Research activities

Scientists of the  Institute of Technology are actively engaged in research on pressing issues of modern science, including the rational use of natural resources, environmental and public health protection, biotechnological research in the production of functional foods, composite materials based on fibers from local raw materials, and others. They successfully carry out joint projects and scientific research with colleagues from both neighboring and far-abroad countries (Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Latvia, Lithuania, Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, Sweden, Morocco, China, etc.). link

Fundamental and applied research at the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology is conducted under the scientific supervision of Professor M. B. Batkibekova. The team’s key achievements include the development and implementation of a set of scientifically grounded technological solutions for the industrial sector, as well as significant results in drinking water purification and other areas of applied chemistry. Under the supervision of B. B. Toktosunova, a project commissioned by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic is being implemented: “Development of a technological scheme for the fractional separation of valuable components from ore-bearing shales of the Saryjaz area of the ‘Kurgak’ deposit.”

The Department of Food Science and Technology implements a comprehensive research program under the leadership of Professors M. M. Musulmanova and R. Sh. Elemanova. The department’s activities are aimed at creating innovative food products and introducing environmentally friendly production technologies.

Research topics:

• Development of new and improvement of existing technologies for processing dairy raw materials into target food products (Supervisor: Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor M. M. Musulmanova).

• Development of scientific and practical foundations for processing milk into special-purpose products. Development of optimized formulations of plant-protein pastes with functional properties (Supervisor: Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor R. Sh. Elemanova).

• Use of membrane technologies for processing khainak whey in the production of functional food products in combination with plant raw materials (Supervisor: Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor R. Sh. Elemanova).

• Vocational training for economic growth sectors in Central Asia (Supervisor: Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor R. Sh. Elemanova).

• Prospects for the development of technology for new yak meat products under the conditions of Kyrgyzstan (Supervisor: Candidate of Technical Sciences, Professor, Corresponding Member of the Engineering Academy of the Kyrgyz Republic B. S. Tamabaeva).

• Development of technology for functional meat products using plant-based functional food ingredients (Supervisor: Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor, Professor A. Dzh. Dzhamakeeva).

• Development of technology for traditional dry-cured meat products using starter cultures (Supervisor: Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor, Professor A. Dzh. Dzhamakeeva).

• Dairy-plant food compositions for special purposes (Supervisor: Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor, Acting Professor J. N. Smanalieva).

• Integrated processing of plant and animal raw materials grown in Kyrgyzstan (Supervisor: Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor, Professor D. A. Kodzhegulova).

• Development of technologies for products with enhanced nutritional value (Supervisor: Candidate of Biological Sciences, Associate Professor T. A. Korchubekova).

• Ascomycete fungi of Kyrgyzstan (taxonomy, geography, ecology) (Supervisor: Candidate of Biological Sciences, Associate Professor K. D. Bavlankulova).

• Development of technology for bakery, confectionery, and pasta products using non-traditional raw materials (Supervisor: Senior Lecturer Ch. K. Kasymova).

• Development of technology and formulations for enriched breakfast cereals based on puffed wheat grains (Supervisor: PhD, Associate Professor N. U. Konkubaeva).

In addition, several research projects, including international ones, have been implemented or are currently being carried out at the department.

Grants:

1. Promoting sustainable land management through the development of products, technological processes, and SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) in value chains of non-timber forest products and agroforestry in Central Asia (SUFACHAIN), funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), Grant No. 01LZ2201B. €1.8 million, 15.11.2022–15.11.2025. (J. N. Smanalieva, M. M. Musulmanova, M. T. Tynarbekova).
2. Problem: “Rational use of food resources, environmental and public health protection in the Kyrgyz Republic.” Topic: Development of scientific and practical foundations for processing milk into special-purpose products. Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, during the academic year (individual plan). (R. Sh. Elemanova, M. M. Musulmanova, A. Sh. Mambetova).

Projects:

1. “Vocational Training for Economic Growth Sectors in Central Asia.” GIZ, €25,494. (R. Sh. Elemanova, M. M. Musulmanova).
2. “Use of membrane technologies for processing khainak whey in the production of functional food products in combination with plant raw materials.” GIZ, 600,000 KGS. (R. Sh. Elemanova, M. M. Musulmanova).
3. “Development of protein paste technology based on beans from Talas region.” GIZ, 1 million KGS. (R. Sh. Elemanova, A. Borisova).
4. Development of formulations and technology for yak meat products. Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic. (B. S. Tamabaeva).
5. Development of technology for functional meat products using plant-based functional food ingredients. Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic (individual plan). (A. Dzh. Dzhamakeeva).
6. Project “Creation of a Food Composition Database in the Kyrgyz Republic” within the framework of AFACI (The Asian Food and Agriculture Cooperation Initiative), 2022–2024, $90,000. (A. Dzh. Dzhamakeeva).
7. Development of technology for traditional dry-cured meat products using starter cultures. (A. Dzh. Dzhamakeeva).

The goal of the research conducted at this department is to improve existing and develop new food production technologies with high nutritional value and guaranteed safety for general and therapeutic-preventive nutrition.

Research results have been published in numerous scientific journals (including those indexed in Scopus and WoS), presented at conferences, patented at Kyrgyzpatent, and new technologies and products have been tested at various enterprises (meat and dairy industry enterprises, the “Stolichny” distillery). The technology of three dairy products has been transferred to Alaiku Organics LLC for preparation for industrial production.

International Integration and Development of PhD Programs

In 2024, with the support of the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ), a project to launch a PhD program in Food Technology was successfully implemented.

Key results of the project:

– A modern educational platform for young researchers has been established at KSTU named after I. Razzakov;
– Currently, 12 doctoral students are enrolled in the Doctoral School;
– The project was implemented under the leadership of Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor M. M. Musulmanova.

This step confirms the department’s successful integration into the global scientific and educational space and its compliance with international standards for training highly qualified specialists.

The Department of Public Catering Products Technology conducts research in the following areas: optimization of specialized nutrition technology based on mare’s milk (A. N. Saalieva), scientific and practical aspects of comprehensive yak meat processing (T. R. Koshoeva), development of low-calorie functional food products based on dairy raw materials (A. S. Baigazieva), and study of consumer properties of porous kurut (S. M. Bakieva). The department’s research activities are carried out in cooperation with the Department of Food Technology of Almaty Technological University.

Scientists of the Department of Light Industry Products Technology, under the leadership of Professor A. S. Imankulova, have developed new composite materials applied in various industries:

– textile composite material with a knitted base (A. S. Imankulova), implemented at the Kara-Balta Food Boilers Plant;
– new special-purpose composite material (I. A. Rysbaeva), implemented at the Fire Safety Department of Chui Region;
– polymer composite material for soles of special footwear (M. K. Chimchikova).

Within the development of research work in the field of textile and light industry, the priority areas remain:

– Development of new special-purpose composite materials;
– Development of textile composite materials;
– Study of the history of the development of the Kyrgyz national costume.

Projects:

1. “Cheber: Skills Development in Kyrgyzstan,” funded by the Government of Switzerland and implemented by Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation (2025–2027).
2. Project with the International Trade Centre (ITC) under the Global Textiles and Clothing Programme (GTEX), implemented within the Trade Promotion Programme in Kyrgyzstan and funded by the Government of Switzerland through the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO).

For active inventive activity, Professor M. B. Batkibekova was awarded the Gold Medal of the World Intellectual Property Organization.

Students are actively involved in the research activities of the Technological Institute. The work is carried out in stages: in the junior years – scientific reviewing and mastering research methods; later – participation in experiments and research under the supervision of faculty members.

The institute provides all necessary conditions for the scientific activities of young researchers and students. More than 15 laboratories of the institute’s departments are used for research, as well as the Republican Competence Center for training and retraining cooks and kitchen workers, the Light Industry Training Center “Industry of Personnel,” the Training and Production Center “Technolog,” and laboratories and workshops of the Department of Light Industry Products Technology.

The university regularly holds conferences for young researchers, postgraduate students, and students, awards diplomas, and publishes conference proceedings. Young researchers, postgraduate students, and students of the Technological Institute actively participate in the annual scientific conferences of KSTU named after I. Razzakov.

International projects with scientists from Lithuania, Russia, Germany, Hungary, and other countries are being successfully implemented.

Faculty members and students of the institute actively participate in various exhibitions at the level of Bishkek city, the Kyrgyz Republic, and both neighboring and far-abroad countries.