Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor of the Department of “Water Resources and Melioration”, KazNAIU
Research interests and areas: melioration and irrigation, water resources management, hydraulic engineering and agroecological processes, geoecological assessment of water systems.
Research: study of water consumption and irrigation regimes, ecological condition of water resources (including the Syr Darya basin), melioration processes and transformation of soil–water systems.
Achievements: title “Best University Teacher of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 2020”, Baitursynov Gold Medal, “Ustaz” Order, Hirsch Index (Scopus) approximately h ≈ 3, publications in international journals, participation in dissertation councils and scientific expert reviews.
Educational institution: Zhambyl Hydromelioration and Construction Institute (Diploma LV No. 107302)
Specialty: 4402 – Hydromelioration
Year of graduation: July 22, 1985
Qualification: Hydraulic Engineer
Academic degrees and titles: Candidate of Technical Sciences (1998), Associate Professor (2002), Doctor of Technical Sciences (2011), Professor (2025)
Grants: National, Contract-Based Research, Local Executive Authority (LEA) Projects, and International Projects
1. Development of adaptive water resources management systems in the Ishim (Yesil) River basin.
Grant funding for young scientists under the “Zhas Galym” project for 2025–2027.
Role: Researcher (Executor).
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2. Development and improvement of methodological foundations for calculating the minimum river flow in the plains of Kazakhstan under conditions of climate and runoff non-stationarity.
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Grant funding from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Role: Researcher (Executor).
Scientific Publications and Works for the Last 5 Years
(in chronological order, with the most recent publications listed first)
ARTICLES IN SCOPUS / WEB OF SCIENCE JOURNALS
- Integrated Approach to Enhancing Irrigation Efficiency Through Water-Saving Technologies and Regime Adjustment: Evidence from the Kurty Irrigation Massif. U. Onglassyn, I. Seytassanov, Y. Issakov, T. Ishangaliyev, S. Zulpibekova, K. Shekarban, A. Kozykeyeva, Zhanymhan Kurmanbek, L. Dénes Dávid and T. Gajić //«Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems» Front. Sustain. Food Syst. 9:1718265. - Scopus, Q2. DOI: 10.3389/fsufs.2025.1718265
- Scientific justification of technogenic loads in the Tobyl river basin from the perspective of industrial engineering. A. Abdykadyrova, S. Marxulya,, A. Kozykeyeva, B. Tastemirovad, and oth.//Water Conservation & Management (WCM) 9(4) (2025) 714-722. - Scopus, Q2. DOI:http://doi.org/10.26480/wcm.04.2025.714.722
- Economic instruments of water resource management on the example of enterprises of KAZ minerals under non-stationarity of climate. L.Makhmudova, D.Sambetbayev, A.Kozykeyeva, A.Niyetaliyeva, N.Torekhanova//Aqua Water Infrastructure, Ecosystems and Society, 2025. р. 54-67. - Scopus, Q2. DOI: 10.1088/1755-1315/937/3/032012
- Hydrological bases of water resources management of the rivers of Northern Kazakhstan. Makhmudova L., Kozykeyeva A., Kambarbekov G., Karimova G., Zhulkainarova M.// Journal of Contaminant Hydrology, 2023, 256, 104182, - Scopus, Q1.DOI 10.1016/j.jconhyd.2023.104182 –
- Applied model of environmental services-development of ecological and economic drainage system of transboundary river basins (on the example of the Talas river basin). Mustafayev, Z.S., Kozykeeva, А.Т., Tursynbayev, N.А., Kireychev, L.V.//News of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Series of Geology and Technical Sciences, 2021, 5(449), стр. 77–83, - Scopus, Q3. DOI 10.32014/2021.2518-170X.101
- Specific features of flow formation and water use in the catchment areas in the tobol river basin. Kozykeyeva, A.T., Mustafayev, Z.S., Tastemirova, B.E., Mosiej, J.//News of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Series of Geology and Technical Sciences, 2021, 3(447), стр. 94–99. - Scopus, Q3. https://doi.org/10.32014/2021.2518-170x.68
- Ecological profile of drainage in the shu river basin under anthropogenic activity. Kozykeyeva, A.T., Mustafayev, Z.S., Kireicheva, L.V., Dauletbay, S.D. //News of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Series of Geology and Technical Sciences, 2021, 1(445), стр. 106–113, - Scopus, Q3. https://doi.org/10.32014/2021.2518-170x.15
- Geomorphological analysis of the ili river basin catchment area for integrated development. Mustafayev, Z.S., Kozykeyeva, A.T., Ryskulbekova, L.N., Aldiyarova, A.E., Povilaitis, A.//News of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Series of Geology and Technical Sciences, 2020, 5(443), стр. 141–149, - Scopus, Q3. https://doi.org/10.32014/2020.2518-170x.114
- Environmental effects of using large rivers for irrigation in the Kazakhstan - Syr Darya case study. Mustafayev, Z., Mosiej, J., Abdyvalieva, K.S., Kozykeeva, A.//Journal of Water and Land Development, 2020, 47(1), стр. 125–134, - Scopus, Q2. https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2020.135039-
- Improvement of environmentally safe rinsing of salted lands technology
- Mustafayev, Z.S., Kozykeeva, A.T., Abdeshev, K.B., Kireycheva, L.V.//News of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Series of Geology and Technical Sciences, 2020, 6(444), стр. 160–176, - Scopus, Q3. https://doi.org/10.32014/2020.2518-170x.144
- Methodical support of integrated management of water resources of the basin of transboundary rivers. Kozykeyeva, A.T., Mustafayev, Z.S., Aldiyarova, A.E., Arystanova, A.B., Mosiej, J.//News of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Series of Geology and Technical Sciences, 2020, 4(442), стр. 52–61, - Scopus, Q3. https://doi.org/10.32014/2020.2518-170x.84
- Ecological and water economic assessment of the Yesil River Basin Catchment area. Mustafayev, Z.S., Kozykeyeva, A.T., Kalmashova, A.N., Aldiyarova, A.E., Povilaitis, A.//News of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Series of Geology and Technical Sciences, 2020, 2(440), стр. 123–131, - Scopus, Q3. DOI: 10.32014/2020.2518-170X.39
Bachelor’s level:
• Hydrotechnical Melioration
• Land Reclamation
Master’s level (if applicable):
• Methodology of Scientific Research in Melioration, Reclamation, and Land Protection
• Environmentally Safe Technologies in Melioration
Doctoral level (if applicable):
• Methods of Scientific Research
- Certificate of advanced training (72 hours) on the topic: “Hydraulic Engineering Structures for Sectoral and Integrated Purposes”, January 13–25, 2025.
- Certificate of advanced training (72 hours) on the topic: “Statistical Methods in Hydrological Calculations”, January 3–15, 2025.
- Certificate of advanced training (72 hours) on the topic: “IT Competencies and Online Teaching Methodologies in the field of Water Resources and Water Use”, June 19–30, 2023.
- Certificate of advanced training on the topic: “Transboundary Cooperation and Interstate Water Relations”, Kazakhstan Water Partnership, 2023.
- Certificate of advanced training (online course, 72 hours): “Fundamentals of Scientific Research in Water Management”, theoretical and practical seminar course under the strategic goal of CAWEP* “Capacity Building in Water Security”, October 2 – November 21, 2023.
- Certificate of advanced training (online course, 72 hours): “Landscape Melioration and Management of Natural-Technogenic Complexes”, theoretical and practical seminar course under the strategic goal of CAWEP “Capacity Building in Water Security”, October 23 – December 11, 2023.
- Certificate of Participation in the Training of Trainers (ToT) for the Course on Water Diplomacy, facilitated by the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) and implemented by the Geneva Water Hub (GWH), within the Blue Peace Central Asia program of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), May 23–27, 2022.
- Certificate of advanced training (72 hours) on the topic: “Water-Saving Technologies in Melioration”, March 1–18, 2022, Almaty.
- Certificate of advanced training (72 hours) on the topic: “Teaching Specialized Disciplines in Higher Education: Biological and Agrotechnical Foundations of Irrigated Lands”, August 18–26, 2021, Non-government Centre for Quality Assessment.
- Certificate of participation (72 hours): “Formation and Functioning of Water Management Systems in River Basins”, March 25 – April 7, 2020.
- Certificate of advanced training (72 hours) on the topic: “Modern Methods of Teaching the Discipline ‘Research Methodology’”, August 17–29, 2020, Training Center “Global Professional Development”.
Coursera Professional Certificates:
- “Water Resources Policy and Management”, Université de Genève, August 10, 2024.
- “Project Risk and Change Management”, University of California, Irvine, August 16, 2024.
- “Introduction to Negotiation: A Strategic Playbook for Becoming a Principled and Persuasive Negotiator”, August 15, 2024.
- “AI for Everyone”, September 18, 2024.
- “Project Management: Foundations of Success”, University of California, Irvine, September 17, 2024.
- “Project Budgeting and Scheduling”, September 1, 2024.
- “Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity”, August 16, 2024.
- “ChatGPT for Beginners: Save Time with Microsoft Excel”, September 17, 2024.
- “Project Scheduling Using the Critical Path Method”, September 1, 2024.
- “Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making”, August 22, 2024.
Joint publications:
Dr.Kireycheva, L.V.- Federal Scientific Center for Hydraulic Engineering and Land Reclamation named after A.N. Kostyakov
Scopus ID: 6508166252
Dr. Povilaitis, A. - Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, Lithuania
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1285-4604
Scopus ID: 15751679100
Dr. Mosiej, J. - Szkola Glówna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego w, Warsaw, Poland
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8040-7032
Scopus ID: 16417190900