Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology

In 1967, the Department of Chemistry was established independently, and the first head of the department was Shakirov Muslim. He is a graduate of the Kazakh State Pedagogical Institute named after Abai.

The teaching staff at the time of M. Shakirov's work as the head of the department: T.K. Kenzhegalieva - graduate of the Kazakh State Women's Pedagogical Institute; Honored Worker of Public Education of the Kazakh SSR; N.D. Doskaraeva - graduate of the Karaganda State Pedagogical Institute, Honored Worker of Public Education of the Kazakh SSR, Veteran of Labor; R.K. Karazhigitova - candidate of chemical sciences, associate professor.

From 1970 to 1975, the head of the Department of Chemistry was candidate of chemical sciences K.Kh. Tokmurzin, later K.Kh. Tokmurzin - corresponding member of the National Academy of Sciences of Kazakhstan, doctor of chemical sciences, professor.

K.Kh. During the time of Tokmurzin as the head of the department, the following teachers worked together with the above-mentioned teachers: N.K. Kim - graduated from the Kyzylorda Pedagogical Institute. Honored Worker of Education of the Kazakh SSR, Veteran of Labor Kozyrev V.V. - Candidate of Chemical Sciences, Associate Professor.

In 1975-1976, Zh. Zhangabylov worked as the acting head of the chemistry department.

In 1976-1978, the head of the department was Candidate of Chemical Sciences, Associate Professor Zh. Kurmangaziyeva, and in 1978-1989, the head of the department was Candidate of Chemical Sciences, Associate Professor X.A. Zaynullin.

In 1989-1993, the head of the chemistry department was M.I. Duysenov. During these years, the teaching staff of the department was replenished with young specialists. They were S.M. Graduates of the Kirov Kazakh State University R.B. Khamidullina, S.A. Doszhanova.

In 1993 - 1994, the head of the chemistry department was the candidate of chemical sciences, professor H.A. Kuanyshkaliev. During these years, the department was joined by the candidate of chemical sciences D.S. Ermekov.

Celebrating Teachers' Day.

 

In 1994-1995, the head of the chemistry department was D.S. Ermekov, candidate of chemical sciences, associate professor.

 

Since 1995, Marat Nasimullaevich Azhigaliev, a 1989 graduate of the Guryev Pedagogical Institute with honors, candidate of chemical sciences, associate professor, was appointed head of the chemistry department.

 

The staff of the departments of Botany, Geography and Chemistry

 

Regular meeting of the Chemistry Department, 2007

 

                                                     Chemistry Department Staff, 2007

 

The Master's degree program in Chemistry (Natural Sciences) was opened in 2003. Currently, the department's teachers in the educational program 7M05301 - Chemical Analysis and Petrochemical Synthesis are: Doctor of Chemical Sciences, Professor Taltenov A.A., Doctor of Chemical Sciences, Professor Shambilova G.K., PhD Aibuldinov E.K., Doctor of Chemical Sciences, Professor Nasirov R., Candidate of Chemical Sciences, Associate Professor Tulemisova G.B., Candidate of Chemical Sciences, Associate Professor Satenov K.G., Candidate of Chemical Sciences, Associate Professor Kalauova A.S., Candidate of Chemical Sciences, Associate Professor Kalimanova D.Zh., PhD, Associate Professor Kadasheva Zh.K.

From 2013 to 2015, the head of the chemistry department was the candidate of biological sciences Kalimanova Danagul Zhaskairatovna.

From 2015 to 2017, the head of the chemistry and ecology department was the candidate of chemical sciences Amangosova Ardak Ganibayevna.

From March 2017 to August 2017, the head of the department was the master of natural sciences, senior lecturer Abisheva Farida Naydenovna.

From 2017 to 2019, the head of the chemistry and chemical technology department was the candidate of technical sciences, associate professor Bukanova Aigul Sokeevna. At that time, the department was replenished with the specialties of a teacher of chemistry and biology, and chemical technology of hydrocarbons.

The staff of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, 2018

 

From January 2020 to April 2021, the head of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology was Kurmet Gizatullaevich Satenov, Candidate of Chemical Sciences.

From April 2021 to August 2022, the head of the department was Nazym Zhaksybayevna Galimova, Master of Natural Sciences, teacher.

From September 2022 to the present, the head of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology is Zhanar Kadyrbayevna Kadasheva, PhD, Associate Professor. In the same year, the scientific school "Soil, Plants and Water Ecology" under the leadership of B. Mukhambetov, Doctor of Chemical Sciences, Associate Professor, was opened instead of the scientific school "Chemical Toxicology" under the leadership of G.B. Tulemisova, Candidate of Chemical Sciences, Associate Professor, and consists of young teachers, students and undergraduates. The scientific school "Chemical Toxicology" was conducting its work, 4th and 3rd year students came during their extracurricular hours and mastered the methods of analyzing the Ural water and soils of the Atyrau region, as well as the waste of the Amur Refinery.

Work was carried out to launch new high-performance liquid chromatographs and gas chromatographs purchased for the university in 2021. The methods of working at the facilities were mastered by 3rd and 4th year students and young teachers.

The direction of the scientific school "Soil, Plants and Water Ecology": soil, plants and water ecology. Goal: to improve the natural environment of Kazakhstan

conducting research on assessing the ecological state of the systems, as well as monitoring the environment in the region. Mission: to direct students and undergraduates to study the ecological problems of the region, search for solutions to problems, as well as master new methods and instruments.

7M01506 - Chemistry educational program has been open since 2022. The first admission will be in 2023, graduates will be awarded the degree of Master of Education. Graduates of 2025: Aleshova Aidana Abayovna (grant), Medetova Azhar Bolatovna (scholarship), Mendigalieva Ainur Kuanyshevna (grant), Sembay Oralsyn Sembayovna (scholarship).

6В05301 – Graduates of the Department of Chemical Analysis and Expertise, 2023

On May 25, 2023, a double diploma agreement was signed with the Turkish Karabuk University for the master's degree program 7М05301 – “Chemical Analysis and Petrochemical Synthesis”.

The advisors at the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology were Karshagulova A.T., Kalimanova D.Zh., Duzbayeva N.A., Sultangereeva T., Madieva L.K., Kuanyshbek I.K., Latipova D.E., Zhumabekova A.N. Currently, the advisor is Master, teacher Tabyldieva M.I.

The faculty of the department has high pedagogical qualifications, practical, optimal methodological and research work.

Currently, the faculty of the department is working in the research and pedagogical direction.

 

In terms of research: for example, Tulemisova Gulzhamal Bagitovna is a Member of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, Professor, Expert of the Expert Commission of the Department of Ecology of the Atyrau region, Member of the Expert Commission of the University. Author of 50 scientific papers and 3 textbooks. For her contribution to the development of science in the Republic of Kazakhstan, she was awarded the V.I. Vernads Medal in RAE-2016, and has the title of "Honored Worker of Science and Technology in RAE-2017".

Doctor of Chemical Sciences, Professor G.K. Shambilova actively participated in research grant projects of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Russian Foundation for Fundamental Research, and others. She was awarded a diploma from the National Testing Center of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the badge of the Ministry of Education and Science, "Veteran of Labor in the Oil, Gas, and Chemical Industries", and the badge "For Merit in the Development of Science".

Doctor of Chemical Sciences, Professor R.N. Nasirov is a member of the dissertation council D 53.19.01 at the D.V. Sokolsky Institute of Organic Catalysis and Electrochemistry. By order of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 30, 2015 No. 789, he became the winner of the state grant of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan "Best Teacher of Higher Education".

Nasirov won the second international grant from the People's Republic of China under the program of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2007-2009.

By order of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 575 dated December 23, 2010, he is the winner of the state scientific scholarship for scientists and specialists who have made a significant contribution to the development of science and technology in the specialty "Chemistry and Materials Science".

Participated in the republican competition "Best Methodist of the Year" (Almaty) and was awarded a Certificate of Honor in the nomination "Innovative Methodist".

In the pedagogical direction, the associate professor of our department, the holder of the Y. Altynsarin breastplate, A.D. Kalimukasheva, worked with the first-time defender of Kazakhstan on the methodology of teaching chemistry, I. Nugmanov, on the topic of forming research qualifications in future chemistry teachers, and wrote a textbook for students. Together with the doctor of physical sciences, Shokybayev, she worked on the topic of “Effective methods of solving practical problems” that are used by teachers in schools.

The educational and methodological manual “Effective methods of solving practical problems in chemistry in secondary schools” by the authorship of associate professor Kalimukasheva A.D., candidate of physical sciences, associate professor Kalimanova D.Zh. was published in 2025 by Atyrau: Kh. Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University Publishing House in a volume of 143 pages. Recommended for publication by the Academic Council of Kh. Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University (Minutes No. 6, March 26, 2025). ISBN 978-60

Aybuldinov E.K. successfully engages in scientific activities in the field of chemical technology, hydrocarbon processing, organic synthesis, industrial waste processing, ecology, has published more than 50 scientific papers in international rating publications included in the Thomson Reuters, Scopus databases, abstracts and reports at international congresses, symposiums, conferences (Germany, Italy, France, Holland, Belgium, Turkey, Russia, etc.), is the author of 2 patents for inventions of the Republic of Kazakhstan and 5 copyright certificates.

The varieties developed by B. Mukhambetov, PhD, Associate Professor, have passed environmental testing in saline and saline lands (in Atyrau, West Kazakhstan, Shymkent, Kyzylorda regions) and have begun to be used in production. "Soil water regime and determination of plant irrigation rates" Educational and methodological tool, Atyrau, 2019. With the I degree "Labor Glory" sign (2011).

Awarded the badge "Excellence in the field of agriculture" (2015), for outstanding work in the field of science, the badge "For merit in the development of science of the Republic of Kazakhstan" (2022).

Leading the scientific project "Development of resource-saving technology for creating a hayfield-pasture conveyor for the production of full-fledged fodder and multi-component pastures in the semi-desert and desert regions of Kazakhstan", funding source: Grant of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Implementing the scientific project "Development of technology for growing adapted types of fodder crops resistant to arid climate conditions for the development of livestock farming in the semi-desert and desert regions of Western Kazakhstan" within the framework of the scientific and technical program BR21881871 "Development of technologies and methods of fodder production in the context of sustainable management of fodder areas of Kazakhstan", funding source: Grant of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

G.K. Shambilova, Doctor of Chemical Sciences, Professor, since 1985 has been engaged in scientific research in the fields of rheology of polymer solutions and mixtures; experimental rheology; physical chemistry of polymers.

Executor of scientific grants under fundamental and applied research programs: Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2009–2011), Russian Foundation for Fundamental Research (RFFR) (Rheology Laboratory of the Institute of Petrochemical Synthesis of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, 2003–2005), work under an economic contract with the Atyrau Oil Refinery (2001), Department of Entrepreneurship and Industrial and Innovative Development of the Atyrau Region Akimat (2016).

In 2018–2020, she led the scientific project “Fundamental Regularities of Rheological Properties of Nanocomposite Polymer Materials” under the project of the MF of the MES of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Currently, BR28713197 for 2025–2027 “Caspian Center for Sustainable Innovations: for the region’s transition to a more environmentally sustainable future” is being implemented.

Scientific and academic promotion of alternative solutions" is the project of the Program-Targeted Financing (PTF) of the Science Committee of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan. AP26100713 is the head of the scientific project on the topic of Fundamentals of creating sustainable asphalt concrete pavements using recycled polymers and lignin to solve environmental and infrastructure problems (2025-2027).

Author of 4 monographs, 5 textbooks, more than 200 scientific publications, including 24 articles in journals included in the Web of Science and Scopus databases and 7 patents. In 2019, he was awarded the state grant "Best Teacher of a Higher Education Institution".

He has completed advanced training courses and scientific internships in universities in Russia, Canada, Poland, China and Kazakhstan. Since 2005, he has been a member of the G.V. Vinogradov Rheology Society.

In April 2023, Candidate of Chemical Sciences, Associate Professor Kalauova A.S. was awarded a Letter of Gratitude from the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as the “Outstanding Employee of the Chemical Industry” badge from the Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan on May 22, 2024.

Candidate of Chemical Sciences, Associate Professor Kalimanova D.Zh. was awarded the Certificate of Gratitude from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan “For a significant contribution to the development of education and science in the Republic of Kazakhstan” (April 11, 2025). In 2025, at the R&D competition held on the basis of the Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Aleshova A.A., a graduate student of the educational program 7M01506 – Chemistry (master's degree) under the supervision of Candidate of Chemical Sciences, Associate Professor Kalimanova D.Zh. took 3rd place. Kalimanova D.Zh. The monograph "Hydrochemical and geochemical system of the northeastern part of the Caspian Sea: structure, state and changes" was published by Atyrau: Kh. Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University Publishing House in 2025 in a volume of 132 pages. Recommended for publication by the Academic Council of Kh. Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University (Minutes No. 9, June 19, 2025). ISBN 978-601-262-611-7.

PhD, Associate Professor Kadasheva Zh.K. Participation in scientific projects:

1) Increasing the efficiency of water resources use in rice irrigation systems of Kazakhstan (2018-2020)

2) 5 measures. Development and optimization of energy-efficient land reclamation technologies for managing the soil potential of irrigated agricultural landscapes of the Republic of Kazakhstan Program "Irrigation technologies and technical means for introducing new lands into irrigation, reconstruction and modernization of existing irrigation systems" (2021 - 2023).

3) Under the action "Development of resource-saving technologies for creating a hayfield-pasture conveyor for the production of full-fledged fodder and multi-component pastures in semi-desert and desert regions of Kazakhstan" to restore pastures and

First celebration of the Day of Higher Education Workers, 2024

 

On April 8, 2025, under the scientific supervision of PhD Kadasheva Zh.K., on the initiative of the Board of Directors of Atyrau University named after Kh.Dosmukhamedov, Mukhamedina A., Kamidullina D. were awarded 2nd degree diplomas for winning prizes in the intra-university student research competition "Initiative. Presentation of Student Research".

 

Initiative." "Presentation of Student Research" competition of research works of university students, 2025

 

Currently, the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology employs 2 doctors of science (Shambilova G.K., Mukhambetov B.), 3 candidates of science (Ermekov D.S., Kalimanova D.Zh., Kalauova A.S.), 2 PhDs (Kadasheva Zh.K., Doskabulova D.T.), 6 masters of science (senior lecturer Balabekova Sh.T., senior lecturer Nazhetova A.A., senior lecturer Kuanyshbek I.K., senior lecturer Latipova D.E., lecturer Khasanova G.I., lecturer Tabyldieva M.I.), 1 assistant (Kalimukasheva A.D.), 2 laboratory assistants (Dyusemuratova D.K., Ryszhanova E.Zh., Bisembayeva G.M. on maternity leave). The department trains higher and scientific and pedagogical specialists in the following specialties: 6В01514 - Chemistry, 6В01507 - Chemistry and Biology Teacher, 6В05301 - Chemical Analysis and Expertise, 6В07101 - Chemical Technology of Hydrocarbons, and 7М01506 - Chemistry, 7М05301 - Chemical Analysis and Petrochemical Synthesis. N.A. Duzbayeva, a master of this department, is studying for a doctorate in 8D05302 - Chemistry at the S. Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University.