Department of Electrical Power Engineering

About

The Department of Electrical Power Engineering is the first department dedicated to the field of electricity supply in the country, which was established in September 1980, due to the need to provide electricity specialists and engineers to industrial institutions in cities and villages. Since 1985, with graduation of the first round of graduates, this department has presented specialists to the society who successfully carry out their duties in all areas of the national economy. In 2019, the name of this department was changed to Electrical Power Engineering with a focus on power, which includes the sectors of electricity production, transmission and distribution. The students of this department are active in various fields related to the energy sector, electricity, telecommunications and industrial institutions.

The Department of Electrical Power Engineering is a scientific and educational core for acquiring specialized knowledge, research and innovation at the national level. Currently, the Department of Electrical Power Engineering teaches the curriculum by 9 experienced professors with academic ranks ranging from assistant professor to professor with doctoral and master's degrees. The department's teaching is carried out using contemporary methods in the form of lectures, practical courses, seminars and scientific conferences, the implementation of professional projects, educational and production applications, the provision of scientific relations with professors from other universities in the country, the use of information technology and the provision of new materials.

Currently, the teachers of the Department of Electrical Power Engineering are not only busy teaching various subjects, but also engaged in comprehensive scientific research in the fields of production, transmission, distribution, and efficient consumption of electrical energy, control and protection of electrical processes, use of renewable energy sources, reliability and stability of networks, network improvement, etc., the usual paths of Electrical Power Engineering for the promotion and growth of the country's national economy.

Objectives

Graduates of the Electrical Power Engineering Department of Kabul Polytechnic University, after gaining three to five years of professional experience in their field, will become specialists with the following capabilities:

• Become competent, creative, and effective electrical engineers who can meet customer demands.

• Develop professionally by acquiring soft skills.

• Demonstrate high levels of ethical values, a positive attitude, and social responsibility.

Vision

To develop into and sustain as a national leading department for research, education and technology in the field of electrical power engineering.

Mission

The mission of the department is to:

Provide high quality and effective education in the field of electrical power engineering;
Materialize the partnership with industry by meeting the ever-changing needs of the market for future engineers;
Immunize the students with knowledge and experience in their field of specialization to contribute in the making of professional leaders;
Carry out research and consultancy in the field of electrical power engineering for socio-economic development.

Activities

The major activities of the Electrical Power Engineering Department are carried out in the following areas:

• Collaboration and Consultation: Providing technical and engineering consultations to government organizations and private companies; collaborating with the Ministry of Energy and Water, Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS), and other related institutions; active participation in committees and specialized meetings related to electricity, energy technologies, and technical standards.

• Research and Study Projects: Conducting scientific research in areas such as electrical power systems, electronics, control, and renewable energy; publishing scientific findings in national and international journals through research articles, technical reports, and specialized studies.

• Workshops, Seminars, and Training Programs: Organizing and conducting training courses and workshops in electrical power systems, control systems, and renewable energy technologies.

• Scientific and International Collaboration: Participation and representation in national and international conferences, seminars, and exhibitions related to electric power and energy.

• Development of Technical Resources and Scientific Knowledge: Authoring and translating textbooks, supplementary learning materials, and specialized academic papers in the field of electrical power engineering; creating a technical information bank and scientific resources for the use of faculty members and students.

Facilities

The Electrical Power Engineering Department is equipped with modern classrooms, an electric machines and drives laboratory, and a dedicated library. To enhance the practical engineering skills of students, the department introduces them for two practical training programs (productive field work and design field work), each lasting three weeks, to the facilities and departments of: Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS), Ministry of Energy and Water, Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development, Ministry of Urban Development, Kabul Municipality. In addition, the department’s computer lab contains 14 computers equipped with specialized electrical power engineering software such as MATLAB, ETAP, PV Syst, Multisim, Dialux, etc., which students regularly use. Another major convenience provided by the department is internet access for both academic members and students.

Catalog

Faculty Members

Name: Associate Professor Dr. Gul Ahmad Ludin

Educational Background:

Gul Ahmad Ludin obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Power Engineering from Kabul Polytechnic University, Kabul, Afghanistan, in 2012. He received his Master’s degree in Renewable Energy Integration and Electric Power Transmission Systems from the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan, in 2017. He completed his PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the same university in 2024. Due to his outstanding achievements and exceptional research contributions, he received the prestigious President’s Honorable Award from the University of the Ryukyus. So far, he has published 22 research papers in reputable international journals. He is currently serving as an acdemic member in the Department of Electrical Power Engineering at Kabul Polytechnic University, Kabul, Afghanistan. His research interests include electric energy conversion, power transmission systems, circuit breakers, and renewable energy technologies, with a special focus on their integration into electric power networks.

Email Address: gulahmadludin@gmail.com

Contact Number: +93 (0) 701918032

Research Areas: Renewable energy systems and their integration; design, stability, and reliability of electric power transmission systems.

Name: Professor Abdulellah Rasooli

Educational Background:

Professor Abdulellah Rasooli, son of Abdulrasool, was born in 1963 in Chandal Bai Village, Paghman District, Kabul Province. He graduated from Naderia High School in 1980. In the same year, after passing the university entrance exam, he joined Kabul Polytechnic University and earned his Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in electrical power engineering from the Electromechanical Faculty in 1986. After graduation, in March 1988, he was appointed as a faculty member in the Department of electrical power engineering and has since served his country for more than three decades.

Email Address: abrasooli.kpu@gmail.com

Contact Number: +93 (70) 0232022

Research Areas: Energy, climate change, and electric power system planning.

Name: Associate Professor Zakir Hussain Farhad

Educational Background:

Associate Professor Zakir Hussain Farhad received his Bachelor’s degree from the Department of Electrical Power Engineering, Kabul Polytechnic University, in 2007, and his Master’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Gazi University, Turkey, in 2015. He has been serving as a faculty member in the Electrical Power Engineering Department at Kabul Polytechnic University for more than 18 years since 2007.

Email Address: zakirhussainfar@gmail.com

Contact Number: +93 (0) 744818059

Research Areas: Power system economics, power system stability, and automatic generation control.

Name: Associate Professor Mohammad Amin Amin

Educational Background:

Mohammad Amin Amin was born in 1986 in Ghazni Province. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Power Engineering in 2008 from Kabul Polytechnic University, Afghanistan; another Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering in 2011 from Brighton University; and a Master’s degree in Electric Power Systems in 2013 from Brighton University, United Kingdom. He joined the academic staff of the Electrical Power Engineering Department at Kabul Polytechnic University in 2008. He has published six research articles in international journals and five articles in national scientific journals. He has also translated a book titled Power Systems Analysis. His academic contributions have been recognized multiple times by the Ministry of Higher Education and Kabul Polytechnic University.

Email Address: aminsharif.amin2@gmail.com

Contact Number: +93 (0) 785375450

Research Areas: Advanced power electronics technologies, renewable energy sources and technologies, system reliability, and electrical distribution networks.

Name: Assistant Professor Hashmatullah Zeerak

Educational Background:

Assistant Professor Hashmatullah Zeerak completed his Bachelor’s degree in 2013 from Kabul Polytechnic University. During his studies, he received the “Outstanding Student Award” from the Ministry of Higher Education in 2012. From 2012 to 2015, he worked as a professional engineer at Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS). Since 2015, he has been teaching in the Electrical Power Engineering Department at Kabul Polytechnic University. From 2020 to 2023, he pursued his Master’s degree at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), successfully completing his program before returning to Afghanistan. To date, he has published four international articles and two dissertations.

Email Address: hashmat.zeerakf@gmail.com

Contact Number: +93 (0) 708838966

Research Areas: Power system analysis, protection, control, power electronics, and electronics.

Name: Assistant Professor Sayed Mirshah Danish

Educational Background:

Assistant Professor Sayed Mirshah Danish received his Bachelor’s degree from the Electrical Power Engineering Department of Kabul Polytechnic University in 2012, and his Master’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan, in 2020.

From 2012 onward, he worked for nearly eight years in different national and international companies, including VEC, ZTE, and TTTA, as an electrical engineer, electrical manager, and part-time or full-time instructor. Since 2021, he has been serving as a faculty member at Kabul Polytechnic University. His work has been recognized through appreciation letters and certificates, and he was awarded the President’s Award from the University of the Ryukyus, Japan, in 2020 for his outstanding academic contributions.

Email Address: sayedmir.danish@gmail.com

Contact Number: +93 (0) 784 375 375

Research Areas: Sustainable energy development, renewable energy technologies, energy storage, and smart grids.

Name: Assistant Lecturer Mohammad Faheem Mohmand

Educational Background:

Assistant Lecturer Mohammad Faheem Mohmand received his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Power Engineering in 2016 from Kabul Polytechnic University. From 2016 to 2020, he worked for more than four years in various national companies and the Ministry of Urban Development as an electrical engineer. Since 2021, he has been serving as a faculty member in the Electrical Power Engineering Department at Kabul Polytechnic University.

Email Address: fahim.kpu@gmail.com

Contact Number: +93 (0) 78 20 40001

Research Areas: Renewable energy systems and power systems.

Name: Assistant Lecturer Rafiullah Raafi

Educational Background:

Rafiullah Raafi received his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Power Engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Peshawar, Pakistan. Since 2021, he has been serving as a faculty member in the Electrical Power Engineering Department, Electromechanical Faculty, Kabul Polytechnic University. His work includes teaching specialized Electrical Power Engineering subjects, supervising students’ research projects, and conducting research in the field of design and analysis of electric machines, particularly flux switching machines.

Email Address: Rafiullah.raafi@gmail.com

Contact Number: +93 (0) 777242727

Research Areas: Electrical machines and their control systems.

Name: Assistant Lecturer Fazal Rabi Hasand

Educational Background:

Assistant Lecturer Fazal Rabi Hasand received his Bachelor’s degree in 2020 from the Electrical Power Engineering Department of Kabul Polytechnic University. He is currently a master’s student in Electrical Power Engineering at the same university. Since 2023, he has been serving as a faculty member in the Electrical Power Engineering Department.

Email Address: fazalrabihasand@gmail.com

Contact Number: +93 (0) 787244272

Research Areas: Power supply systems and electric distribution networks.

Staff Members

Name: Engineer Mirwais Safi

Position: Laboratory Engineer

Email: engmirwais222@gmail.com

Name: Sulaiman Naseri

Position: Service Staff

Contact Number: +93 785300604

Research

Research Areas

Specific Research Area: Energy Systems and Power Engineering

The department of Electrical Power Engineering at Kabul Polytechnic University is on the forefront of research on energy systems, power grid, and sustainable power generation at the national level. Our research aims to address critical challenges such as grid reliability, efficiency, modernization, and the integration of renewable energy into existing power systems.

Research Focus Areas:

Grid Modernization and Automation: Development of technologies to enhance the efficiency and reliability of modern power grids.
Smart Grid Technologies: Integration of advanced sensors, control systems and communication technologies into the power grid.
Microgrids: Development of localized grid systems that can operate independently to enhance energy security.
Power Systems and Renewable Energy: Focus on integrating solar, wind and other renewable energy sources into the electrical grid.

Power System Stability: Enhancing the reliability and resilience of power systems.

Programs

Undergraduate Programs

Program Code	Program Title
EPE	Bachelor of Science in Electrical Power Engineering

Curriculum

Program Learning Objectives

1. Professional Competence: Graduates will possess the technical skills and necessary knowledge to solve complex electrical power engineering problems, and to design, analyze, and improve electrical systems using fundamental engineering principles.

2. Lifelong Learning and Adaptability: Graduates will engage in lifelong learning through advanced studies, professional development, and adaptability to new techniques and methods in the rapidly evolving field of Electrical Power Engineering.

3. Leadership and Teamwork: Graduates will work effectively both as leaders and as members of multidisciplinary teams, demonstrating strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills.

4. Ethical and Social Responsibility: Graduates will uphold ethical standards in their professional activities, considering the social, environmental, and economic impacts of their work, and will contribute to sustainable development within the field of electrical power engineering.

5. Innovation and Problem Solving: Graduates will apply critical thinking and creativity to address emerging challenges in the energy sector, including renewable energy integration, energy efficiency, and grid modernization.

1^st Attachment: Academic Members

Name and Last name: Gul Ahmad Ludin

Biography

Gul Ahmad Ludin received his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Power Engineering from Kabul Polytechnic University, Kabul, Afghanistan, in 2012. He obtained his Master’s degree in Renewable Energy Integration and Electric Power Transmission Systems from the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan, in 2017. He further earned his Ph.D. degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the same university in 2024. Gul Ahmad Ludin was honored with the President’s Honorable Award by the University of the Ryukyus in recognition of his outstanding achievements and exceptional research contributions. To date, he has published 22 international research papers in reputable peer-reviewed international journals. He is currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Power Engineering at Kabul Polytechnic University, Kabul, Afghanistan. His research interests include power conversion, power transmission systems, circuit breakers, and renewable energy technologies, with a particular focus on their integration into power grids.

Research Area:

Renewable Energy Systems and their Integration, Design, Stability and Reliability of Power Transmission Systems

Journal Publications

G. A. Ludin, A. Nakadomari, A. Yona, S. Mikkili, S. S. Rangarajan, E. R. Collins, et al., “Technical and economic analysis of an HVDC transmission system for renewable energy connection in Afghanistan,” Sustainability, vol. 14, no. 3, Art. 1468, 2022.
G. A. Ludin, M. A. Amin, H. Matayoshi, S. S. Rangarajan, A. M. Hemeida, et al., “Solid-state DC circuit breakers and their comparison in modular multilevel converter based-HVDC transmission system,” Electronics, vol. 10, no. 10, Art. 1204, 2021.
G. A. Ludin, H. Zeerak, Q. Tayyab, A. S. Irshad, H. Matayoshi, N. Prabaharan, et al., “Novel hybrid fault current limiter with hybrid resonant breaker in multi-terminal HVDC transmission system,” Electric Power Systems Research, vol. 221, Art. 109403, 2023.
G. A. Ludin, M. A. Amin, A. S. Irshad, S. Ueda, Z. Farhad, M. H. Elkholy, and T. Senjyu, “Power transmission in Afghanistan: Challenges, opportunities and proposals,” AIMS Energy, vol. 12, no. 4, 2024.
G. A. Ludin, M. A. Amin, A. Aminzay, and T. Senjyu, “Theoretical potential and utilization of renewable energy in Afghanistan,” AIMS Energy, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 1–19, 2016.
G. A. Ludin, H. Matayoshi, M. S. S. Danish, A. Yona, and T. Senjyu, “Hybrid PV/Wind/Diesel based distributed generation for an off-grid rural village in Afghanistan,” J. Energy and Power Eng., vol. 11, no. 2, 2017.
G. A. Ludin, Resource Potential of Renewable Energy in Afghanistan: A Review, International Conference on Mechanical, Industrial and Power Engineering (MIPE), 2016/12/6-8, Tokyo, Japan.
G. A. Ludin, Solid State DC Circuit Breaker and Its Operations in MMC-HVDC Transmission System, International Conference on Mechanical, Industrial and Power Engineering (MIPE), 2016/12/6-8, Tokyo, Japan.
G. A. Ludin, PV and PMSG-based Wind Power Integration to MMC-HVDC Transmission Grid, IEEJ-IEICE, Joint Conference, 2016/12/11, Okinawa, Japan.
G. A. Ludin, A Flexible Control of a Stand-alone Hybrid Microgrid Under Normal and Fault Condition, IEEJ-IEICE, Joint Conference, 2016/12/11, Okinawa, Japan.
A. S. Irshad, G. A. Ludin, H. Masrur, M. Ahmadi, A. Yona, A. Mikhaylov, et al., “Optimization of grid-photovoltaic and battery hybrid system with most technically efficient PV technology after the performance analysis,” Renewable Energy, vol. 207, pp. 714–730, 2023.
M. S. S. Danish, T. Senjyu, N. R. Sabory, S. M. S. Danish, G. A. Ludin, A. S. Noorzad, et al., “Afghanistan’s aspirations for energy independence: Water resources and hydropower energy,” Renewable Energy, vol. 113, pp. 1276–1287, 2017.
A. S. Irshad, W. K. Samadi, A. M. Fazli, A. G. Noori, A. S. Amin, M. N. Zakir, et al., “Resilience and reliable integration of PV-wind and hydropower based 100% hybrid renewable energy system without any energy storage system for inaccessible area electrification,” Energy, vol. 282, Art. 128823, 2023.
A. S. Irshad, G. A. Ludin, S. Ludin, M. H. Elkholy, S. Elias, and T. Senjyu, “Integration and performance analysis of optimal large-scale hybrid PV and pump hydro storage system based upon floating PV for practical application,” Energy Conversion and Management: X, vol. 22, Art. 100599, 2024.
A. S. Irshad, N. Kargar, M. H. Elkholy, G. A. Ludin, S. Elias, A. Hilali, et al., “Techno-economic evaluation and comparison of the optimal PV/Wind and grid hybrid system with horizontal and vertical axis wind turbines,” Energy Conversion and Management: X, vol. 23, Art. 100638, 2024.
A. S. Irshad, S. Ueda, M. Furukakoi, M. N. Zakir, G. A. Ludin, M. H. Elkholy, A. Yona, et al., “Novel integration and optimization of reliable photovoltaic and biomass integrated system for rural electrification,” Energy Reports, vol. 11, pp. 4924–4939, 2025.
M. S. S. Danish, N. R. Sabory, S. M. S. Danish, G. A. Ludin, A. Yona, and T. Senjyu, “An open-door immature policy for rural electrification: A case study of Afghanistan,” Int. J. Sustainable and Green Energy, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 8–13, 2017.
M. S. S. Danish, N. R. Sabory, S. M. S. Danish, T. Senjyu, G. A. Ludin, and A. S. Noorzad, “Electricity sector transitions in an after-war country: A review of Afghanistan’s electricity,” J. Energy and Power Eng., vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 491–496, 2017.
M. S. S. Danish, N. R. Sabory, S. M. S. Danish, T. Senjyu, G. A. Ludin, and A. S. Noorzad, “Electricity sector development trends in an after-war country: Afghanistan aspiration for an independent energy country,” J. Energy and Power Eng., vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 553–557, 2017.
M. H. Elkholy, T. Senjyu, M. M. Gamil, M. E. Lotfy, D. Song, G. A. Ludin, A. S. Irshad, et al., “Implementation of a multistage predictive energy management strategy considering electric vehicles using a novel hybrid optimization technique,” J. Cleaner Production, vol. 476, Art. 143765, 2024.
A. S. Irshad, M. H. Elkholy, N. F. Alshammari, G. A. Ludin, T. Senjyu, G. Pinter, et al., “Novel approach for energy balancing with intermittent renewable energy source using multi-objective genetic algorithm,” IEEE Access, 2024.
T. Uehara, H. Matayoshi, G. A. Ludin, A. Yona, T. Senjyu, and M. Datta, “System frequency control using emergency demand response in power systems with large-scale renewable energy sources,” in Proc. IEEE Region 10 Conf. (TENCON), Singapore, 2016, pp. 534–537.
H. Matayoshi, T. Uehara, G. A. Ludin, A. Sharma, M. Datta, and T. Senjyu, “Uninterruptible smart house equipped with a single-phase dq-transformation system,” J. Renewable and Sustainable Energy, vol. 8, no. 2, 2016.
M. S. S. Danish, T. Senjyu, M. Ahmadi, G. A. Ludin, M. H. Ahadi, and H. Karimy, “A review on energy efficiency for pathetic environmental trends mitigation,” J. Sustainability Outreach, vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 1–8, 2021.
T. Uehara, G. A. Ludin, M. Datta, and T. Senjyu, “Frequency control using real-time pricing for isolated power systems,” in Proc. 9th Int. Conf. Power Electronics and ECCE Asia (ICPE-ECCE Asia), Seoul, South Korea, 2015.
S. M. A. Elazim, M. H. Elkholy, A. Elgarhy, T. Senjyu, M. M. Gamil, D. Song, E. S. Ali, and G. A. Ludin, “Enhancing stability and power quality in electric vehicle charging stations powered by hybrid energy sources through harmonic mitigation and load management,” Scientific Reports, vol. 15, Art. 28077, 2025.
R. Kinjo, H. Matayoshi, G. A. Ludin, A. M. Howlader, N. Urasaki, and T. Senjyu, “Multi-terminal high-voltage direct-current transmission system with DC resonant semiconductor breakers,” Int. J. Emerging Electric Power Systems, vol. 19, no. 3, 2018.
A. Kina, G. A. Ludin, T. Senjyu, and A. M. Howlader, “Torsional oscillation damping control for wind turbine generator under strong wind conditions,” in Proc. IEEE Region 10 Conf. (TENCON), Singapore, 2016, pp. 942–945.
A. Rasooli, M. A. Amin, and G. A. Ludin, “Aid effectiveness in Afghanistan power sector development from 2002 to 2022,” 2025.
T. Oki, H. Matayoshi, H. Tahara, G. A. Ludin, S. Aditya, and T. Senjyu, “Instantaneous active and reactive power control in off-grid smart house,” Articles, vol. 1–29, 2016.
G. A. Ludin, Renewable Energy (Solar and Wind) and Its Integration in the Rural Area of Afghanistan, Master Thesis, University of the Ryukyus, Japan, 2017.
G. A. Ludin, Advanced HVDC Technology for Renewable Energy Integration and Power Transmission, PhD Thesis, University of the Ryukyus, Japan, 2024.
Comparison of Different Types of Wind Generators and Modeling of a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator Using MATLAB/Simulink Software, Science and Technology Journal of Kabul Polytechnic University, 2019 (in National Language).
2. Modeling and Control of a Wind Energy System, Research Thesis, 2020 (in National Language).

Courses

Under Graduate Courses:

Associate Professor Dr. Gul Ahmad Ludin teaches the following courses in the Bachelor’s program:

1. Automated Electric Drives – I

2. Automated Electric Drives – II

3. Circuit Analysis

Postgraduate Courses (PG Courses)

Associate Professor Dr. Gul Ahmad Ludin teaches the following courses in the Master’s program:

1. Power Transmission Systems

2. Advanced Renewable Energy Systems

3. Power System Operation and Control

Contact:

Office Address: Kabul Polytechnic University, Department of Electrical Power Engineering, First Floor, Rooms 122 and 123

Email: gul.ludin@kpu.edu.af / gulahmadludin@gmail.com

Mobile Number: +93 (0) 701918032

Name and Last name: Abdullelah Rasooli

Biography

Professor Abdullelah Rasooli, son of Abdul Rasool, was born in 1963 in the village of Chandalbai, Paghman District, Kabul Province. He completed his secondary education at Naderia High School in 1980. That same year, after successfully passing the national entrance examination (Kankor), he was admitted to Kabul Polytechnic University. In 1986, he graduated with a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in the field of Power Supply for Industrial Enterprises and Cities from the Faculty of Electro mechanics.

Following his graduation, in March 1988, Professor Rasooli was appointed as a faculty member in the Department of Power Supply for Industrial Enterprises and Cities. Since then, he has dedicated over three decades to academic service and national development.

Throughout his academic career, Professor Rasooli has participated in several specialized short-term training programs at internationally recognized institutions, including:

Technical University of Berlin, Federal Republic of Germany
Indian Institute for Project Management (IIPM) and National Power Training Institute (NPTI), Republic of India
HRC Institute in Hangzhou, People's Republic of China, focusing on the development of small hydropower stations
International Online Forum on Green Energy and Climate Change, organized by the National Research Institute for Rural Electrification, China

In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Professor Rasooli has actively contributed to various academic and technical committees at Kabul Polytechnic University, as well as technical advisory boards within the Ministry of Energy and Water and Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS). He has also served as a part-time technical consultant for several key national and regional projects, including:

Consumer Survey and Electricity Service Research Project, funded by Nexant and implemented at Kabul Polytechnic University
Regional Climate Change Economics Project for Western and South Asian countries (Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan)
Afghanistan National Power Sector Master Plan Project
National Electricity Code Development Project for Afghanistan
Regional Photovoltaic Energy Technology Development Project in Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Azerbaijan

Since his appointment, Professor Rasooli has taught a wide range of specialized courses in the Department of Power Supply for Industrial Enterprises and Cities, including:

Montage and Exploitation Electrical Devices
Electrical Measurements
Fundamentals of Electrotechnics I, II, and III
Electrical Power Plants and Substations I and II
Engineering Management

He also teaches the following graduate-level courses in the Master’s program of the department:

Research Methodology
Distributed Generation
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Research Areas:

The main research focuses of Professor Abdulalah Rasooli include energy, climate change, and power system planning.

Journal Publications:

Professor Abdulalah Rasooli has a total of 7 scientific papers published in international journals as well as in the international journal of Kabul Polytechnic University. In addition, the following papers by Professor Rasooli have been published (in national language) in the National Journal of Science and Technology of Kabul Polytechnic University:

1. Investigation of Earth Faults in the 110 kV Power System of the Kabul Region (Master’s Thesis)
2. Investigation of Frequency Quality in the 110 kV Power System of the Kabul Region
3. Adverse Environmental Impacts of Overhead Transmission Lines
4. A Study on the Use of Biogas in Rural Areas of Afghanistan
5. Investigation of Transformer Selection (0.4/20–15 kV) in Kabul City Distribution Networks
6. Afghanistan’s Position in the Regional Energy Sector
7. Climate Change and Its Impacts on the Energy Sector
8. Master Plan 2004–2019 in the Power Sector and Evaluation of Its Generation Component
9. Evaluation of VFT as an Alternative to HVDC B2B Substation for Synchronizing Afghanistan’s Power System with Neighboring Countries
10. Renewable Energies: Resources, Challenges, and Opportunities for Their Use in Afghanistan
11. Harmful Impacts of Electromagnetic Fields on Humans and Prevention Methods in Afghanistan
12. Fatal Electrocution Incidents and Their Causes in Kabul City
13. Grid Code: Structural Comparison of Afghanistan’s Grid Code with Those of Neighboring Countries
14. Study of the Relationship Between University and Industry in Afghanistan

Authored Works:

A research thesis (Resala) on the “Evaluation of Nominal Power Rating Selection of Transformers for Afghanistan’s Distribution Networks.” (in Dari)

Courses

Undergraduate Courses:

Professor Abdulalah Rasooli teaches the following courses at the bachelor’s level:

1. Circuit Analysis I

2. Circuit Analysis II

3. Power Stations and Substations I

4. Power Stations and Substations II

5. Engineering Management

Postgraduate Courses:

At the master’s level, Professor Abdulalah Rasooli teaches:

1. Research Methodology

2. Distributed Generation

Name: Zakirhussain Farhad

Biography:

Associate Professor Zakir Hussain Farhad obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Power Engineering from Kabul Polytechnic University in 2007 and completed his Master’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Gazi University in Turkey in 2015. Since 2007—more than 18 years—he has been serving as a faculty member in the Department of Electrical Power Engineering at Kabul Polytechnic University.

Research Areas:

The main research interests of Associate Professor Zakir Hussain Farhad include:

• Power System Economics

• Power System Stability

• Automatic Generation Control (AGC) Systems

Publications:

Power System Economics and Market Operations, translated the book to pashto (2023).
Optimal Control of High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission Systems. Research (Resala in Pashto).

In addition, he has published six research articles in international journals and one research article in a national journal.

Courses:

Undergraduate Courses:

Associate Professor Zakir Hussain Farhad teaches the following subjects in the undergraduate program:

1. Computer-Based Problem Solving

2. Engineering Economics

3. Industrial Power Distribution I & II

4. Assembly and Operation of Electrical Equipment

5. General Electrotechnics

Master’s Courses:

He teaches the following subjects in the Master’s program:

1. Computational Techniques in Power System Analysis

2. Electricity Markets and Their Regulation

3. Smart Grid Technologies

Contact:

Office Address: Kabul Polytechnic University, Department of Electrical Engineering, First Floor, Rooms 122 and 123

Email: zakirhussainfar@kpu.edu.af / zakirhussainfar@gmail.com

Mobile: +93 (0) 744818059

Name: Mohammad Amin Amin

Biography:

Associate Professor Mohammad Amin Amin was born in 1986 in Ghazni province. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in “Elecrtrical Power Engineering” at Kabul Polytechnic University in 2008. He later obtained a second Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Brighton, England, in 2011, and a Master’s degree in Electrical Power Systems from the same university in 2013.

Mohammad Amin Amin was appointed as a faculty member in the Department of Electrical Power Engineering at Kabul Polytechnic University in 2008 and since then has been actively engaged in teaching, research, and academic activities. He has published six scientific papers in international journals and five papers in national scientific journals. He has also translated a book titled “Power Systems Analysis.”

His academic and professional contributions have been recognized several times by the Ministry of Higher Education of Afghanistan and Kabul Polytechnic University. Some of his notable certificates of appreciation include:

• Certificate of Appreciation as “Outstanding Lecturer of the Year” from the Ministry of Higher Education (2017/09/17)

• Appreciation Letter from Kabul Polytechnic University (2016/05/11)

• Certificate of Appreciation as a “Master Trainer” of Quality Assurance and Accreditation from the Ministry of Higher Education (2018)

• Certificate of Appreciation as an “External Evaluator” from the Ministry of Higher Education (2020/12/28)

• Third-degree Certificate of Appreciation as an External Evaluator from the Ministry of Higher Education (2019/05/15)

• Certificates of Appreciation as a Trainer of professional workshops from the Quality Assurance Directorate (2022/03/30 and 2022/11/20).

Research Areas:

The main research focuses of Associate Professor Mohammad Amin Amin include:

• Power system analysis

• Power electronics

• Renewable energy sources and technologies

• Quality assurance and accreditation of higher education institutions and programs

Professional and Training Activities:

To enhance his academic capacity, Associate Professor Mohammad Amin Amin has completed several short-term national and international professional programs. The most important of these include:

• Quality Assurance Program for Higher Education by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) – August 2017

• Student-centered and Outcomes-Based Teaching Workshop under the Higher Education Development Program (HEDP) – May 2017

• Professional Exchange Program on Medical Equipment Technology at Netaji Subhash Engineering College, Kolkata – September 2018

• Specialized Training Course on Theory, Services, and Maintenance of Medical Equipment – Kabul Medical University, supported by USWDP – February 2017

• Specialized Program on the Design, Development, and Implementation of E-Learning Courses – Center for Advanced Computing Programs, Noida, India – December 2015

Research Areas:

• Advanced power electronics technologies

• Renewable energy sources and technologies

• Reliability of electric power systems and distribution networks

Translation of the Book:

Mohammad Amin Amin, Electric Power Systems, translated from English into the national (Dari) language, Kabul Polytechnic University, 2025.

Publications:

1. G. A. Ludin, M. A. Amin, H. Matayoshi, S. S. Rangarajan, A. M. Hemeida, et al., “Solid-state DC circuit breakers and their comparison in modular multilevel converter based-HVDC transmission system,” Electronics, vol. 10, no. 10, Art. 1204, 202
2. G. A. Ludin, M. A. Amin, A. S. Irshad, S. Ueda, Z. Farhad, M. H. Elkholy, and T. Senjyu, “Power transmission in Afghanistan: Challenges, opportunities and proposals,” AIMS Energy, vol. 12, no. 4, 2024.
3. G. A. Ludin, M. A. Amin, A. Aminzay, and T. Senjyu, “Theoretical potential and utilization of renewable energy in Afghanistan,” AIMS Energy, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 1–19, 2016.
4. G. A. Ludin, M. A. Amin, Resource Potential of Renewable Energy in Afghanistan: A Review, International Conference on Mechanical, Industrial and Power Engineering (MIPE), 2016/12/6-8, Tokyo, Japan.
5. A. Rasooli, M. A. Amin, and G. A. Ludin, “Aid effectiveness in Afghanistan power sector development from 2002 to 2022,” 202

Courses

Undergraduate Courses

Assistant Professor Mohammad Amin Amin teaches the following courses at the undergraduate level:

1. Fundamentals of Electrical Power Engineering

2. Power Systems – I

3. Power Systems – II

4. Power Electronics

5. Electronic Devices and Circuits

Postgraduate Courses

Assistant Professor Mohammad Amin Amin teaches the following courses in the master’s program:

1. Advanced Power Electronics

2. High Voltage Engineering

3. Advanced Electric Drives

Contact

Office Address: Kabul Polytechnic University, Department of Electrical Engineering, First Floor, Rooms 122 and 123

Email: moh.amin@kpu.edu.af / aminsharif.amin2@gmail.com

Mobile Number: +93 (0) 785375450

Name: Hashmatullah Zeerak

Biography:

Asisstant Professor Hashmatullah Zeerak completed his Bachelor’s degree at Kabul Polytechnic University in 2013. During his undergraduate studies, he received the Outstanding Student Award from the Ministry of Higher Education in 2012, recognizing him as one of the top students at Kabul Polytechnic University. From 2013 to 2015, he served as a Professional Engineer in the Operations Department of Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS). Since 2015, he has been serving as a faculty member (lecturer) in the Department of Electrical Power Engineering, Faculty of Electro mechanics, at Kabul Polytechnic University. Between 2020 and 2023, Mr. Zeerak pursued his Master’s studies at the University Technology Malaysia (UTM) in Malaysia, where he successfully completed his postgraduate education. He returned to Afghanistan the same year and resumed his academic duties at Kabul Polytechnic University.

Research Areas

Power System Analysis, Protection, Control and Power electronics.

Publications:

Losses Analysis On Non- Conventional Multilevel Inverter Topology ، 2023
Ludin, G. A., Zeerak, H., Tayyab, Q., Irshad, A. S., Matayoshi, H., Prabaharan, N., ... & Senjyu, T. (2023). Novel hybrid fault current limiter with hybrid resonant breaker in multi-terminal HVDC transmission system. Electric Power Systems Research, 221, 109403.
Sarwari, D.M., Zeerak, H., Danishmal, M., Hamim, A. and Rawan, A.Z., 2024. Placement of Capacitors in the Electrical Distribution System to Improve the Voltage Profile and Reduce Active Power Losses and Reactive Power Losses. Ajrsp, 6(64), pp.20-41.
DANISH, S. M. S., ZEERAK, H., & AMIN, M. A. (2024). Optimal DG Allocation based New Approach of Voltage Stability Index and Genetic Algorithm.
Danishmal, M., Rasoly, A., Zeerak, H., & Fatemi, S. A. Z. (2023). Analyzing Power Losses in Ghazni City's Electricity Distribution Network and Strategies for Minimizing Them. International Journal of Electrical Components and Energy Conversion, 9(1), 1.
The role of Photovoltaic based Solar Energy in the Rural Area of Afghanistan, Resala, 2020 (in Pashto).

Courses

Undergraduate Courses

Asisstant Professor Hashmatullah Zeerak teaches the following courses at the undergraduate level:

1. Power System Protection – I

2. Power System Protection – II

3. Electrical Measurements

4. Transient Processes

5. Circuit Analysis

6. Electrical and Mechanical Systems for Buildings

Contact Information

Office Address: Kabul Polytechnic University, Department of Electrical Engineering, First Floor, Rooms 122 and 123

Email: hashmat.zeerakf@gmail.com / zeerak.hashmat@kpu.edu.af

Mobile: +93 (0) 708 838 966

Name: Sayed Mirshah Danish

Biography:

Asisstant Professor Sayed Mirshah Danish received his Bachelor’s degree from the Department of Electrical Power Engineering of Kabul Polytechnic University in 2012, and a Master’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of the Ryukyus (Okinawa, Japan) in 2020. Since 2012, he has worked for nearly eight years with various national and international companies such as VEC, ZTE, and TTTA as an electrical engineer, electrical manager, and as a part-time and full-time lecturer. Since 1400 (2021), he has been serving as a faculty member in the Department of Electrical Power Engineering at Kabul Polytechnic University. His academic activities have been recognized several times through letters of appreciation and awards. In 2020, he received the President’s Award from the President of the University of the Ryukyus for his academic achievements.

Research Areas:

• Sustainable energy development

• Renewable energy resources and technologies

• Energy storage systems

• Smart grids

Translations:

Fundamentals and Applications of Renewable Energy”, translated from English into the national (Dari) language.

Publications

Energy and the environment: A brief review of the phenomena, effects and solutions
Optimal DG Allocation based New Approach of Voltage Stability Index and Genetic Algorithm.
A coherent strategy for peak load shaving using energy storage systems.
Multi-objective optimization of optimal capacitor allocation in radial distribution systems.
A real distribution network voltage regulation incorporating auto-tap-changer pole transformer multi objective optimization.
Energy loss reduction through automatic capacitor bank: 110/15 kV, 50 MVA Breshna Kot Substation in Afghanistan.
Distributed Generation Model for Achieving Environmental Scenario: Loss Reduction and Efficiency Improvement.
A recap of voltage stability indices in the past three decades.
Afghanistan's aspirations for energy independence: Water resources and hydropower energy.
Sustainable architecture and urban planning trough exploitation of renewable energy.
The Least Developed Countries Needs for Changing the Passive Trend of Renewable Energy Exploitation to a Proactive Trend.
Electricity sector development trends in an after-war country: Afghanistan aspiration for an independent energy country.
Electricity Sector Transitions in an after War Country: A Review of Afghanistan’s Electricity.
An open-door Immature policy for rural electrification: A case study of Afghanistan.
Comparative analysis of load flow calculation methods with considering the voltage stability constraints.

Courses

Undergraduate Level:

Sayed Mirshah Danish teaches the following courses in the Undergraduate (B.Sc.) Program:

1. Fundamentals of Renewable Energy

2. Fundamentals of Electromagnetics

3. Control Systems

4. Circuit Analysis

Contact

Office Address:

Kabul Polytechnic University, Department of Electrical Engineering, First Floor, Rooms No. 122 and 123

Email: sayedmir.danish@kpu.edu.af / sayedmir.danish@gmail.com

Mobile: +93 (0) 784 375 375 / +93 (0) 777 377 385

Name: Mohammad Faheem Mohmand

Biography:

Assistant Lecturer Mohammad Faheem Mohmand received his bachelor’s degree from the Electrical Power Engineering Department of Kabul Polytechnic University in 2016. Since 2016, he has worked as an electrical engineer in various local companies and in the Ministry of Urban Development. Since 2021, he has been serving as an instructor at the Electrical Power Engineering Department of Kabul Polytechnic University.

Research Areas:

• Renewable energy systems

• Power systems

Publications:

Research Thesis: Evaluation of the 20 kV Power Distribution Network of Logar Province, 2025, (in Pashto).

Courses

Undergraduate:

Assistant Lecturer Mohammad Faheem Mohmand teaches the following undergraduate courses:

• Fundamentals of Electronics

• Electrical Equipment and Lighting Design

• Circuit Analysis

Contact:

Job Address: Kabul Polytechnic University, Electrical Power Engineering Department, First Floor, Rooms 122 & 123

Email: m.faheemmohmand@kpu.edu.af / fahim.kpu@gmail.com

Mobile: +93 (0) 78 20 40001

Name: Rafiullah Raafi

Biography:

Rafiullah Raafi holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Power Engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Peshawar, Pakistan, and master’s degree in Power Engineering from Kabul University. Since 2021, he has been serving as an instructor at the Electrical Power Engineering Department of the Electromechanics Faculty, Kabul Polytechnic University. His Research interest includes design and analysis of electrical machines—especially in the area of Flux Switching Machines.

Research Areas:

• Design and analysis of Flux Switching Machines

• Research and design of Wound Field Synchronous Machines

• Electromagnetic analysis of machines using JMAG software

• Research on advanced electrical machines and their control systems

Publications:

• Raafi, R.; Shirani, H.; Ullah, W.; Khan, W.; Akuru, U.B.; Khan, F.Rotor Poles Analysis of a Novel Wound Field Flux Switching Machine with π-Shaped Stator

Courses

Undergraduate:

Rafiullah Raafi teaches the following undergraduate courses:

• Electrical Machines – I

• Electrical Machines – II

• Circuit Analysis – I

• Circuit Analysis – II

• Digital Electronics

Contact:

Job Address: Kabul Polytechnic University, Electrical Power Engineering Department, First Floor, Rooms 122 & 123

Email: Rafiullah.raafi@gmail.com / rafiullah.raafi@kpu.edu.af

Mobile: +93 (0) 777 242 727

Name: Fazal Rabi Hasand

Biography:

Assistant Lecturer Fazal Rabi Hasand received his bachelor’s degree in Electrical Power Engineering from Kabul Polytechnic University in 2020. He is currently a master’s student in the Electrical Power Engineering program at Kabul Polytechnic University. Since 2023, he has been serving as an instructor at the Electrical Power Engineering Department.

Research Areas:

• Power systems and electrical distribution networks

Publications:

• No published research or authored works yet.

• No journal publications.

Courses

Undergraduates:

He teaches the following undergraduate courses:

• Electrical Apparatus

• Thermodynamics

• Circuit Analysis

Contact:

Job Address: Kabul Polytechnic University, Electrical Power Engineering Department, First Floor, Rooms 122 & 123

Email: fazalrabihasand@gmail.com

Mobile: +93 (0) 787 244 272

Name: Engineer Mirwais Safi

Biography:

Engineer Mirwais Safi was born in 1979 in Logar Province. He completed his bachelor’s degree from the Electromechanics Faculty (Automechanic Engineering Department) of Kabul Polytechnic University in 2006.

He has worked in various companies including ZTE and GIZ. For the past 13 years, he has been serving as a laboratory engineer in different departments of Kabul Polytechnic University.

Courses

Undergraduates:

As a laboratory engineer, he prepares materials and procedures for laboratory sessions in the following undergraduate courses:

• Electrical Measurements

• Electric Drives

• Electrical Machines

Contact:

Job Address: Kabul Polytechnic University, Electrical Power Engineering Department, First Floor, Rooms 122 & 123

Email: engmirwais222@gmail.com

Mobile: +93 (0) 779 480 837

Name: Suleiman Naseri

Biography:

Mr. Suleiman, son of Mohammad Dawood, was born in 1998 in Chahar Dehi, Kabul Province. He is currently serving as a service staff member in the Electrical Power Engineering Department of the Electromechanics Faculty, Kabul Polytechnic University.

Contact:

Mobile: +93 785 300 604

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