A SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL EXCURSION WAS ORGANIZED AT AMANZHOLOV UNIVERSITY

A scientific and industrial excursion for students and guests of the university was organized at Amanzholov University with the participation of Chairman of the Board of Directors Amerikhan Muratbekovich Rakhimzhanov. Participants became acquainted with several important scientific research and production projects of the university. The purpose of the excursion was to demonstrate to young people the possibilities of modern technologies and to show the practical significance of scientific research and production processes.

During the excursion, participants were introduced to work in three main areas.

First, the activities of the AquaHub production workshop were presented. Three-stage filtration systems for comprehensive drinking water purification are being developed there. At the first stage, a polypropylene fiber cartridge filters mechanical impurities in water, including rust, silt, and clay. At the second stage, a cartridge based on activated carbon and graphene oxide removes heavy metals (lead, mercury, cadmium), chlorine, and organic impurities. At the third stage, a cartridge based on shungite and graphene oxide additionally purifies water from bacteria, viruses, and dissolved metals. In addition, filter housings made of low-density polyethylene are fully manufactured in the workshop using thermoplastic equipment. The project is aimed at developing domestic water purification systems and reducing household expenses for the population.

The next direction presented was scientific project AP26103881. The project focuses on the development of protective coatings resistant to high-temperature corrosion and wear in the field of power engineering. For this purpose, self-fluxing powders based on Ni–Cr–B–Si are used. By combining gas-thermal spraying technologies and laser processing, scientists are creating an integrated technological process that increases the service life of components. The project results are intended for application in the energy, engineering, and oil and gas industries, while also contributing to improved industrial safety and efficiency.

Participants also became acquainted with the work of the university’s Laboratory of Digital Technologies and Modeling. The laboratory develops intelligent systems for making agrotechnological decisions. Within the framework of the projects, drones, weather stations, soil sensors, and artificial intelligence technologies have been integrated to create a unified agricultural portal. The system includes digitalization of cultivated areas, calculation of vegetation indices, crop condition analysis, and the provision of accurate recommendations for agronomists. In addition, research is being conducted in the fields of water regime forecasting, climate change monitoring, and emergency prevention.

During the excursion, participants became thoroughly familiar with the university’s scientific potential, modern laboratories, and production capabilities, and were able to clearly observe the connection between theory and practice. Such excursions contribute to increasing young people’s interest in science and assist in professional orientation.