Dr. Azamat S. Madibekov is the Head of the Laboratory of Hydrochemistry and Environmental Toxicology and an Associate Professor with extensive experience in environmental sciences. He is a highly qualified researcher specializing in the study of ecological processes and environmental safety. Dr. Madibekov is the author of several monographs and educational manuals, making a significant contribution to the development of hydrochemical and ecotoxicological research in Kazakhstan. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to scientific excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration, playing a key role in the development of national environmental monitoring strategies and academic programs.
Dr. Laura Ismukhanova, PhD, is a Senior Researcher at the Laboratory of Hydrochemistry and Environmental Toxicology at the Institute of Geography and Water Safety, and a Senior Lecturer at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, a Master of Science, and a PhD, she has extensive research experience in monitoring the levels and spatial distribution of harmful substances in the natural environment, including surface waters, bottom sediments, soils, solid atmospheric deposits, and aquatic organisms, and assessing their impact on ecosystems. She is highly qualified in aquatic toxicology and atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Dr. Laura Ismukhanova is the author of 92 scientific publications, including three monographs (one as sole author), and holds 12 authorship certificates.
Professor Dr. Christian Opp is a distinguished scholar and professor at Philipps University of Marburg, Germany. Holding a doctoral degree in natural sciences, he has built an outstanding academic career in the fields of physical geography and environmental research. Professor Opp is widely recognized for his work on soil erosion, hydrology, and landscape ecology, with numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes. His interdisciplinary approach integrates natural and social sciences, with a strong focus on sustainable land management and environmental risk assessment. In addition to teaching and research, he has been actively involved in international scientific collaborations and academic advisory boards, earning respect as a leading researcher and educator in the global environmental science community.
Botakoz Sultanbekova is currently a first-year doctoral student at Al-Farabi Kazakh National
University, specializing in 8D05207 – Ecology. They hold a Master of Natural Science degree (Diploma No. ЖООК-М №0148709). They work as a Junior Researcher at the JSC "Institute of Geography and Water Security" in the Laboratory of Hydrochemistry and Environmental Toxicology. They are a project team member responsible for chemical–toxicological analysis, including the laboratory analysis of water samples, sample preparation, participation
in field research, and the preparation of tabular and illustrative materials
for reports. They have experience participating in large-scale scientific projects
and field expeditions. Their expertise includes chemical–toxicological analysis,
assessment of surface water quality, laboratory testing, and reporting. They are
also skilled in working with modern portable analytical instruments. Their
scientific work is reflected in a Hirsch index of 1. They are registered in
international research databases:
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ORCID: 0000-0002-6782-5790
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Scopus Author ID: 58295283800
They are the author of 20 scientific publications.
Renata Nemkaeva is Leading Engineer at the National Nanotechnology Laboratory of
Open Type at al-Farabi Kazakh National University (NNLOT al-Farabi KazNU),
where they have been working since 2010. They hold a Master of Science degree in
Physics with a specialization in Solid-State Physics and Materials Science. Their
professional activities include analytical research on the polymer composition
of microplastics using Raman spectroscopy, as well as the interpretation of spectral
data. They have extensive practical experience in plasma-chemical synthesis in
both gaseous and liquid media, as well as in the study of carbon nanostructures
and 2D materials, including graphene, InSe, GaSe, WS₂, and MoS₂. Their
scientific activity is reflected in a number of publications, indexed in
international research databases:
– Scopus Author ID: 56491213400
– Researcher ID: AAP-6068-2020
– ORCID: 0000-0002-8782-703X
They are a co-author of more than 10 scientific publications in
international peer-reviewed journals.
Aisha Madibekova is currently a third-year undergraduate student at Al-Farabi Kazakh National
University, majoring in Ecology. They work
at the JSC "Institute of Geography and Water Security" in the
Laboratory of Hydrochemistry and Environmental Toxicology. They are a project team
member responsible for chemical–toxicological analysis. Their duties include
the laboratory analysis of water samples, participation in field research, sample
preparation, and the preparation of tabular and illustrative materials for
reports. They have experience in participating in scientific research and field
expeditions, as well as working with modern portable analytical instruments. They
possess practical skills in chemical–toxicological analysis, surface water
quality assessment, laboratory procedures, and report preparation.
They are the author of 6 scientific publications. Their scientific activity is reflected in
a Hirsch index of 1. They are registered in an international scientific database:
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Scopus Author ID: 59347806300
