Our Team

Dr. Rahimjon Abdugafurov is an expert in Central Asian Studies focusing on the region’s cultural, religious, and educational themes. He has written several articles on topics ranging from social issues such as eldercare and women’s rights to Islamic Studies and education. He is involved in projects studying Muslim relations with non-Muslims in the region, religion, and environment, as well as filmmaking. Dr. Abdugafurov will lead the research activities of the Vatandosh Institute for Central Asian Research such as organizing roundtable discussions, seminars, conferences in addition to advancing research in a variety of areas in Central Asian Studies by publishing traditional materials and digital products. Please feel free to contact him via rahimjon.abdugafurov@vatandosh.org. You may also learn more about Dr. Abdugafurov’s research works via his website www.rahimjonabdugafurov.com.

Director of Operations, Tashkent

Budget Analyst, Tashkent

Program Specialist, Chapel Hill

Program Specialist