PhD, senior lecturer Office 5120, Tel.: +7 774 874-98-39 E-mail: n.shumenova@kazatu.edu.kz

Research Interests:

Microbiology, Microbial Biotechnology, Phytopathology, Plant Protection.

Taught Courses:

Soil Microbiology, Microbiology, Soil Biology, Soil Science.

Fundamentals of Scientific Research: Application of Organic and Biological Fertilizers to Increase the Productivity of Agricultural Crops.

Current Research Projects:

2023–2025, IRN BR21882327 – Researcher on the project Development of New Technologies for Organic Production and Processing of Agricultural Products.

2024–2026, IRN BR24992961 – Program Leader on the project Development of New Technologies for Processing Coal Waste into Organomineral Fertilizers Using Biosystems to Improve Soil Fertility and Crop Yield.

Education:

2001–2006 – Kazakh State Agrarian Technical University named after S. Seifullin, Agronomy Faculty, Specialty: Breeding and Biotechnology.

2016–2018 – L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University – Master of Technical Sciences.

2020–2023 – Kazakh Research Agrarian Technical University named after S. Seifullin, Agronomy Faculty – PhD

Work Experience:

08.2007 – 05.2016 – Republican Collection of Microorganisms, RSE MES RK “National Center for Biotechnology of the Republic of Kazakhstan”, State Enterprise “Central Museum” – Junior Researcher.

09.2016 – 08.2018 – Kazakh Research Agrarian Technical University named after S. Seifullin, Assistant of the Department of Soil Science and Agrochemistry.

09.2018 – 08.2020 – Kazakh Research Agrarian Technical University named after S. Seifullin, Assistant of the Department of Soil Science and Agrochemistry.

09.2019 – 10.2020 – Kazakh Research Agrarian Technical University named after S. Seifullin, Adviser of the Department of Soil Science and Agrochemistry.

02.09.2025 – Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Agriculture and Forestry, Kazakh Research Agrarian Technical University named after S. Seifullin.

Professional Development

• Participation in the International Summer School “Current Issues of Soil Science and Agrochemistry in Natural and Anthropogenic Landscapes.”
• Participation in the International Scientific and Practical Conference “Seifullin Readings dedicated to the 110th anniversary of M. A. Hendelman-19,” Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, JSC Kazakh Agrarian Technical University named after S. Seifullin
• Participation in the International Scientific and Practical Conference “18(2) Seifullin Readings,” dedicated to the 65th anniversary of KATU “Science of the 21st Century – Era of Transformation.”
• Professional development in Ecology and Soil Science at Artvin Çoruh University.

Publications

Author of over 40 scientific works. Key recent publications in the research field:

1. Shumenova N. et al. Effectiveness of microbial biofertilisers in oilseed flax cultivation technologies in the conditions of Northern Kazakhstan. 2023. https://dx.doi.org/10.18280/ijdne.180216
2. Shumenova N., Nauanova A., Kazangapova N., Yesmurzayeva A., Bekenova S. Optimal Technological Parameters for Cultivating Trichoderma Consortia Isolated from Northern Kazakhstan Soils. International Journal of Design and Nature and Ecodynamics, 2024, 19(4), pp. 1293–1300. (https://dx.doi.org/10.18280/ijdne.190421)
3. Nauanova A. et al. Non-pathogenic nitrogen-fixing and cellulose-degrading microorganisms isolated from cattle manure. Cogent Food and Agriculture, 2025, Vol.11(1),No.1. (https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2025.2472244)
4. Bostubayeva M. et al. Screening and evaluation of potential microbial bio-activators used in sewage sludge composting. Caspian Journal of Environmental Sciences, 2023, Vol. 21, No. 3, pp. 575–583. https://cjes.guilan.ac.ir/article_6936_e89c2203aff22d04187281512e11f9ee.pdf)
5. Nauanova A. et al. The influence of crop rotations, fertilizer and pesticide application on soil microbial diversity, community composition, and wheat yield. Cogent Food & Agriculture, 2025, Vol. 11, No. 1, Article 2529367. (https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2025.2529367)
6. Nauanova A. et al. Enhancing spring barley grain yield with local biofertilizers in the semi-arid steppe zone of Northern Kazakhstan. Int. J. Des. Nat. Ecodyn., 2024, Vol. 19, pp. 371–378. (https://dx.doi.org/10.18280/ijdne.190202)
7. Nauanova A. et al. Screening for Growth Promoting Soil Microorganisms in Northern Kazakhstan. ES Food and Agroforestry, 2025, Vol. 21, p. 1661. https://dx.doi.org/10.30919/esfaf1661