Scientific activity

Scientific activity of the department

The Department of Chemical Technology and Ecology carries out active and effective research activities aimed at the development of fundamental and applied research in the field of chemical technology, organic synthesis, environmentally oriented processes and industrial safety. The scientific research of the department is focused on solving urgent problems of the chemical, mining, metallurgical and pharmaceutical industries, as well as on training competitive scientific personnel.

Priority scientific directions of the department

 The department develops scientific research in the following priority areas:

organic synthesis and research of derivatives of acetylene alcohols and glycols, as well as the study of their biological activity;

 development of chemical and technological processes for the production of foaming agents for flotation processes for the enrichment of non-ferrous metal ores;

 Synthesis and research of derivatives of oxyquinoline and other functional organic compounds;

 synthesis of biologically active substances and their analytical study using electrochemical methods, including inversion voltammetry;

 environmentally oriented chemical technologies and methods of reducing anthropogenic load.

Main scientific results

In recent years, the faculty of the department has achieved significant scientific results. Based on the results of scientific research activities published:

• more than 60 articles in foreign scientific journals indexed in Web of Science databases;
• about 70 articles in publications recommended by KKSON;
• more than 150 reports at international and national scientific conferences;
• 24 patents of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
• 2 Eurasian patents for developed methods, technologies and tools for their implementation;
• 6 monographs reflecting the key scientific results of the department.

Grant and project activities

The scientists of the department systematically participate in the implementation of scientific projects within the framework of grant financing. The department actively develops project activities, including involving young scientists, and regularly submits applications for scientific funding competitions. Representatives of the department are scholarship holders of the state scholarship for talented young scientists, which confirms the high level of scientific potential and recognition of research results at the state level.

Recognition and scientific achievements of teaching staff

The scientific and pedagogical activity of the staff of the department is highly appreciated at the university and relevant departments. Three teachers of the department are holders of the honorary title "The best university teacher". The teachers of the department were awarded with letters of appreciation and badges for their contribution to the development of science and higher education, as well as noted for high rates of scientific and publication activity.

International scientific cooperation

The department actively develops international scientific cooperation. Teachers of the department participated in international scientific conferences and scientific events in Istanbul (Turkey) and Tomsk (Russian Federation). Doctoral and undergraduate students of the department's educational programs undergo research internships at leading foreign universities in Turkey and the Russian Federation, including universities in Istanbul, Tomsk and other scientific centers, as part of their dissertation research and joint research projects.

Training of scientific personnel and participation of students in research

The department pays special attention to the training of scientific personnel and the involvement of students in research activities. Every year, about 45% of students and 100% of undergraduates of the department participate in scientific research, preparation of final qualifying papers and dissertations. Students actively develop innovative activities by implementing startup projects in the development of cosmetics, hair care products and soap making based on plant extracts and phytocompositions.

The scientific activity of the department ensures the sustainable development of educational programs, the formation of students' research competencies and the integration of science, education and production

Scientific internship for students

Patents