Department of Science and Innovation
Purpose of the activity
Purpose of the Department
To fully utilize the scientific and intellectual potential of KazGASA, develop research and innovation, enhance the effectiveness of R&D outcomes, support educational programs, and strengthen international cooperation among scholars and professionals.
Department of Science
The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) operates in accordance with the legislative and regulatory acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Charter of KazGASA LLP, and the Regulation on the Department.
The DSI defines scientific and innovation activities based on the Strategic Development Program of KazGASA, as well as the decisions of the Academic Council and the Scientific and Technical Council.
Research
The university conducts research and has project groups working to implement R&D (research work).
REGIONAL IDENTITY IN ARCHITECTURE
Elvira Danibekova
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4421-9875
PhD, Associate Research Professor, FA
e.danibekova@kazgasa.kz
Analysis of regional identity issues in contemporary architecture of Kazakhstan. Regional identity as a concept in contemporary architecture. Identification of basic factors of regional identity, theory of regionalism in world architecture, consideration of contemporary trends in world architectural practice and architecture of Kazakhstan
STUDY OF ELECTRICAL, THERMAL, AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF POROUS SILICON CARBIDE-BASED CERAMICS
Shynar Kultayeva
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2409-1184
PhD, Associate Professor, Faculty of Construction Technologies, Infrastructure and Management
+77052336049, e-mail: sh.kultayeva@kazgasa.kz
The aim of the research is to study the electrical, thermal, and mechanical properties of porous ceramics based on silicon carbide, and to develop new methods for regulating electrical and thermal conductivity, porosity, and improving the strength of porous silicon carbide ceramics.
Research objectives:
Study of the mechanical and thermophysical properties of new porous ceramics from submicron β-SiC powder and polymer microspheres as a sacrificial template, produced by sintering at high temperatures in an argon or nitrogen atmosphere.
Investigation of the relationship between electrical conductivity – porosity and thermal conductivity – porosity of porous ceramics.
Analysis of the influence of porosity, doping elements (additives), atmosphere, and sintering temperature on the polytype content, microstructure, and engineering properties of porous ceramics.
Development of effective methods for regulating the electrical, thermal, and mechanical properties of porous ceramics over a wide range by adjusting porosity, ensuring a reasonable selection of dopant types and concentrations, and controlling the sintering atmosphere.
DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR OF IRRIGATION CANALS
Zhangazy Nurzhanovich
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4573-1179
PhD, Associate Professor, Research Professor, Faculty of General Construction
zh.moldamuratov@kazgasa.kz
An analysis of the state of operation of hydro-reclamation systems in the arid zone of the country over the past 15–20 years has revealed a number of circumstances and factors that have led to negative phenomena in this field and its stagnation. Sustainable water use is achieved through the optimal satisfaction of the needs of economic sectors and the population for water. The effective justification of the use of water resources in river basins is based on system-wide ecological and economic criteria. Solving this complex task is associated with multifaceted risks: natural and anthropogenic factors, continuous and unreasonable growth in water consumption, and pollution of water sources.
A statistical survey of existing hydro-reclamation systems showed that the length of inter-farm and intra-farm canals with a discharge of 10 m³/s to 20 m³/s constitutes 98.5% of the total canal length, while the length of canals with earthen beds accounts for 84.9%, with 65.5% of the total cost of hydro-reclamation system construction being allocated to canal work. For most hydro-reclamation systems in Kazakhstan, water intake is carried out from mountain and foothill rivers that transport a significant amount of sediment, leading to channel deformations and reduced canal throughput capacity. Over the past 20 years, many hydraulic structures have lost their design reliability and pose a real ecological and social threat.
Restoring the hydro-reclamation component of the agro-industrial complex of the Republic of Kazakhstan is directly related to the need for reconstruction, modernization, and construction of hydraulic structures – the main element of the irrigation network.
The aim of the project is the scientific justification and development of effective comprehensive technological solutions for the cleaning, reconstruction, and modernization of hydro-reclamation system canals.
Project objectives:
Study of the influence of operational factors on the sediment transport capacity of earthen canal beds.
Systematization of structural features and statistical parameters of irrigation canals in southern Kazakhstan and their impact on the selection of machinery and equipment.
Study of the slope stability of parabolic-profile irrigation canals.
Development of methodological approaches for forming the most efficient canal cross-section profile.
Development of structural and technological solutions to ensure the operational reliability of hydro-reclamation system canals.
Expected project outcomes:
Optimal measures will be developed and proposed to ensure the design performance of irrigation canal operations.
Criteria for the effective operation of canals with enhanced sediment transport capacity will be determined.
Key parameters and indicators for the most efficient canal cross-section will be formulated.
Engineering and technical recommendations for improving the operational characteristics of existing hydro-reclamation system canals will be developed.
At least two articles will be published in journals from the top three quartiles by impact factor in the Web of Science database or with a percentile of at least 50 by Cite Score in the Scopus database.
At least four articles or reviews will be published in peer-reviewed foreign or domestic journals recommended by the Committee for Quality Assurance in the Field of Education and Science of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Two utility model patents will be obtained.
One monograph and one textbook will be prepared and published.
Articles
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE EFFICIENCY OF PARABOLIC AND TRAPEZOIDAL SECTIONS IN IRRIGATION CANALS
CROSS-SECTION CHANNELS OF HYDRAULICALLY AND STATICALLY STABLE SHAPE
Experimental study of asphalt concrete as the optimal material for lining irrigation canals
EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF THE EFFECT OF SURFACTANTS AND WATER-CEMENT RATIO ON ABRASION RESISTANCE OF HYDRAULIC CONCRETES
Irrigation channel lining using shotcrete with additives
Polymer concrete production technology with improved characteristics based on furfural for use in hydraulic engineering construction
SELECTION OF THE OPTIMAL MACHINERY COMPLEX FOR CONSTRUCTING IRRIGATION CANALS WITH A PARABOLIC PROFILE
INFLUENCE OF SURFACTANTS ON THE ABRASION RESISTANCE OF HYDRAULIC CONCRETES
FIELD SURVEY OF THE TECHNICAL CONDITION OF LINED INTER-FARM CANALS
Patents
DAMLESS WATER INTAKE WITH A VARIABLE HEIGHT BOTTOM WEIR
MULTI-TRENCH SAND-GRAVEL FILTER WITH BOTTOM WEIR AND SEPARATE WALL
DAM WATER INTAKE WITH BOTTOM GUIDE WEIRS
DEBRIS-FLOW PASSING STRUCTURE WITH A WEIR
DEVELOPMENT OF “DIGITAL CONVERSATION” METHODS IN THE MEDIA DISCOURSE OF KAZAKHSTAN
Enlik Nurlanovna
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8319-4469
PhD, Associate Professor, IEC
e.ormakhanova@kazgasa.kz
Development of “digital conversation” methods in the media discourse of Kazakhstan based on the content of internet platforms. Research results based on specific cases from the Kazakhstani blogosphere can find both theoretical and practical applications in civic journalism. The developed methods applied to modern media discourse through examples of communicative acts in social networks may become subjects of study in fields related to journalism, such as linguistics, sociology, and political science.
The conducted research will contribute to:
building dialogue between society and the authorities;
increasing the number of media platforms adhering to the principles of “digital conversation”;
the establishment and development of civic journalism in Kazakhstan;
interaction between media discourse and the discourse of power;
the formation of public opinion;
the expansion of modern communication tools.
DEVELOPMENT OF MULTIFUNCTIONAL NANO- AND MICROMODIFIERS FOR THE TECHNOLOGY OF HIGH-PERFORMANCE BENTONITES
Naila Yesenkeldievna
PhD in Chemistry, Associate Professor, Professor, Faculty of Construction Technologies and Management
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3062-3340
n.bekturganova@kazgasa.kz
Development of multifunctional nano- and micromodifiers for the technology of high-performance concretes.
The final expected result: multifunctional micro- and nano-additives for self-leveling concretes; formulations of self-leveling concretes for general construction purposes used in precast and monolithic construction, based on local raw materials, including industrial waste.
Functions of the Department of Science
Planning and organizing events to promote scientific activity among KazGASA faculty, including conferences, round tables, and seminars.
Ensuring compliance with MES RK regulations regarding dissertation councils and degree awarding procedures.
Preparing and submitting timely reports on research and development to the Academic and Scientific-Technical Councils.
Offering consulting and methodological support to staff, faculty, and doctoral students in working with international bibliometric databases.
Supporting youth scientific bodies such as the Council of Young Scientists and Student Scientific Society at KazGASA.
Assisting faculty and students in participating in symposiums, conferences, and other scientific events.
Monitoring and analyzing KazGASA departments’ performance in implementing R&D plans.
Distributing internal announcements, orders, and information on research-related events to all structural divisions.
Organizing initiatives to boost faculty publication activity in internationally ranked journals.
Providing statistical data and research reports to regulatory bodies upon request.
Supporting student involvement in research activities at KazGASA.
Providing full-cycle support (organizational, methodological, and analytical) for scientific projects.
Analyzing the effectiveness and outcomes of KazGASA’s R&D efforts.
Scientific Achievements
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