Year of birth: 03/16/1972

Place of birth: Darbaza village, Saryagash district, Turkestan region

In 1989, I graduated from secondary school No. 29. In the same year, she entered the Almaty State University.Abai graduated with a degree in Chemistry and Biology, which she successfully graduated in 1994 and qualified as a Teacher of Chemistry and Biology.

In 2005, she successfully defended her PhD thesis in the specialty 06. 02. 01 - breeding, breeding, genetics and reproduction of farm animals.

In 2011, she received the title of associate professor, specialty 03.00.01-Biology.

1994-1996 Abai Almaty State University, Senior Laboratory Assistant at the Department of Chemistry;

1996- 2011 Lecturer, Senior lecturer, Associate Professor at the Department of Biology, K.A.Yasavi International Kazakh-Turkish University;

2011 - present, Candidate of Agricultural Sciences, Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Biology, Head of the Department, Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences of the O.Zhanbekov SKPU.

Education

ACADEMIC DEGREE

SUBJECTS TAUGHT: Cytology, histology, and embryology.

SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY:

SCIENTIFIC AND METHODOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES:

Awards:

Year of Birth: 1992
Place of Birth: South Kazakhstan Region, Shymkent city

In 2010, I graduated from Secondary School No. 4 named after K. Dosmukhamedov. In the same year, I enrolled at the Academic Innovative University in the field of Scientific Biology.
In 2012, I transferred to South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical University to the specialty Teacher Training in Biology.
In 2014, I graduated from the university with a degree in 5B011300 – Biology.
Diploma thesis: “Biology and Parasite Fauna of the Steppe Tortoise Inhabiting the South Kazakhstan Region.”

In 2014, I entered the Master’s program at Kazakh National Pedagogical University named after Abai and in 2016 received the degree of Master of Pedagogical Sciences in 6M011300 – Biology.
Master’s thesis: “Conservation of Rare Animals and Plants in the West Altai Nature Reserve (Possibilities of Application in the Educational Process).”

Professional Experience

• 2016–2019: Engineer at the Department of Biology, South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical University.
• 2019–2023: Methodologist at the Faculty of Natural Sciences, South Kazakhstan Pedagogical University named after O. Zhanibekov.
• Since 2023: Lecturer at the Department of Biology and Deputy Dean for Educational Work at the Faculty of Natural Sciences.

Education:

Scientific Degree:

Subjects Taught:

1. Cytology, Histology, and Embryology
2. Cell Biology
3. Physiological Development of Students

Deputy Dean for Student Affairs Lecturer

Year of Birth: 2000
Place of Birth: South Kazakhstan Region, Maktaaral District

In 2017, I graduated from Saryarka Secondary School. In the same year, I enrolled in the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University and graduated in 2021 with a degree in Biotechnology.
Bachelor’s thesis topic: “Assessment of the Hygienic Characteristics of Mare’s Milk.”

In 2021, I enrolled in the Master’s program at South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical University and in 2023 obtained a Master’s degree in Pedagogical Sciences under the educational program «Teacher training in Biology»
Master’s thesis topic: “The Use of Electronic Resources in the Training of Biology Teachers.”
From 2024 to 2025, I worked as a methodologist at the Faculty of Natural Sciences, South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical University named after O. Zhanibekov.
Since 2025, I have been working as a lecturer at the Department of Biology and as Deputy Dean for Educational Affairs at the Faculty of Natural Sciences.

EDUCATION

COURSES TAUGHT

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

1.Оқу процесінде электронды білім беру ресурстарын пайдалану: артықшылықтары мен кемшіліктері. III International Scientific and Practical Conference «Challenges and Problems of Modern Science», 22–23 December 2022, London, United Kingdom. – Pp. 57–59.

2. Электрондық білім беру ресурстары оқыту құралы ретінде. International Science Journal “Actual Scientific Research in the Modern World”, Issue 12 (92), Part 2, December 2022. – Pp. 36–40

Білімі: жоғары, Шымкент университеті, 2003 ж. Мамандығы - химия пәнінің мұғалімі.

Тәжірибе: 2019-қазірге дейін Өзбекәлі Жәнібеков атындағы Оңтүстік Қазақстан педагогикалық университетінде факультет әдіскері қызметін атқаруда.

Head of the Department, Candidate of Biological Sciences
Date of birth: November 20, 1973. Place of birth: Shymkent, Kazakhstan. In 1990, she graduated from Secondary School No. 53 named after Lapshin and in the same year was admitted to the Faculty of Biology at Al-Farabi Kazakh National State University, from which she graduated in 1995. From 1995 to 1997, she worked as a lecturer at the Department of General Biology at the Shymkent Pedagogical Institute of Physical Culture. Between 1997 and 2021, she was employed at M. Auezov South Kazakhstan State University. On May 19, 2006, she was awarded the degree of Candidate of Biological Sciences (PhD equivalent) in Microbiology (specialty 03.00.07). Her dissertation was entitled: “Application of Hydrocarbon-Oxidizing Microflora for the Remediation of Oil-Contaminated Soils under the Arid Climate Conditions of Southern Kazakhstan.” Since 2021, she has been working at Zhanibekov South Kazakhstan Pedagogical University, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Biology.

EDUCATION

ACADEMIC DEGREE

COURSES TAUGHT

• Microbiology and Virology
• Molecular Biology
• Integrative Biology
• Modern Aspects of Biotechnology

RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC ACTIVITY

She is the author of more than 120 scientific and scientific-methodological publications, including 12 patents and innovative patents of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 4 electronic textbooks, 12 educational and methodological manuals, 6 university course curricula, and 4 monographs. During the period 2003–2026, she has served as a leading researcher in target program and grant-funded scientific projects financed by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as in contractual research projects. Her research focuses on environmental biotechnology and education.

AWARDS

Badge “Honored Worker of Science and Education” (RAE, 2014), Medal “Ulagatty Ustaz” (2017), Medal “Best Author” (2017), Title “Excellence in Education” (2018), Medal “100 New Faces of Kazakhstan’s Teachers” (Nur-Sultan, 2020), Certificate of Honor from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2025).

BITURSYN SAULE SERIKOVNA

PhD, acting associate professor

1. Education: KarSUim.E.A. Buketova - Chemistry, chemist - teacher, ZhB 0172 841. MKTU named after Kh.A. YaSaui - Ecology, Master of Ecology, MTB No. 0015923. Kazakh-British Technical University - 6D072000-Chemical Technology of Inorganic Substances, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), FD No. 0000647. Professional qualification - "Chemist. Teacher. " Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, UKPU named after I. Zhunibekov

Subjects taught: Methods of scientific research and academic writing Chemical ecology, solving typical problems in chemistry, the use of computer technologies in teaching chemistry.

2 Academic experience:

16.02.2002 - April 15, 2002 Chemistry teacher, secondary school-gymnasium No. 9 named after Nekrasov

17.08.2002 May 1, 2006 Teacher of Chemistry, Lyceum "Turkestan."

28.11.2003 - 30.12.2005 International Kazakh-Turkish University named after Kh.A. Yasavi (graduate student).

02.11.2005-31.08.2006 Lecturer "Ecology" at 0.75 rate, Medical College "Turkestan."

01.05.2006 - 08.04.2009 Technical Secretary of the Dissertation Council, Kh.A. Yasavi International Kazakh-Turkish University.

03.09.2007 August 24, 2010 Department of Biology. Teacher at 0.25 rate, International Kazakh-Turkish University named after Kh.A. Yasavi (combination).

08.04.2009 - August 24, 2010. Senior laboratory assistant of the Department of General Pedagogy and Ethnopedagogy, International Kazakh-Turkish University named after Kh.A. Yasavi.

01.09.2010-31.08.2011 Innovation and Information Technical Department. Methodologist-trainer, Taraz Innovative Humanitarian University.

18.11.2010-31.08.2011 Senior Lecturer, Department of Physics and Chemistry, Taraz Innovative Humanitarian University.

26.08.2011-15.09.2014 Doctoral candidate, Kazakh-British Technical University

01.09.2015. -30.08.2016 Teacher of the Department of Applied Chemistry, I. I. Sutbaev atyndagy Kazak қlttyk tekhnichalyk zertteu universitetі

01.09.2016 - August 30, 2018. Lecturer at the Department of General Discipline and Technology. University "Almaty" Academy of Fashion and Symbat

01.09.2018 - 30.08.2020 Director of the Department of Science and Postgraduate Education, Shymkent University.

01.09 .2020 to date. Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, South Kazakhstan Pedagogical University named after I. Zhanibek, Shymkent.

3 non academic experience: -

4 certificates:

1. Institute of Continuing Education "Chemical Technology" and advanced training course "Chemical Ecology" of the Kh.A. Yasavi International Kazakh-Turkish University (72 hours), 02.03.2020-14.03 .2020, Turkestan

2. Lviv Polytechnic University, "Teaching Chemistry by Interactive Methods" (72 hours), Ukraine (Lviv) 27.12.2021

5 Membership in professional organizations: Yes

6 Awards and prizes: By the decision of the Council for Public Awards, she was awarded the Honorary Model "For Contribution to the Development of Education and Science." (Global Professional Development, Order No. 17 of 07.10.2020)

7 Activities in the services sector: does not work

8 most important publications and presentations in the last five years:

1 Shertayeva N.T., B. B. Shagrayeva, S. S. Bitursyn, G. M. Baimakhanova, N. S. Kybrayeva Application of online tools in design and conduct of сhemistry lessons. Bulletin of the Toraigyrov University Pedagogical series, Pavlodar No. 1, 2023. - pp. 79-93 https://doi.org/10.48081/YPJZ1948

2 Шертаева Н.Т., Шаграева Б.Б., Кыбраева Н.С., Битурсын С.С. Количественное определение биологически активных веществ растения lepidium ruderale// Международный журнал прикладных и фундаментальных исследований № 3, 2022. -С.70-75

3. T.E. Gaipov, A.B. Makhanbetov, B.E. Myrzabekov, A. Tazhibayev, S. Bitursyn, N. Shertayeva, M. Duisembiyev and E.K. Abdulina Еxtraction of manganese from manganese ores by electrochemical leaching//1811| July - September | 2022 ISSN: 0974-1496 | e-ISSN: 0976-0083 | CODEN: RJCABP http://www.rasayanjournal.com,http://www.rasayanjournal.co.in.

4. Aziza Kenzhe*, Aliya Bitemirova, Bayan Ualikhanova, Saule Bitursyn, Ainur Zhorabekova, Comprehensive Approach to Training English Communicative Competence in Chemistry,  Open Education Studies 2024; 6: 20240038.

5. Н.Т.Шертаева, А.Баешов, М.Сарбаева, К.З.Керимбаева. Бейтарап ортада (NА2SO4) айнымалы токпен поляризацияланған мырыш электродының электрохимиялық еруі. Вестник ЕНУ имени Л.Н. Гумилева. Серия Химия. География. Экология № 1(142)- С.7-17.-2023. https://doi.org/10.32523/2616-6771-2023-142-1-7 -19

6. Г.М. Баймаханова,  Н.С.Қыбраева Н.Шертаева,  Б.Б Шағраева , Application of online tools in design and conduct of chemistry lessons. Вестник Торайгыров. Университета Педагогическая серия, Павлодар № 1, 2023. -С.79-93

Akmaral Dzhaksybekovna Tazhekova

Associate Professor (Docent), Candidate of Geographical Sciences
Head of the Department of Geography

South Kazakhstan Pedagogical University named after Özbekali Zhanibekov
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Education and Academic Degree

In 1996, she graduated from Al-Farabi Kazakh National University with a degree in meteorological engineering.

In 2010, she defended her candidate of sciences (PhD equivalent) dissertation in geographical sciences (specialty 25.00.36–geoecology).

Academic positions:

• 2010 – Senior Lecturer

• 2018 – Acting Associate Professor

• 2025 – Associate Professor (Docent)

Academic experience at the university—18 years.

Courses Taught

• General Earth Science

• Meteorology and Climatology

• General Hydrology

• Modern Issues of Climate Change and Desertification

Professional Experience

1998–2000 – Geography teacher, Secondary School No. 64 named after Zh. Aimauytov (Shymkent)
2002–2008 – Lecturer, Department of History and Geography, University of Friendship of Peoples of Kazakhstan
2008–2011 – Senior Lecturer, Department of Geography, Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University
2011–2016 – Head of the Department of Geography, South Kazakhstan Pedagogical Institute
2016–2017 – Dean, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Syrdariya University
2017–2018 – Vice-Rector for Research and International Relations, Syrdariya University
2018–2021 – Head of the Department of Geography, South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical University
2021–2023 – Head of the Research Office
2023–2024 – Director of the Department of Research
Since 2024 – Head of the Department of Geography

Professional Development (Last 5 Years)

2021 – Methodology of Preparing Student Research Papers (INTUIT National Open University, 72 hours)
2024 – General Physical Geography (Galymnur Training Center, 72 hours)
2025 – Fundamentals of Tourism (INTUIT National Open University, 72 hours)
2025 – актуальные вопросы адаптации инклюзивного образования (Damutek, 72 hours)
2025 – Geography and Geographic Information Systems (Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, 72 hours)
2026 – Artificial Intelligence in Educational Management (Global Professional Development, 144 hours)

Major Scientific Publications (2021–2024)

International Peer-Reviewed Journals (Scopus, Web of Science)

1. Akbar I., Tazhekova A., Myrzaliyeva Z., Pazylkhaiyr B., Mominov S.
   Positive Outcomes of Cross-Border Tourism Development Cooperation: A Case of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.
   Region. 2024. Vol. 11, No. 2. P. 43–62.
   DOI: https://doi.org/10.18335/region.v11i2.494

2. Turdanova M., Muzdybayeva K., Akbar I., Tazhekova A., Myrzaliyeva Z.
   Sustainability of Urban System Planning in Shu City, Kazakhstan: An Evaluation through Residents’ Perception.
   Chinese Journal of Urban and Environmental Studies. 2024. Vol. 12, No. 3.
   DOI: https://doi.org/10.1142/S2345748124500131

3. Akbar I., Sergeyeva A., Myrzaliyeva Z., Tazhekova A., Saulembaev A., Mominov S.
   Sustainability of the Community-Based Ecotourism Development in the Aksu-Zhabagly Nature Reserve, Kazakhstan.
   Region. 2022. Vol. 9, No. 1. P. 69–82.
   DOI: https://doi.org/10.18335/region.v9i1.335

4. Akbar I., Myrzaliyeva Z., Tazhekova A., Saulembaev A., Kenzhebay R.
   Evaluation of the Community-Based Ecotourism Development Status in the Aksu-Jabagly Nature Reserve, Kazakhstan.
   GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites. 2021. Vol. 35, No. 2. P. 381–389.
   DOI: https://doi.org/10.30892/gtg.35216-662

Journals Recommended by the Committee for Quality Assurance in Science and Higher Education (Kazakhstan)

5. Akbar I., Tazhekova A., Myrzaliyeva Z., Xiao H.
   A Brief Bibliometric Statistical Analysis of Gender Issues in Tourism Using the Scopus Database.
   Bulletin of KazNU. Geography Series. 2024. No. 4 (75). P. 106–118.
   DOI: https://doi.org/10.26577/JGEM.2024.v75.i4.9

6. Akbar I., Pazylkhaiyr B., Myrzaliyeva Z., Tazhekova A., Saulembaev A.
   Analysis of Tourism Industry Development in the Aksu-Zhabagly Biosphere Reserve of Kazakhstan.
   Bulletin of KazNU. Geography Series. 2023. No. 1 (68).
   DOI: https://doi.org/10.26577/JGEM.2023.v68.i1.09

7. Erkin A., Lei J., Wang Y., Mazbayev O., Myrzaliyeva Z., Tazhekova A.
   Analysis of the Spread and Formation of Desertification Processes in Kazakhstan and Preventive Measures.
   Bulletin of KazNU. Geography Series. 2022. No. 4 (67).
   DOI: https://doi.org/10.26577/JGEM.2022.v67.i4.10

8. Akbar I., Myrzaliyeva Z., Tazhekova A., Arystanova K., Saulembaev A.
   The proposal of a Community Nature-Based Tourism Development Pattern for the Aksu-Zhabagly World Heritage Site.
   Bulletin of KazNU. Geography Series. 2022. No. 3 (66). P. 66–76.
   DOI: https://doi.org/10.26577/JGEM.2022.v66.i3.06

9. Akbar I., Myrzaliyeva Z., Tazhekova A., Arystanova K., Kozhokulov S.
   Resource Potential Assessment for Tourism Cooperation on the Border Territory of Almaty (Kazakhstan) and Issyk-Kul (Kyrgyzstan) Regions.
   Bulletin of KazNU. Geography Series. 2021. No. 1 (60). Pp. 39–50.
   DOI: https://doi.org/10.26577/JGEM.2021.v60.i1.04

10. Akbar I., Pazylkhaiyr B., Myrzaliyeva Z., Tazhekova A., Abdildayeva N.
    Analysis of Tourism Revenue Distribution in the Aksu-Zhabagly Reserve of Kazakhstan.
    Economy: Strategy and Practice. 2024. Vol. 19, No. 3. P. 73–85.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.51176/1997-9967-2024-3-73-85

Monograph

Medical and Environmental Consequences of Environmental Pollution During Intensive Urbanization in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Monograph. Recommended for publication by the Academic Council of the South Kazakhstan Pedagogical University (Protocol No. 2, September 25, 2024).