PhD program
Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

QUALIFICATION

  • Scientific and pedagogical direction - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

MODEL OF GRADUATING STUDENT

1.systematize the scientific theories and concepts of the latest directions in chemical engineering;
2. analyze modern scientific and technical information in leading scientific journals in the specialized field of chemical engineering using international databases;
3.propose new hypotheses for solving actual problems of the chosen area of chemical engineering;
4.apply systemic and interdisciplinary knowledge for the development of the scientific and technical base of the specialized area of chemical engineering;
5.perform teaching activities in the field of research-based areas of chemical engineering in higher education organizations;
6. develop curricula for introducing new knowledge and research results into educational programs in the field of chemical engineering;
7. perform planning and organization of research work to solve modern problems of chemical engineering;
8. develop design documentation, regulatory documents related to the production and processing of materials;
9. manage production, services and enterprises in the context of industrial safety, quality management, risk prevention, sustainability and environmental protection;
10. develop new cost-effective and environmentally friendly technologies for the production and processing of substances and materials;
11. develop projects for the creation and practical application of new knowledge in current areas of modern chemical engineering;
12. support cooperation and interaction with state and foreign research groups in the field of chemical engineering and related industries.

Program passport

Speciality Name
Chemical Engineering
Speciality Code
8D07102
Faculty
Chemistry and Chemical Technology

disciplines

Academic writing
  • Number of credits - 2
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability of doctoral students to justify their approaches and conclusions based on the results of scientific research, arguments and hypotheses as a style of academic writing. The training course forms the methodological basis for presenting research results in the open press, periodicals, international conferences and communication with scientists from other countries, as well as in the form of applications for participation in the competition. As a result of acquisition the course, the doctoral student will be able to: -write scientific articles for publication in international scientific journals indexed in the Scopus and Web of Science databases; -critically analyze scientific works, by indicating their advantages and disadvantages; -prepare a dissertation thesis, clearly presenting the purpose and objectives of the research, discussing the results and formulating conclusions based on the analysis of literature in a given section of chemical science; -present the content of scientific work: dissertation, monograph, review in a concise form, preserving its essence and structure; -write, present and defend scientific projects on actual problems of chemical engineering.

PhD thesis writing and defence
  • Number of credits - 12
  • Type of control - Докторская диссертация
  • Description - The main purpose of "PhD thesis writing and defence": of a doctoral dissertation is the formation of the doctoral students' ability to disclose the content of research work for the defense of the thesis. During the study of course, doctoral student's should be competent in: 1. to substantiate the content of new scientifically grounded theoretical and experimental results that allow to solve a theoretical or applied problem or are a major achievement in the development of specific scientific directions; 2. explain the assessment of the completeness of the solutions to the tasks assigned, according to the specifics of the professional sphere of activity; 3. they can analyze alternative solutions for solving research and practical problems and assess the prospects for implementing these options; 4. apply the skills of writing scientific texts and presenting them in the form of scientific publications and presentations. 5. to plan and structure the scientific search, clearly highlight the research problem, develop a plan / program and methods for its study, formalize, in accordance with the requirements of the State Educational Establishment, the scientific and qualification work in the form of a thesis for a scientific degree Doctor of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) on specialty «8D07502 – Standardization and certification (by industry)». During the study of the discipline doctoral student will learn following aspects: Registration of documents for presentation of the thesis for defense. Information card of the dissertation and registration-registration card (in the format Visio 2003). Extract from the minutes of the meeting of the institution, in which the preliminary defense of the thesis took place. Cover letter to the Higher Attestation Commission. Expert conclusion on the possibility of publishing the author's abstract. Expert opinion on the possibility of publishing a dissertation. Minutes of the meeting of the counting commission. Bulletin for voting. A shorthand record of the meeting of the dissertational council. List of scientific papers. Response of the official opponent. A review of the leading organization. The recall of the scientific adviser.

Project management for chemical engineers
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to develop and manage research and technical projects to solve urgent problems of chemical technology and engineering. During the study of course, PhD students should be competent in: - analyze the tasks and stages of research and technical projects; - carry out planning of research and scientific and technical projects in the chosen field of chemical technology and engineering; - assess the relevance of research and scientific and technical work, its compliance with the requirements of expert evaluation, the priorities of science and technology in the country and in the world; - systematize approaches and principles of planning, organization and management of activities for the implementation of research and scientific and technical projects; - draw up applications for various state and international programs of grant financing of research and scientific and technical projects. During the study of the discipline PhD students will learn following aspects: the main tasks and stages of development and management of research and scientific and technical project - planning, organization and management of activities for the implementation of research and scientific and technical projects; national and international programs of project financing, especially the submission of applications for funding and requirements for research and scientific and technical projects.

Scientific Research methods
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of discipline is to give doctoral students the creative ability to consciously choose and use modern, innovative theoretical and experimental research methods for fundamental and applied research at a high level and generate results that meet international requirements. The course is a scientific and methodological base, the development of which will allow doctoral students to conduct research at a high international level, encourages them to actively participate in scientific and innovative activities and commercialization of scientific results. As a result of acquisition the course, the doctoral student will be able to: - individually set and solve scientific tasks for performing high-level research in the field of chemical engineering; - analyze scientific publications and results, determine their scientific level, and identify opportunities for their taking into account and use in their own research; - develop and implement experimental methods that allow obtaining the most reliable scientific results in the field of engineering of chemical processes; - interpret and generalize data obtained by modern physical and physico-chemical methods; - identify, justify and interpret priority areas of development in the field of chemical engineering; plan research in these areas in the form of projects and applications for grant funding from various international and national funds; - interpret, summarize and present the results of their own research in the form of scientific articles for publication in highly rated international publications, reports at highly significant international conferences

Data for 2021-2024 years

disciplines

Actual problems of electrochemical technologies of active metals
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form a system of representations and give a theoretical justification to the features of the electrochemical behavior of active metals and related features of electrochemical technologies for their production and use. During the study of course, PhD students should be competent in: - analyze the peculiarities of the electrochemical behaviour of the active metals and the reasons behind it; - take into account the thermodynamic characteristics of active metals in the conversion of energy at the interface for use in technology; - analyze the behavior of active metals in the corrosion process in terms of thermodynamics of their ionic and electronic subsystems; - predict corrosion and electrochemical behavior based on the properties of the liquid phase components and the nature of the metal; - justify the choice of metals and electrolytes and create conditions for the implementation of electrochemical processes of metal separation and energy conversion. During the study of the discipline PhD students will learn following aspects: electrochemical properties of alkaline and alkaline earth metals, and metals of aluminum subgroup in comparison with other metals; prediction of electrochemical properties of metal by their acid-base properties in chemical reactions

Applied Surfactant Science
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal of the discipline is to develop the ability to critically analyze and systemize the chemical engineering application of surfactants including use in polymerization media, separations, emulsion, microemulsion, and a rheology modifier. During the course to form the abilities of doctoral students: - to systematize modern conceptions describing the mechanisms of surfactant stabilization (nanoemulsion, microemulsion); - to apply modern methods for preparation of different class of surfactants; - to analyze importance of surfactants for engineering processes; - to carry out complex calculations of surfactants parameters. - to develop methods of modification by surfactants for various technological processes.

Catalyst deactivation
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to navigate in catalytic processes, to understand the main types of catalytic systems of industrial importance. During the study of course, PhD students should be competent in: - demonstrate a high level of systematized knowledge of fundamental scientific theories in the field of catalytic processes; - analyze scientific and technical information, highlight the most important from different sources and logical connections between the objects in question, make extensive systematization, put forward new conceptual solutions, proving to be a powerful methodologist; - focus on scientific research and innovation, independently carry out research and development work and obtain sound scientific results; - to carry out information-analytical and information-bibliographic work with the involvement of modern information technologies; - integrate the knowledge gained in solving scientific and technical problems when performing dissertation research. During the study of the discipline PhD students will learn following aspects: deep decontamination processes, organization of work of catalytic processes, processing of measurement results and comparing them with theoretical values.

Composite Silicate Materials
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form a systematic understanding of the chemical technology of composite silicate materials. In the course of studying the course to form the ability of doctoral students: - demonstrate knowledge of classification of silicate materials, characteristics of raw materials used in the production of composite silicate materials; - explain the structure, structure, physical and chemical properties of silicate materials; - to interpret the technology of production of composite silicate materials; - carry out process calculations in the preparation of the charge; - evaluate the quality of composite silicate materials. When studying the discipline, doctoral students will study the following aspects: classification of composite silicate materials, their applications, technologies, methods of charge calculation, quantitative indicators of physical and chemical properties of silicate materials.

Electrochemical Aspects of Nanotechnology
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Studies the theoretical principles and experimental capabilities of electrochemistry for the synthesis of nanomaterials; the effect of various factors on the properties of nanoscale objects during their electrosynthesis, physical methods for the diagnosis of nano-objects. Forms abilities to: - apply electrochemical methods to obtain nanoscale functional objects; - analyze the prospects and trends in the development of nanoelectrochemistry.

Environmental monitoring
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to develop cost-effective environmental monitoring programmes to collect reliable information on the level and trends of environmental pollution by toxic substances. During the study of course, PhD students should be competent in: - find and select the most appropriate methods of selection, preparation and analysis of samples of environmental objects; - experimentally and theoretically to optimize the methodology for environmental analysis; - develop cost-effective environmental monitoring programmes to collect reliable information on the level and trends of environmental pollution by toxic substances; - organize programs of automatic and continuous environmental monitoring; - process and describe the data obtained in the course of environmental monitoring. During the study of the discipline PhD students will learn following aspects: methods of field tests; modern instrumental methods and software packages used in environmental monitoring; selection and optimization of methods of chemical, physical and biochemical analysis of environmental objects; integration and automation of analysis and data processing; use of environmental monitoring to solve various problems. Special attention will be paid to the study of the latest scientific articles and developments that can be used to improve the environmental monitoring system in Kazakhstan

Fluid catalytic cracking technology
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to apply the general methodological principles of the catalytic cracking process. During the study of course, PhD students should be competent in: - demonstrate a high level of systematized knowledge of the methodological principles of the catalytic cracking process and its significance in the petrochemical industry; - generate new knowledge by conducting scientific research at a high scientific level, the original results of scientific research obtained in this case deserve publication in high-ranking international scientific journals; - analyze and compare various scientific theories and ideas, methods of scientific knowledge, draw up a plan and carry out experimental research work in the framework of dissertation research; - manage projects that contribute to the creation and production of new knowledge or practical applications in the most relevant areas of the relevant scientific branch of chemical science; - structure knowledge at the junction of various branches of science for the interpretation of scientific results obtained by various modern methods. During the study of the discipline PhD students will learn following aspects: deep mechanism of the process of catalytic cracking and processing of the obtained results.

Innovative methods of transformation of bioorganic molecules
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to evaluate the methods of transformation of Bioorganic molecules, to compare the effectiveness of nutrients and their modifications, to develop optimal methods for the introduction of functional groups. During the study of course, PhD students should be competent in: - search for new areas of use of Bioorganic molecules and to interpret their effect on the living organism; - classify natural bio-organic molecules in the hierarchy of their structure; - evaluate the action of enzymes as catalysts for the transformation of Bioorganic molecules; - justify the method of combinatorial chemistry in the transformation of organic substances; - critically evaluate innovative methods of organometallic catalysis in the synthesis of organic molecules. During the study of the discipline PhD students will learn following aspects: factors of physiological action of Bioorganic molecules, original methods for stereoselective synthesis, transformation of molecules by methods of combinatorial chemistry and microwave radiation.

Modern chemiсаl breakthroughs
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal of the discipline is to develop the ability to critically analyze and evaluate breakthrough scientific achievements in the field of chemistry, generate new ideas when solving research and practical problems, including the interdisciplinary fields; to determine the trends of a particular scientific field of chemistry; to write review articles. During the study of the course to form ability of doctoral students: , to form the abilities of doctoral students: - to systematize the theories and concepts of the latest trends in the chemistry; - to analyze the modern scientific and technical information in leading scientific publications in the specialized field of chemistry using international databases; - to develop the training courses for the introduction of modern scientific achievements in the field of chemistry and chemical engineering in the educational process; - to apply breakthrough theories of chemistry and chemical technology at writing scientific documentation (competition applications, reports, articles). - to design and carry out comprehensive research, including interdisciplinary researches, based on a holistic systemic scientific worldview. When studying the discipline, doctoral students will study the following aspects: - hierarchy of common problems of modern chemistry; computer chemistry and molecular design, 3D and fractal materials, “molecular machines”, femtochemistry, multisensor systems, “chemical immortality”, new generation energy sources, etc. - principles of working with advanced scientific literature (journals of the Nature series, Chemical Reviews, Chemical Society Reviews, etc.). - features of writing review articles (on the example of own thesis).

Modern high-energy electrochemical systems
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to solve technological problems of production of chemical current sources, to create and improve high-energy current-generating electrochemical systems. During the study of course, PhD students should be competent in: - evaluate the principles of design and operation of electrochemical energy converters; - use in practice different variants of designs and methods of production of electrodes and elements; - analyze the operation of the current source according to its characteristics and give recommendations for use; - design and regulate the composition of components when creating new energy systems; - justify decisions and give conclusions about the use of different energy systems for different purposes. During the study of the discipline PhD students will learn following aspects: the main practical aspects of the transformation of chemical energy into electrical, electrochemical parameters of the most well-known chemical current sources, the influence of the properties of the current-generating system on the characteristics of the battery as a whole, the technological parameters of the production of current sources, the sequence of technological operations in the manufacture of HIT; the requirements for current sources as products for different target audiences

Modern IT-technologies in chemistry and chemical engineering
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal of the discipline is to form the ability to use modern software tools in research and to simulate chemical and chemical-technological processes. During the study of the course to form ability of doctoral students: - to use modern software tools for researches (Microsoft Excel, Microcal Origin, Chemical Office, Statistica, etc.); - to simulate chemical and chemical technological processes (Labview, Comsol Multiphysics, Gaussian, Aspen HYSYS) When studying the discipline, doctoral students will: - get acquainted with the basics of working using several major software products used in the scientific and engineering environment in the processing and modeling of data; - simulate one of the processes of their doctoral dissertation.

Modern methods for the study of electrochemical systems
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: formation the ability to assess the current state and development trends of electrochemical methods of research and analysis for the correct selection of an effective method for solving production and research problems. As a result of studying the disciplines, the doctoral student will be able to: - to understand the basics of modern theories in the field of electrochemical research methods and their application for solving theoretical and practical problems. - independently to set the task of carry out an electrochemical experiment in electrochemical systems. - to carry out electrochemical measurements on modern equipment. - to choose the best ways and methods to solve of theoretical and experimental problems. - to analyze the results of electrochemical researches. The course will consider the theory and features of the experimental implementation of modern methods of studying electrochemical processes, such as impedance methods, electrochemical scanning and tunneling microscopy (SECM, SDC, SVET), electrochemical quartz microbalance (EQCM), etc.

Modern problems of chemical biotechnology
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability of system understanding and critical analysis of modern methods of creation of new pharmaceuticals by methods of chemical biotechnology. During the study of course, PhD students should be competent in: - analyze the relationship of the structural features of pharmacophore groups and methods of their directed introduction into the structure of different composition of BAS in chemical biotechnology; - develop and implement the process of directed structural modification of organic substances using modern methods of chemical biotechnology; - summarize and critically evaluate the results obtained for the relationship "BAS structure – biological activity" in the context of biopharmazie; - develop technological regulations for the production of Biopharmaceuticals in accordance with international standards; - optimize methods of standardization and quality control of Biopharmaceuticals in chemical biotechnology. During the study of the discipline PhD students will learn following aspects: algorithms for the development of technological regulations for the production of Biopharmaceuticals in accordance with the international GMP standard; modern methods of optimization of thermodynamic and kinetic parameters of the production of biopharmaceuticals; modern methods of standardization and quality control of biopharmaceuticals in chemical biotechnology.

Modern trends in chemical engineering
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to critically analyze and evaluate modern scientific achievements in the field of chemical engineering, generate new ideas in solving research and practical problems, including in interdisciplinary areas. During the study of course, PhD students should be competent in: - develop training courses for the introduction of modern scientific achievements in the field of chemical engineering in the educational process; - systematize scientific theories and concepts of the latest trends in chemical engineering; - analyze modern scientific and technical information in the leading scientific publications of the specialized field of chemical engineering using international databases; - apply breakthrough theories of chemistry and chemical technology in the creation of new chemical products; - design and carry out comprehensive research, including interdisciplinary research, based on a holistic system of scientific worldview. During the study of the discipline PhD students will learn following aspects: hierarchy of general problems of modern chemistry; new chemical structures and materials; chemical technologies of extreme states; chemical technology, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary problems of natural science; chemical industry 4.0.

Petrochemical derivatives
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to operate with deep system knowledge and be able to critically evaluate problems, approaches and trends reflecting the current state of production of petrochemical products. During the study of course, PhD students should be competent in: - demonstrate a high level of systematized knowledge of fundamental scientific theories, current status and achievements in the field of petrochemistry, as well as the degree of development of research methods; - integrate knowledge about the basic methods of oil refining, the isolation and analysis of compounds contained in oil, their chemical properties and use in the national economy and apply them to solve specific technical problems in the processing of hydrocarbon raw materials; - to critically evaluate, compare and analyze various scientific theories, concepts and approaches, and generate new ideas when solving research, practical, analytical and management tasks; - conceptualize the subject and object of research, evaluate and determine the significance of the product of one’s own and other scientific activities, summarize and substantiate the results of experimental research and analytical work; - to carry out information-analytical and information-bibliographic work with the involvement of modern information technologies. During the study of the discipline PhD students will learn following aspects: research methodologies and methods for carrying out comprehensive research in the field of petrochemical production technology.

Photocatalytic Materials
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the abilities to develop new photocatalytic materials, as well as to predict their photocatalytic activity based on their composition and structure. During the study of course, PhD students should be competent in: - analyze the main global trends in the field of photocatalysis; - evaluate the possibility of photocatalytic processes on specific catalysts; - develop ways to implement photocatalytic processes; - develop ways to produce new photocatalytic materials; - present the results of scientific research in the field of photocatalytic materials. During the study of the discipline PhD students will learn following aspects: photocatalytic effect, molecular engineering in photoconversion processes, photocatalytic reduction of water to molecular hydrogen, photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide, photosynthesis on nanopowders, photoelectrolysis of water, generation of hydrogen in solar cells.

Polymer materials for cell and tissue engineering
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to critically evaluate research in the field of cellular and tissue engineering and to apply modern methods for the development of biopolymer materials in tissue engineering structures and artificial organs. During the study of course, PhD students should be competent in: - demonstrate a fundamental, systematic knowledge in the field of cell and tissue engineering; - carry out critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas, problems, approaches and trends in the field of polymeric materials for cellular and tissue engineering; - systematize and interpret scientific theories and concepts of the latest trends in modern engineering; - interpret the basic principles and approaches in the field of cellular and tissue engineering and apply them in the analysis of modern literature; - present the results of research activities in the form of scientific reports, abstracts, abstracts and scientific articles. During the study of the discipline PhD students will learn following aspects: modern ideas about cellular technologies and tissue engineering, ideas about tissue engineering products for skin regeneration, cartilage, bone and other tissues and technologies for their production.

Production infrastructure of a modern mining and metallurgical enterprise
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to apply and optimize the basic elements of the production infrastructure of mining and metallurgical enterprises, to analyze the current state of domestic and foreign enterprises. During the study of course, PhD students should be competent in: - analyze basic information about the structure and composition of the production infrastructure of a modern mining and metallurgical enterprise; - systematize and interpret existing approaches to the definition of production infrastructure of mining and metallurgical production; - critically analyze and evaluate the latest scientific and technical achievements in the industry, current problems and prospects; - formulate the basic requirements for the solution of problematic issues in the field of production infrastructure of modern mining and metallurgical enterprises; - integrate interdisciplinary knowledge into the research process on the problems of mining and metallurgical complex. During the study of the discipline PhD students will learn following aspects: the main elements of the production infrastructure of mining and metallurgical enterprises in open and underground mining, trends and levels of development of production infrastructure, applied technologies of quality management of mineral raw materials, modern geoinformation technologies.

Research methodology in environmental engineering
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to perform research in environmental engineering to gain new knowledge and solve problems. During the study of course, PhD students should be competent in: - plan research in environmental engineering to gain new knowledge and solve problems; - identify problems and gaps in environmental engineering; - formulate hypotheses for research in the field of environmental engineering; - develop a detailed plan of experimental and theoretical studies in the field of environmental engineering; - process data and describe the results obtained in the framework of research in the field of environmental engineering. During the study of the discipline PhD students will learn following aspects: formulation of questions and hypotheses, selection of independent, dependent and controlled variables, selection of the most effective methods for measuring the dependent variable, organization of experimental and theoretical studies, statistical methods, data processing and presentation, preparation of scientific reports, articles and projects in the field of environmental engineering. Special attention will be paid to the study of the methodology of environmental studies described in recent scientific articles.

Surface Science in Chemical Engineering
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal of the discipline is to develop the ability to critically analyze and evaluate surface phenomena at various interfaces in chemical engineering. During the course to form the abilities of doctoral students: - to systematize scientific theories and concepts of surface chemistry and its role in engineering processes; - to apply modern methods for characterizing surfaces (contact angle, ellipsometry, XPS, etc.); - to analyze processes taking into account the surface energy of interfaces (SAMs, soft-lithography); - to carry out complex calculations of surface parameters for engineering processes. - to develop methods of control and modification of surfaces (wetting, adhesion, etc.) for technological processes.

Data for 2021-2024 years

INTERNSHIPS

Pedagogical
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - Aim оf discipline: formation of the ability to carry out educational activities in universities, to design the educational process and conduct certain types of training sessions using innovative educational technologies.

Research
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - The purpose of the practice: gaining experience in the study of an actual scientific problem, expand the professional knowledge gained in the learning process, and developing practical skills for conducting independent scientific work. The practice is aimed at developing the skills of research, analysis and application of economic knowledge.

Data for 2021-2024 years