Chief Scientific Officer

Leading Researcher

Leading Researcher

Leading Researcher

At the first stage of the work under the 2023 program, according to the calendar plan, three tasks were completed:

• to assess the ecological state of the water of the water bodies of the Yertis river basin, taking into account anthropogenic and transboundary impacts;
• to determine the sources of anthropogenic pollution by conducting field studies of the water bodies of the Yertis basin. Determination of a scientifically based list of priority (marker, most dangerous from the point of view of influence on the Yertis River and exceeding regulatory values) pollutants in control areas, as well as the state of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems for inclusion in the information and analytical platform;
• comparative characteristics of the state of water quality with the definition of natural, anthropogenic and transboundary factors.

As part of the implementation of this program in 2023, the following results were obtained:

• the collection, classification, analysis of statistical data on the amount of water taken in conditions of different water availability, the state of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems was carried out and an assessment of the ecological state of the water of the water bodies of the Yertis river basin was given, taking into account anthropogenic and transboundary impacts;
• field studies of the water bodies of the Irtysh basin have been carried out, sources of anthropogenic pollution have been identified, a list of priority pollutants in control areas has been compiled, as well as the state of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems;
• a comparative characteristic of the state of water quality with the definition of natural, anthropogenic and transboundary factors is carried out.

A web page has been created on the university's website about the progress of the program /research/progectsmon/projects/BR21881921.aspx

Information about the project on TV channels:

• «Scientists are preparing projects to save the Irtysh»:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST_qQhL90Ko  (Khabar 24 TV channel);
• The map of flood forecasts is modeled by scientists from Ust-Kamenogorsk. A source: https://24.kz/ru/news/social/item/646981-kartu-pavodkovykh-prognozov-modeliruyut-uchjonye-iz-ust-kamenogorska (TV channel 24 Kz).

Information on the website of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan:

• D. Serikbayev EKTU scientists are implementing a project to improve water resources in Kazakhstan: https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/655077?lang=ru

One article has been published in a recommended journal Science and Higher Education Quality Assurance Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan:

• Kolpakova V., Anapyanova S., Yeremeyeva Yu., Mamyrbekova G., Nurekenova R., Saparova А. Studies of thin-layer sedimentation processes for the treatment of domestic wastewater. Bulletin of D. Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University, №4, 2023y. https://storage.ektu.kz/nextcloud/index.php/s/Wagmjz9ZQxgfoqC   

At the second stage of the work under the 2024 program, according to the calendar plan, five tasks will be completed:

• quantitative assessment of the runoff of pollutants along the Yertis River, taking into account spatial and temporal dynamics. Collection and analysis of data on water intake from the Yertis river by consumers in conditions of different water availability;
• assessment of the influence of the main tributaries and reservoirs with calculation of permissible and actual levels of runoff of mineral salts and toxic substances in the formation of the hydrochemical regime of the Yertis river. Conducting a comprehensive survey on the state of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, using remote sensing methods based on satellite imagery and aerial photography from unmanned aerial vehicles, water quality analyses, hydrological indicators in control areas of the Yertis River basin;
• assessment of the degree of influence of the anthropogenic load of cities, small towns and industrial enterprises on the ecological state of the Yertis river basin;
• a comprehensive assessment of the current state and prospects of using the water resource potential of the Yertis basin, taking into account the suitability of water resources for economic sectors. Development of recommendations to reduce possible risks and threats to the ecological state of the Yertis River based on the results of the assessment of wastewater treatment plants;
• creation of a geoportal: based on the collected data and tasks, data analysis geoportal tools will be selected to assess the spread of pollution in the Yertis River basin, GIS technologies and remote sensing.

As part of the implementation of this program in 2024, the following results will be obtained:

• database based on data and own monitoring on the amount of wastewater discharged under conditions of climate change, transboundary use to assess the state of the Yertis River water;
• a database of big data analysis tools for the development of the analytical part of the platform on the amount of water taken, the quality and quantity of wastewater discharged, the state of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Creating a cartographic framework. Development of an electronic thematic map;
• sampling of water and sediments, conducting aerial surveys at control points;
• comprehensive assessment of the state and use of the water resource potential of the Yertis basin for economic sectors; recommendations on reducing risks and threats to the ecological state of the Yertis River;
• a geoportal with the integration of all necessary information, including: remote sensing of the Earth (satellite imagery and UAV materials), cloud computing and artificial intelligence.

Three articles have been published in recommended journals Science and Higher Education Quality Assurance Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan:

• « Investigation of the processes of ecological and ecosystem changes in water bodies using UAV data» (authors: Apshikur B, M. Rakhymberdina, А. Kapasov A, М. Toguzova, V. Kolpakova) in the «Bulletin of D. Serikbayev VKTU» №1/2024г. DOI 10.51885/1561-4212_2024_1_36 https://storage.ektu.kz/nextcloud/index.php/s/fQ5k2FRmwYBHqHD.
• «The impact of the inflow of the Ulba industry on the water quality of the Ertis River» Mamyrbekova G, Ye. Kalybekova, V. Kolpakova, Anapyanova S., Yu.Yeremeyeva., Shevtsov M. «Ізденістер, нәтижелер – Research, results » Release №2 -2024.
• «The current state of the Yertis River under conditions of anthropogenic impact» Arynova Sh., Azhaev G., Akhmetov K., Kolpakova V., Shaimardanov Zh. - Bulletin of the National Nuclear Center of the Republic of Kazakhstan. -2024, №2.

One article has been published in a peer-reviewed scientific publication in the Scopus database with a percentile of at least 50: 

• The article «Design and construction of wastewater treatment facilities for small sewerage facilities» в журнале Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering Volume 9, June 2024, 100774 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscee.2024.100774 ) quartile Q1.

Four articles will be published in a peer-reviewed scientific publication in the Scopus database with a percentile of at least 50:

• The article «Assessment of the ecological condition of the Kazakhstan part of the Yertis river under conditions of industrial development and climatic changes» to the journal Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering. The status is under review by the editor.
• The article «Effects of thermal pollution on the black flies  of the  Yertis River in Kazakhstan». Aхметов К.К., Оразбекова А.А., Шаймарданов Ж.К., Колпакова В.П., Шаймарданова Б.Х., Калиева А.Б.  Journal «Vector Ecology». Percentile: 56, Q2. The status is on the review.
• 2 articles are being prepared to the journal «Remote sensing».

Three objects of intellectual property (utility model patents) will be published:

• An application for a patent of the Republic of Kazakhstan for a utility model has been submitted « Compact wastewater treatment plant». Registration number of the application 2024/0713.2 от 31.05.2024.
• An application for a patent of the Republic of Kazakhstan for a utility model has been submitted « The aviation method of using the bacticide agent in the fight against larvae of blood-sucking mosquitoes in reservoirs in floodplains of rivers and other water areas». Registration number of the application № 2024/0500.2 от 08.04.2024.
• In the process of obtaining a patent for a utility model «Floating water intake».

One monograph on the topic will be published: «Assessment of the quality indicators of the Yertis River water in the context of industrial development and global processes».