Bakalova Aiguzel Taalaibekovna
Head of the IT Department
Education:
- 2001 – 2006 – Degree in Software Engineering (Qualification: Software Engineer), Faculty of Information Technologies, Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razzakov
- 2011 – 2012 – Master’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering, Faculty of Information Technologies, KSTU
- 2010 – 2014 – Postgraduate studies (PhD program) in specialty 05.13.10 "Control in Social and Economic Systems", Faculty of Information Technologies, KSTU (dissertation not completed)
- Since 2021 – PhD candidate in specialty 05.13.01 "Systems Analysis, Control and Information Processing", Department of Telematics, Kyrgyz-German Technical Institute, KSTU (defense planned for 2025)
Professional Experience:
- 2025 – Present – Director of the IT Department, KSTU named after I. Razzakov
- 2020 – 2022 – Part-time Methodologist (0.25 FTE), Center for Information Technologies, KSTU
- Since 2016 – Senior Lecturer, Department of Telematics, Kyrgyz-German Technical Institute
- 2013 – 2015 – General Director of SPELLART LLC; concurrently worked as a private tutor in Technical English for IT Specialists, Computer Graphics, and Programming Fundamentals
- 2010 – 2014 – Senior Lecturer, Department of Software of Computer Systems (POKS), KSTU
- 2006 – 2010 – Lecturer, Department of POKS
- 2006 – 2008 – Engineer at the Department of POKS; concurrently worked as a part-time lecturer (0.5 FTE)
- 2006 (6 months) – Internship as a Design Developer at COMPASS-Kyrgyzstan Advertising Agency
Research Activity:
- Author of more than 20 scientific publications; regularly participates in international conferences
- Experience in implementing both academic and research-focused international projects
Project Participation:
- 2010 – 2013 – EU TEMPUS Project: Higher Education Initiative in Computer Science in Central Asia (HEICA), KSTU
- 2011 – 2012 – Project: Development of Electronic Learning Resources for Engineering Programs in Distance Education, KSTU
- 2013 – 2015 – Project: Installation and Launch of a Full HD Radio and Television Studio for KTU “Manas”, SPELLART LLC
- 2016 – 2017 – Ministry of Education & Science of Kyrgyz Republic (MoES KR) Project: Water Resources Monitoring Information System using GIS and Web Technologies, KSTU
- 2017 – 2019 – Erasmus+ Project: Development of Higher Education in Biomedical Engineering, Management, and Health Economics in Kyrgyzstan (KyrMedu), KGUSTA
- 2019 – 2022 – Erasmus+ Project: Modernization of Higher Education in Central Asia through New Technologies (HiEdTech), KSTU
- 2021 – 2023 – MoES KR Project: Development and Implementation of a National Higher Education Ranking System
- 2022 – 2025 – Erasmus+ Project: Developing Financial Autonomy for Universities in Kyrgyzstan (DEFA), KSTU
Awards:
- 2008 – Letter of Appreciation from the Faculty of Information Technologies for active participation in university life
- 2010 – Awarded "Best Lecturer of the Faculty of Information Technologies for the 2009–2010 Academic Year"
- 2011 – Letter of Appreciation for student and faculty involvement in the 53rd Scientific and Technical Conference
- 2011 – Honorary Certificate from KSTU for long-standing, conscientious work in the education and mentorship of students
Community and Organizational Involvement:
- 2006 – 2014 – Academic Advisor, Department of POKS
- 2006 – 2008 – Member, Council of Young Scientists and Postgraduates
- 2007 – 2013 – Coordinator for Scientific Exhibits at KSTU Museum from the Department of POKS
- 2008 – 2012 – Senior Academic Advisor, Department of POKS
- 2010 – 2012 – Secretary of the Academic Council, Faculty of Information Technologies
- 2016 – Academic Advisor, Department of Telematics
- 2016 – 2022 – Coordinator of Student Research Activities, Department of Telematics
- 2017 – 2025 – Secretary, Department of Telematics
- 2017 – 2025 – Head of Career Guidance and Student Outreach, Department of Telematics
Scientometric Profiles:
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e-mail: aigiuzel.bakalova@kstu.kg