Mohammad Aziz Amini is a distinguished geologist and professor with more than two decades of academic and research experience in earth sciences. Born on April 2, 1973, he has dedicated his career to advancing geological education, research, and mineral resource studies in Afghanistan.
Since 1999, he has served as a professor at Kabul Polytechnic University (KPU), where he teaches courses in geo-statistics, prospecting and exploration of mines, historical geology, and paleontology. Beyond teaching, he has guided numerous undergraduate and graduate students in completing their research theses, while also authoring and translating multiple geological books and papers.
Amini holds a Master of Science (double degree) from Kabul Polytechnic University (1998), following his earlier education at Naderia High School and Mastoora-E-Ghoori School in Kabul. His academic journey has been enriched through international training and workshops, including geological field mapping in Austria and Germany (University of Bonn, DAAD programs), groundwater quality monitoring in Kabul, advanced computer networking in India, and mining exploration training in Turkey.
He is a prolific researcher and writer, with over 20 scientific papers and books published in Afghanistan and internationally. His works cover a wide range of geological topics, including:
- Engineering geology of Kabul basin
- Quartz veins and quartz sand resources
- Isomorphic elements of Aynak copper mine and Logar chromite deposits
- Rare metals in Afghanistan’s pegmatite belt
- Mineralogy and geochemistry of Afghan marbles, granites, and nephrite (Kunar province)
- Paleontological studies of Bamyan’s Band-e-Amir region
In addition to his academic publications, he has actively participated in regional and international geological conferences, presenting research on landslides, fossil studies, and mineralogical comparisons.
Professor Amini is fluent in Farsi (Persian), Pashto, English, and Russian, and has advanced skills in GIS, remote sensing, AutoCAD, IT systems, and computer networking. His combination of geological expertise, teaching excellence, and commitment to scientific research has made him one of Afghanistan’s most respected voices in the field of geoscience.