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A life dedicated to science: honouring academician Orazaly Balabekov
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Today marks the birthday of Orazaly Balabekov, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor and Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan. This year marks the 85th anniversary of the birth of the distinguished scholar who dedicated his life to science and education.
To commemorate this occasion, a solemn ceremony was held at Mukhtar Auezov South Kazakhstan University to unveil a memorial plaque in honour of Academician Orazaly Balabekov.
The commemorative event was attended by the scholar’s family members, colleagues and students, university leadership and representatives of the academic community.
Khaidar Tasibekov Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation and Candidate of Chemical Sciences, highlighted the significance of the memorial plaque, emphasising its role in introducing younger generations to the scholar’s life and achievements and preserving and honouring his scientific legacy.
Orazaly Balabekov worked at the Kazakh Chemical Technology Institute (KazCTI) for nearly thirty years, making a significant contribution to the development of chemical engineering processes and equipment. He began his career as an assistant in 1964 and eventually rose to the position of Vice-Rector for Research at the Institute. He mentored numerous students and laid the foundations of a scientific school now widely known as the “Balabekov School”.
The academician’s scientific legacy is extensive. He authored nearly 700 scientific publications, including 27 monographs and 117 patents. His research focused on developing the theoretical foundations of chemical engineering processes, improving technological equipment and addressing industrial environmental challenges.
Following the unveiling of the memorial plaque, an international roundtable entitled “Academician Balabekov: Colleague, Scientist and Mentor” was held. During the event the scholar’s colleagues, students and representatives of the international academic community shared their memories of his contributions to science, his dedication to teaching and his personal qualities.
The meeting featured speeches by Alexander Volnenko, Professor of the Department of Technological Machines and Equipment and Head of the Innovative Equipment Design Laboratory, Zhambyl Aimenov, Director of the Research Institute of Chemical and Technological Sciences and Absamat Kerembayev, Director of the Novodzhambul Phosphorus Plant.
The international gathering was also attended by Sergei Fedosov, Honoured Scientist of the Russian Federation, Leonid Plyatsuk, Academician of the Engineering Academy of Ukraine and Zarlyk Maimekov, Adviser to the President of Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University.
The event was organised by the staff of the Department of Technological Machines and Equipment.
The name and scientific legacy of Academician Orazaly Balabekov are an integral part of the university’s history. His contributions to science, the scientific school he established and the students he mentored continue to carry forward his legacy and contribute to the development of science in Kazakhstan.
To commemorate this occasion, a solemn ceremony was held at Mukhtar Auezov South Kazakhstan University to unveil a memorial plaque in honour of Academician Orazaly Balabekov.
The commemorative event was attended by the scholar’s family members, colleagues and students, university leadership and representatives of the academic community.
Khaidar Tasibekov Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation and Candidate of Chemical Sciences, highlighted the significance of the memorial plaque, emphasising its role in introducing younger generations to the scholar’s life and achievements and preserving and honouring his scientific legacy.
Orazaly Balabekov worked at the Kazakh Chemical Technology Institute (KazCTI) for nearly thirty years, making a significant contribution to the development of chemical engineering processes and equipment. He began his career as an assistant in 1964 and eventually rose to the position of Vice-Rector for Research at the Institute. He mentored numerous students and laid the foundations of a scientific school now widely known as the “Balabekov School”.
The academician’s scientific legacy is extensive. He authored nearly 700 scientific publications, including 27 monographs and 117 patents. His research focused on developing the theoretical foundations of chemical engineering processes, improving technological equipment and addressing industrial environmental challenges.
Following the unveiling of the memorial plaque, an international roundtable entitled “Academician Balabekov: Colleague, Scientist and Mentor” was held. During the event the scholar’s colleagues, students and representatives of the international academic community shared their memories of his contributions to science, his dedication to teaching and his personal qualities.
The meeting featured speeches by Alexander Volnenko, Professor of the Department of Technological Machines and Equipment and Head of the Innovative Equipment Design Laboratory, Zhambyl Aimenov, Director of the Research Institute of Chemical and Technological Sciences and Absamat Kerembayev, Director of the Novodzhambul Phosphorus Plant.
The international gathering was also attended by Sergei Fedosov, Honoured Scientist of the Russian Federation, Leonid Plyatsuk, Academician of the Engineering Academy of Ukraine and Zarlyk Maimekov, Adviser to the President of Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University.
The event was organised by the staff of the Department of Technological Machines and Equipment.
The name and scientific legacy of Academician Orazaly Balabekov are an integral part of the university’s history. His contributions to science, the scientific school he established and the students he mentored continue to carry forward his legacy and contribute to the development of science in Kazakhstan.
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