Mohammad Wasim  Iqbal, Research Associate and Lecturer

Mohammad Wasim Iqbal

Research Associate and Lecturer

Kasetsart University

Location
Thailand
Education
Doctorate, Water Engineering and Management
Experience
12 years, 2 Months

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Total years of experience :12 years, 2 Months

Research Associate and Lecturer at Kasetsart University
  • Thailand
  • January 2017 to January 2018

• Teaching Research Methodology, Fluid mechanic, Water-related modelling
• Training Scientific Writing and Publishing, Research for Development (R4D), and Science Communication
• Conducting researches on water and climate change issues

Consultant at International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
  • Sri Lanka - Colombo 1
  • February 2016 to January 2017

• Water related Modelling of Kabul River Basin
• Take lead in the development of rainfall runoff model of Kabul River Basin
• Develop scenarios where on impact of infrastructure development on flows of Kabul River

Senior Advisor to the Minister at Ministry of Energy and Water (MEW)
  • Afghanistan
  • December 2014 to December 2016

• Serve as Advisor to the Minister of Energy and Water on all issues related to water policy and direction of the water sector in Afghanistan.
• Technically support Ministry officials
• Assist and advise Ministry officials during meetings, seminars, workshops and other events.
• Represent the New Opportunities for Agriculture Project within the Ministry and act as the major focal point for contact between the Ministry and project management staff.

Internationla Consultant at Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the UN
  • Italy
  • March 2016 to October 2016

• Support the development of a forest-water monitoring framework
• Review and analysis survey responses for further distribution to expert review panels
• Liaise with expert review panelists and collaborating members of the Forest and Water network
• Support the planning and coordination of an expert workshop
• Prepare documents for an expert workshop on the monitoring framework

Research Associate at University of Central Asia (UCA)
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • January 2013 to January 2016

Drought Assessment Project

Researcher at Oxford Policy Management (OPM)
  • United Kingdom
  • June 2014 to December 2014

Scoping Green Growth Challenges and Opportunities in South
Asia project
Summary of Responsibilities
• Desk review of national laws, policies and programmes
• Interviews with 7-8 key representatives

Head of Civil Engineering Department and assistant Professor at Kardan University
  • Afghanistan
  • March 2012 to December 2014

1. Leadership and Management
• Responsible and accountable for setting and advancing the academic strategy of the
• Department in line with Faculty and University strategic plans and direction
• Active member of the Faculty Executive Board and contributor to the overall leadership and management of the Faculty.
• Developing and sustaining appropriate structures for management, consultation, decision-making and communication with staff and students.
• Promoting and representing the University both internally and externally
2. Responsibility for Teaching and Students
• ensuring the best possible student experience
• refreshing and developing new programs in order to attract new students and markets
3. Responsibility for Research and Development of Academic
• ensuring the highest levels of quality, integrity and ethics in all research undertaken
• Creating a dynamic and forward looking research environment for both staff and student.
• Continuing to develop one´s position as a leading academic researcher; including publication, securing of external funding and the pursuit of other relevant indicators of standing in the field.
• ensuring the best possible student experience

Water Specialist at Sheladia Associates Inc. & PMU
  • Afghanistan
  • October 2010 to August 2012

On-Farm Water Management Project
Summary of Responsibilities
• Assessing farmer’s problems regarding OFWM project in five districts of Herat province.
• Finding crop and irrigation water requirement by using CROPWAT model
• Finding drought situation in all five districts, using SPI model, and assessing impact of drought on agricultural perspectives.
• Conducting regular meetings with PMU and Irrigation Department.
• Monitoring on-going projects regularly to ensure that the work is carried out according to the project proposal.

Assistant professor at Herat University
  • Afghanistan
  • December 2005 to February 2011

• Teaching and developing academic program
Courses:
- Fluid mechanic
- Hydrology
- Irrigation Engineering
• Research and development of academic

Education

Doctorate, Water Engineering and Management
  • at Kasetsart University
  • August 2018

PhD Topic "Drought analysis and forecasting for Agricultural Water Management"

Master's degree, Water Engineering and Management
  • at Asian Innstitute of Te3chnology
  • August 2010

Theses Topic An investigation of drought and wheat production in Herat, Afghanistan

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at Herat University
  • October 2005

Specialties & Skills

Research and Development
Groundwater
Climate Change
Water Management
Water Engineering
Great communication skills and proficient in English
Hydrological models
Climate Models
Scientific Writing and Publishing

Languages

Persian
Native Speaker
English
Expert

Memberships

American Water Works Association
  • Consultant
  • March 2016
ICIMOD
  • Technical member
  • March 2016
Supreme Consul of Land and Water of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
  • Technical member
  • January 2015

Training and Certifications

Transboundary Water Issues” International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP) (Training)
Training Institute:
U.S Department of State
Date Attended:
September 2016
Duration:
800 hours
• Understanding the Forests-Water Nexus: Monitoring Framework (Training)
Training Institute:
UNFAO-Sweden
Date Attended:
October 2016
Duration:
100 hours
Upper Indus Basin Network-Indus Forum Collaborating (Training)
Training Institute:
ICIMOD
Date Attended:
May 2017
Duration:
100 hours