Governance

Place of Birth

Pavlodar Region, Bayanaul District, Kanysh Satpayev Village, Kazakhstan

Nationality

Kazakh

Education

Higher education

Year of Graduation and Name of Educational Institution

1984 — S. M. Kirov Kazakh State University

Qualification

Chemistry; Chemist and Chemistry Teacher

Academic Degree and Academic Title

Doctor of Chemical Sciences, Professor

Proficiency in Foreign Languages and Languages of the Peoples of the Commonwealth of Independent States

• Kazakh — fluent
• Russian — fluent
• English — reads and translates with a dictionary

Diplomatic Rank

None

Military, Special Ranks and Class Ranks

Military reservist, Captain of the Reserve

State Awards and Honorary Titles

• 2011 — Jubilee Medal “20 Years of Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan”
• 2018 — Order of Kurmet
• 2024 — Jubilee Medal “30 Years of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan”
• 2025 — Order of Parasat
• 2025 — Jubilee Medal “30 Years of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan”
• 2026 — Jubilee Medal “30 Years of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan”

Information on Disciplinary Sanctions

None

Information on Disciplinary Sanctions for Corruption Offences

None

Date and Results of Attestation

Not specified

Dates of Retraining, Professional Requalification and Professional Development Courses

• 2026 — Certificate in “Management and Administration in Science and Higher Education”
• 2026 — Certificate in “Effective Corporate Governance: Key Skills for Boards of Directors and Top Executives”

II. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Start Date	End Date	Position, Place of Employment and Location of the Organisation
09.1984	03.1996	Laboratory Assistant, Research Trainee, Postgraduate Student, Assistant Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor and Professor, Department of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan.
03.1996	10.1996	Chief Specialist, Petrochemistry Division, Main Department of Microeconomic Policy, Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Almaty, Kazakhstan.
10.1996	12.1999	Head of the Laboratory of Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Processes; Professor, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan.
12.1999	08.2000	Chief Specialist, Department of State Standards and Regulatory Framework, Department of Higher Education and Science, Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana, Kazakhstan.
08.2000	02.2001	Head of the University Accreditation Division, Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana, Kazakhstan.
02.2001	09.2003	Vice-Rector for Research and International Relations, S. Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University, Pavlodar, Kazakhstan.
09.2003	11.2003	Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Kazakhstan University of Finance and Economics, Astana, Kazakhstan.
11.2003	04.2004	Rector, Multidisciplinary University of Humanities and Technology, Karaganda, Kazakhstan.
05.2004	05.2007	Rector, Innovative University of Eurasia, Pavlodar, Kazakhstan.
05.2007	06.2008	Rector, Pavlodar State Pedagogical Institute, Pavlodar, Kazakhstan.
09.2008	03.2009	Professor, Pavlodar State Pedagogical Institute, Pavlodar, Kazakhstan.
03.2009	09.2010	Deputy Chairman, Science Committee, Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana, Kazakhstan.
09.2010	11.2010	Chief Consultant, Industrial and Innovative Development Division, Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana, Kazakhstan.
11.2010	06.2012	Head of Sector, Industrial and Innovative Development Division, Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana, Kazakhstan.
06.2012	09.2014	Professor, Karaganda State Technical University, Karaganda, Kazakhstan.
09.2014	05.2016	Adviser to the Rector, Astana University, Astana, Kazakhstan.
05.2016	12.2016	Rector, Astana University, Astana, Kazakhstan.
12.2016	12.2017	Rector, Pavlodar State Pedagogical Institute, Pavlodar, Kazakhstan.
12.2017	08.2020	Rector, Pavlodar State Pedagogical University, Pavlodar, Kazakhstan.
08.2020	30.06.2026	Member of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan during the sixth, seventh and eighth convocations; Member of the Standing Committee on Socio-Cultural Development and Science, Astana, Kazakhstan.
08.2026	Present	Adviser to the Rector, Alkey Margulan Pavlodar Pedagogical University, Pavlodar, Kazakhstan.
08.2026	Present	Acting Chairman of the Board – Rector, Pavlodar, Kazakhstan.

Education

2002 — S. Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University, Specialist Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology.

2003 — S. Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University, Master’s Degree.

Academic Degrees and Titles

• Candidate of Technical Sciences, 2011.
• Associate Professor, 2019.
• Professor, 2025.

Total Work Experience

23 years.

Professional Experience

S. Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Standardization

• 02 September 2002 – 31 August 2004 — Assistant Lecturer.
• 01 September 2004 – 03 January 2011 — Senior Lecturer.
• 04 January 2011 – 31 August 2019 — Associate Professor.
• From 02 September 2019 to present — Professor.
• 02 September 2013 – 01 September 2015 — Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Engineering for General Affairs.
• 01 September 2015 – 01 March 2017 — Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Engineering for Research.
• 01 March 2017 – 01 March 2020 — Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Engineering for Academic Affairs.
• 06 June 2022 – 31 August 2024 — Director of the Department of Academic Affairs.
• 02 September 2024 – 04 June 2025 — Director of the Department of Academic Affairs, with responsibilities assigned for the Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs.

Kazakh National University of Water Management and Irrigation (NJSC)

• 02 September 2024 – 04 June 2025 — Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs.

Professional Development and Internships

• 2015 — Middlesex University, London, United Kingdom; internship under the implementation of the Industrial and Innovative Development Programme (IIRP), within the framework of the Higher Education Leadership Foundation.
• 2019 — Tomsk State University, Russia.

Academic and Administrative Activities

1. Member of state commissions for licensing and preventive control.
2. Member of expert councils responsible for awarding PhD degrees and academic titles (2017–2021).
3. Expert in the evaluation of educational programme quality for ARQA, IAAR and KazSEE.
4. Developer and implementer of innovative educational programmes based on the Atlas of New Professions in Mechanical Engineering at bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels.
5. Member of the Project Management Group (PMG) of the Educational and Methodological Association at Karaganda Technical University.
6. Developer of dual education programmes in cooperation with leading industrial enterprises, including ERG Service, Prommashkomplekt and KSP Steel.
7. Editor-in-Chief of the scientific journal Science and Technology of Kazakhstan.
8. Developer of the “Advanced Engineering School of Toraighyrov University” programme.

Research Activities

1. Academic supervisor of specialists, bachelor’s and master’s students. Has supervised the training of two PhD graduates in Mechanical Engineering.
2. Member of dissertation councils awarding PhD degrees in the Mechanical Engineering educational programme, serving as an ad hoc member or reviewer.
3. Head of research projects at a design bureau (2006–2010).
4. Head of contract-funded research and development projects (2014 and 2015).
5. Research project implementer under the European Union’s ERASMUS+ programme (2017–2021).
6. Leading Researcher (project implementer) on a grant-funded project for 2021–2023 (IRN AP09258862).
7. Scientific supervisor of a grant-funded project supporting young scientists for 2021–2023.
8. Scientific supervisor of a grant-funded research and technology project for 2023–2025 (IRN AP19678887).
9. Scientific supervisor of a programme-targeted research and technology project for 2024–2026 (IRN BR24993003).
10. Deputy Chair of the Dissertation Council awarding PhD degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Transport, Transport Equipment and Technologies (2024–2027).

Publications and Research Output

Has published 115 scientific works, including international co-authored publications over the past five years. The Hirsch index (h-index) is 7.

The research output includes:

• 4 monographs.
• 9 teaching manuals, including 1 in English.
• 28 publications in journals recommended by the Committee for Quality Assurance in Science and Higher Education.
• 19 publications indexed in Scopus.
• 9 publications indexed in Clarivate Analytics databases.
• 9 publications in international journals and conference proceedings.
• 29 publications in domestic journals and conference proceedings.
• 3 research implementation certificates.
• 3 research and development reports.
• 2 invention patents.
• 2 utility model patents.
• 2 intellectual property certificates.

Awards and Honours

1. 2016 — Recipient of the scientific scholarship of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan for talented young scientists.
2. 2014 — Certificate of Honour from the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
3. 2018 — “Best University Teacher” award.
4. 2021 — Medal of Toraighyrov University.
5. 2022 — “Honoured Mechanical Engineer” badge.
6. 2023 — Recipient of the “Best Scientist” grant.
7. 2024 — Award for contributions to the development of science.

Education:

Higher Education, S. Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University, degree in Chemical Technology of Organic Substances and Materials, qualification: Process Engineer (2001–2006).

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Moscow Business School, Moscow, Russia (2026).

Work Experience

2006–2010 — Research Trainee and Trainee, Research Institute of New Chemical Technologies and Materials, a subsidiary of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan.

2010–2012 — Senior Lecturer (part-time), S. Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University, Pavlodar, Kazakhstan.

2010–2012 — Process Unit Operator, Grade 4, Primary Oil Refining Complex, Workshop No. 1, Pavlodar Oil Chemistry Refinery LLP, Pavlodar, Kazakhstan.

2012–2015 — Process Engineer, Technical Support Department, Capital Construction and Modernization Division, Pavlodar Oil Chemistry Refinery, Pavlodar, Kazakhstan.

2015–2016 — Head of the Government and Contractor Relations Department, Pavlodar Oil Chemistry Refinery, Pavlodar, Kazakhstan.

2016–2023 — Head of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technologies, Toraighyrov University, Pavlodar, Kazakhstan.

2023–2025 — Leading Researcher, Republican Research Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana, Kazakhstan.

2023–2026 — Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Toraighyrov University, Pavlodar, Kazakhstan.

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Professional Development

2022 — “Innovative Educational Programmes: Experience in Development and Implementation,” Pavlodar, Kazakhstan.

2023 — “Management in the Higher Education System,” Kokshetau, Kazakhstan.

2024 — “Academic Leadership Institute: Deans’ School,” Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan.

2024 — “Business Process Management Practice Course,” Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan.

2024 — “Inclusive Education in Higher and Postgraduate Education Institutions,” Pavlodar, Kazakhstan.

2025 — Research internship under the “500 Scientists” programme of the Bolashak International Scholarship, “Green Technologies and Sustainable Development,” Humboldt University of Berlin, Berlin, Germany.

2025 — “Academic Leadership Institute: Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable University Transformation,” Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan.

2026 — “Corporate Governance in Education and Science,” Karaganda, Kazakhstan.

2026 — “Teaching Tools and Prospects in Science,” Pavlodar, Kazakhstan.

Awards and Honours

2018 — Letter of Appreciation from the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

2020 — Medal commemorating the 120th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s oil industry, Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

2021 — “Khalyk Algysy” Medal, awarded by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

2021 — Winner of the “Best University Teacher” competition.

2025 — Letter of Appreciation from the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

2026 — “Gylym Uzdiği” (Excellence in Science) Honorary Diploma, Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Research Activities

• Academic supervisor of bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral students in the field of Chemical Technology.
• Member of dissertation councils awarding PhD degrees, serving as an ad hoc member or reviewer for educational programmes in Chemical Engineering, Petrochemistry and Chemistry.
• Principal Researcher (Principal Investigator/Project Lead for assigned research activities) on grant-funded projects for 2018–2020 (IRN AP05130530, IRN AP05131846) and 2025–2027 (IRN AP27511027, IRN AP26197535).
• Scientific supervisor of grant-funded projects for 2021–2023 (IRN AP09259187) and 2024–2026 (IRN AP23486826).
• Principal Researcher responsible for project implementation under the programme-targeted funding scheme for 2024–2026 (IRN BR27199103).
• Head of contract-funded research and development projects in 2017, 2019, 2021, 2024 and 2026.
• Member of the Scientific and Technical Council for the “Oil and Gas Processing” business area of JSC NC KazMunayGas since 2017.
• Member of the Scientific and Technical Council of the International Centre for Green Technologies and Investment Projects (2021).
• Member of the National Scientific Council in the areas of “Rational Use of Water Resources, Wildlife and Plant Resources, and Ecology” and “Ecology, Environment and Rational Use of Natural Resources” (2023–2025).

Publications

More than 100 scientific publications resulting from research activities, including articles indexed in Scopus and Web of Science (15 publications in Q1/Q2 journals), publications in journals recommended by the Committee for Quality Assurance in Science and Higher Education (CQASHE), and papers presented at international scientific conferences.

Author of 10 teaching manuals, including three in English, one textbook in English, eight copyright certificates and a patent.

H-index (Scopus/Web of Science): 7.

Education:

Higher education (1997-2001), E. A. Buketov Moscow State University, specialty - World History, qualification – historian, history teacher, Master of Political Science (2005) - S. Toraigyrov Moscow State University, Master of Economics and Business (2015) - S. Toraigyrov Moscow State University, Master of Education in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs (2021) – University of Southern California (USA).

Work experience:

2002 - 2005 – Lecturer at the Department of Philosophy, Sociology and Political Science of S. Toraigyrov PSU;

2004 – 2006 – Scientific consultant of the projects of the Pavlodar Regional School of Management;

2005 - 2006 – Deputy Director of the Center for Analytical Information of Akimat of Pavlodar region;

2006 - 2010 – Head of the Department for Work with Political Parties and Non-Governmental Associations of the Department of Internal Policy of Pavlodar region;

2010 -2012 – Associate Professor of the Department of Sociology and Political Science of S. Toraigyrov PSU;

2012 - 2013 – Deputy Director for Analytical Work of Yertis Media Holding JSC;

2013 - 2014 – Deputy Chief of Staff of Akim of Pavlodar region;

2014 - 2015 – Head of the Business Service Support Department, Head of the Administrative Department of the Atameken Chamber of Entrepreneurs of Pavlodar region;

2015-2021 – Director of the Department of Strategy and Quality Assessment of NAO "Toraigyrov University";

2021 – Compliance officer of NAO "Toraigyrov University";

2021-2023 – Head of the Office of Accreditation and Quality Management System of NAO "Toraigyrov University".

Professional development:

2021 – CERT Academy. Internal Auditor of the Anti-Corruption System ISO 37000:2016

2021 –University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA, IRB Member 101, CITI Program

2019 – Analytical Center "Strategy (Kazakhstan)". Seminar "Theory and practice of Political Science"

2019 – Russian Register Certification Association, "Internal Auditor of the ISO 9000:2015 Quality Management System"

2019 – Independent Agency for Quality Assurance in Education "Preparation of a self-assessment report on higher education institutions within the framework of specialized accreditation"

2019 – Kazakhstan Association of Engineering Education KazSEE. Training seminar "Specialized accreditation of educational programs of higher educational institutions"

2018 – National Agency for Accreditation and Rating (Kazakhstan). Training seminar "Intra-university education quality assurance system"

2018 – National Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (Kazakhstan). International Forum "Training of an external expert group and preparation of reports"

2017 – Omsk State University named after F. Dostoevsky, S. Toraigyrov Moscow State University. "Fundamentals of theory and practice of political process management"

2016 – Nazarbayev University (Kazakhstan), KAIST (Korea). «Professional Development Program for Higher Education Leaders of Kazakhstan»

2016 – Nazarbayev University (Kazakhstan), Leadership Foundation for Higher Education "Inspiring Leadership" (Great Britain). «Professional Development Program for Higher Education Leaders of Kazakhstan»

2016 – Krol Institute, Montaine View, CA, USA. "University's entrepreneurial ecosystem. The development and integration into the global innovation system»

2016 – School of Political Management of the Nur Otan Party. "Organization of the party's work in the inter-electoral period"

2016 – Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. "Modern University management system: global standards and performance criteria"

2016 – L.N. Gumilyov ENU, Quacquarelli Symonds. "Kazakhstani universities in the international educational arena: points of growth"

2015 – Brunel University London. «Development and Implementation of BSC and KPI in Strategic Management of the University».

Additional information:

Chairman of the scientific expert group of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan of Pavlodar region.

Education:	Higher Education
Professional Experience	17 years
Research Field:	Chemistry
Courses Taught (Core Courses)	Methods for Analyzing Environmental Samples  Research Methods
Publications	An innovative methodological/pedagogical approach to the comprehension of Hegel’s legacy. Journal of Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology (2024), 44(1), 17–29. Functional Mechanism for Ensuring the Balance Between Educational and Professional Activities. Bulletin of Toraighyrov University. Pedagogical Series,- .№1. - 2022. Functional Tools of Systems Thinking Among Professionals. Bulletin of Toraighyrov University. Pedagogical Series. №1. 2023. Professional orientation and personal qualities of future teachers as a component of their inclusive competenc. Bulletin of Toraighyrov University. Pedagogical Series Assessing the Readiness of Chemistry Teachers for Inclusive Education in General Education Schools of Pavlodar Region. Bulletin of Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University. Series «Pedagogical Sciences».- №2(86) Chemistry Teaching Guide for Students with Special Educational Needs.  – Pavlodar: Toraighyrov University, 2025. Collection of Chemistry Exercises for Students with Special Educational Needs. – A. V. Parkhomenko., Pavlodar 2025.