Expert Leadership Team

Combining academic excellence, government experience, and international expertise

Sayed Abdul Baset Rahmani

President & Founder
Assistant Professor Engineering Faculty, Jami University

Water Resources Engineer & Climate Specialist

Leading Afghanistan's environmental research sector with over 10 years of expertise in water resources, hydrological modeling, and climate resilience. Former Senior Advisor at the State Ministry for Disaster Management, bringing unique combination of academic leadership and government policy experience.

Education & Qualifications

  • Master's Degree: Hydraulic Structure and Water Engineering

  • Bachelor's Degree: Civil Engineering

  • Academic Position: Assistant Professor & Dean, Civil Engineering Faculty

  • Professional Network: Co-founder, AWEP.NET (Afghanistan Water & Environmental Professionals Network)

Hydrological Modeling

WEAP, GMS MODFLOW, SWMM, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS

Climate Assessment

Impact assessment, disaster risk reduction, adaptation strategies

GIS & Remote Sensing

Advanced spatial analysis, multi-criteria decision analysis

Policy Development

Government advisory, policy implementation, strategic planning

Notable Achievements

Media Recognition: 150+ national and international media interviews as Afghanistan's leading environmental expert

Research Leadership: Principal Investigator for TLO Climate-Migration Study across 6 provinces

Academic Leadership: Dean managing 30+ faculty members and 350+ students

Government Service: Senior Advisor role at State Ministry for Disaster Management

International Recognition: Published researcher in peer-reviewed journals (ACS ES&T Water 2025)

Royal Hadid

Vice President
Operations Director

Management & Government Relations Specialist

Bringing over 10 years of management expertise and deep government relations experience. Specializes in project coordination, stakeholder management, and regulatory compliance across Afghanistan's complex operational environment.

Education & Experience

  • Master's Degree: Private Law (ongoing)

  • Bachelor's Degree: Law and Political Sciences

  • Language Skills: Multi-lingual (Persian, Pashto, English)

  • Government Experience: Ministry of Hajj & Religious Affairs, Ministry of Education

Project Management

Team coordination, resource management, timeline optimization

Stakeholder Engagement

Community mobilization, government liaison, cultural mediation

Regulatory Compliance

Legal frameworks, government relations, policy navigation

Capacity Building

Training coordination, educational administration, team development

Leadership Experience

Team Management: Successfully managed teams of 35+ staff members

Educational Leadership: Oversaw programs for 400+ students

Government Relations: Extensive collaboration with key ministries and agencies

Multi-cultural Operations: Deep understanding of Afghanistan's diverse cultural context

Jalil Ahmad Zakiri

Senior Technical Advisors

Specializations:

  • ArcGIS and QGIS proficiency

  • Statistical analysis

  • Field survey coordination

  • Database management

Focus: Specializes in complex data analysis and GIS modeling for environmental and hydrological projects.

Bachelor Urban Planning
Research Methods Advanced Certificate

Shakib Mirzahi

Technical Skills:

  • Advanced GIS analysis

  • Spatial data management

  • Community survey design

  • Urban development planning

Role: Leads spatial analysis projects and community-based data collection initiatives across multiple provinces.

Dr. Najibullah Loodin, PMP

Specializations:

  • Transboundary water management

  • Water policy development

  • Strategic project planning

  • International water law

Expertise: Combines technical water management knowledge with project management excellence and policy development experience.

Sayed Abdul Fatah Rahmani
Hydrology & GIS Specialist
Bachelor in Water Resources

Specializations:

  • Environmental Engineering

  • GIS and Remote Sensing

  • Hydraulic Structure

  • Graphic Designing

Focus: Integrates environmental engineering expertise with GIS and remote sensing, hydraulic structure design, and graphic design to deliver innovative solutions for sustainable infrastructure and resource management.

Kabul Polytechnic University
Water Resources Planning Specialist
PhD Water Management
Texas A&M University, USA
PMP Certified
Project Manager
Urban Planning & GIS Specialist
Bachelor Urban Planning
Advanced Diploma Research Methods
GIS & Data Analysis Expert

About Chashma-Sar Environmental Consultancy

Afghanistan’s leading environmental consultancy, offering expert research, engineering, and surveying services nationwide with a focus on climate, water, GIS, hazards, and structural resilience.

Our Expertise
Trusted Partners

Led by PhD-level professionals with government advisory experience, we provide evidence-based solutions to NGOs, UN agencies, and government bodies across all 34 provinces.

Our Location

Based in Herat, we serve all 34 provinces of Afghanistan, delivering expert environmental consultancy and technical solutions nationwide.

Address

Herat, Afghanistan

Hours

Sunday-Thursday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

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