Nurzat Totubaeva

Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor, Vice-Chancellor, K.I. Skryabin Kyrgyz National Agrarian University, Kyrgyz Republic

Biography

EDUCATION

Degree

Department/Program

University

Graduation year

Undergraduate

Environmental Engineering

The Kyrgyz Agrarian Academy

1994-1998

Graduate (M.Phil.)

Environmental Engineering

The Kyrgyz Agrarian Academy

1998-1999

Doctorate (Ph.D.)

Institute of Soil and Biology

National Academy of KR

1999-2002

Habilitation-level degree (Doctor of Science)

Institute of Geology

National Academy of KR

2008-2025

Thesis Title and Advisor:
Study of the reaction of soil bacteria of the contaminated area of the Ak-Tyuz mining combine on heavy metals, Prof. Dr. Dolotkeldieva T.D. 
Doctoral Dissertation (PhD) Title and Advisor:
New strains of the genus Streptomyces - antagonists of fungal pathogens of Schrenk spruce, Prof. Dr. Dolotkeldieva T.D. 
Habilitation-level degree (Doctor of Science) dissertation title and supervisor:
Sustainable Development of Water and Soil Resources in the North of the Kyrgyz Republic, Prof. K.Shalpykov.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Position

Place of work

Years

Rector of the University

Kyrgyz national agrarian university “K.I. Skrjabin”, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

2026

Dean of the Faculty of Engineering

Kyrgyz-Turkish University “Manas”, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

2022-2026

Senior Lecturer, Department of Environmental Engineering

Kyrgyz-Turkish University “Manas”, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

2008-2022

Leading specialist

State Agency for Environmental Protection and Forestry under the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

2000-2008

Laboratory assistant, Department of Plant Protection

Kyrgyz agrarian academy “K.I. Skrjabin”, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

1998-1999

Language Skills: Kyrgyz, Russian, Turkish, English.

KEY EXPERTISE

  1. • Expertise in environmental protection and rational nature management
  2. • Expert in sustainable development of water and soil ecosystems
  3. • Ecological engineering, microbiology, biotechnology
  4. • Management of academic innovation and technology transfer
  5. • Building international and interdisciplinary partnerships
  6. • Scientific leadership and research infrastructure development International research projects (UNDP, Darwin Initiative)

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

  1. • 60+ articles in international journals (WOS, Scopus)
  2. • 40+ publications in national journals
  3. • 10+ monographs and methodological manuals
  4. • 2 patents, 1 copyright certificate, 2 rationalization proposals
  5. • Participation in 20+ research projects, including international grants

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PROGRAMS

  1. • ITEC Scholar, India
  2. • Orhun Exchange, Turkey
  3. • DAAD Scholar, Germany
  4. • Coordinator SETAC (Russia Branch, 2019–2021)
  5. • Editorial Board Member, Grassroots Journal of Natural Resources (WOS)

SUPERVISION OF MASTER’S AND DOCTORAL DISSERTATIONS (THESIS TITLE) 

Master’s Degree Dissertation Title:
Altinay Abdiralieva: Determination of the coastal buffer zone of lake Isik-Kul and assessment of its tropical status.
Aycan Maksatbekova: Analysis of changes in the land fund of the Chuy region using GIS technologies.
Sezim Duyshebekova: Ecologıcal features and water regıme of sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) growıng on the coast of the Issyk-Kul lake, 2021
Aiperi Tologonova: Investigation of the physic-chemical properties of compost obtained from municipal solid waste, 2020
Madina Cumabaeva: The use of phytoremediation during clean-up operations at the Kumtor mine oily waste site, 2020 
Gülcan Talaybekova: Phytoremediation of oil contaminated soils of Balikchi city, 2019
Ciyde Tokpaeva: The polygon of oiled rag Kumtor mine and the modernization of its work by a biotechnological method, 2018 
Tinatin Talas kızı: Manas airports tehnogenic impact on neighboring villages and their environmental assessment, 2014
Akılbek İsrailov: “Assessment of the feasibility of biodiesel production from waste sewage treatment”, 2012 

BOOKS

  1. 1. Osipov V., Kojobaev K., Totubaeva N. Экологиялык коопсуздуктун көйгөйлөрү Environmental security problems of Bishkek/ Bishkek. -2021.-192.
  2. 2. Totubaeva N. "The organization and conduct forest pathology surveys in the forests of the Kyrgyz Republic", Bishkek.-2019.-88p.
  3. 3. Totubaeva N. Environmentally friendly alternative to pesticides. -Bishkek. -2019.-62p.
  4. 4. Doolotkeldieva T., Totubaeva N. Soil streptomycetes and their biotechnological potentsial.- Monografiya.-Bishkek., 2006.-160p
  5. 5. Co-development of a national plan for forest health Sary-Chelek Reserve and its buffer zone, 2003.
  6. 6. Zamoshnikov V., Totubaeva N. "Sanitary rules in forests of the Kyrgyz Republic" .- Bishkek.-2003.-50p
  7. 7. Totubaeva N., Omurgazieva Ch. Methodical instructions to laboratory and practical training for the course "Biotechnology" (textbook), Bishkek.-2011-23p.
  8. 8. Omurgazieva Ch., Totubaeva N. Methodical instructions to laboratory and practical training for the course "Microbiology" (textbook), 2011 Bishkek.-25p
  9. 9. Totubaeva N. Methodical instructions to laboratory and practical training for the course “Microbiology" (textbook), 2017 Bishkek.-70p 
Chapters in Books:
  1. 1. T.Doolotkeldieva, N.Totubaeva Ecology and prevalence of actynomycesantagonists in soils of Kyrgyzstan/ in Ecosystem Ecology Research Trends, 2008 Nova Science Publisgers, Inc., Chapter 7, pp.241-274
Books Translation:
  1. 1. Kojobaev K. Totubaeva N. translated book/В.И.Осипов Биосфера жана экологиялык коопсуздук. Мааракелик дарс, Бишкек. -2019.-149p.
Book Editing (Proofreading):
  1. 1. Вредные насекомые и болезни лесных пород Кыргызстана: Справочно пособие. – Бишкек: Илим, 2007. – 160 с.

OTHER SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES

Patents
  1. 1. Doolotkeldieva TD, Totubaeva N.E. The strain of the actinomycete Streptomyces fragilis B1-18 to stimulate softwood and crop growth - Pat.№651 Kyrg.20020090.1; Application 30.10.2002; Published.30.04.2003, Bulletin №4
  2. 2. Doolotkeldieva TD, Totubaeva N.E. The strain of the actinomycete Streptomyces bambergiensis K1-3 to protect softwood from disease and to stimulate their growth.- Pat.№575 Kyrg.20010067.1; Application 6.11.2001; Published.31.07.2003, Bulletin. №7
  3. 3. Totubaeva N., Abdiralieva A. Environmental monitoring information system for Lake Issyk-Kul.-Pat.#969. Kyrg 20250004.6; Application31.05.2024
  4. 4. Totubaeva N. Method for determining the width of the coastal buffer zone of Lake Issyk-Kul.-Pat.#990. Kyrg 2024043.RP; Application 26.12.2024
  5. 5. Totubaeva N. Method for optimising the environmental monitoring system of Lake Issyk-Kul.-Pat.#991. Kyrg 2024044.РП; Application 26.12.2024

PROJECTS CONDUCTED

  1. 1. A New Sandwich Cryogel Column Approach for the Environmental Removal of Drugs Containing the Azo Group, 2025, Turkiye, Ak-Saray University
  2. 2. MANAS E-LAB Project (101236593), Erasmus+, 2025-2028
  3. 3. Экогеохимический мониторинг вод реки Нарын и ее крупных притоков в пределах Нарынской области, МОН КР, 2020-2022
  4. 4. Sanitary and hygienic assessment of compost obtained from food waste of Kumtor Gold Company CJSC, Bioton Ltd., 2021
  5. 5. Protection of wild tulips and support of pasture communities in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan, together with partner organizations: FC "Fauna and Flora International" in the Kyrgyz Republic, PF "Bioresurs" and "Association of Forest Users and Land Users of Kyrgyzstan", with the financial support of the Darwin Initiative program of the UK Government, 2020-2021.
  6. 6. DAAD, Project # 57466987 “Study visit of a group Ecology students from Manas University”, 2019
  7. 7. CPEA-LT-2017/10061; Project title: Network for research-based higher education in microbial biotechnology, 2018-2020 ж.
  8. 8. Leading lecturer of the international summer school “Microbial biodiversity and biotechnology” Dushanbe, Tajikistan, 2019
  9. 9. Expert in environmental education and awareness of Sixth National Reports (6NR) CBD; 2018
  10. 10. Biodegradation oily rags landfill combine Kumtor gold company with microbiological method, 2016.
  11. 11. The adverse environmental areas of cytogenetic characteristics of rodents, the Ministry of Education and Science, 2016
  12. 12. SGP Small grants in the framework of the project on the preparation of the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic “On Biological Safety”, consultant on environmental and biological substantiation, 2015.
  13. 13. Expert in assisting in the preparation of the Third National Report on the implementation of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, 2014.
  14. 14. The analysis and preparation of proposals for compensation for harm caused Forestry of the Kyrgyz Republic, UNDP 2011.
  15. 15. Capacity Bulding for Improved National Financing of Global Environmental Management in Kyrgyzstan, UNDP / GEF, 2010.
  16. 16. KTMU, The use of new biofungitsidnyh and biostimulant products while increasing crop yields and the development of technology use, 2009.
  17. 17. KTMU, The use of enzymes Mikromitcety in the food industry ", 2008.
  18. 18. The study of the most common and harmful fungal diseases conifers nurseries Issyk-Kul region, within the framework of the Kyrgyz-Swiss program "LESIK", 2006 y
  19. 19. Saving the unique walnut forests of the South Kyrgyzstan, TICA, SEPA / X 2006y 
  20. 20. Analysis of the sanitary state of Kyrgyzstan endemic Semenov fir  damaged of cancer, in the framework of the Central Asia Transboundary Biodiversity Project of Western Tien Shan, 2003.
  21. 21. Development of a national plan for the implementation of the national department of the Central Asia Transboundary Biodiversity Project of Western Tien-Shan on the sanitary condition of forests Sary-Chelek reserve and the buffer zone of the reserve, 2003. 
  22. 22. Testing biological product "Lepidocide" against a complex of pests in the walnut-fruit forests of Kyrgyzstan within the framework of the Kyrgyz-Swiss program "LESIK", 2002.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. 1. Chairman of the MONKR Expert Council for the priority area "Earth science and rational use of natural resources", 2021
  2. 2. Executive Secretary of the Grants Committee, 2020
  3. 3. Scientific Secretary of the Expert Council of VAK KR on Bioagrarian Sciences, 2020

MEMBERSHIPS IN SCIENTIFIC ENTITIES

  1. 1. Member of Editorial Board of international journal Grassroots Journal of Natural Resources (WOS), 2021
  2. 2. Regional coordinator SETAC Russian Language Branch, SETAC Europe Regional Branch in Russia, 2019-2021
  3. 3. The reservist of the National Reserve of the public servants of the Kyrgyz Republic. (2006-2010);
  4. 4. The member of the academic council of the Forest and Nut Institute named after P.Gan the NANKR, (2007-2008).  
  5. 5. Member of the jury of the international competition of young scientists«МОЛОДЕЖЬ В НАУКЕ: НОВЫЕ АРГУМЕНТЫ», 2016-2021

AWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS RECEIVED

  1. 1. Breast Badge “Excellence in Environmental Protection”, Ministry of Ecology, Natural Resources and Technical Supervision, KR, 2023
  2. 2. Diploma of the State Agency for Environmental Protection and Forestry under the RCC, KR, 2006.;
  3. 3. State rank: junior inspector of public service;
  4. 4. Awarded the badge "For flawless and continuous operation Goslesohrane", 2006
  5. 5. Professional Development Certificate №7827/00506154 on additional professional program "Ensuring Environmental Safety by Managers and Specialists of Environmental Services and Environmental Control Systems", St. Petersburg, Russia, 2021; (102 hours);
  6. 6. Certificate of Open School for Sustainable Development, successfully completed the course Sustainable Development - Strategy of Planet Earth, Russia, 2021;
  7. 7. Certificate of completion of training seminars to improve qualification on the topic: "Professional and pedagogical aspects of the teacher in the context of innovative educational technologies". (36 hours), Reg.№0279, MONKR, Bishkek, 2020;
  8. 8. Certificate №202012117/295 "Anti-plagiarism system as a tool to improve the quality of scientific and educational works in the Kyrgyz Republic. National Online Seminar, Bishkek, 2020;
  9. 9. Certificate of AUCA Center for Continuing Education "Methodology and Tools of Online Learning, 36 ac.h., Bishkek, 2020
  10. 10. The certificate of Advanced Certificate Course on Sustainable Development and Environmental Management conducted by National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chennai India, 2017;
  11. 11. Moscow State University im.M.Lomonosova certificate training program "Technology of bioassays in environmental monitoring of natural and man-made objects", Moscow, 2016.
  12. 12. Certificate of the Agency for Accreditation of Educational Programs and Organizations "Independent accreditation of programs and organizations of professional education" and can participate in accreditation as an expert", Bishkek, 2017.
  13. 13. Certificate of the National University Al-Farabi Kazakhstan "Introduction to a Green Economy: Concepts and Challenges", 2015.
  14. 14. Internship training in new methods of biological protection of forests, Turkey, 2006;
  15. 15. Civilian Reserch and Development Foundation «The provision of research grants and writing research proposals" Bishkek, 2006 (certificate);
  16. 16. Information and Communication Technologies, Academy of Management under the Government of Kyrgyz Republic, Bishkek, of 2006 (certificate);
  17. 17. Sunn Pest Integrated Pest Management, Almaty, of 2006 (certificate);
  18. 18. Tools to promote sustainable tourism, the Unison, Bishkek, of 2007 (certificate);
  19. 19. Oratory, Adult Education Center, Bishkek, 2002 (certificate).