Homayoon Raoufi
@homayoonraoufi
Environmental scientist and agricultural researcher focused on climate adaptation.
AfghanistanWhat I'm looking for
I am an environmental scientist and agricultural researcher with a Ph.D. in Environmental Planning and Management from the University of Tehran, and an MSc in Horticulture and Biotechnology. My work centers on assessing climate change impacts on agricultural production and developing adaptation strategies, with multiple peer-reviewed publications on climate, crop impacts, pest management, and sustainable energy.
I have academic leadership and teaching experience as a university lecturer, department head, and dean of an agriculture faculty, plus monitoring and M&E experience in research projects. I contribute as a peer reviewer for international journals and have led and supervised student research while publishing on topics including climate impacts on wheat, temperature and precipitation trend analysis, pest management, and biomass energy.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Dean of Agriculture
Kunduz University
Aug 2017 - Nov 2018 (1 year 3 months)
Managed academic, financial and administrative affairs of the Faculty of Agriculture to support faculty operations and program delivery.
Lecturer
Kunduz University
Oct 2012 - Jan 2018 (5 years 3 months)
Prepared and delivered undergraduate lectures in plant pathology, microbiology and environmental protection, and supervised student research projects and seminars.
Head of Department
Kunduz University
May 2017 - Sep 2017 (4 months)
Managed department staff, developed strategic plans and course delivery, and supervised departmental research and academic activities.
M&E Officer
EUREKA Research
Feb 2011 - Jun 2013 (2 years 4 months)
Monitored project implementation, conducted local field visits, and produced monitoring reports to ensure timely delivery of project activities and donor compliance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UTUniversity of Tehran
Doctor of Philosophy, Environmental Planning and Management
2019 - 2024
Completed a Ph.D. in Environmental Planning and Management with a thesis assessing climate change impacts on agricultural production and adaptation strategies for wheat in Afghanistan.
Tajik Agrarian University
Master of Science, Plant Protection
2013 - 2015
Completed a Master of Science in Horticulture and Biotechnology with a thesis on bio-ecological characteristics of important apple pests in Kunduz Province.
Kabul University
Bachelor of Science, Plant Protection
2006 - 2010
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with specialization in Plant Protection at Kabul University from 2006 to 2010.
Availability
Location
AfghanistanAuthorized to work in
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