On June 5, 2026,
Karaganda Industrial University hosted the international round table “80 Years
of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan”, bringing
together members of the scientific community, university faculty, young
researchers, and international partners of the university.
The event was
dedicated to discussing the achievements and contributions of the National
Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the development of
national and global science throughout its 80-year history. It also aimed to
strengthen scientific cooperation and academic ties with international partner
universities, facilitate the exchange of experience, identify prospects for
joint research initiatives, and increase the interest of students and young
scientists in research activities and international collaboration.
The participants
were welcomed by Galina Sivyakova, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs of
Karaganda Industrial University, Candidate of Technical Sciences, and Professor
of the Department of Artificial Intelligence Technologies. She emphasized the
significant role of the National Academy of Sciences in shaping Kazakhstan’s
scientific potential and highlighted the importance of further integration of
science, education, and industry to ensure the country’s sustainable
development.
The participation
of international scholars added special significance to the event. A welcoming
speech was delivered by Bakhramjan Rasakhodjaev, Doctor of Technical Sciences,
Professor, and Head of a Laboratory at the National Research Institute of Renewable
Energy Sources under the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Uzbekistan. He
stressed the importance of international scientific cooperation and expressed
confidence in the continued development of collaboration between the scientific
institutions of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
A substantial
scientific presentation was delivered by Valerii Tytiuk, Doctor of Technical
Sciences, Professor, and Head of the Department of Electromechanics at Kryvyi
Rih National University (Ukraine). In his report entitled “Intellectualization
of Electromechanical Systems: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in the
Engineering of the Future,” he examined current trends in the implementation of
artificial intelligence technologies in engineering systems and discussed their
prospects for industrial applications.
Nikolai Zobnin,
Candidate of Technical Sciences and Head of the Department of Science,
Innovation and Technology Commercialization at KarIU, presented a report
entitled “Industrial Innovations and the Priorities of the Academy of Sciences
of Kazakhstan: KarIU’s Contribution to the Sustainable Development of the
Country.” The presentation highlighted the university’s research achievements,
ongoing innovative projects, existing challenges, and promising research areas
aimed at addressing the pressing needs of Kazakhstan’s industrial development.
Summarizing the
outcomes of the event, Vyacheslav Kunaev, PhD, Associate Professor, and
Director of the Department of Science and Innovation of Karaganda Industrial
University, noted that the 80th anniversary of the National Academy of Sciences
of the Republic of Kazakhstan represents not only a significant historical
milestone but also an important opportunity to reflect on the future directions
of national scientific development. He emphasized that modern science must play
a key role in ensuring the country’s technological independence, fostering an
innovation-driven economy, and educating a new generation of researchers.
The participants
of the round table expressed confidence that further strengthening cooperation
among universities, research organizations, and industrial enterprises would
contribute to enhancing the competitiveness of Kazakhstan science and
effectively addressing the strategic objectives of the country’s socio-economic
development.
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