Nazarbayev University

Projects

Projects per year 2011 2023

• 4 Curtailed
• 77 Not started
• 105 Active
• 123 Finished

Projects per year

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• A comparative study of the transition of returning scholars to domestic research environments in Kazakhstan, Malaysia and Cambodia.

  Kuzhabekova, A., Wan, C., Moldashev, K. & Almukhambetova, A.

  1/1/20 → 12/31/22

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • Cambodia
  • Kazakhstan
  • Malaysia
  • grant

• A comprehensive study on asphaltene characterization and screening asphaltene deposition inhibitors for Kazakhstan crude oils

  Shafiei, A., Atabaev, T. & Ivakhnenko, O.

  1/1/20 → 12/31/22

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • asphaltene
  • inhibitor
  • crude oil
  • screening
  • research project

• MDO-WT: Advanced study of aerodynamics, fluid-structure interaction and design optimization of wind turbines (MDO-WT)

  Zhao, Y. & Sumbekova, S.

  1/1/20 → 12/31/22

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • Fluid structure interaction
  • Wind turbines
  • Aerodynamics
  • Rotors
  • Physics

• Aggregation and utilization of the large-scale administrative health data in Kazakhstan for population health research and surveillance

  Gaipov, A., Kovesdy, C. P., Crape, B., Molnar, M. Z., Alibekova, R., Galiyeva, D., Kadyrzhanuly, K., Potukuchi, P. K. & Issanov, A.

  1/1/20 → 12/31/22

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • Kazakhstan
  • monitoring
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • health services
  • electronics

• A molecular epidemiological study to determine the prevalence of oncogenic HPV strains for cervical cancer prevention in Kazakhstan

  Aimagambetova, G., Chan, C. K. & Azizan, A.

  1/31/19 → 12/31/21

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • Kazakhstan
  • Papanicolaou Test
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms
  • Epidemiologic Studies
  • Genotype

• Analysis of cognitive properties of interactive systems using model checking

  Cerone, A. & Tyler, B. J.

  1/1/20 → 12/31/22

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • Formal methods
  • Model checking
  • User interfaces
  • Engines

• A novel analytical method to quantify Cr(VI) concentrations in atmospheric particulate matter using new highly functionalized nanodots-field measurements (Astana & Aktobe) and modeling

  Torkmahalleh, M., Balanay, M., Hopke, P. K., Fan, H., Fyrillas, M., Rule, A. & Mohammadi, M.

  3/20/18 → 12/31/21

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • atmospheric particulate
  • chromium
  • analytical method
  • particulate matter
  • asthma

• Application of Nanofluids to Control Formation Damage and Improved Oil Recovery Process

  Hashmet, M. & Pourafshary, P.

  1/1/20 → 12/31/22

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • damage
  • oil
  • nanoparticle
  • enhanced oil recovery
  • nanotechnology

• Big data in star formation

  Alina, D. & Abdikamalov, E.

  1/31/19 → 12/31/21

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • star formation
  • filaments
  • telescopes
  • molecular clouds
  • balloons

• DetResPat: Bioelectrochemical sensor to detect antibiotic-resistant pathogens

  Marsili, E. & Segreto, F.

  1/31/19 → 12/31/21

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Limit of Detection
  • Biofilms
  • Nucleic Acids

• Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies in Mathematics (CISM)

  Suragan, D., Kitapbayev, Y., Spitas, C., Torebek, B., Mynbaev, K., Sadybekov, M., Abdildin, Y., Oralsyn, G., Yessirkegenov, N., Sabitbek, B., Kassymov, A., Kazbek, R., Kabdulova, A., Kurmanbek, B. & Abdikarim, A.

  1/1/20 → 12/31/22

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • Operating Leverage
  • Mathematics
  • Variable Cost
  • Fixed Costs
  • Integral Equations

• Characterization of mammalian pre-ribosomal complexes and their deregulation in cancer.

  Sarbassov, D. & Akilzhanova, A.

  1/1/20 → 12/31/22

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • ribosomes
  • neoplasms
  • biogenesis
  • neoplasm cells
  • isolation techniques

• CASIP: Clustering and settling of inertial particles: fluid-structure interactions approach

  Sumbekova, S. & Zhao, Y.

  1/31/19 → 12/31/21

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • Fluid structure interaction
  • Turbulent flow
  • Direct numerical simulation
  • Large eddy simulation
  • Imaging techniques

• Co-firing of coal and biomass under air and oxy-fuel environments in fluidized bed rig: Experiments with process model development

  Shah, D., Sarbassov, Y. & Inglezakis, V.

  1/31/19 → 12/31/21

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • Fluidized bed combustion
  • Fluidized beds
  • Biomass
  • Coal
  • Air

• CTEMS: Comprehensive Transactive Energy Management Systems

  Nunna, S. K., Bagheri, M., Yilankaya, O., Doolla, S., Srinivasan, D. & Siano, P.

  1/1/20 → 12/31/22

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • energy management
  • distribution system
  • energy resource
  • energy
  • services

• CEHCMCS: Cost effective hybrid casting methods for cellular structures

  Talamona, D., Perveen, A. & Qureshi, A.

  1/1/20 → 12/31/22

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • Casting
  • Investment casting
  • Aluminum alloys
  • Costs
  • Metals

• CoPhoTEP: Cost-Effective Photocatalysts for the Treatment of Wastewaters containing Emerging Pollutants

  Poulopoulos, S., Inglezakis, V., Chatzisymeon, E. & Dionysiou, D.

  1/1/20 → 12/31/22

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • wastewater treatment
  • wastewater
  • pollutant
  • project
  • cost

• CoWriting Kazakh: Learning New Script with a Robot

  Sandygulova, A., CohenMiller, A., Summers, D., Alizadeh, T., Yessenbayev, Z., Johal, W. & Dillenbourg, P.

  1/1/20 → 12/31/22

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • handwriting
  • robot
  • Kazakhstan
  • learning
  • Teaching

• Data-Driven Framework Development for Projection and Containment of Spreading Processes in Complex Social Networks

  Dadlani, A. & Zollanvari, A.

  1/1/20 → 12/31/22

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • Immunization
  • Epidemiology

• Design & Development of Multiphysics Algorithm for Polymer Sheet Processing Die Design

  Wei, D., Perveen, A., Zhang, D., Igali, D. & Razeghiyadaki, A.

  1/1/21 → 12/31/23

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • Polymers
  • Extrusion dies
  • Plastic films
  • Polymer melts
  • Rheology

• U2MP: Design of unconventional underground mine pillars

  Suorineni, F.

  1/1/20 → 12/31/22

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • pillar
  • support structure
  • buckling

• Determining the state of STEM/STEAM education at the primary school level in Kazakhstan

  Malone, K., Helmer, J., Dukenova, A. & Assanbayev, A.

  5/1/19 → 5/31/21

  Project: Monitored by School

• Development and validation of hybrid Brillouin-Raman spectroscopy for non-invasive assessment of mechano-chemical properties of urine proteins as biomarkers of kidney diseases

  Gaipov, A., Utegulov, Z., Turebekov, D. & Bukasov, R.

  1/1/20 → 12/31/22

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • Raman Spectrum Analysis
  • Kidney Diseases
  • Urine
  • Biomarkers
  • Proteinuria

• Development of 3D solid state thin film materials for durable and safe Li-ion microbatteries

  Bakenov, Z. & Mukanova, A.

  1/31/19 → 12/31/21

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • electric batteries
  • solid state
  • electrolytes
  • thin films
  • ions

• Development of a geomechanical risk assessment methodology/model for underground mining applications

  Mortazavi, A. & Hassani, F.

  1/1/20 → 12/31/22

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • risk assessment
  • methodology
  • rock
  • research project
  • in situ

• Development of a Novel Technology for Production of High Quality Reclaimed Water: Track Etch Membrane Bioreactor

  Arkhangelsky, E. & Inglezakis, V.

  1/31/19 → 12/31/21

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • bioreactor
  • membrane
  • commercialization
  • water scarcity
  • project

• CST: Development of carbon sequestration technology in hydrocarbon bearing basins of Kazakhstan

  Lee, W., Balanay, M., Bakenov, Z., Kenessov, B., Han, S. & Park, Y.

  1/1/20 → 12/31/22

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • research program
  • carbon sequestration
  • hydrocarbon
  • basin

• Development of Hybrid EOR Methods Utilizing Low Salinity Water

  Pourafshary, P. & Hashmet, M.

  1/31/19 → 12/31/21

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • water salinity
  • oil
  • method
  • porous medium
  • flooding

• Development of Lightweight Engineered Cementitious Composites for Multifunctional Seismic Retrofitting on Unreinforced Masonry Structures Using Industry Byproducts

  Zhang, D., Kim, J., Shon, C., Ju, H., Wu, J. & Wu, C.

  1/1/21 → 12/31/23

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • retrofitting
  • masonry
  • byproduct
  • industry
  • sound

• Development of safe and high performance flexible Li-ion batteries

  Mentbayeva, A. & Bakenov, Z.

  1/31/19 → 12/31/21

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • packaging
  • electric batteries
  • lithium
  • electrolytes
  • solid state

• ULTRASAT: Development of smart passive-active multiscale composite structure for earth Remote Sensing Satellites (RSS) of ultrahigh resolution

  Kostas, K., Spitas, C., Insepov, Z., Papathanasiou, A., Utegulov, Z. & Ibrayev, M.

  1/1/20 → 12/31/22

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • Polyether ether ketones
  • Graphene
  • Remote sensing
  • Composite structures
  • Brakes

• Development of the sustainable and innovative ground improvement technique via environmentally friendly low-carbon rapid-hardening cements in Kazakhstan

  Moon, S., Ku, T., Kim, J. & Lee, D.

  1/31/19 → 12/31/21

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • ground improvement
  • hardening
  • cement (construction material)
  • calcium
  • carbon

• Dramatic Inquiry, Engineering Design, Primary Students’ and STEM vs STEAM

  Malone, K., Helmer, J., Shafiei, A., Zhontayeva, Z. & Edmiston, B.

  1/31/19 → 12/31/21

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • mathematics
  • engineering
  • OECD
  • student
  • engineer

• DEMS: Dynamic Energy Management in Smart Distribution Systems

  Nunna, S. K., Yilankaya, O., Kudaibergenovich , B. G., Jamwal, P., Bagheri, M., Ruderman, A., Aliyarova, M., Srinivasan, D., Doolla, S. & Siano , P.

  1/1/20 → 12/31/22

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • energy management
  • distribution system
  • research program
  • electric power
  • energy resource

• Effective Use of Heterogeneous Wireless Multimedia Sensor Networks for Surveillance Applications

  Yazici, A. & Ever, E.

  1/31/19 → 12/31/21

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • Sensor networks
  • Sensors

• Efficient Multiscale Numerical Framework of the Subsurface Reservoir Simulation in Heterogeneous Porous Media

  Amanbek, Y., Wheeler, M. & Singh, G.

  1/31/19 → 12/31/21

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • porous medium
  • simulation
  • indicator
  • error analysis
  • subsurface flow

• Electrochemical C-H Amination of (Hetero)Aromatic Compounds

  Hayrapetyan, D.

  1/1/20 → 12/31/22

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • Amination
  • Aromatic compounds
  • Electrochemistry
  • Nitrogen
  • Molecules

• EATTST: Enhance anti-tumor therapy efficiency by sequential checkpoint-specific treatment

  Vorobyev, I.

  1/1/20 → 12/31/22

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • therapeutics
  • neoplasms
  • cells
  • neoplasm cells
  • drugs

• Enhance the tolerance of crop plants to abiotic stresses by modulating the senescence associated gene expression

  Soltabayeva, A.

  1/1/20 → 12/31/22

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • abiotic stress
  • gene expression
  • crops
  • genes
  • Arabidopsis thaliana

• EPICGuide: EPICGuide: Epidural Catheter Guidance with fiber optic sensors

  Tosi, D., Zollanvari, A., Molardi, C., Viderman, D. & Schena, E.

  1/1/20 → 12/31/22

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • fiber optics
  • catheters
  • sensors (equipment)
  • steering systems
  • research projects

• Epithelial mesenchymal transition mobilizes transposable genetic elements, drives genetic diversity and regulates expression of inflammatory genes in cancer cells

  Tulchinsky, E., Singh, P. & Schoenbach, C.

  1/2/20 → 12/31/22

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • neoplasm cells
  • genetic variation
  • neoplasms
  • genes
  • immunology

• GM2019: Establishing a research group on geochemical modeling at NU

  Richard, L.

  1/31/19 → 12/31/21

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • project
  • modeling
  • student
  • thermodynamics
  • hydrocarbon

• LSWF: Experimental and Modeling Investigation of Low Salinity Water Flooding in some Oil fields of Republic of Kazakhstan – Improved Oil Recovery Implications

  Shafiei, A. & Foroozesh, J.

  1/31/19 → 12/31/21

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • water salinity
  • oil field
  • flooding
  • oil
  • modeling

• Exploration of Organometal Halide Perovskite Based Photovoltaics Towards Future Applications-High Efficiency and Stability

  Ng, A., Jumabekov, A. & Balanay, M.

  1/31/19 → 12/31/21

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • solar cell
  • perovskite
  • halide
  • state of the art
  • project

• Faculty Institutional Service and Outreach: A Comparative Study of Six Asian Universities

  Bilyalov, D.

  1/1/20 → 12/31/22

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • grant
  • education

• PE-OSC: Flexible photoelectrochromic devices powered by tandem organic solar cells

  Balanay, M., Ng, A. & Adilov, S.

  1/1/20 → 12/31/22

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • solar cells
  • polymers
  • metals

• Forming Reliable Feature Correspondences and Distortion-free Graph Embedding with Deep Learning

  Demirci, M.

  1/31/19 → 12/31/21

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • Image retrieval
  • Deep learning

• Fundamental and applied SERS for detection of cancer biomarkers (FASERSDCB)

  Bukasov, R.

  3/20/18 → 6/30/21

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • biomarkers
  • cancer
  • immunoassay
  • gold
  • nanoparticles

• Gender and schooling in Kazakhstan: A mixed methods study

  Durrani, N., Kataeva, Z. & CohenMiller, A.

  1/31/19 → 12/31/21

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • Kazakhstan
  • Gender equality
  • gender
  • occupational distribution
  • choice of subjects

• Giving back to one’s country following a government scholarship: comparing in-country and expatriate graduates contribution to socio-economic development in Kazakhstan

  Jonbekova, D., Kerimkulova, S., Sparks, J. & Jumakulov, Z.

  1/1/20 → 6/30/22

  Project: Monitored by Research Administration

  • Kazakhstan
  • socioeconomic development
  • alumni
  • graduate
  • university