New laboratories and STROYTECH TECHNOPARK opened at Satbayev University for Science Day

On the eve of Science Day, new laboratories were introduced at Satbayev University, which expand the possibilities of conducting the research on the needs of the economy’s real sector and strengthen the applied focus of the university's scientific work. Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Sayassat Nurbek, who visited the university as part of the celebrations, got acquainted with the work of scientific sites.

Satbayev University has been developing engineering sciences in close connection with production for more than 90 years, focusing on practical results. The new laboratories create research opportunities that are in demand in industry and agriculture, medicine and ecology, hydrogeology and the construction industry.

Hydro-geochemical research laboratory will become a key platform for studying the chemical composition of groundwater, monitoring its quality and analyzing geochemical processes. It is here that the strategically important “Kokzhide” project is being implemented, within the framework of which a scientific base has already been formed to assess the state of water resources and environmental risks in one of the key oil-producing regions of Kazakhstan. The next stage will be the creation of the first digital freshwater monitoring platform necessary for conserving the water resources and responsible subsoil use.

 Laboratory of molecular biotechnology and mass spectrometry opens up new research opportunities in biotechnology, ecology, medicine and agricultural science. Its uniqueness lies in its ability to identify previously unknown compounds in oilseeds using modern methods, including molecular genetic analysis. This is one of the first such scientific platforms in Kazakhstan, where molecular biology, biotechnology and high-precision analytics are combined on one base.

"We are transforming the science towards strengthening the applied nature of research," said Sayassat Nurbek, Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan. "To do this, we are creating attractive conditions for private investment in science, and today we see that the given work is already yielding practical results: scientific developments are increasingly turning into real technologies and in-demand solutions for the country's economy."

TECHNOPARK STROYTECH, International center for construction and technology transfer, occupies a special place in the new scientific infrastructure. It was created as part of executing the President's instructions on forming the science and technology parks at the country's leading universities. Center forms a link between science, business and production, providing support for innovative projects from idea to commercialization. Its unique advantage is its expertise in geotechnical modeling sphere using Midas GTS NX software package, which only Satbayev University has among Almaty universities. This gives the university exceptional opportunities to create complex 3D engineering models with a high accuracy degree.

During the meeting with University staff, Sayassat Nurbek presented state and departmental awards to scientists and university staff who had made a significant contribution to evolving the higher education and science. Kazakhstani scientists celebrate their professional holiday on April 12, the birthday of Academician Kanysh Satbayev, whose name remains a symbol of scientific leadership and engineering progress in Kazakhstan.