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Welcome to the NU SEDS Annual Research Conference!

As a part of Nazarbayev University's 15th-year celebrations, we are excited to welcome you to the 2nd NU SEDS Annual Research Conference – "Transforming the Future of Engineering and Digital Sciences Research in Central Asia" – taking place on April 9-10, 2026. As in previous years, the event will be dedicated to celebrating Kazakhstan Science Workers' Day on April 12, honoring the vital contributions of scientists and researchers in Kazakhstan.


The Second Annual School of Engineering and Digital Sciences Research Conference is a significant event that brings together prominent researchers, academicians, and students. The conference theme, “Transforming the Future of Engineering and Digital Sciences Research in Central Asia” emphasizes the collaborative spirit that fosters research, creativity, and advancement.


The Conference focuses on five strategic research and development directions of SEDS to cultivate an intellectually stimulating environment aimed at developing collaborative solutions to the present and future challenges facing Central Asia:

  • Energy, Materials and Sustainability
  • Communications, Computation and Data Analytics
  • Sustainability and the Built Environment
  • Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
  • Advanced Technologies for Manufacturing, Agriculture, Mining and Health

This multidisciplinary two days Conference offers insightful plenary sessions from distinguished speakers, enlightening debate by global and local experts, industry engagement, poster exhibition, 7MR competition, SEDS research excellence awards, workshops and talks by esteemed researchers.

CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
Distinguished keynote sessions
The Conference will feature distinguished keynote sessions, each dedicated to one of our five core research priorities.
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Panel discussions
Contribute to research discussions shaping Kazakhstan’s engineering future.
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Research Poster Exhibition
Join us at the NU Research Poster Exhibition to explore the latest research findings from Kazakhstan’s scientists and engineers.
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7-Minute Research (7MR) Competition
Experience how graduate and undergraduate students present their scientific research in just seven minutes
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Research Workshop
Discover how to plan and structure scientific papers for successful publication
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Meet distinguished keynote speakers
The Conference will feature distinguished keynote sessions, each dedicated to one of our five core research priorities.
  • Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Ali
    Distinguished Associate Professor and Director of Renewable Energy Laboratory
    King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
  • Dr. Igor Aronson
    Huck Chair Professor and Director of the Center for Mathematics of Living and Mimetic Systems


    Pennsylvania State University
  • Prof. Zhai Qian
    Associate Professor in Civil Engineering



    Southeast University
  • Prof. Long Kong
    Professor of Institute of Flexible Electronics


    Northwestern Polytechnical University
  • Dr. Volodymyr Tarabara
    Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering

    Michigan State University
  • Prof. Slava Rotkin
    Professor of Engineering Science & Mechanics

    Penn State University
  • Prof. Michael Zhengmeng Hou
    Professor of Rock Mechanics

    Clausthal University of Technology
  • Prof. Mark Halliwell
    Chief Audit Engineer, Technical & Safety Assurance of Rolls-Royce

    Cranfield University

  • Prof. Tony McNally
    Chair Professor of Nanocomposites, founder and first Director of the
    International Institute for Nanocomposites Manufacturing
    University of Warwick
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Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Ali
Distinguished Associate Professor and Director of Renewable Energy Laboratory
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Ali is a Chartered Engineer (CEng), a Fellow of Institute of Mechanical Engineers (FIMechE) UK, a Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA) UK and Editor in Chief of Emerging Technologies and Materials in Thermal Engineering (Elsevier). He received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the School of Engineering and Materials Science (SEMS), Queen Mary, University of London, United Kingdom. He was a postdoc at Water and Energy Laboratory of University of California at Merced, United States. He has held senior management roles that provided him with holistic insights and oversight of program and departmental leadership. Recently, he has been serving as the Distinguished Associate Professor at Department of Mechanical Engineering, and as Director of Renewable Energy Laboratory at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

Topic: Advances in surface condensers with horizontal tubes: the role of condensation heat transfer
Date: 10 April 2026
Time: 16:30 - 18:00
Venue: C3.2003
Dr. Igor Aronson
Huck Chair Professor and Director of the Center for Mathematics of Living and Mimetic Systems
Pennsylvania State University
Dr. Igor Aronson is a Fellow of the American Physical Society (2002) and a recipient of the prestigious Alexander von Humboldt Research Prize (2019). He earned his PhD in Physics from the Institute of Applied Physics of the Academy of Sciences of the Russian Federation. He subsequently held a postdoctoral position at the University of Bayreuth in Germany and spent more than twenty years at Argonne National Laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy, where he served as a Senior Scientist and Materials Theory Group Leader. In 2017, Dr. Aronson joined The Pennsylvania State University, where he is currently the Huck Chair Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, and Mathematics. He also serves as the Director of the Center for Mathematics of Living and Mimetic Systems at Penn State.

Topic: Colloidal swarms that can deliver drugs and climb vertical walls
Date: 10 April 2026
Time: 16:30 - 18:00
Venue: C3.2003
Prof. Zhai Qian
Associate Professor in Civil Engineering
Southeast University
Associate Professor Zhai Qian is a researcher specializing in unsaturated soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering. His research interests focus on (i) engineering properties of unsaturated soils, including soil–water characteristic curves, hydraulic conductivity, shear strength, and deformation of unsaturated soils; (ii) foundation design in unsaturated soil zones, addressing bearing capacity and settlement behavior of shallow foundations and piles; (iii) rainfall-induced slope stability, with emphasis on rainwater infiltration and slope performance under varying rainfall conditions; and (iv) development of smart mini geotechnical analysis tools for determining soil engineering properties.

Topic: Understanding and calculation of water flow in unsaturated soils
Date: 10 April 2026
Time: 16:30 - 18:00
Venue: C3.2003
Prof. Michael Zhengmeng Hou
Professor of Rock Mechanics
Clausthal University of Technology
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Michael Zhengmeng Hou is Head of Rock Mechanics at the Institute of Subsurface Energy Systems, Clausthal University of Technology, Germany. Over the past 34 years, he has been actively engaged in teaching, research, and international collaboration in the fields of unconventional petroleum and geothermal resource development, integrated utilization of underground space, carbon neutrality and energy transition, carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), underground storage of natural gas and strategic petroleum reserves, and renewable energy systems coupled with Power-to-X technologies. His research particularly focuses on thermo-hydro-mechanical-chemical (THMC) coupled geo-processes, numerical modeling, and deep rock mechanics.

Topic: An Innovative Concept of Regenerative Enhanced Geothermal Systems for Heat and Electricity Production as well as Energy Storage
Date: 10 April 2026
Time: 16:30 - 18:00
Venue: C3.2003
Prof. Mark Halliwell
Chief Audit Engineer, Technical & Safety Assurance of Rolls-Royce
Cranfield University
Mark Halliwell, CEng FIMechE, is Chief Audit Engineer within the Technical and Safety Assurance Group of Rolls-Royce plc and Visiting Professor at Cranfield University, UK. Mark's early career in Rolls-Royce was spent as a Design Engineer in Combustion and Turbines Engineering, during which time he became a Chartered Engineer. He worked on several Rolls-Royce Trent, RB211, BR700 and Marine programmes, and went on to hold the roles of Engineering Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Manager and Chief of Process Capability within Turbines Engineering.

Mark led the Engineering team for restructuring Rolls-Royce's Supply Chain Organisation, and was subsequently elected as a Fellow of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers. Mark then took the role of Head of Business Development & Improvement for the new Engineering Systems & Services organisation. Following a period as Programme Executive for the Company's Engineering Resourcing Strategy, Mark moved in 2016 to his current role of Chief Audit Engineer, providing technical assurance across Civil Aerospace, Defence, Power Systems and technology programmes in Rolls-Royce. Mark is mentor to several early-career engineers, and author of several patents

Topic: Rolls-Royce – Powering, Protecting and Connecting the Modern World
Date: 10 April 2026
Time: 16:30 - 18:00
Venue: C3.2003
Prof. Tony McNally
Chair Professor of Nanocomposites, founder and first Director of the
International Institute for Nanocomposites Manufacturing
University of Warwick
Tony McNally is Chair Professor of Nanocomposites, founder and first Director of the International Institute for Nanocomposites Manufacturing (IINM) at the University of Warwick, United Kingdom. Prior to this he was Academic Director at WMG, founder and first Director of the UK National Polymer Processing Centre (NPPC). He has published widely and held several visiting positions, latterly at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), USA and the University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy. He sits on the editorial boards of several leading journals and is the Editor-in-Chief of Advanced Composites & Hybrid Materials (Springer Nature). His current research interests include composites of 0D/1D/2D carbon and inorganic materials and polymers; functionalization of nanomaterials; processing-structure-property relationships in polymer science; polymer/rubber blends; electrical, rheological, and thermal percolation in nano-filled polymers; bio-nanocomposites; mechanochemistry; polymer modified bitumen. Much of this work has been patented and/or commercially exploited in collaboration with industry partners.

Topic: Towards Useful Composites of 1D/2D Nanomaterials and Polymers
Date: 10 April 2026
Time: 16:30 - 18:00
Venue: C3.2003
Prof. Long Kong
Professor of Institute of Flexible Electronics
Northwestern Polytechnical University
Long Kong is a full professor at Northwestern Polytechnical University. He obtained undergraduate and master's degrees from Central South University in 2010 and 2013, respectively, and doctoral degree from Tokyo Institute of Technology in Japan in 2016. He worked as a postdoctoral fellow at Tsinghua University from 2016 to 2019, and as an associate researcher at Southern University of Science and Technology from 2019 to 2021. He is now a full professor at Northwestern Polytechnical University. He published more than 80 articles in high impacting journals and obtained 5 patents. His research interests include liquid and solid electrolytes, machine learning and artificial intelligence for battery systems

Topic: Study of ion-solvent interactions in the low-temperature batteries
Date: 10 April 2026
Time: 16:30 - 18:00
Venue: C3.2003
Dr. Volodymyr Tarabara
Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Michigan State University
Dr. Volodymyr Tarabara is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Michigan State University. He has Ph.D. and MS degrees in Environmental Engineering from Rice University (Houston, Texas). He also received Doctor honoris causa from the Agricultural University of Georgia in Tbilisi and holds an Adjunct Professor position at Istanbul Technical University.
Dr. Tarabara’s research focuses on separation processes with applications that include water treatment, industrial pollution control and biosafety monitoring. He has co-authored over 100 journal papers and book chapters on these and related subjects and served as a co-Editor-in-Chief of Wiley’s Encyclopedia of Membrane Science and Technology. His international work related to water quality control was supported by three Fulbright awards: U.S. Scholar award to Georgia in 2014, Fulbright Specialist placement to Ukraine in 2021 and U.S. Global Scholar award to France, Georgia and Singapore in 2022. Dr. Tarabara’s current editorial duties include serving as the Chief Editor of the Journal of Environmental Engineering (ASCE) and as an Editor of Separation and Purification Technology (Elsevier).

Topic: Hydrophobicity of apple skin: Effects of waxing and washing on interfacial interactions with viruses. A Comparative U.S.-France-China study
Date: 10 April 2026
Time: 16:30 - 18:00
Venue: C3.2003
Prof. Slava Rotkin
Professor of Engineering Science & Mechanics
Penn State University
Slava V. Rotkin is Frontier Professor of Engineering Science & Mechanics and Professor of Physics at Penn State University. He received MSc in Optoelectronics from Electrotechnical University and Ph.D. in Physics & Mathematics from Ioffe Institute (St. Petersburg, Russia). Professor Rotkin is an editor of 4 books and author of 190 papers and proceedings. Most recently, his work is focused on near-field optics and plasmonics, nano-biophysics, and 2D quantum materials. Professor Rotkin advised 19 PhD and MSc candidates, mentored 30+ graduate students, 10+ postdoctoral fellows, 60+ undergraduates and a dozen of high-school students. Professor Rotkin is Fellow of the Electrochemical Society and Elected IEEE Senior Member. He is a recipient of several scientific awards, including The Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Award (2024), The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Fellowship (2023), Honorary International Chair Professor at National Taipei University of Technology (2023), the Japan Gateway’ Kyoto University Distinguished Professor (2022), Hillman Award (2012), Class of '68 Fellowship (2009), Libsch Early Career Research Award (2007), Feigl Junior Faculty Chair (2004), Beckman Fellowship (2000) and other.

Topic: Near-field imaging and spectroscopy: Research frontiers and prospective for advanced nanoscale optical characterization
Date: 10 April 2026
Time: 16:30 - 18:00
Venue: C3.2003
The Conference will feature distinguished keynote sessions, each dedicated to one of our five core research priorities.
Distinguished keynote sessions
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
Contribute to research discussions shaping Kazakhstan’s engineering future.
PANEL 1:
AI-Driven Transport Models and Their Role in Sustainable Urban Planning and City Traffic Management in Kazakhstan
Date: 09 April 2026
Time: 13:30 - 14:30
Venue: Ballroom Right
Join leading voices from industry and academia for a high-level roundtable examining how artificial intelligence can transform traffic management and support sustainable urban mobility in Kazakhstan.

This panel will spotlight cutting-edge perspectives on:
  • AI-driven traffic modeling for forecasting demand and optimizing network performance
  • AI-driven traffic prediction and congestion reduction
  • Smart traffic control systems and real-time data integration
  • Enhancing road safety through intelligent monitoring
  • Optimizing public transport and multimodal mobility
  • Data-informed urban planning for rapidly growing cities
The discussion will explore practical pathways for building efficient, resilient, and future-ready traffic ecosystems that improve daily mobility while supporting long-term urban sustainability.
  • Aibol Nsanov
    CEO
    KazAeroSpace

    Panelist
  • Serik Nurmetov
    Founder and Director,
    Innovation Consulting Group

    Panelist
  • Alua Kulmurzina
    Project Manager,
    Universal Tech Decisions LLP (UTD)

    Panelist
  • Adiya Karsybek
    National Urban
    Planning Consultant,
    UNDP


    Panelist
  • Daulet Aspanbetov
    Co-Founder and Director of
    R&D Innovation Consulting Group



    Panelist
  • Annie Ng
    Associate Professor
    Department of Electrical and
    Computer Engineering
    Nazarbayev University

    Moderator
PANEL 2:
From Lab to Clinic: Building the Center of Excellence in Medical Robotics and Research in Kazakhstan
Date: 10 April 2026
Time: 13:30 - 14:30
Venue: Senate Hall

Join leading clinicians and rehabilitation practitioners from Astana together with Nazarbayev University to discuss how medical robotics research can move from laboratory prototypes to real clinical deployment in Kazakhstan.


This industry engagement session explores how the Center of Excellence in Medical Robotics and Rehabilitation (CEMRR) can serve as a national platform for collaboration between universities, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and private clinics.


This panel will spotlight applied perspectives on:
  • Clinical needs and unmet challenges in traumatology and rehabilitation
  • Translating robotic prototypes into clinically usable devices
  • Requirements for clinical trials, safety, and ethics approval
  • Industry–academia collaboration models in Kazakhstan
  • Pathways for technology transfer, piloting, and co-development
  • Training clinicians and therapists to adopt robotic technologies
  • Sustainability and scaling of medical robotics solutions in hospitals and clinics
  • Saya Amangeldikyzy
    Managing Director, Board Member National Center for Children’s Rehabilitation


    Panelist
  • Serik Mukiyev
    Rehabilitation Physician
    National Scientific Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics


    Panelist
  • Assemgul Sakhieva
    Founder & CEO of
    Amare.kz



    Panelist
  • Aibek Niyetkaliyev
    Deputy Director of CEMRR
    Assistant Professor
    Department of Robotics
    Nazarbayev University

    Moderator
PANEL 3:

Shaping the Future of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in Kazakhstan: Industry Needs and Innovation Pathways

Date: 09 April 2026
Time: 13:30 - 14:30
Venue: Ballrooms Right
This high-level industry-academia panel will convene industrial leaders from world-leading global companies to discuss the future direction of mechanical and aerospace engineering in Kazakhstan.
The panel discussion will focus on aligning university education and research with current and future industry demands of strengthening innovation, in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, energy systems, rail transport, automation, and digital engineering. Panellists will share insights on operational excellence, technology integration, supply chain localization, sustainability, and the skills required for next-generation engineers.

By fostering direct dialogue between academia and global industry leaders, the discussion aims to identify concrete innovation pathways, strengthen partnerships, and support the development of a competitive, innovation-driven engineering ecosystem in Kazakhstan.
  • Guillaume Hoetzel
    Chief Operations Officer
    Airbus Helicopters Kazakhstan


    Panelist
  • Pierre Lutz
    Industrial Director
    Alstom


    Panelist
  • Aksel Schmidt
    Operations Director
    Air Liquide


    Panelist

  • Prof. Essam Shehab

    Head of Mechanical and
    Aerospace Engineering
    Nazarbayev University

    Moderator
PANEL 4:
Planning and Construction of Infrastructures in Kazakhstan
Date: 09 April 2026
Time: 16:00 - 17:00
Venue: Ballroom Right
This session explores the strategic evolution of Kazakhstan’s physical and digital landscape through the lens of the world’s leading infrastructure pioneers. As Kazakhstan targets carbon neutrality by 2060 and mandates Digital Twin/BIM technologies for 2026, the intersection of traditional civil engineering and advanced digital sciences has never been more critical.

Representatives from China Energy Engineering Corporation, China State Construction Engineering Corporation, and Beijing Urban Construction Design & Development Group will discuss the complexities of large-scale project delivery in Central Asia. The panel will delve into the "Middle Corridor" logistics, the shift toward green energy infrastructure (solar and wind), and the implementation of smart city technologies within the Kazakhstani context. Attendees will gain insights into how international expertise is being localized to build a resilient, sustainable, and technologically integrated future for the Republic.

  • Jared Chan
    Commercial Manager
    Astana Light Rail (Phase I) Project, China State Construction Bridge Corp., LTD, China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC)

    Panelist
  • Yihao Xu
    Kazakhstan Country Manager
    China Energy Engineering Group Guangdong Power Engineering Co., Ltd, China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC)

    Panelist
  • Xing Xing
    Senior Engineer / Project Manager, Beijing Urban Construction Design & Development Group (UCD)



    Panelist
  • Dr. Alfrendo Satyanaga
    Associate Professor
    Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
    Nazarbayev Univeristy


    Moderator
PANEL 5:
Bridging the Gap: Industry–Academia Collaboration in Chemical and Materials Engineering in Central Asia
Date: 10 April 2026
Time: 13:30 - 14:30
Venue: Green Hall
This session examines the strategic transformation of Kazakhstan’s industrial and research landscape through collaboration between leading chemical engineering firms and academia. As a resource-rich nation, Kazakhstan’s transition toward high-value manufacturing depends on integrating rigorous academic research with scalable industrial deployment in Energy, Materials, and Sustainability.

Industry leaders from China National Chemical Engineering International Corporation Limited, Maire Integrated E&C Solutions, Samruk-Kazyna Ondeu LLP, and 1Thirty Holding, alongside academic experts, will discuss aligning R&D priorities with regional industrial strategy. The panel will address joint innovation frameworks, technology localization, and pathways to commercialize high-impact research. Participants will gain insight into how cross-sector collaboration can accelerate economic diversification and support a resilient, carbon-neutral, and technologically integrated future for Kazakhstan.
  • Hongyue Duan
    Director of Technical Development Department, China National Chemical Engineering International Corporation Limited


    Panelist
  • Niccoló Heilpern
    Vice President
    Tecnimont, Maire Integrated E&C Solutions



    Panelist
  • Altynai Sharipova
    Head of Science
    Samruk-Kazyna Ondeu LLP




    Panelist
  • Lyazzat Mukhangaliyeva
    Instructor, Research Assistant
    Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering
    Nazarbayev University

    Moderator
PANEL 6:
Trustworthy & Responsible AI
Date: 09 April 2026
Time: 16:00 - 17:00
Venue: Ballroom Right
This panel will spotlight perspectives on:

  • From accuracy to responsibility: what does "Trustworthy AI" actually mean?
  • Explainability vs. performance: Are we still asking the right questions?
  • Who is responsible when AI fails? Engineers, institutions, or the models themselves?
  • Can AI be regulated without stifling innovation?
  • Auditable AI systems: what will regulators' requirements be in 5 years?



  • Almas Mirzakhmetov
    Computer Engineer
    AI-focused software developer
    SquidApp



    Panelist
  • Jose Berengueres
    Associate Professor
    Department of Computer Science
    Nazarbayev Univeristy



    Panelist
  • Amina Baikenova
    Acting Deputy Director of
    Product and External Affairs
    ISSAI
    Nazarbayev University


    Panelist
  • Hari Mohan Rai
    Assistant Professor
    Department of Computer Science
    Nazarbayev Univeristy

    Panelist
  • Talgar Bayan
    Postdoctoral Researcher
    Nazarbayev University


    Panelist
  • Anwar Ghani
    Assistant Professor
    Department of Computer Science
    Nazarbayev University

    Moderator
PANEL 7:
How to Commercialize Your Invention: Innovation, Technology Transfer and Licensing Strategies
Date: 09 April 2026
Time: 11:00 - 12:30
Venue: Red Hall
Join faculty innovators for a discussion on how university research can evolve into real-world technologies and entrepreneurial opportunities. The panel will explore how researchers and students can translate scientific discoveries into impactful innovations that address societal and industrial challenges.

This panel will highlight perspectives on:

• How faculty and students can identify commercialization potential in research
• The role of the university in supporting innovation and technology transfer
• Protecting intellectual property while maintaining academic publication goals
• Building interdisciplinary teams that bridge science, engineering, and business
• Preparing the next generation of researchers to create both knowledge and real-world impact

The discussion will explore how universities can empower faculty and students to move beyond traditional research outcomes and actively participate in shaping the future innovation ecosystem.
  • Prashant Kumar Jamwal
    Professor
    Department of Electrical and
    Computer Engineering
    Nazarbayev University

    Panelist
  • Jose Berengueres
    Associate Professor
    Department of Computer Science
    Nazarbayev Univeristy



    Panelist
  • Min-Ho Lee
    Assistant Professor
    Department of Computer Science
    Nazarbayev University



    Panelist
  • Gulnur Kalimuldina
    Assistant Professor
    Department of Mechanical and
    Aerospace Engineering
    Nazarbayev Univeristy


    Moderator
7-Minute Research (7MR) Competition:
Inspiring research, empowering minds, shaping societal impact
7MR, developed by Prof. Shazim Memon, would be held for the first time at Nazarbayev University during the 2nd NU SEDS Annual Research Conference planned on April 9-10, 2026. The concept was approved by the SEDS Research Committee. The idea behind the concept is to allow graduate and undergraduate students to showcase their research in 7 minutes. This event aims to enhance research communication skills among university students, evaluate the societal impact of scholarly work, and promote research culture in Kazakhstan and beyond.
For more information, please visit 7MR page.
Summary and Timeline
January
January
SEDS announces call for 7MR competition
March 31
March 31
1st round - students submit their application form with a link to their 7MR video for review
April 6
April 6
Announcement of 7MR Finalists
April 6
April 6
Submission of ppt slides by the 7MR Finalists
April 9-10
April 9-10
7MR Final Competition
April 9-10
April 9-10
Winners of the 7MR Competition will receive certificates and awards during the SEDS Annual conference
Research Poster Exhibition
We are excited to welcome you to the Research Poster Exhibition where researchers from Kazakhstan are invited to display their latest research findings. Five templates have been designed to align with the SEDS Research Directions.

  • Please select and download the appropriate template available here.
  • Prepare your poster in line with the Poster Requirements.
  • Submit your poster using the form below.
  • The poster submission deadline is March 15, 2026.
Submit your poster
SEDS Student Research Excellence Awards

SEDS Research Awards are given to SEDS students (graduate and undergraduate) to honor and recognize students' achievements. The award would be given to students for publishing in the top 10% of journals* (https://www.scopus.com/sources). To qualify for the award, the student must be the lead author**. For students publishing multiple papers in the top 10% of journals, only one research award will be given. Please note that the paper must be published during the year 2025 and the student’s affiliation must be with NU. The deadline for submission is March 10, 2026.

Please complete the form available at the following link.


Notes:

* The latest SCOPUS journal ranking would be used to find the top 10% journals.

** The co-authors (e.g., second or third authors) are also eligible for the research award if, in the published manuscript, it is clearly stated that these authors have equally contributed as the lead author.

Workshop series
Dr.Gulsim Kulsharova
Decisive Research: Designing Publishable Papers
Format: 40-minute offline workshop
Audience: PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, early-career academics
Workshop Description
Registration
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