Research Center
Khurasan University offers the facility of fully equipped research center to its students where graduates conducting different researches while preparing their research reports and thesis at the end of their degree programs.
Highly qualified researchers of KU are teaching students about the basic techniques of research writing. The to-be builder of the nation are introduced to the market where they work for couples of months while completing their internship program – the necessary part of their faculty programs.
With the aim to inter-link the theory learnt in the varsity with practical activities prevailing in the market, this research center came into being in the year 2014 where hundreds of students have conducted detailed researches about several organizations working for the development of Afghanistan.
Besides, Khurasan University publishes a quarterly research journal that includes research reports and papers about different topics of wider interests for the students as well for the teachers.
The research center has also published many books including “Quick Calculus-One” authored by Professor Mohammad Shah Ahmadzai which published recently while many more are in progress that would be published not only for benefiting students studying in KU but it would be available in the market for the masses.
Research & Development Head
Dr. Ataullah Muneeb
Introduction
Dr. Ataullah Muneeb was born and raised in the culturally rich province of Nangarhar, Afghanistan. His intellectual journey began amidst the complex socio-political landscape of his homeland. From his early education at I.R.C High School in Peshawar, where he distinguished himself as the school topper, it was evident that he possessed extraordinary academic aptitude and a deep commitment to scholarly excellence. This early promise blossomed into a remarkable career dedicated to economic development and academic leadership in one of the world's most challenging environments.
Education
- Ph.D. in Economics: University of Peshawar. His research broke new ground in understanding Afghanistan's post-conflict economic challenges, earning the highest academic honors. His dissertation combined rigorous quantitative analysis with innovative policy recommendations tailored to Afghanistan's unique circumstances.
- MPhil in Economics and Finance: International Islamic University, Islamabad. Earned a Gold Medal, focusing on the intersection of financial systems and economic development in fragile states.
- BSc in Economics and Finance: International Islamic University, Islamabad. Gold Medal-winning research laid the foundation for his future work as a leading economic thinker.
Experience
Khurasan University (04/2017 – Present)
Associate Professor & Head of R&D
Major Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive research strategy aligned with the university’s mission and goals.
- Identify emerging research trends and secure funding opportunities (grants, sponsorships, collaborations).
- Foster interdisciplinary research initiatives to enhance innovation and academic excellence.
- Establish partnerships with industry, government, and international institutions for collaborative research.
- Oversee the university’s research portfolio, ensuring quality, relevance, and ethical compliance.
- Supervise the publication process, encouraging high-impact journals, conferences, and patents.
- Organize research seminars, workshops, and symposiums to promote academic discourse.
- Implement research policies, including intellectual property rights and data management protocols.
- Monitor and evaluate research progress, ensuring timely completion of projects.
- Provide research guidance to faculty members and students, enhancing their academic contributions.
- Facilitate training programs on research methodologies, grant writing, and academic publishing.
- Encourage faculty and students to participate in national and international research conferences.
- Develop research incentive programs to motivate high-quality scholarly output.
- Integrate research-based learning into curricula to strengthen critical thinking and innovation.
- Advise on the adoption of new technologies and tools for research and teaching.
- Promote industry-academia linkages to ensure curriculum relevance to market needs.
- Represent the university in research councils, accreditation bodies, and academic forums.
- Prepare and manage the research budget, ensuring optimal resource utilization.
- Ensure compliance with national and international research standards.
- Report to the university senate/academic council on research progress and achievements.
- Conduct periodic reviews of research output and recommend improvements.
- Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) for research productivity.
- Lead accreditation and ranking initiatives related to research performance.
- Promote public engagement through research dissemination (public lectures, media, open-access publications).
- Initiate community-based research projects addressing societal challenges.
- Collaborate with alumni and stakeholders to enhance research funding and visibility.
Research Supervision
| No | Student’s Name | Research Topic | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdul Rahman | A Critical Analysis of Foreign Aid on Poverty Alleviation in Afghanistan | 2024 |
| 2 | Muslihuddin | Effects of Customer Relationship Management on Customer Satisfaction in the Telecommunication Sector in Nangarhar, Afghanistan | 2024 |
| 3 | Ziaurahman | The Impact of Entrepreneurship on Employment Generation in Afghanistan: A Case Study of Nangarhar Province | 2024 |
| 4 | Mohammad Jafer | The Effects of Project Management Systems on Organizational Performance: Evidence from the NGOs Sector in Nangarhar, Afghanistan | 2023 |
| 5 | Akhtar Gul | The Effects of Team Building on Organizational Performance: Empirical Analysis of the Telecommunication Sector in Nangarhar | 2023 |
| 6 | Samiul Haq | The Impact of Transformational Leadership on Employee Engagement and Academic Performance: A Case Study of Jalalabad Private University, Afghanistan | 2023 |
| 7 | Sayed Qadir Sadri | Impact of Recruitment and Selection Process on Employee Turnover: A Case Study of AGC | 2022 |
| 8 | Redwanullah | The Impact of Medium and Small Businesses on Employment Creation in Nangarhar Province | 2022 |
| 9 | Azizullah | The Effect of Participative Leadership on Employee Team Performance in the NGOs Sector of Nangarhar Province | 2022 |
| 10 | Sayed Ishaq | The Effects of External Audit Quality on Financial Performance: Evidence from the NGOs Sector in Nangarhar, Afghanistan | 2022 |
| 11 | Abdullah | The Effects of Green Supply Chain Management on Organizational Performance: Evidence from NGOs in Nangarhar Province | 2022 |
| 12 | Najeebullah | The Effects of Internal Control on Fraud Reduction: Empirical Evidence from the NGOs Sector in Nangarhar, Afghanistan | 2022 |
| 13 | Sohil Ahmad | Effect of Transformational Leadership on Faculty Engagement and Organizational Performance of Jalalabad Private University | 2021 |
| 14 | Amanullah | Factors for Effective Change Management in Private Universities and Institutes of Higher Education in Nangarhar, Afghanistan | 2021 |
| 15 | Sayed Hamayoun | The Effects of Emotional Intelligence on Team Performance | 2021 |
| 16 | Mohammad Ismail Danish | The Effect of Monitoring and Evaluation on Project Performance | 2020 |
| Mohammad Shafiq Fazali | The Effects of Quality Management on Organizational Performance | 2020 | |
| 18 | Khalilullah Mal | The Effects of Gender Diversity on Organizational Performance | 2020 |
| 19 | Rahmat Gul | The Effect of Project Management Practices on Project Performance | 2020 |
| 20 | Khyber | Impact of Poor Leadership on Organizational Performance | 2020 |
| 21 | Abdul Rahman | The Effects of Organizational Job Rotation on Employee Performance | 2019 |
| 22 | Mujeeb U Rahman | The Effects of Quality Management on Organizational Performance: An Empirical Analysis of the Telecommunication Sector in Nangarhar | 2019 |
| 23 | M. Nazeer | Impact of Digitalizing the Systems on Organizational Employee Performance | 2019 |
| 24 | Abdul Qayoum | The Effects of Technological Innovation on Organizational Performance: Evidence from the NGOs Sector in Nangarhar | 2018 |
Computer Skills
| No | Training Name | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Advanced SPSS | International Islamic University |
| 2 | Advanced EViews | International Islamic University |
| 3 | Advanced Stata | International Islamic University |
| 4 | Professional Microsoft 2021 | Aptech Institute of Information Technology |
| 5 | Kobo | Rokyan Management Consultancy |
| 6 | Power BI | Rokyan Management Consultancy |
Published Research in International Journals
- Arab, Z., & Muneeb, A. (2019). An Employees' Perspective of Effective Communication as a Strategy for Enhancing Organizational Performance. Kardan Journal of Economics and Management Sciences. https://doi.org/10.31841/kjems.2021.65
- Rashid, A., Muneeb, A., & Karim, M. (2021). The Exports–Exchange Rate Volatility Nexus in Pakistan: Do Financial Constraints and Financial Development Matter? International Journal of Emerging Markets, 17(10), 2676–2701. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijoem-04-2020-0348
- Muneeb, A., & Ahmad, A. (2020). Awareness of Employee Compensation and its Effect on Employee Motivation. International Journal of Management Excellence, 14(3), 2114–2118. https://doi.org/10.17722/ijme.v14i3.1144
- Muneeb, A., & Atal, R. (2019). Assessing the Influence of Financial Literacy on Profitability: Evidence from Nangarhar, Afghanistan. International Journal of Technical Research & Science, 04(11), 16–23. https://doi.org/10.30780/ijtrs.v04.i11.004
- Muneeb, A., Ghous, M. G., & Nizami, H. (2023). The Challenges and Opportunities for Private Schools in Kabul. Eximia, 11, 98–114. https://doi.org/10.47577/eximia.v11i1.285
- Muneeb, A., & Tariq, K. (2023). Green Human Resources Management and Environmental Sustainability: A Moderating Role of Green Transformational Leadership. Pakistan Languages and Humanities Review, 7(IV). https://doi.org/10.47205/plhr.2023(7-iv)06