Mergalimova Almagul Kairbergenovna

Baubekov Kuat Talgatovich

Dikhanbaev Bayandy

Dostiyarov Abai Muhamediyaruly

Atyaksheva Aleksandra Vladimirovna

Ualiev Erlan Bekmuratovich

Ybray Sultan Barlymbayuly

Isataeva Akmaral Kialovna

Makhanovа Makhmuda Akparovna

Jaksylyk Аkbоtа Меirambekkyzy

Koshumbaev Marat Bulatovich

Rozhkova (Bakbardina) Olga Vladimirovna

Bekisheva Zhanna Taykenovna

Seitova Zhadyra Adilbekovna

Zhumalieva Altynai Kairekovna

Almusin Gali Takimovich

Bakhtiyar Balzhan Torepashkyzy

Anuarbekov Maxat Arganatovich

Sarakeshova Nurbubi Nurkenovna

The Department of Thermal Power Plants was established in 2002 on the basis of the Department of Electrical Equipment Operation.

The first Head of the Department was Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor Vladimir Ivanovich Ganzhara (2002–2005), who devoted significant effort and energy to the development of its material, technical, and human resources foundation.

Professor V.I. Ganzhara was the founder, first Head, and organizer of the Department of Thermal Power Plants at Saken Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University.

Professor Ganzhara authored more than 180 scientific works, including inventor’s certificates of Russia and patents from the USA, the United Kingdom, Canada, the GDR, Sweden, India, and other countries. He supervised three Candidates of Sciences (PhD equivalent) and served as a member of a specialized dissertation council for the defense of кандидат and doctoral theses. He was awarded two silver medals of the USSR Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy (VDNKh), several VDNKh diplomas, and the badges “Inventor of the USSR” and “For Excellent Performance in Work.”

Due to changes in the national classification of academic specialties of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in 2008 the Department of Thermal Power Plants was renamed the Department of Heat Power Engineering.

The Department is a graduating department in the specialty 5B071700 – Heat Power Engineering and provides full-time education funded by the state educational grant as well as on a tuition-fee basis. Since the 2013–2014 academic year, admission to the Master’s degree program in specialty 6M071700 – Heat Power Engineering has been offered.

On June 30, 2025, a ceremonial opening of a named lecture hall took place at Saken Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University. The lecture hall was named in honor of the founder and first Head of the Department of Heat Power Engineering, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor Vladimir Ivanovich Ganzhara.

Due to the change in the structure of the university, the Department of Thermal Power Engineering was renamed GEP "Thermal Power Engineering" on September 2, 2025.

The scientific focus of GEP “Heat Power Engineering” is determined by addressing pressing issues in the energy sector: improving the efficiency of the fuel and energy complex, optimizing energy equipment, utilizing industrial waste from heat power production, and developing renewable energy sources.

Over the past three years, more than 300 scientific papers have been published as a result of research and technical activities, including publications in international scientific journals ranked in the top three quartiles of major bibliographic databases. Patents for fundamentally new inventions have also been obtained.

GEP “Heat Power Engineering” implements research projects under two applied topics funded from the Republican Budget within the priority area “Energy and Mechanical Engineering.”

Currently, two grant-funded projects are being carried out within GEP “Heat Power Engineering”:

1. Grant funding from the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the project “Development of Clean Coal Technology for Obtaining Volatile Combustible Substances” (2023–2025), supervised by PhD Dr. A.K. Mergalimova, with a total budget of 92,507,242 tenge.
2. Grant funding from the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the project “Development of a Smelting Reactor for Energy-Efficient Utilization of Ash and Slag Dumps” at Saken Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University (2024–2026), supervised by Doctor of Technical Sciences B.I. Dikhanbayev, with a total budget of 99,222,005 tenge.

The expansion of research opportunities through integration with other scientific organizations is carried out at the facilities of профильные enterprises such as Astana-Energiya, Astana-Teplotransit, and the energy company Enko. These research sites have scientific and industrial accreditation and are successfully used for dissertation research and practical training.

In training qualified specialists within the implemented educational programs, the results of university research projects are integrated into the following disciplines:

• “Boiler Installations and Steam Generators.” The course incorporates research results in the field of ecology and resource conservation in heat power engineering.
• “Special Issues of Fuel Combustion.” The course utilizes research findings related to the priority development area of the heat power complex—namely, the environmental impact of the energy sector—within the framework of initiative research topics such as “Development of a Method for Suppressing ‘Fast’ Nitrogen Oxides during Natural Gas Combustion in Boilers” and “Study of Thermodynamic Cycles and Possibilities for Increasing Fuel Utilization Efficiency in Thermal Engineering Processes.”
• “Methods of Advanced Energy Saving,” “Design of Thermal Engineering Equipment,” “Energy Saving in Heat Power Engineering and Thermal Technology.” These courses incorporate research outcomes in the fields of energy efficiency and resource conservation within the fuel and energy complex.

Scientific and educational activity

The leading academic staff of GEP “Heat Power Engineering” actively participate in the dissemination of knowledge and the development of intellectual models for future generations. In accordance with the approved plan of scientific seminars, GEP regularly conducts educational and research workshops for faculty members together with undergraduate, Master’s, and doctoral students.In 2025, seminars were held on the following topics:

1. “Automation of Boiler Plants and Heat Substations: Problem Solving or New Challenges?” (Senior Lecturer M.B. Aitmagambetova)

2. “Renewable Energy” (Doctor of Technical Sciences, Senior Lecturer M.B. Koshumbayev)

3.  “Technical Water Supply Systems of Thermal Power Plants” (Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor G.M. Tyutebayeva)

4.“Development of Hydrogen Decarbonization Technology for Boiler Gases” (Doctor of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor B.I. Dikhanbayev)

Scientific and industrial issues

Leading researchers of GEP “Heat Power Engineering” have achieved significant results in the development and testing of unique pilot-industrial prototypes of energy-efficient and resource-saving installations:

• A next-generation pilot-industrial smelting reactor with a slag processing capacity of 1.5 tons per hour for recycling industrial waste (Doctor of Technical Sciences B.I. Dikhanbayev);
• An experimental wind power installation with a flow concentrator (Doctor of Technical Sciences M.B. Koshumbayev);
• An experimental low-head hydraulic turbine and hydrocyclone unit for a small hydropower plant (Doctor of Technical Sciences M.B. Koshumbayev).

Within the framework of the research project “Development of a Smelting Reactor for Energy-Efficient Utilization of Ash and Slag Dumps” (2024–2026), implemented at Saken Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University under the supervision of Doctor of Technical Sciences B.I. Dikhanbayev, a scientific laboratory and pilot installations for processing ash and slag waste have been established.

Hirsch Index (WoS and Scopus) of potential managers for competitions Grant financing and Program-specific financing:

Internationalization of research, joint scientific projects, and participation in national and international associations

The level of internationalization of research activities within GEP “Heat Power Engineering” is characterized by active participation in joint scientific research, involvement in national and international associations, and engagement in professional events.Faculty members and researchers of GEP “Heat Power Engineering” serve as experts in national and international professional associations. For example, Doctor of Technical Sciences K.T. Baubekov is a member of Technical Committee No. 127 “Intelligent Energy Systems of the Fuel and Energy Complex and Cyber-Physical Systems” under the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Within the framework of international scientific cooperation, the academic staff of GEP “Heat Power Engineering” actively participate in international seminars and conferences and regularly publish their research in widely recognized scientific journals and periodicals.Senior Lecturer Sultan Ybyray frequently appears on television, addressing current and pressing issues in the energy sector and contributing to public awareness of key challenges in the field.

XVI Republican Subject Olympiad among University Students of the Republic of Kazakhstan

During the last academic year, the XVI Republican Subject Olympiad among university students of the Republic of Kazakhstan was held at Almaty University of Power Engineering and Telecommunications.The Olympiad in the field of Heat Power Engineering covered the following disciplines:Technical Thermodynamics, Mechanics of Liquids and Gases, Heat and Mass Transfer, Boiler Installations and Steam Generators.Nine teams from nine universities across the country took part in the competition.

From GEP “Heat Power Engineering” of Saken Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University, the following third-year students participated:Eldana Khamitova, Sergey Yanovsky, and Dmitry Ryasnov, under the supervision of Master of Technical Sciences, Senior Lecturer Maksat Arganatovich Anuarbekov.

According to the results of the competition:The team of GEP “Heat Power Engineering” of Saken Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University won 1st place in the overall team ranking.In the individual ranking:Eldana Khamitova – 2nd place, Sergey Yanovsky – 3rd place.

In the current academic year, students of GEP “Heat Power Engineering” have completed and continue to take additional courses on the Coursera platform. Certificates were awarded to 98% of participating students.

In order to ensure high-quality training of specialists in Heat Power Engineering and to expand academic mobility opportunities, GEP “Heat Power Engineering” is actively strengthening international cooperation. Currently, GEP “Heat Power Engineering” successfully cooperates with: Irkutsk State Agrarian University named after A.A. Yezhevsky; Petrozavodsk State University; Tomsk Polytechnic University; Ruse University named after Angel Kanchev. Doctoral students of GEP “Heat Power Engineering” annually undertake research internships at these universities:

1. National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University (Russian Federation) – Agreement No. 10-0-02/124 dated July 5, 2021.
2. Tashkent State Technical University named after Islam Karimov (Republic of Uzbekistan) – February 25, 2022.
3. Irkutsk State Agrarian University named after A.A. Yezhevsky (Russian Federation) – Agreement No. 221/411 dated December 3, 2020.
4. Ruse University named after Angel Kanchev (Bulgaria) – Agreement No. 395 dated February 11, 2020.
5. Nazarbayev University Research and Innovation System (Republic of Kazakhstan) – Agreement No. 27926-3110782 dated November 17, 2021.

The agreements provide for cooperation in the fields of education and research activities, contributing to the effective training of highly qualified specialists with higher education and postgraduate scientific personnel востребованных in modern and promising energy technologies, including renewable energy technologies. The agreements also aim at integrating professional education with scientific research.The following areas of cooperation are covered:Academic mobility of students and faculty; Research internships based on dissertation topics; Preparatory work for launching joint and double-degree programs;Participation in seminars and conferences.

A cooperation agreement has also been concluded with Nazarbayev University Research and Innovation System (NURIS). The objectives of this agreement are:

• To combine the scientific and professional potential of Saken Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University as one of the leading agrotechnical universities and NURIS as a major research center, including their experimental and production facilities, in order to enhance research efficiency and improve training and retraining of personnel for the energy and industrial sectors;
• To consolidate efforts in preparing specialists who meet modern requirements of the energy and other industrial sectors and are capable of solving practical and scientific-technical tasks in Heat Power Engineering and renewable energy upon graduation.

Academic mobility

In 2026, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Jeonbuk National University (Republic of Korea) and Saken Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University to promote educational and academic cooperation.

The Memorandum provides for:Exchange of faculty members and students; Implementation of academic mobility programs, including double-degree and joint-degree programs; Exchange of educational and scientific materials.According to the agreement, exchange students study at the host university without paying tuition fees.

Within the framework of this Memorandum, in 2026 academic mobility is planned for seven undergraduate students from GEP “Heat Power Engineering” to study at Jeonbuk National University (Republic of Korea).

Also, within the framework of the cooperation agreement between Irkutsk State Agrarian University named after A.A. Yezhevsky and Saken Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University, students of GEP “Heat Power Engineering” participated in the virtual academic mobility program in the discipline “Engineering and Computer Graphics.”

Based on the signed agreement on dual education with Astana-Teplotransit, practical classes for third-year students in the discipline “Heat Networks and District Heating Systems” are held annually in the second semester in both Kazakh- and Russian-medium instruction.

Under the dual education agreement with Enko LLP (an official distributor of numerous European manufacturers of heating, water supply, and sewage equipment), fourth-year students attend practical training during the second semester in the discipline “Energy Audit of Heat Networks and Heating Systems.” The company supplies products throughout all regions of Kazakhstan, provides engineering services, and designs and manufactures pumping stations and heat substations for both small and large facilities.

For first- and second-year Master’s students, dual training is organized at Kyrulus Group Company LLP within the discipline “Engineering Experiment.”

Professional internships of students

An extensive internship base has been established, including specialized enterprises in the field of Heat Power Engineering across the Republic of Kazakhstan.In Astana, dual education is implemented on the basis of signed agreements with key enterprises such as:Astana-Energiya; Astana-Teplotransit.These partnerships ensure the integration of academic training with real industrial practice.

The base of practices and employment

• «Astana Teplotransit» JSC
• «Astana Energy» JSC
• GKP at the «Kyzylorda Thermal Power Plant»
• GKP on PCV «River heat»
• Aktau, GKP «Caspian heat, water channel»
• Semey, «GKP Teplokommunenergo»
• Aktobe, «Transenergo» JSC
• «BAZIS-А» Corporation
• «Astana Electrotechnical Plant» LLP
• JSC «Ekibastuzskaya GRES-2 Station» 
• «PAVLODARENERGO» JSC
• BI Group
• BAZIS-A
• AIBYN Construction Group
• Orda Invest
• «NIPI Astanagenplan» LLP
• «Kyrulus Group Company» LLP
• «Central Heat Distribution Company» LLP

Student life at GEP “Heat Power Engineering” is characterized by high activity, a drive for comprehensive development, and self-realization. Both students and faculty members actively participate in sports, cultural, and social events organized by the university, fostering a positive educational environment and supporting student initiatives. Collaborative activities between students and academic staff contribute to the development of teamwork, leadership skills, and social responsibility.

A notable example of active student engagement is Miras Isabayev, a third-year student of the 6B07101 Thermal Power Engineering. He is a champion of national and international tournaments in judo and қазақша күрес (Kazakh wrestling). His athletic achievements demonstrate a high level of discipline, determination, and leadership qualities, while also promoting a healthy lifestyle and enhancing the university’s reputation both nationally and internationally.

Students of GEP “Heat Power Engineering” actively participate in the cultural and creative life of the university. Members of the university’s KVN (Club of the Funny and Inventive) team stand out for their achievements.Graduate of 2025 Dias Tugeluly Sapargali and third-year student of the 6B07107 program “Heat and Gas Supply, Ventilation, and Ecoengineering in Agriculture” Erkebulan Seyilbekuly Amirzhan perform as part of the SEIFULLIN team, representing Saken Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University in events organized by the Republican Youth Public Association “Kazakhstan KVN Union.” The team has achieved significant success, becoming champions of both national and international competitions. Their accomplishments contribute to the development of students’ creative potential, strengthen teamwork, and enhance the university’s positive image.

	4th year, 6B07101 Thermal Power Engineering Eldashboeva Tamara She became the winner of the international competition "The best student of the Turkic peoples", the holder of a Diploma of the first degree and a special badge.
3rd year, Gunshebayuli Yeren with S.Seifullin medal	3rd year, Gunshebayuli YerenWinner of the Grand Prix of the " Алтын домбыра competition

In 2025, as part of the celebration of Nauryz, interfaculty competitions were organized at the university, with active participation from both faculty and students. During the event, instructors and students jointly prepared and presented a creative performance, demonstrating a high level of cohesion, initiative, creativity, and respect for national traditions.

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