Dr. Abduselam Abdulahi Mohamed is the a founder of Sahan Development Consulting Firm, Vice President and Associate Professor at University of Kabridahar. He earned his B.Sc. in Agricultural Economics from Jimma University, M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics from Ambo University, holds Ph.D. degrees in Development Studies from the University of South Africa and Managerial Economics from the Indian Management School (affiliated with University of Pune, India).

His professional journey includes academic roles at Ambo and Raya Universities, service as an Expert at the Somali Regional State Revenue Bureau, and leadership as Country Director for GFSRD. With 30+ published research outputs and membership in over 12 national and international professional associations, Dr. Abduselam is committed to advancing academic excellence, fostering innovation, and strengthening research capacity to support regional and national development.