Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection

History of the Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection

The Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection was established in 1990. Over the years, the department has been led by associate professors: R.M. Malyutina, M.K. Zhunusova (Ph.D. in Biological Sciences), K.Dzh. Dzhekshenaliev, and Dzh.D. Karamoldoev.

In 2001, the head of the department became A.K. Samykbaev, Candidate of Agricultural Sciences and Associate Professor. From 2005 to 2022, the department was led by O.K. Aidraliev, Candidate of Agricultural Sciences and Associate Professor. Since 2022, the department has been headed by M.M. Tashtanbekova, Candidate of Biological Sciences and Associate Professor.

Currently, the department consists of highly qualified professionals who contribute significantly to its development, including:

  • Professor A.K. Samykbaev, Doctor of Agricultural Sciences
  • Associate Professors: M.M. Tashtanbekova, Ch.M. Omurgazieva
  • Acting Associate Professors: A.V. Kenzhebaeva, A.Zh. Zheenaliev
  • Senior Lecturers: Zh.B. Dzhakshylyikova, B.Sh. Bekturganova
  • Assistant Lecturer: A.K. Kaparbekova

The department offers more than 33 academic disciplines, taught in both Kyrgyz and Russian.

AREAS AND PROFILES/PROGRAMS

The faculty actively engages in research, developing educational and methodological materials and recommendations.

Published Scientific Works:

Over the past five years, the department has published:

  • 45 scientific articles
  • 2 monographs
  • 1 book
  • 6 patents granted by the Kyrgyz Republic

Research Achievements:

  • Professor A.K. Samykbaev is a member of the Dissertation Council D.06.17.566.
  • A.V. Kenzhebaeva successfully defended her Ph.D. dissertation on “Ecological and Biogeochemical Assessment of the Soil-Vegetation Cover of the Coastal Zone of Eastern Issyk-Kul.”
  • Senior Lecturer B.Sh. Bekturganova is currently working on her Ph.D. dissertation titled “Microbial Diversity of Soil and Aquatic Biotopes in the Son-Kul Valley.”

Student Participation in Conferences:

Students and faculty members actively participate in scientific conferences at various levels. The results of these conferences are published in collections of articles and abstracts.

Notable achievements include:

  • Student A. Kaparbekova won 1st place at the Central Asia Forum on Sustainable Development (Bishkek, November 11-12, 2021).
  • 4th-year student Zh. Aldayarova participated in 30 student research events, including conferences in Germany, Azerbaijan, Sochi, and Poland.
  • 2nd-year student B. Usmanov took part in student scientific conferences in Astana and Ashgabat.

Faculty members consistently develop educational and methodological materials, including:

  • Guidelines for Seminar and Practical Sessions in Environmental Protection and Rational Use of Natural Resources (Bishkek, 2023).
  • Internship Program and Guidelines for Master’s students specializing in Ecology and Environmental Management, with a focus on Ecology (Bishkek, 2025).
  • Guidelines for Practical Classes in Biogeography and Biodiversity (Bishkek, 2025, electronic version).
  • Guidelines for the Course Biology with Fundamentals of Ecology (Bishkek, 2025, electronic version).
  • Textbook: Fundamentals of Ecology (Bishkek, 2024, 300 pages).

The department offers training under the 520800 Ecology and Environmental Management program, with a specialization in Ecology.

Graduates of the Ecology and Environmental Management specialization can work in government and private research organizations, including:

  • Research centers
  • Laboratories
  • Firms and companies
  • Secondary and higher educational institutions

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic (MNRETS KR) is the authorized state body responsible for environmental protection, ecology, climate, geology, and subsoil use policies. It also oversees compliance with environmental safety standards, including chemical, biological, radiation, and nuclear safety, as well as industrial safety, subsoil protection, and fuel quality control.

Additionally, our graduates can continue their scientific careers in academic and sectoral research institutions specializing in ecology and environmental protection.

Composition of the department

Marjan Tashtanbekova

Head of the Department Candidate of Biological Sciences, Associate Professor

E-mail: marjan67@inbox.ru


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Aman Samykbaev

Dean of FSEIZU, Professor
E-mail: Samykbaev_aman@mail.ru
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Kenzhebaeva Aigul Viktorovna

Acting Assistant Professor
E-mail: sezim73@mail.ru
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Jdjakshylykova Jyparkul Beishenalievna

Senior Lecturer
E-mail: jdjakshylykova1975@mail.ru
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Bekturganova Baarkul Sharshenbekovna

Senior Lecturer
E-mail: Baku_knau@mail.ru
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Kaparbekova Aiana Kaparbekovna

Assistant in Department of Ecology and Environmental Management
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