Our Research School in Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Advanced Technologies offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in cutting-edge research at the intersection of:
- Nuclear physics and engineering
- Astrophysics and data science
- Material science and nano technology
- Robotics.
Designed for ambitious and curious students, this Research School combines inspiring lectures and hands-on project work in a scientific environment that will challenge and empower you.
Step into a summer that goes far beyond the ordinary!
Day 1, Venue: Green Hall
8 June 2026 (Monday)
09:00 – 10:00
09:00 – 10:00
Registration
10:00 – 10:10
10:00 – 10:10
Opening Remarks
- Dr. Aliya Nurmukhanbetova, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering , School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University.
- Karina Anguelieva, Executive Director, International Science and Technology Center (ISTC)
- Kanat Baigarin, Chief Officer for Sustainable Development, Nazarbayev University
- Elizabeth Arkhangelsky, Professor and Dean, School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University
10:10 – 10:25
10:10 – 10:25
Kirill Ilin, NPAA alumnus, Nuclear Physics Group NU, Canadian School in Astana
10:25 – 10:45
10:25 – 10:45
Aidar Tainov, Senior Program Manager, International Science and Technology Center, Astana
10:50 – 11:00
10:50 – 11:00
Group Photo – Upper Atrium between Blocks C3 and C2
11:00 – 11:40
11:00 – 11:40
Coffee Break
11:40 – 12:00
11:40 – 12:00
Sabina Ruslan, NPAA alumna, NanoFabLab Group, FizMat School
12:00 – 12:20
12:00 – 12:20
Malike Zharmukhambetova, Department of Student Recruitment, Nazarbayev University
12:20 – 14:00
12:20 – 14:00
Break
14:00 – 14:25
14:00 – 14:25
Dariga Suleimenova, Vice President of the IEEE SB NU Club, 3rd-year student, ECE, SEDS, Nazarbayev University
14:25 – 14:40
14:25 – 14:40
Samal Abdreimova and Madiyar Berikbol, NPAA alumni, Riviera International School
15:00 – 16:00
15:00 – 16:00
NU Tour: Library, Sports Center, Dormitory
June 9, Tue
Room 7.507
Room 7.507
10:00 – 10:45
Lecture by Prof. Dana Alina. Introduction to Astronomy and Astronomical Observations
11:00 – 11:45
Lecture by Prof. Daniel Malafarina.Death of Stars and General Relativity
12:00 – 12:45
Lecture by Prof. Ernazar Abdikamalov. Most Energetic Explosions in the Universe
12:45 – 14:00 Break
14:00 – 14:45
Lecture by Akezhan Tursynkan. Data Analysis Tool in Astronomy: Introduction to Photometry
15:00 – 15:45
Workshop by the ISM Lab Team. Introduction to Python for Astronomy
Lecture by Prof. Dana Alina. Introduction to Astronomy and Astronomical Observations
11:00 – 11:45
Lecture by Prof. Daniel Malafarina.Death of Stars and General Relativity
12:00 – 12:45
Lecture by Prof. Ernazar Abdikamalov. Most Energetic Explosions in the Universe
12:45 – 14:00 Break
14:00 – 14:45
Lecture by Akezhan Tursynkan. Data Analysis Tool in Astronomy: Introduction to Photometry
15:00 – 15:45
Workshop by the ISM Lab Team. Introduction to Python for Astronomy
June 10, Wed
Room 7e529
Room 7e529
10:00 – 10:50
Lecture by Prof. Alexander Tikhonov. Nanoscience Technologies
10:50 – 11:30
Lecture by Prof. Nursultan Kabylkas. Microchips Design
11:30 – 11:45 Break
11:45 – 12:45
Lecture by Mr. Andrei Megalinskii. Microfluidics for Physics and Biology
12:45 – 14:00 Break
14:00 – 16:00 Laboratory visits
Lecture by Prof. Alexander Tikhonov. Nanoscience Technologies
10:50 – 11:30
Lecture by Prof. Nursultan Kabylkas. Microchips Design
11:30 – 11:45 Break
11:45 – 12:45
Lecture by Mr. Andrei Megalinskii. Microfluidics for Physics and Biology
12:45 – 14:00 Break
14:00 – 16:00 Laboratory visits
June 11, Thu
10:00 – 12:00
Session with Prof. Altay Zhakatayev. Design of Glider from Wood and Paper
12:00 – 14:00 Break
14:00 – 16:00
Session with Prof. Altay Zhakatayev. Design of Glider from Wood and Paper
Session with Prof. Altay Zhakatayev. Design of Glider from Wood and Paper
12:00 – 14:00 Break
14:00 – 16:00
Session with Prof. Altay Zhakatayev. Design of Glider from Wood and Paper
June 12, Fri
Room 3E.221
Room 3E.221
10:00 – 12:00
Lecture by Dr. Aliya Nurmukhanbetova. New Discoveries at the LHC & Nuclear Physics Experiment at Astana Cyclotron
12:00 – 14:00 Break
14:00 – 14:45 Presentation by Dr. Dosbol Nauruzbayev
14:45 – 15:30 Presentation by Assylzhan Tenelbayev
15:30 – 16:00 Lab Tour with Dr. Dosbol Nauruzbayev
Lecture by Dr. Aliya Nurmukhanbetova. New Discoveries at the LHC & Nuclear Physics Experiment at Astana Cyclotron
12:00 – 14:00 Break
14:00 – 14:45 Presentation by Dr. Dosbol Nauruzbayev
14:45 – 15:30 Presentation by Assylzhan Tenelbayev
15:30 – 16:00 Lab Tour with Dr. Dosbol Nauruzbayev
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