Master’s Program of Petrochemical and Gas Industrial Engineering

Brief Introduction of the Program

The Master’s Program in Chemical, Petroleum and Gas Industrial Engineering is one of the most important academic programs offered at the national university level. Petrochemical and Gas Industrial Engineering plays a fundamental role in the development of the national economy. The program has been established based on the current needs and urgent requirements of society, as well as the necessity to train technical, professional, and specialized personnel for the industrialization and economic growth of the country.

Since the production of petroleum products and petrochemical industries are among the vital needs of modern human society, engineers and specialists in this field play a significant and valuable role in the production of petroleum, gas, and petrochemical products.

The program in English as Petrochemical and Gas Industrial Engineering, is open to eligible candidates who have completed their bachelor’s degree. During their studies, students become familiar with global standards of academic and research activities and acquire the necessary skills in various branches of Petro chemical and Gas Industrial Engineering.

Like other university programs in the country, students in this program study university-wide, fundamental, and professional subjects based on an approved curriculum aligned with international standards. To enhance practical knowledge, they also participate in educational and production internships in external industrial facilities, oil refining and petrochemical plants, and laboratories in Kabul and other provinces.

Teaching in the Master’s Program in Petro chemical and Gas Industrial Engineering is carried out through modern and effective methods, including lectures, practical lessons, laboratory work, seminars, and scientific conferences conducted by professors and students, as well as class projects and applied industrial training. The curriculum includes subjects such as:

• Paint production technology
• Chemical engineering software
• Pipeline design and gas transmission
• Thermodynamic analysis of chemical processes
• Mechanisms of organic chemical reactions
• Automated control systems
• Energy production from non-fossil materials
• Surface-active material technology
• Chemical material analysis and research methodology
• Laboratory equipment
• Design of chemical industrial devices
• Catalysts and kinetics of chemical processes

The program aspires to unite young people from all ethnicities and nationalities of the country under one academic roof—on the basis of merit and competence, without discrimination—so that after graduation, they may actively and sincerely contribute to the reconstruction and development of their war-torn homeland.

The Master’s Program in Petrochemical and Gas Industrial Engineering. is capable of training engineers in industrial fields who serve society effectively. Graduates of this program have proven to be active and successful engineers throughout the country.

Vision

To position this academic program as a leading national and international center for scientific and practical education with recognized academic credibility, guided by Islamic principles rooted in religious authenticity and contemporary relevance.

Mission

Through this program, we strive—using the latest scientific and research findings and applying modern technologies—to enhance the quality of education and learning, and to provide society with professionally skilled, committed, and devout individuals.

Core Values

• Preservation, respect, and observance of religious, national, and Islamic values.
• Strengthening spiritual, intellectual, ethical, scientific, and professional foundations.
• Promoting sincerity, piety, and religious observance.
• Focusing on the training of Muslim, devout, and professional cadres committed to Islamic values.
• Promoting Islamic brotherhood, unity, compassion, empathy, service, mutual respect, and self-sacrifice.
• Acting upon Sharia principles in life and reinforcing strong belief in them.
• Strengthening the balance between religious and modern sciences based on spiritual authenticity and contemporary necessity.
• Promoting harmony among the spiritual, intellectual, and physical needs of human beings according to divine revelation and commandments.

Educational Objectives

Considering the growing demands of society and the labor market, the primary educational objective of the program is to enhance students’ knowledge in the field of oil refining and petrochemical engineering.

The establishment of this master’s program within the Department of Petrochemical and Gas Industrial Engineering is of great importance in training engineers and specialists for production industries, meeting the country’s urgent needs. Training such professionals will help address the technical demands of domestic industrial production facilities.

Key objectives include:

• Training young engineers with professional knowledge and a spirit of patriotism.
• Authoring and translating new textbooks and learning materials.
• Strengthening existing master’s programs and establishing new master’s and doctoral programs in qualified departments, with necessary facilities.
• Supporting universities in achieving academic independence in economic and structural fields.
• Conducting research and engineering projects.
• Establishing academic and research collaborations and partnerships with universities inside and outside the country.
• Attracting financial support from domestic and international organizations in addition to the annual government budget.
• Signing memorandums of understanding, agreements, and cooperation protocols with ministries and national and international sectoral institutions.

Expected Outcomes

• Understanding the fundamental principles of petroleum, gas refining, and petrochemical production technologies.
• Acquiring the necessary skills for designing technological devices and final product manufacturing in petroleum refining and petrochemical industries.
• Gaining knowledge and abilities for conducting scientific and technological research.
• Developing management and operational skills for industrial facilities and production units.
• Enhancing the ability to use natural resources, energy, and renewable materials effectively for national economic development.

Administrative Staff of the Master’s Program in Petrochemical and Gas Industrial Engineering.

1. Lecturer, Dipl. Eng. Mohammad Yama Saadat

Laboratories of the Program

• A well-equipped laboratory for Petrochemical and Gas Industrial Engineering.

Student Statistics

The Master’s Program in Petrochemical and Gas Industrial Engineering has graduated 44 students in two cohorts and currently has 25 students enrolled.

Tuition and Fees

The tuition fee for the Master’s Program is 25,000 Afghanis per semester.

Active Committees

After the program’s approval, to facilitate operations and distribute responsibilities, the following committee was established to ensure active participation of professors:

• Master’s Program Committee of Petrochemical, and Gas Industrial Engineering.

Organizational Chart

Organizational structure of the Master’s Program in Chemical, Petroleum and Gas Industrial Engineering for the academic year 1404.

 

Faculty Biographies

Professor 1

1. Name: Asrarudin
2. Last Name: Gulzad
3. Degree: Ph.D.
4. Academic Rank: Professor
5. Email: asrarudingulzad@gmail.com
6. Contact: +93 786427494

Professor 2

1. Name: Mohammad Yousuf
2. Last Name: Juyan
3. Degree: Master’s
4. Academic Rank: Professor
5. Email: —
6. Contact: 0799332931

Professor 3

1. Name: Mohammad Akbar
2. Last Name: Hassani
3. Degree: Ph.D.
4. Academic Rank: Associate Professor
5. Email: a.hassani@kpu.edu.af
6. Contact: +93 799348163

Professor 4

1. Name: Shafaat Ahmad
2. Last Name: Salahuddin
3. Degree: Ph.D.
4. Academic Rank: Assistant Professor
5. Email: shafaat.salshudeen@kpu.edu.af
6. Contact: +93 783268329