Conference Program

Day 1: Wednesday, June 17
Venue: Block C2, Nazarbayev University
08:30 – 10:00
Registration
Opening Ceremony
Venue: Green Hall (Conference Room), Block C2, Nazarbayev University
10:00 - 10:10
Welcome speech
Mr. Sayasat Nurbek, Minister of Science and Higher Education
10:10 - 10:15
Welcome speech
Professor Bjorn Birgisson, Vice Provost for Research and Innovation, Nazarbayev University
10:15 - 10:20
Welcome speech
Professor Dos Sarbassov, General Director, National Laboratory Astana
School of Sciences and Humanities, Nazarbayev University
10:20 - 10:40
Welcome speech

Professor Nurxat Nuraje, Head of the Renewable Energy Lab, National Laboratory Astana

School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University

10:40 - 10:45
Conference Photo Session
10:45 - 11:20
Plenary Speech
Professor Charl Faul, University of Bristol, UK
Title: Solving Global Challenges with Functional Porous Materials
11:20 - 11:55
Plenary Speech
Professor Byungha Shin, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, South Korea
Title: Tandem Photoelectrochemical Devices for Unassisted Solar Fuel Generation
11:55 - 12:30
Plenary Speech
Professor Jamshed Anwar, University of Lancaster, UK
Title: How Quantum Computing Is Set to Revolutionise Drug Discovery
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch Break
Venue: Ballroom left, Block C2, 3rd floor
Note: Sessions 1, 2 and 3 are parallel
Link for virtual attendees: https://meet.google.com/voy-oafx-etz
SESSION 1: ENERGY CONVERSION AND SUSTAINABILITY

SESSION CHAIR: Dr. Yerbolat Magazov

Venue: Block 7, Room 7e.329
13:30 - 13:50
Plenary Speech
Professor Zhanhu Guo, Integrated Composites Lab (ICL), Advanced Materials Division, Engineered Multifunctional Composites (EMC) Nanotech. LLC, USA
Title: From Digital Intelligence to Engineered Intelligence: Data-Driven Tools for Renewable Energy Conversion, Storage, and Decarbonisation
13:55 - 14:15
Plenary Speech
Professor Mohamad Azuwa Mohamed, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Malaysia
Title: Round-the-Clock Artificial Photosynthesis: From Photocharging Materials to Continuous Solar Fuels
14:20 - 14:40
Professor Timur Serikov, Karaganda National Research University named after Ye.A. Buketov, Karaganda, Kazakhstan  
Title: Functional nanostructured materials based on TiO2 and Perovskite LiFeO3 for Photocatalysis
14:45 - 15:05
Professor Bauyrzhan Ilyasov, Astana IT University, Kazakhstan
Title: From Organic Electrochemical Transistors to Intrinsic Two-Terminal Organic Electrochemical Diodes: Mechanisms and Device Architectures for Electrochemical Rectification.
15:10 - 15:30
Botakoz Suleimenova, PhD student, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan
Title: Temperature-Dependent Hydrogen Adsorption Behavior of TiFe-Decorated PCN-415
16:00 - 16:30
Coffee Break
Venue: Between blocks 6-7, Main Atrium
16:30 - 16:50
Keynote Speech
Professor Mohd Mustafa Awang Kechik, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
Title: Optimisation of Liquid Phase Ratio for Enhanced Flux Pinning and Superconducting Properties in (Y,Er)123 Bulk Superconductors Fabricated by Infiltration Growth
16:55 - 17:15
Suleimen Bakytov, Institute of Batteries, NLA, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan
Title: Upcycled PET-Derived Porous Carbon as a High-Capacity Anode for Low-Temperature Sodium–Selenium Batteries
17:20 - 17:35
Muhammad Ibrahim, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan
Title: Unveiling the synergistic effect of a Facile In₂S₃-CoS₂ Dual-Component Photocatalyst for H₂O₂ Generation
17:40 - 17:55
Online
Dr. Sajid Hussain Siyal, Dawood University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, Pakistan
Title: Advanced Solid-State Electrolytes and Functional Materials for Next-Generation Energy Storage Applications
18:00 - 20:00
Dinner (only via invitation, check your badge)
Venue: Ballroom left, Block C2, 3rd floor
SESSION 2: MULTIFUNCTIONAL MATERIALS AND ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS

SESSION CHAIR: Dr. Munziya Abutalip

Venue: Block 7, Room 7e.222
13:30 - 13:50
Plenary speech 
Professor Sarkyt Kudaibergenov, Institute of Polymer Materials and Technology, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Title: Half a Century in Embrace of Polyampholytes
13:55 - 14:15
Plenary speech 
Professor Khamirul Amin Matori, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
Title: Ageing Effects on the Structural and Mechanical Performance of Sustainable Waste-Derived Glass Ionomer Cement for Dental Applications
14:20 - 14:40
Plenary speech 
Professor Grigoriy A. Mun, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Title: Macromolecular Design of Novel Thermosensitive Copolymers and Their Physicochemical Behaviour 
14:45 - 15:05
Keynote Speech
Professor Siti Fairus M. Yusoff, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Malaysia
Title: Designing Sustainable Functional Polymer–Inorganic Hybrid Materials for Environmental Applications
15:10 - 15:30
Dr. Damir Karimov, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan
Title: Experimental and Numerical Simulation Studies of the Zwitterionic Polymer for Enhanced Oil Recovery
15:35 - 15:55
Dr. Arshyn Zhengis, National Laboratory Astana, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan
Title: Functional Interface-Engineered Membranes for Advanced Water Purification
16:00 - 16:30
Coffee Break
Venue: Between blocks 6-7, Main Atrium
16:30 - 16:50
Keynote Speech
Professor Azat Seitkhan, Satpaev University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Title: Advanced Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Water Treatment and Energy Storage
16:55 - 17:15
Professor Irshad Kammakakam, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan
Title: Advanced Ionic Polymer Platforms: Microporous Architectures and Imidazolium-Mediated Functionality for Environmental Technologies
17:20 - 17:35
Kanagat Yernar, National Laboratory Astana, Nazarbayev University
Title: N,S-Co-Doped Carbon Dots and Their Integration into Polyaniline-Modified Screen-Printed Electrodes for Heavy Metal Sensing
18:00 - 20:00
Dinner (only via invitation, check your badge)
Venue: Ballroom left, Block C2, 3rd floor
SESSION 3: COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE & AI FOR MATERIALS AND PROCESSES

SESSION CHAIR: Dr. Mirat Karibayev

Venue: Block 7, Room 7e.529
13:30 - 13:50
Plenary speech 
Professor Özgür Yazaydın, University College London, UK
Title: Molecular Simulations for Mechanistic Insight Across Energy, Environment, and Materials Technologies
13:55 - 14:15
Professor Yanwei Wang, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan
Title: What Is the Role of Physics-Based Modelling in Today’s AI-Enabled Computational Materials Science and Engineering?
14:20 - 14:40
Keynote Speech
Professor Marat Nurtas, International Information Technology University, Kazakhstan
Title: AI Integration of Geological & Satellite Data Analysis for Environmental Modelling
14:45 - 15:05
Dr. Bauyrzhan Myrzakhmetov, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan
Title: Multiscale Investigation of Additive-Mediated Interfacial Chemistry and SEI Evolution in Li–S Electrolytes
15:10 - 15:30
Dr. Andas Amrin, NURA, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan
Title: FBS-based functional modelling for reliability-oriented conceptual design of wind turbine drivetrain systems
15:35 - 15:55
Ehsan Hajibolouri, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan
Title: Interpretable Prediction of PFAS Soil-Liquid Partitioning Coefficients Using a Kolmogorov-Arnold Network
16:00 - 16:30
Coffee Break
Venue: Between blocks 6-7, Main Atrium
16:30 - 16:45
Dr. Ardak Kussainova, Astana, Kazakhstan
Title: Crystallochemical design and modelling of electronic properties of complex oxychalcogenides and oxyhalides with nano-scale layered structures
16:50 - 17:05
Hafiz Muhammad Waqar Abid, PhD student, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan
Title: Theoretical Evaluation of Zn, Ni, and Co-Based Imidazolate Frameworks for CO2 reduction to CO
17:10 - 17:25
Bibinur Iztleuova, K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University, Kazakhstan
Title: Machine Learning for Predicting the Thermal Stability and Flame Retardancy of Mineral-Filled Vinyl Ester Composites
17:30 - 17:45
Niyaz Amire, PhD student, Penn State University, US
Title: Regiocontrolled Minisci Alkylations Guided by Phosphonium Ions (DFT)
18:00 - 20:00
Dinner (only via invitation, check your badge)
Venue: Ballroom left, Block C2, 3rd floor
Day 2: Thursday, June 18
Venue: Block C3, Nazarbayev University
Note: Sessions 2, 4 and 5 are parallel
Link for virtual attendees: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75059026398?pwd=JParkZjKa8FeyaicozcBA43bknoRsW.1
SESSION 2: MULTIFUNCTIONAL MATERIALS AND ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS

SESSION CHAIR: Dr. Gulden Ormanova

Venue: Block 7, Room 7e.329
08:30 - 08:50
Professor Salimgerey Adilov, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan
Title: Hydrogen Gas Sensor Based on Nanostructured Polyaniline
08:55 - 09:15
Keynote speech
Professor Fatma Öztürk, Boğaziçi University, Istanbul, Turkey
Title: Size-Segregated Chemical and Microbiological Profiles of Urban Aerosols: Implications for Human Health
09:20 - 09:40
Plenary Speech
Professor Mingshan Zhu, Jinan University, China
Title: Piezoelectric Effect for Environmental Catalysis
09:45 - 10:05
Dr. Grigor Tatishvili, Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Tbilisi, Georgia
Title: Quantum-Mechanical Interpretation of Heavy Metal Ion Adsorption on Carbonaceous Adsorbents from Agricultural Waste
10:10 - 10:30
Dr. Baktiyar Soltabayev, The Institute of New Materials and Energy Technologies, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan
Title: Investigation and development of highly sensitive gas sensors based on metal oxide semiconductors for air quality monitoring
10:30 - 11:00
Coffee Break
Venue: Between blocks 6-7, Main Atrium
11:00 - 11:20
Keynote Speech
Professor Yerbol Tileuberdi, Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Title: Valorisation of Petroleum Coke into Advanced Carbon Nanomaterials: Synthesis and Physicochemical Characterisation
11:25 - 11:45
Dr. Gulden Ormanova, Kyran Kassym, Renewable Energy Laboratory, National Laboratory Astana, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan
Title: Combustion behaviour and evolved-gas signatures of coals from the Karaganda and Ekibastuz basins
11:50 - 12:10
Nazerke Kydyrbay, NLA, Nazarbayev University
Title: Superhydrophobic and anti-icing materials for road construction
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch Break
Venue: Ballroom left, Block C2, 3rd floor
SESSION 4: OPTOELECTRONICS AND PHOTONICS

SESSION CHAIR: Dr. Nursultan Mussakhanuly

Venue: Block 7, Room 7e.222
08:30 - 08:50
Plenary Speech
Professor Chuanyi Wang, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, China
Title: Defect engineering towards improved photocatalysis for energy and environmental sustainability
08:55 - 09:15
Keynote speech
Professor Chang YAN, Hong Kong, China
Title: Efficient wide bandgap copper-based sulfide solar cells by solution processing
09:20 - 09:40
Keynote speech
Professor Jianghui Zheng, Xiamen University, China
Title: Silicon-based Perovskite Triple Junction Tandem Solar Cells
09:45 - 10:05
Keynote speech
Professor Zaizhu Lou, Jinan University, China
Title: Synthesis of High-Efficient Nonmetallic Plasmonic Photocatalysts
10:10 - 10:30
Dr. Ayan Zhumekenov, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Title: Halide Perovskites: From Materials Design and Synthesis to Solution Processing and Crystal Engineering
10:30 - 11:00
Coffee Break
Venue: Between blocks 6-7, Main Atrium
11:00 - 11:15
Associate Professor Nursultan Mussakhanuly, Nazarbayev University - INMET/Astana IT University, Kazakhstan
Title: Tribromide-assisted Interface Engineering for photostable and efficient wide-bandgap perovskite solar cells
11:20 - 11:40
Keynote speech
Professor Mina Guli, North China Electric Power University, China
Title: Customized crystallization of tin-lead mixed perovskite and its device performance research
11:45 - 12:05
Keynote speech
Professor Nikoloz Nioradze, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Georgia
Title: Nickel-Doped Biowaste Activated Carbon Composites: Potential Electrodes in H2 Generation
12:10 - 12:25
Online
Professor Osman Adiguzel, Firat University, Turkey
Title: Shape Reversibility and Crystallographic Transformations in Shape Memory Alloys
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch Break
Venue: Ballroom left, Block C2, 3rd floor
SESSION 5: GREEN CHEMISTRY AND BIOMEDICINE

SESSION CHAIRS: Dr. Serik Zhumagazy & Dr. Harry Megbenu

Venue: Block 7, Room 7e.529
08:30 - 08:50
Plenary Speech
Professor Vitaliy Khutoryanskiy, University of Reading, UK
Title: Green Synthesis of Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications
08:55 - 09:15
Keynote speech
Professor Muhammad Khalis Abdul Karim, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
Title: Heart-Shaped Phantom with Agarose and Gadobutrol for MRI Cardiac Quality Control
09:20 - 09:40
Keynote speech
Professor Galiya Irmukhametova, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan
Title: Synthesis and Antimicrobial Evaluation of Schiff Base-Functionalised Organosilica Nanoparticles and Chitosan Conjugates
09:45 - 10:00
Dr. Sin-Yin Cheung, Karaganda Buketov University, Kazakhstan
Title: Synthesis of CS–PEG Nanoparticles with Controlled Properties for Isoniazid Delivery
10:10 - 10:25
Professor Gang Lu, Jinan University, China
Title: O₃-SBR treatment of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic antibiotics: nitrogen transformation and bacterial community responses
10:30 - 11:00
Coffee Break
Venue: Between blocks 6-7, Main Atrium
11:00 - 11:15
Professor Gulsim Kulsharova, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan
Title: Microfluidic Devices for Organ-on-a-Chip and Assisted Reproductive Technology Applications
11:20 - 11:35
Professor Dmitriy Berillo, Kozybayev University, Kazakhstan
Title: Physicochemical properties and antimicrobial activity, relevant to biomedical applications of silver nanoparticles stabilised with sea buckthorn berry extracts
11:40 - 11:55
Professor Aldana Galiyeva, E.A. Buketov Karagandy University, Karagandy, Kazakhstan

Title: PEGylated albumin nanoparticles for the delivery of isoniazid and vitamin C for the treatment of resistant forms of tuberculosis
12:00 - 12:15
Dr. Zhansaya Kozhantayeva, Al-Farabi University, Kazakhstan
Title: Nitric Oxide-Releasing Silica Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterisation, Antimicrobial Evaluation and Toxicology
12:20 - 12:35
Dr. Akmaral Suleimenova, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan
Title: Sustainable Biomimetic Nanoplatforms for Ultrasensitive Cancer Biomarker Detection
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch Break
Venue: Ballroom left, Block C2, 3rd floor
SESSION 6: LAB TO MARKET: INNOVATION AND COMMERCIALIZATION

SESSION CHAIRS: Dr. Olzat Toktarbaiuly & Dr. Makpal Rakhatkyzy

Venue: Green Hall, Block C3, Nazarbayev University
Panel Discussion
13:30 - 13:45
Keynote Speech
Dr. Lei Yu, Deep Technology Investor, Entrepreneur, Harvard Alumni, China
13:45 - 14:00
Nailya Shodorova, Program Director of SITF, NU Impact Foundation, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan
14:00 - 14:15
Professor Prashant Jamwal, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan
14:15 - 14:30
Dr. Bolat Sultankulov (Founder & CEO), Arlan Biotech Inc., Kazakhstan
14:30 - 14:45
Dr. Buyi Yan, Microquanta Semiconductor(Zhejiang) Co., Ltd, China
14:45 - 15:00
Zhinsi Sutanbay, CEO “Мұнайхим Ltd”, Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Sponsor company representatives
15:00 - 15:10
Serik Akhmetov, IC Lab, Almaty, Kazakhstan
15:10 - 15:20
Iliyas Akimbek, Caspian Fluid System Technologies, Kazakhstan
15:20 - 15:30
E-Globaledge Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
15:30 - 15:35
Martuk Brothers, Almaty, Kazakhstan
15:35 - 15:45
Elvis Yu Kuai, Wuhan Corrtest Instruments Corp. LTD, China
15:45 - 15:55
Zhou Wei, Optosky Photonics Inc. China
16:00 - 16:30
Coffee Break
Venue: Between blocks 6-7, Main Atrium
16:30 - 18:00
Poster Evaluation
Venue: Between blocks 6-7, Main Atrium
18:00 - 18:30
Closing Session and Awards Ceremony
Venue: Green Hall, Block C2, Nazarbayev University
19:30 - 00:00

Gala dinner for participants of the conference (only via invitation, check your badge)

Venue: Restoran Khan Saray, Republic Street 155, Koshy

Day 3: Friday, June 19
Venue: Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan
10:00 - 12:00
Lab/Campus tour for participants