Scientific areas and research projects of the University
The role of science in cooperation with companies for an industrial university has the following key aspects:
Research and development (R&D): Industrial universities are engaged in scientific research to expand knowledge and develop innovative technologies. Cooperation with companies allows them to align their research with industry needs, solve practical problems and promote technology development. This cooperation can lead to joint R&D projects in which academic researchers and industry experts work together to explore new scientific horizons, develop new products, improve existing technologies or optimize production processes. During the reporting period in 2024, 14 projects were developed and submitted, including 7 projects with state grant funding and 1 project for commercialization with funds from the Science Foundation.
Industrial science: Comprehensive scientific research for scientific and research-based solutions to systemic technical and technological problems of an enterprise or industry. Industrial science formulates scientific and scientific-technical justification for ways to improve or solve technical and technological problems of an enterprise or industry with evidence-based testing of pilot, small-scale or model-technological scale. This will allow, at the research and development level, to formulate and systematize scientific justification for potential scaling or prototyping of the results of evidence-based testing.
14 projects have been developed and submitted applications, including 7 projects through R&D with private companies, of which 4 received funding.
Transfer of knowledge and competencies: industrial universities serve as channels for the transfer of scientific knowledge between academia and industry. Through cooperation, they can share their scientific experience, discoveries and technological achievements with companies, helping them to keep abreast of the latest scientific discoveries and innovations. Such knowledge transfer can increase the competitiveness of the industry, promote the implementation of technologies and support companies in solving complex problems.
Research on 5 projects has been continued through government grant funding
| Scientific topics | Project supervisor | Industrial partner |
|---|---|---|
| Development of a practical tool based on data analysis and physical processes to ensure wellbore stability | Ashirgul Kozhagulova | «КМГ Инжиниринг»; «Манул» |
| Estimation of CO2 storage potential in the Caspian Basin based on reservoir geomechanics and CO2-rock interactions | Ainash Shabdirova | «RSS» |
| Modeling phase behavior using a hybrid approach combining traditional and machine learning methods for enhanced oil recovery applications | Daulet Magzumov | Caspian oil services management incorporation Kazakhstan |
| Development of torque, drag and hydraulic models to prevent pipe sticking by monitoring drilling parameters in real time | Aizada Sharauova | «KazMunaiGas-Burenie»; "Zhigermunai-service" |
| Study of the properties of new oxygenates that increase the octane number of gasoline | Essengeldy Gilazhov | Atyrau Refinery Plant |
14 projects have been developed and submitted applications, including 7 projects through R&D with private companies, of which 4, presented in the table below, received funding
| Topic of Research Project | Potential Supervisor | Industrial Partner |
|---|---|---|
| Preparation of design and estimate documentation for the object "GIS-Atlas of geological maps of the Caspian region at a scale of 1:1,000,000" | Araibek Zhiengaliyev | ZapKazNedra |
| Preparation of design and estimate documentation for the project "Drawing up a map of quaternary formations in the Caspian-Aral-Amu Darya region" | Sofia Nursultanova | ZapKazNedra |
| Research work on analytical study of geological information to justify the addition of the Shugul deposit area to the Satimola deposit area | Essengeldi Gilazhov | QazaqKallium |
| Innovative scientific and technical solutions for well construction and extension of profitable development of hydrocarbon deposits at a late stage | Sergey Khafizov | Nostrum E&P Services |
Applications for R&D research have been developed and submitted in the following areas of state grant funding
| Scientific Topics | Supervisor |
|---|---|
| "Scientific and technological park for pilot industrial testing of high-value products of petrochemical and polymer production in Atyrau region" | Gulbarshin Shambilova |
| Research and preparation of polypropylene-based food packaging materials using water and agricultural waste | Aigul Bukanova |
| Green Hydrogen Generation Technology Adapted to the Climate and Resources of Western Kazakhstan | Shynar Kodanova |
| Geomechanical aspects of geothermal energy production in sedimentary basins of Kazakhstan | Ashirgul Kozhagulova |
| Satellite remote sensing and atmospheric monitoring using artificial intelligence to detect greenhouse gases and pollutants | Dauren Shabdirov |
| Obtaining depressant additives, lubricants and anti-icing agents from oil pipeline scrapings | Amanzhol Saginayev |
| Creating a digital twin and increasing the digital maturity of the field for sustainable development | Balbope Utenova |
R&D applications have been developed and submitted by private companies:
| Topic of Research Project | Potential Supervisor | Industrial Partner |
|---|---|---|
| Development of a methodology for improving the accuracy of quantitative forecasting of reservoir properties based on seismic data in the area of salt tectonics development | Vladimir Ryzhkov | KazakhTurkMunai |
| Digital technical and increasing the digital maturity of the Zhetibai field (with the development of a digital twin) | Beknur Omarbekov | MangystauMunaiGas |
| Development of STRYDE seismic exploration technology for optimization and increasing productivity in horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing during drilling operations at Embamunaygaz JSC | Murat Syzdykov | EmbaMunaiGas |
| Optimization and increasing the efficiency of search operations on the Taisogan block | Dulat Azhgaliev | EmbaMunaiGas |