Akybaeyva Gulvira Sovetbekovna

Education

• Karaganda State University named after E.A. Buketov, Degree in Economics and Management (1997)
• Postgraduate Studies, Karaganda State University named after E.A. Buketov, Degree in Economics and Management of the National Economy (1998–2001)
• Candidate of Economic Sciences (PhD) (2003)

Professional Experience

• Head of the Department of Innovative Education, Karaganda State University named after E.A. Buketov (2004–2011)
• Head of the Center for Student Registration and Academic Mobility (2011–2013)
• Head of the Registrar’s Office, Karaganda State University named after E.A. Buketov (2013–2019)
• Director of the Department of Academic Affairs, Astana IT University (2019–2021)
• Director of the Department for Academic Affairs, Karaganda University named after E.A. Buketov (2022–2023)
• Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, Astana IT University LLP (since 2024)

Achievements and Publications

• Associate Professor in the specialty Economics (2010)
• Recipient of the title “Best University Teacher – 2011”
• Author of more than 2 monographs, 5 textbooks, 1 electronic textbook, 5 automated software programs (with state copyright registration certificates issued by the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan), and over 100 scientific publications.
• Principal investigator and participant in 9 research projects funded through grant, program-targeted, and international funding programs (2018–2026)
• IPMA Professional Certification (Level C)

Awards

• Certificates of Honor from the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan
• “Y. Altynsarin” badge of honor
• Anniversary medal of Karaganda State University named after E.A. Buketov
• Anniversary medal of the Financial Monitoring Agency

Vladimir Kosov

Education:

• Kazakh State University name of S.M. Kirov in the specialty “Thermophysics and Molecular Physics” (1984)
• Postgraduate study at the Kazakh State University name of S.M. Kirov (1986 -1989)
• Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (1998)

Professional experience:

• Director of the Center for Applied Research and Functional Technologies KazNPU (2017-2018)
• Vice Rector for Research KazNPU name of Abay (2008 - 2017)
• Vice-rector of educational and methodical work KazNPU name of Abay (2005-2008)
• Vice Rector for Research KazNPU name of Abaya (2000-2005)

Achievements and publications:

• Professor (2000), Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2012), Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of the Higher School of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2005), Foreign Member of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences (2008).
• Winner of the State Scientific Scholarship in the field of physical and mathematical sciences (2002, 2006) and the title "The best teacher of the university - 2017"
• He created his own scientific school and prepared 2 doctors, 8 candidates of sciences, 1 PhD - doctors. Published 5 monographs, 11 patents and innovative patents of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Eurasian Patent Office, 2 textbooks recommended by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan for pedagogical specialties of higher educational institutions and more than 270 scientific papers 

Awards:

• Medal of the Cambridge International Biographical Center for scientific achievements in the field of thermal physics (UK, 2007)
• Diplomas of the MES RK (2008, 2010)
• Badge of the Ministry of Education and Science RK "For merits in the development of science of the Republic of Kazakhstan" (2013)
• Jubilee badge KazNPU "Аbay атынды Қазақ ұлттық педагогикалық университетіне 90 жыл" (2018)

Yuri Pak

Education: 

• Tomsk Polytechnic Institute, specialty: "Applied Nuclear Physics"

Professional experience:

• Head of the Educational and Methodical Association of Higher Education Institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan at Karaganda State Technical University (2016 - present)
• Vice-rector for educational and methodical work (2014-2016)
• Vice-rector for educational and methodical work of KSTU (1994-2009)
• Various positions from a lecturer to a professor at Karaganda State Technical University (1979-1993)

Achievements and publications:

• Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor, KazNAEN Academician
• Expert, Deputy Chairman and Chairman of the Commissions of institutional and specialized accreditation of the IAAR
• Winner of the State grant "The best teacher of the Republic of Kazakhstsn of the higher educational institution, 2011", State scientific scholarship for outstanding contribution in development of science and technology of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2013)
• Certificate "International teacher of the international community in engineering education"
• Author of more than 400 scientific papers.

Awards:

• Honorary worker of education of the Republic of Kazakhstan
• Badge “For Merits in Developing Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan”

Kuanyshbek Shunkeev

Education:

• Institute of Physics, Tartu University, Estonia
• Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Professor

Professional experience:

• First Vice-Rector of Aktobe Regional State University named after K. Zhubanov (2017 - present)
• Head of the Research Center "Radiation Physics of materials" of Aktobe Regional State University named after K. Zhubanov (2014-2017), First Vice-Rector of Aktobe Regional State University named after K. Zhubanov (2013-2014)
• Vice-rector of educational and methodical work (2004-2006), vice-rector of scientific work and international relations (2002-2004) of Aktobe State Pedagogical Institute
• Dean of the Faculty of Physics and Mathematics, Head of the Department of Solid State Physics and Spectroscopy, senior professor, Associate Professor, professor of Aktobe State Pedagogical Institute (1984 - 2002) 

Achievements and publications:

• Corresponding Member of Kazakh Academy of Education named after Y. Altynsarin, laureate of K. Satpayev Prize, winner of the scholarship and grant "The best teacher of the higher education institution"
• Founder of the scientific school of experimental physicists in the western region of Kazakhstan in the field of solid state Physics and materials science, the developer of technology of assessing students' knowledge in the credit system of education
• Honorary citizen of Aktobe city
• Scientific supervisor of 3 scientific projects of the Science Committee of the MES RK
• Prepared 8 candidates of Physical and Mathematical sciences, 1 Doctor of PhD, author of more than 270 scientific works, 2 monographs, 2 textbooks and 2 patents of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Awards:

• Badge “For Merits in Developing Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan”
• Badge “Honorary worker of education of the Republic of Kazakhstan”

Maris Klavins

Education:

• 1974–1979: University of Latvia, Riga

• 1979–1982: University of Latvia, Riga

• 1985: Lomonosov Moscow State University

• 1992: University of Latvia

• 1994: University of Latvia

Professional Experience:

• 2026–Present: Director of the Natural Resources Research Centre, University of Latvia.

• 1995–Present: Professor, Department of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, University of Latvia.

• 2007–2016: Head of the Department of Environmental Science, University of Latvia.

• 1996–2007: Dean of Faculty, University of Latvia.

• 1993–1995: Associate Professor, University of Latvia.

• 1989–1993: Head of the Hydrochemistry Group, Professor at the Institute of Biology.

• 1982–1989: Head of the Sorbents Laboratory, Senior Researcher, Engineer at the Institute of Applied Biochemistry.

Achievements and Publications:

• Full Member (Academician) of the Latvian Academy of Sciences.

• Contributed to the development of Latvia's environmental protection legislative system (monitoring, chemical safety, toxic waste).

• Expert in the evaluation and accreditation of educational programs and research projects.

• Leader of international projects (EU 6th Framework Project, UZWATER, etc.).

• Author of more than 400 scientific articles and numerous monographs (including "Ekotoksikoloģija", "Vides zinātne", "Vides piesārņojums"). Under his supervision, 26 doctoral dissertations (Ph.D.) have been successfully defended.

Vladimir Sergeyevich Kiyan

Education:

• 2008: S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical University, Major in "Selection and Biotechnology."

• 2010: Master’s Degree in "Biotechnology," S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical University.

• 2014: PhD in "Biology," L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University.

• 2016: Postdoctoral Fellowship at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas, Houston, TX, USA.

Professional Experience:

• 2023–Present: Head of the Laboratory of Biodiversity and Genetic Resources, National Center for Biotechnology, Astana.

• 2022: Deputy Director General for Science, National Center for Biotechnology, Astana.

• July 2021 – January 2022: Leading Researcher at "National Laboratory Astana," Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan.

• 2018–2022: Head of the Agricultural Biotechnology Research Platform, Director of the Science Department at S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical University, Astana.

• 2008–Present: Assistant, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor at the Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical University, Astana.

• 2006–2010: Junior Researcher, Research Fellow at the Research Institute of Biotechnology, S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical University, Astana.

Achievements and Publications:

• Author of over 250 scientific and methodical works (115 within the last five years), including 10 guidelines, 12 certificates of authorship/patents, and 1 Eurasian patent. Published 52 articles in peer-reviewed journals indexed in Web of Science and Scopus.

• Expert for the National Agency for Technological Development (2017).

• Member of the National Scientific Council for "Life and Health Sciences" (2018–2019).

• Expert for the National Center of State Scientific and Technical Evaluation (2019–Present).

• Expert for the Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating (IAAR, 2023–Present).

• Member of the National Academy of Sciences under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2025).

Awards:

• WIPO Gold Medal for "Best Young Inventor" (Geneva, Switzerland), 2009.

• Laureate of the State Fellowship for Talented Young Scientists of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2015, 2018, 2021, and 2023).

• Jubilee medals and Honorary Certificates from the Ministry of Agriculture and the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan.

• "Excellent Worker in Agriculture" Badge (2021) and "For Contribution to Healthcare" Badge (2024).

• Best Scientific Researcher (2022).

Marina Pogrebitskaya

Education:

• North-Kazakhstan State University, specialty "Mathematics and Computer science" (1995)
• North-Kazakhstan State University with a degree in Economics and Management at the Enterprise  (2003)
• Postgraduate (by correspondence) Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University, specialty 13.00.08 “Theory and methodology of professional education”, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences

Professional experience:

• Head of the Department of strategy, quality and internationalization, Associate Professor of the Department "Information Systems" at NKSU named after  M. Kozybayev (2016 to the present)
• Assistant, Professor, Senior Professor of the Department of Informatics and Management, Head of Methodology Department, Head of the Quality Management Service of the North Kazakhstan State University named after M. Kozybayev (1996–2016).
• Assistant of the Department of Informatics and Management of the Higher Technical College of Petropavlovsk (1995)

Achievements and publications:

• Corresponding Member of the International Academy of Informatization, winner of the State Scientific Scholarship for talented young scientists, winner of the "Best Quality Manager" award of the International Certification Association "Russian Register"
• Expert-auditor on the quality of business and economic education of the Central Asian Found for  the CAMAN Management Development (2004-2006)
• Associate Professor in Pedagogy, co-executor of the project under the grant of the MES RK “Development of an automated system for monitoring and managing the quality of professional higher education”, BISTRO-TACIS project “Creation and development of a quality assessment system in the Central Asian region in compliance with international standards”
• Member of the regional expert group of the Regional Headquarters for the development and adjustment of the Customs Union draft technical regulations
• Author of 55 scientific works, including 2 teaching aids, 1 textbook and 1 monograph

Awards:

• Title “Distinguished Standardizer of the Republic of Kazakhstan”

Gulnara Turtkarayeva

Education:

• Kokchetav Pedagogical Institute named after Ch. Valikhanov, specialty “Mathematics and Physics” (1983)
• Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor 

Professional experience:

• Head of the Strategic Planning, Accreditation and Quality Management Service of KSU named after Sh. Ualikhanov (2007 - up to the present)
• Head of the Department of Mathematics, KSU named after Sh. Ualikhanov (2005–2007), Head of the QMS division (2004–2005)
• Professor, Department of Mathematics, KSU named after Sh. Ualikhanov (1997 - 2002)
• Professor of “The methodology of teaching Mathematics” Department at Kokchetav Pedagogical Institute named after Ch. Valikhanov (1995-1996)
• Teacher of Mathematics and Physics, Principal of Kokchetav school (1983 - 1985) 

Achievements and publications:

• Winner of the grant "The best teacher of the higher educational institution" (2009)
• Member of the working groups of the MES RK on the Development of regulatory legal documents (since 2004)
• Author of more than 70 works, including 11 teaching aids

Awards:

• “Honorary worker of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan” (2008)

Davron D. Babajaniyon

Education

• 1991–1996: Khujand State University named after Academician B. Gafurov, Faculty of Economics.

• 1998–2002: Postgraduate Student (Distance Learning), Khujand Scientific Center of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tajikistan.

• 2006–2010: Doctoral Candidate (External), Institute of Agricultural Economics of the Tajik Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Dushanbe.

Professional Experience

• 2025–Present: First Vice-Rector, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, State Educational Institution "Khujand International Institute" / "International University of Tourism and Entrepreneurship of Tajikistan."

• 2018–2025: Vice-Rector for Science and Innovation, Tajik State University of Law, Business, and Politics (TSULBP).

• 2012–2018: Dean of the Faculty of Finance, Tajik State University of Law, Business, and Politics.

• 2002–2005: Senior Lecturer, Department of World Economy and Fundamentals of Diplomacy, Tajik State University of Law, Business, and Politics.

• 1996–2002: Assistant Professor, Department of Economic Theory and International Economic Relations, Tajik State University of Law, Business, and Politics.

Achievements and Publications

• Editor-in-Chief of a peer-reviewed scientific journal (HAC/VAK accredited).

• Regional Manager for international projects (UNDP and the Government of the Russian Federation) on cost-benefit analysis of climate change adaptation.

• Developer of state curricula and educational standards commissioned by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan.

• Consultant for higher education quality monitoring and author of the TSULBP Development Strategy through 2030.

• International Expert and Chairperson of the External Expert Commission (EEC).

• Author of 110 scientific and methodological works, including 7 monographs.

Awards

• Medal for Distinguished Merit (2017).

• Excellent Worker of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan (2014).

• Certificate of Honor from the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Tajikistan (2007).

Mitalip Tayirov

Education:

• Osh State Pedagogical Institute, Professor of Physics, 1975
• Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Professor

Professional experience:

• Director of the Institute of Natural and Technological Sciences of Batken State University in Batken (2016 to present)
• Director of Kyzyl-Kiya Humanitarian Pedagogical Institute of Batken State University in Kyzyl-Kiya (2010 - 2016)
• Rector of Batken State University in Batken (2007 - 2010)
• Director of Kyzyl-Kiya Humanitarian and Pedagogical Institute of Batken State University in Kyzyl-Kiya (2000 - 2007)
• Director of the Kyzyl-Kiya branch of Osh State University in Kyzyl-Kiya (1997-2000)

Achievements and publications:

• Member of the Expert council of the Higher Attestation Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic
• Honorary citizen of Kadamzhai district of Batken region
• Prepared 5 candidates of Sciences
• Author of over 170 scientific and methodological publications

Awards:

• Badge “Bilim beruunun otlichnigi” (2003)
• Honorary worker of Osh State University  (2015)

Umarov Olzhas Aslzadaevich

Education

• Astana IT University — Bachelor of Software Engineering (2023–2026)

Professional Experience

•  DevOps Engineer — Tleu Agency | Avtovin (2025 – Present)

•  Student Expert — Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating (IAAR) (2025 – Present)

•  UI/UX Designer — Tail and Nose Startup (2023)

Projects & Activities

•  GDC Hackathon Participant (AI & Engineering) — Developed an ML-based solution for transport optimization (2024).

•  QazCreative Startup Incubation Program — Project presentation at Demo Day (2023).

•  Train Line Occupancy Prediction — Developed an ML model to forecast train passenger loads.

•  Academic Quality Assurance — Actively participated in the expertise and accreditation of educational programs within IAAR.

Honors & Awards

•  Winner, University Software Engineering Hackathon (2024)

•  Best Student Project in DevOps Practices (AITU, 2025)

•  Letter of Appreciation for contribution to the development of AITU student initiatives (2024)

•  AWS Academy Graduate — Cloud Foundations (2025)

•  Embedded Linux Development Specialization — Series of international certificates (University of Colorado Boulder)