The history of the department

The Department of Information Systems in Economics (ISE) was established in 1995 on the foundation of the "Applied Mathematics and Informatics" department. However, its history is deeply intertwined with the development of technical education in the Kyrgyz Republic, dating back to 1968 with the creation of the "Electronics and Computing Technology" department under Associate Professor M. K. Osmonov, PhD. 

In 1976, the department split into "Electronics" and "Automated Control Systems and Computing Technology (ACS & CT)," led by Academician V. P. Zhivoglyadov. From 1977 to 1982, ACS & CT was headed by Professor Ascar A. Akaev. 

By 1982, two further divisions were formed: "Computer Machines" and "Informatics." The latter was headed by Associate Professor V. A. Kovalenko, PhD, who developed it into a leading national program. In 1992, Professor U. N. Brimkulov, EdD, took over as head. In subsequent years, after being renamed "Applied Mathematics and Informatics," the department was led by prominent scientists including Academician V. P. Zhivoglyadov, Professor U. N. Brimkulov, and Professor R. R. Rafatov. 

From 1995 to 2013, the department was led by Professor V. F. Babak, DSc. During this period, the department launched its specialized program in "Information Systems in Economics" and adopted its current name. It became a flagship for training professionals who combine deep IT expertise with a strong understanding of economic processes. 

Graduates are highly sought after in Kyrgyzstan and internationally, including in Russia, Kazakhstan, Germany, the UK, and the USA, holding senior management roles at multinational corporations such as Wimm-Bill-Dann. 

Recent leadership includes: 

• 2013–2015: Prof. A. Akmatkulov, EdD
• 2015–2017: E. A. Dzhalbiev, PhD
• 2017–2018: Prof. A. A. Akmatkulov, EdD
• 2018–2022: M. Sh. Batyrkanov, PhD (Physics and Mathematics) 

The "Information Systems and Technologies" (IST) department at the N. Isanov Kyrgyz State University of Construction, Transport, and Architecture (KSUCTA) was established in 2001 on the basis of the "Economic-Mathematical Methods" (EMM) department. The EMM department itself was founded earlier, in 1992, by Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor Viktor Zakharovich Merenkov. 

Over the years, the department was led by prominent scientists and educators: 

• Ph.D. (Engineering), Associate Professors: R. G. Bobrus, G. M. Sadykov, A. A. 

Toroev, and T. T. Karimbaev; 

• Academician of the NAS KR, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor: Zh. Sh. Sharshenaliev. 

From 2017, the department was headed by Ph.D. (Physics and Mathematics), Associate Professor M. T. Zhaparov. Both departments (IST and EMM) were leading institutions in the republic for training personnel in the field of information systems and technologies. 

Reorganization and Merger 

As part of the policy to consolidate financial, material, and intellectual resources, and to increase the competitiveness of the Kyrgyz Republic's higher education in the global market, the I. 

Razzakov Kyrgyz State Technical University (KSTU) was reorganized. KSUCTA and the Kyrgyz State University of Geology, Mining, and Natural Resources Management (named after Academician U. Asanaliev) were merged into KSTU. 

Following this reorganization, the IST department (KSUCTA) and the ISE department (KSTU) were merged. Ph.D. (Physics and Mathematics), Associate Professor M. T. 

Zhaparov was appointed Acting Head of the unified ISE department. Since March 20, 2025, Ph.D. (Physics and Mathematics), Associate Professor A. R. Alieva has been appointed as the Acting Head of the ISE department. 

Below is a structured brief biographical profile of key leaders who made a fundamental contribution to the establishment and development of the Department of “Information Systems in Economics”.

1. Осмонов Марат Кожоевич

Period of Leadership: 1968–1976 (Department of “Electronics and Computer Engineering”)

Status: Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor

Contribution: Founder of the predecessor of the modern department. Under his leadership, systematic training of specialists in electronics and the first computers in the republic began. He established the material and technical foundation for the subsequent division into specialized IT areas.

     10.  Viktor Z. Merenkov 

• Status: Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor.
• Contribution: Founder of the "Economic-Mathematical Methods" (EMM) department in 1992. He is the pioneer of the scientific direction focused on applying mathematical models in economics, which served as the foundation for the current department. 

     12. R. G. Bobrus 

• Status: Candidate of Technical Sciences (PhD), Associate Professor.
• Contribution: He stood at the origins of the curriculum development focused on engineering programming. During his leadership, the methodological foundations for teaching algorithmic languages and data structures were established.  

     13. G. M. Sadykov 

• Status: Candidate of Technical Sciences (PhD), Associate Professor.
• Contribution: One of the most significant leaders in the history of the IST department. Under his guidance, the department significantly expanded its material and technical base and established strong ties with industrial enterprises.  

Within the framework of the classical educational program, the department has begun to provide students with additional opportunities for professional development — they can acquire new competencies tailored to specific employers. Under the guidance of volunteer Deu Gan Lee from South Korea, the "Internet of Things Programming" club is operational. Under the leadership of PhD, Associate Professor Tsybov N.N., the "Innovative Student Projects" club is active