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Dr. Jessica Neafie is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Nazarbayev University. Prior to her hiring at Nazarbayev University, Dr. Neafie finished her Ph.D. at the University of Oregon (USA) in 2020 and served as a Non-Tenure Assistant Professor at Western Oregon University. Dr. Neafie also has an M.A. in Climate Science and Policy from Columbia University (2012), an M.A. in Diplomatic Studies from Westminster University (U.K., 2009) and a B.A. in Asian Studies and Political Science from the University of Florida (2003).
Dr. Neafie’s research focuses on various issues, including the impact of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) on the environment, the interactions between society and Multinational Corporations (MNCs), and the impacts of the Chinese Belt and Road initiative in Developing Countries. She has authored a peer reviewed article for Politikon.
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Automation of marine and land oil pollution and natural seepage slick monitoring in the Caspian Sea and its coastal zones using deep and machine learning of microwave and optical satellite remote sensing data
Bayramov, E. (PI), Neafie, J. (Co-PI) & Duisenbiyev, A. (Co-PI)
1/1/24 → 12/31/26
Project: CRP
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Perceptions of Chinese Threat and Central Asian Public Attitudes toward Chinese FDI
Neafie, J. (PI)
1/1/23 → 12/31/25
Project: FDCRGP
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Determination of geospatial criteria and prediction of potential areas for porphyry copper deposits in Kazakhstan
Shah, Z., Bayramov, E., Neafie, J., Seltmann, R. & Rahnama, Z., 2025, In: Frontiers in Earth Science.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Determination of geospatial criteria and prediction of potential areas for porphyry copper deposits in Kazakhstan
Shah, Z., Bayramov, E., Neafie, J., Seltmann, R. & Rahnama, Z., 2025, In: Frontiers in Earth Science. 13, 1489969.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Energy transition governance in an emerging economy: opportunities and threats on the road to a sustainable future in Kazakhstan
Neafie, J., Laichinova, A., Tulegenova, A., Kenzhetayev, K., Mavletova, S., Ramazanova, Z. & Bayramov, E., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Environmental Research Letters.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Optimization of dual duct forced auxiliary ventilation system to mitigate particulate matter emissions in a polymetallic underground mine environment: A hybrid approach
Qureshi, A. R., Sabanov, S., Bayramov, E. & Neafie, J., 2025, In: PLoS ONE. 20, 5, p. e0322278Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Обзор Приверженности Крупных Налогоплательщиков Казахстана Принципам ESG и Устойчивому Развитию
Neafie, J., 2025, ESGQ Rating Agency.Translated title of the contribution :Review of the Commitment of Kazakhstan’s Major Taxpayers to ESG Principles and Sustainable Development Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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