Celebrating Our NU Research Excellence Award Winners!

On behalf of the Center for Energy and Advanced Materials Science, NLA, we are thrilled
to congratulate three of our exceptional scholars for their remarkable achievements in the
NU Research Excellence Awards:
1. NU Outstanding Career Achievement Award – Prof. Zhumabay Bakenov
A visionary leader in research, recognized for his lifelong dedication and pioneering
impact.
2. NU UNSDG Research Excellence Award – Prof. Woojin Lee
Honored for his commitment to sustainable solutions aligned with the UN’s Sustainable
Development Goals.
3. NU Emerging Scholar Award – Prof. Aishuak Konarov
Celebrated for his innovative insights and promising contributions to the future of
scientific discovery.
These awards reflect our community's commitment to excellence, inspire future leaders,
and reinforce National Laboratory Astana and Nazarbayev University's role in impactful
global research. Let’s celebrate their achievements and continue pushing boundaries to
create meaningful change!