ATAMEKEN REPRESENTATIVE EXPLORED AMANZHOLOV UNIVERSITY’S RESEARCH POTENTIAL

Gulnara Bizhanova, Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs, visited Sarsen Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University and became familiar with the University’s research potential and innovative projects developed by its scientists.

The Chairman of the Board – Rector Gulzhan Jarassova presented the University’s ongoing research activities and introduced the guest to scientific developments and their practical significance. The main purpose of the meeting was to demonstrate the potential of University research, explore opportunities for introducing scientific innovations into production, and develop mutually beneficial partnerships with the business community.

The visit began with a presentation of the National Scientific Laboratory for Collective Use. The laboratory has created a unique genetic collection containing more than 125 virus-free potato varieties cultivated using microclonal propagation methods.

The guests also showed particular interest in innovative materials produced through the processing of agricultural waste. These included biohydrogels based on sunflower husks and rice hulls that help retain moisture in the soil, as well as biodegradable mulching films designed for agricultural fields.

The next stage of the visit focused on the research activities of the Tribology and Materials Science Division. Scientists presented detonation spraying and laser cladding technologies designed to improve the wear resistance and mechanical strength of metal surfaces. The capabilities of modern scientific equipment used to study material properties were also demonstrated.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties discussed opportunities to introduce the University’s scientific developments into industrial practice, strengthen cooperation with regional entrepreneurs, and commercialize research projects. They emphasized the importance of closer interaction between science and business and of aligning innovative products developed at the University with real industrial demand.

Amanzholov University considers the development of scientific research and the practical implementation of its results among its strategic priorities. Such meetings help increase the contribution of University research to the regional economy and strengthen the connection between scientific potential and real-world production.