SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
The Department of Geography actively conducts scientific research in modern areas of geographical science. The faculty members (FM), doctoral students, and master's students participate in scientific projects and publish articles in international and national scientific journals.
SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2024
- Total number of published scientific works – 86
- Indexed in Web of Science – 7 articles
- Indexed in Scopus – 22 articles
- Published in journals recommended by the Ministry of Education and Science of Kazakhstan – 6 scientific papers
- Monographs – 2
MAIN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH DIRECTIONS
- Geo-ecological research and environmental monitoring
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS)
- Landscape dynamics research and forecasting
- Water resource management and climate change impact assessment
- Environmental education and sustainable development
The faculty's scientific research focuses on solving environmental problems, modeling geographical systems, studying climate change, and ensuring the efficient use of natural resources.
SCIENTIFIC PROJECTS AND GRANTS
The faculty members actively participate in national and international scientific research projects. Major grant projects implemented in 2021-2024:
- “Green School – Green College – Green University” model in the ecological education system (grant by the Ministry of Education and Science of Kazakhstan)
- Assessment of soil erosion in agricultural lands of Kazakhstan based on the RUSLE model (grant by the Ministry of Education and Science of Kazakhstan)
- Forecasting landscape dynamics under anthropogenic impact (case study of Kostanay Region) (scientific research project)
- Ecological zoning of cities in Kazakhstan and sustainable development strategies (scientific research project)
These projects are implemented using GIS technologies, remote sensing methods, and environmental monitoring tools.
PRACTICAL-ORIENTED EDUCATION AND FIELD RESEARCH
The scientific activities of the department are not limited to theoretical research but are closely linked to practical training.
- Field research – students and faculty members participate in expeditions to study natural sites, conduct environmental monitoring, and perform geospatial analysis.
- Collaboration with enterprises – students complete internships at organizations such as KazHydroMet, the Geographic Institute, and environmental resource management agencies.
- Practical training – GIS applications, cartographic modeling, hydrological calculations, and other applied skills are developed.
DIGITAL EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES
The faculty actively integrates modern interactive teaching methods:
- Online courses and materials are available on the MOODLE.ENU platform.
- GIS and RS technologies are integrated into the educational process.
- Faculty members enhance their qualifications through certified courses on platforms such as Coursera, EdX, and OpenEdu.
In 2024, the faculty members obtained 113 international certificates, including:
- ArcGIS Pro: Essential Workflows (Application of Geographic Information Systems)
- AI For Everyone (Introduction to Artificial Intelligence)
- Teaching Science at University (University-level Teaching Methodologies)
The Department of Geography continues to develop scientific research, implement innovative methodologies, and enhance practical-oriented education to improve the quality of learning.
