, research, and environmental knowledge and skills. Guided by Islamic and national values, the Department strives to contribute to the advancement of education, higher education, public health, environmental protection, and sustainable development in the country.

Organizational Chart

No.	Name	Degree	Position
1	Teaching Assistant Mohammad Alim Atif	Master	Head of the Department
2	Associate Professor Wahidullah Abdurahimzai	Ph.D.	Head of Research
3	Teaching Assistant Nazifullah Maheen	Master	Lecturer
4	Teaching Assistant Qudratullah Mohmand	Master	Lecturer
5	Junior Teaching Wahidullah Hamta	Bachelor	Lecturer

Biography of Senior Teaching Assistant Mohammad Alam Atif

Senior Teaching Assistant Mohammad Alam Atif, son of Mohammad Sharif, was born in 1368 Solar Hijri in a religious family in Logar Province. He was admitted through the Kankor examination to the Department of Chemistry and Biology, Faculty of Education, Nangarhar University, in 1386 Solar Hijri and successfully graduated from the same university in 1391 Solar Hijri.

In 1392 Solar Hijri, through a competitive examination, he was appointed as a teacher at the Central Teacher Training College of Paktia Province, where he taught for one year. Subsequently, in 1393 Solar Hijri, he successfully obtained an academic staff position through a competitive examination and joined the Department of Biology, Faculty of Education, Logar University, as a member of the academic staff. He has continued to serve as a faculty member at this institution to date.

In Mizan 1396 Solar Hijri, he traveled to the Islamic Republic of Iran after receiving an educational scholarship to pursue higher education. He successfully completed his graduate studies and, in Mizan 1398 Solar Hijri, obtained a Master's degree in Animal Physiology from Tehran International University.

Based on the decree of the Ministry of Higher Education, No. (10450), dated 30/11/1398 Solar Hijri, he was appointed as the Head of the Department of Biology, a position he continues to hold to date.