PhD program
Chemistry

Chemistry

QUALIFICATION

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

MODEL OF GRADUATING STUDENT

Upon completion of this program, it is expected that undergraduates will be able to:
1 Analyze and evaluate modern scientific achievements in the field of chemistry, generating new ideas in solving research and practical problems.
2 To design and carry out comprehensive research, including interdisciplinary, based on a holistic systematic scientific worldview using knowledge in the field of history and philosophy of science.
3. To equalize and critically evaluate the reliability and reliability of data sources, information and digital content in the field of various areas of modern chemistry.
4. Use digital tools and technologies to organize collaboration and produce new knowledge in a team, ensuring the protection of devices and digital content. 5 Propose alternative solutions to research and practical problems in the field of chemistry, calculating potential gains/losses in the implementation of these options.
6 To formulate and argumentatively defend one's own position on various problems of modern natural science, using the provisions and categories of philosophy to analyze various physico-chemical processes and phenomena.
7 Possess the skills of conducting discussions and polemics, public speaking and written reasoned presentation of their own point of view on topical issues of chemical science.
8 Formulate competent conclusions and qualified recommendations on complex problems in special fields of chemistry; making social and ethical commitments necessary for the most effective solution of tasks and problems.
9 To build a strategy and tactics of self-learning, making key decisions when problematic tasks arise in the course of professional activity in the field of fundamental and applied chemistry.
10 Work with national and international databases, increasing scientific diversity and publication activity. 11 To put into practice relevant ideas and innovations of modern paradigms of higher and postgraduate education (in the field of higher and postgraduate education).
12 Possess a set of personal qualities, fundamental knowledge and systemic skills that ensure creative thinking and high competitiveness in the global labor market.

Program passport

Speciality Name
Chemistry
Speciality Code
8D05301
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 express their conclusions based on the results of scientific research, arguments and hypotheses in the style of academic writing. The training course forms the methodological basis for presenting the results of scientific research in the open press, participating in a competition for scientific projects and communicating with scientists from other countries. As a result of mastering the course, the doctoral student will be able to: write scientific articles for publication in international scientific journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science databases; critically analyze scientific papers, indicating their advantages and disadvantages; prepare a dissertation work, clearly formulating a conclusion based on an analysis of the literature in the relevant field of chemical science and their own results.

Computer modeling in Chemistry
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to develop skills in the use of computer modeling to optimize chemical processes and predict the properties of chemical compounds based on the structure of models of their molecules. When studying this discipline, doctoral students will be able to use the fundamental laws of quantum mechanics as a tool in the study of chemical systems and reactions for developing of new materials and products. The discipline is aimed at developing the ability to perform quantum chemical calculations, including modeling the mechanisms of chemical reactions using available computer programs.

Modern Problems of Physical Chemistry
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: to systematize and interpret scientific theories and problems of the newest areas of physical chemistry for the further application of this knowledge in independent research and solving scientific problems. The training course forms the ability to evaluate modern theoretical concepts of physical chemistry, as well as the possibility of their use in professional teaching and research activities. In the course of studying the discipline, the following aspects are considered: theoretical and applied aspects of classical, statistical thermodynamics ; theoretical and applied aspects of modern chemical kinetics for determining the basic kinetic parameters of real chemical and electrochemical processes.

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.

Scientific Research methods
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the creative ability of doctoral students to reasonably choose and apply modern and innovative theoretical and experimental research methods that ensure the conduct of fundamental and applied scientific research at a high level, and allow them to obtain results that meet international requirements. The training course encourages doctoral students to actively participate in scientific innovation and commercialization of scientific results.

Data for 2022-2025 years

disciplines

Actual Problems of Radiating Ecology
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The aim of the discipline:is the form the ability to assess the actual problems of radiation ecology. The training course forms the ability to predict the most optimal conditions for solving nowdays radioecological problems. As a result of successful completion of the discipline, the doctoral student must be able to use the most appropriate legislation and regulations to ensure radiation safety in solving radioecological problems.In the study of the discipline will be considered: the main environmental problems of the uranium industry in Kazakhstan and the world as a whole; the legacy of the uranium industry on the example of Central Asia and Kazakhstan.

Applied Aspects of Kinetics
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form a system understanding of the kinetic laws of chemical, catalytic and electrochemical reactions. The training course forms the ability to critically analyze methods for calculating the kinetic characteristics of complex processes, planning and conducting kinetic studies. Discipline is aimed at studying the calculation methods of chemical kinetics: calculation of the kinetic parameters of chemical reactions.

Applied aspects of thermodinamics
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to develop the ability to choose the most appropriate computational or experimental method of chemical thermodynamics for solving a research problem based on a comprehensive assessment and analysis of limits and the advantages of its applicability. As a result of the completion of the discipline, the student will be able ещ select optimal conditions for conducting a chemical reaction or phase transformation.During the study of the discipline students will learn directions and possibilities of modern chemical thermodynamics in solving applied problems of chemistry.

Behavior of Radionuclides in Biosphere of the Earth
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The aim of the discipline: is to form the ability to evaluate the behavior of natural and artificial radionuclides in the biosphere of the Earth. The training course forms the ability to predict the migration of radionuclides in the environment. As a result of studying the discipline, the doctoral student must: - to demonstrate a systematic understanding of the basic physical and chemical properties of natural and artificial radionuclides; - to assess the migration ability of radionuclides depending on external factors and environmental conditions; - to critically analyze the possibility of bioaccumulation of natural and artificial radionuclides by plants and other living organisms; - to carry out the choice of methods of analysis of natural and artificial radionuclides depending on their geological forms in biosphere; - to use theoretical and practical knowledge to assess the behavior of natural and artificial radionuclides in the earth's biosphere. In the study of the discipline will be considered: the basic physical and chemical properties of natural and artificial radionuclides; migration ability of radionuclides, depending on external factors, environmental conditions, the possibility of bioaccumulation of natural and artificial radionuclides plants and other living organisms.

Chemimetrics
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The aim of the discipline: to acquaint doctoral students with the main methods of chemometrics used in analytical chemistry. As a result of studying the module, doctoral students will be able to: -to explain the theoretical foundations of chemometrics; - to apply methods of extracting useful information in the processing of raw data from analytical instruments; - to choose the factors that have the greatest impact on the objective function, find the optimal experimental conditions; - to process and interpret the results of analyzes of a series of samples for which the content of several components is measured; - to possess methods and means of chemometrics for solving problems of chemical analysis. Discipline is aimed at studying the methods of optimization and planning of the experiment; principles of processing and interpretation of multidimensional data - chromatograms, voltammograms, spectra. Special attention will be paid to methods of processing large amounts of chemical data.

Chemistry of prolonged drugs
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: to form the ability to develop and adapt new ideas in the creation of prolonged drug systems. The training course forms the basis for understanding modern achievements in the field of chemistry of prolonged systems to improve the efficiency of medicines. As a result of studying the disciplines, the doctoral student will be able to: - to demonstrate a systematic understanding of scientific information in the field of chemistry of prolonged drugs, knowledge and acquisition of skills of methods of prolongation of dosage forms; - to a critical analysis of the technological features of obtaining prolonged drugs, depending on the dosage form; - to carry out an assessment of promising directions for the modification of drugs by prolongation and their practical implementation; - to determine the significance of their research on the creation of methods and methodologies for obtaining new prolonged dosage forms; - to produce new scientific ideas to optimize the processes of chemical prolongation of drugs. Discipline is aimed at studying new approaches in the synthesis and activation of carriers, evaluation of the effectiveness and degree of prolongation; analysis of the composition and quality of raw materials for obtaining prolonged drug systems; assess the significance and role of chemical interactions between drugs and carriers.

Colloid Chemistry of Biological Dispersions
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: to form the ability to choose the most effective methods for regulating the surface properties of biodisperse for obtaining biosorbents and biocatalysts. The training course forms the theoretical and methodological basis for the targeted management of the properties of a special class of dispersed systems - microorganism cells, the application of the laws of adsorption and the theory of stability to them.The course examines the formation of the electrical double layer on the surface of cells, the description of the stability of their suspensions based on the theory of DLVO.

Composite foaming agents and films
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: to form the ability to analyze and summarize information about practically important dispersed systems - foams and films - for their use in creating new substances and materials. The training course forms the theoretical and methodological basis for the development of effective composite foaming agents and films based on synthetic polymers and proteins. As a result of studying the disciplines, the doctoral student will be able to: - to interpret the theoretical foundations of the mechanisms of formation and destruction of foams and films; - to develop new methods for obtaining and stabilizing foams and films; - to propose new methods for analyzing the properties of parameters of foams and films; - to analyze foam and film formers according to their composition, properties, preparation and use; - to summarize the role of foam systems and films for the improvement of some technological processes Discipline is aimed at studying current trends in the development of ideas about foams and films, their properties, mechanisms of stabilization, destruction and practical application, a detailed examination of static and dynamic factors of stability of foams and films and the possibility of improving the basic parameters of foams and films using natural, synthetic polymers and Surfactants.

Current problems of hydrochemistry
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: to form the ability of students to identify the main urgent problems of hydrochemistry. The training course forms the ability to offer solutions to current problems of hydrochemistry based on current concepts in the chemistry of natural waters. As a result of studying the disciplines, the doctoral student will be able to: - to record and organize information on the physico-chemical properties of natural waters and salts; - to understand and recognize the peculiarities of the composition of natural waters with their reasoned use in the national economy; - to put into practice sound methods for calculating water-salt systems, as well as use the necessary equipment and instruments to solve hydrochemistry problems; - to analyze the composition of natural waters by modern methods of physico-chemical analysis; identify the similarities and differences in the properties of different types of natural waters; analyze and interpret research results; - to propose and assess the main methods and methods for solving environmental problems of Kazakhstan in the field of natural waters (rivers, lakes, reservoirs). When studying the discipline, the following will be consider: modern achievements in the field of hydrochemical observation and research methodology to establish the influence of anthropogenic factors, including thermal pollution, on changes in the composition and properties of water in water bodies and streams, as well as analysis of accumulated hydrochemical information.

Development and optimization of chemical analysis techniques
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The aim of the discipline:To develop skills in the development and optimization of chemical and physico-chemical analysis techniques to achieve target specifications (detection limits, accuracy, cost and time of analysis of a single sample, environmental friendliness). As a result of successful completion of the discipline, the doctoral student must be able : to develop new methods of chemical and physico-chemical analysis with specified characteristics and to optimize the available analysis techniques to achieve the specified characteristics.

Electrochemistry 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 theoretical substantiation of the peculiarities of the electrochemical behavior of active metals and its connection with the position in the periodic system. The training course is aimed at the formation of ideas about the activity of the metal, as a consequence of its electrochemical thermodynamics in accordance with the position in the periodic system, taking into account the limitations imposed by electrochemical kinetics. As a result of studying the disciplines, the doctoral student will be able to: -to understand the behavior of the active metals and the causes of their origin - to explains the electrochemical properties of active metals based on their thermodynamic and kinetic features. -to apply knowledge of electrochemical properties to predict the behavior of metals in technological processes. - to master the skills of working with active metals and non-aqueous solutions, as well as specific equipment in an electrochemical experiment. - to analyze and predict the electrochemical properties of the metal on the position in the periodic system. The discipline is aimed at studying the electrochemical properties of alkali and alkaline earth metals, and metals of the aluminum subgroup in comparison with the rest of the metal of a number of stresses and forming the ability to predict the electrochemical properties of a metal according to its position in the periolic system.

Innovative drug design technologies
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The aim of the discipline: to develop the ability to describe and evaluate the technology of creation and production of drugs using innovative approaches. The training course forms the theoretical and methodological basis for the creation of modern technologies, taking into account the main parameters, the degree of their novelty and relevance.The discipline is aimed at the study of the main trends in the development of drugs and dosage forms of the new generation.

Intermacromolecular complexes and composite materials based on them
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The aim of the discipline:to form the ability to analyze the properties of polymer complexes and develop new methods for obtaining composite materials based on them. The training course forms a theoretical and methodological basis for new directions and research in the chemistry of polymer complexes and composite materials.Discipline is aimed on studying: modern concepts of interaction processes involving polymers of various nature, methods of studying complexation processes

Materials mechanochemistry
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal of the discipline is to develop the ability to effectively use mechanochemical methods for the synthesis and modification of materials. As a result of studying the discipline, the doctoral student will be able to deeply understand the principles of mechanochemical processes.During the study of the discipline PhD students will learn following aspects: principles and mechanisms of mechanochemical processes, including the effect of mechanical energy on the structure of materials; the effect of mechanochemical treatment on the phase composition, microstructure and properties of materials.

Modern Aspects of Development of A Science About Polymers
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to creatively analyze and summarize the current trends in the development of the science of polymers, to identify the most promising aspects of the practical application of polymers at the present stage. Upon successful completion of the discipline, the doctoral student should be able to: - to demonstrate the complex of fundamental knowledge in the field of modern most promising aspects of the development of polymer chemistry and physics; - to lead a discussion on the most pressing problems of the development of polymer chemistry; - to predict and predict the direction of development of the synthesis of polymers for various purposes; - to characterize certain problems of creating new polymeric materials with given properties; - to substantiate and apply the achievements of modern chemistry and physics of polymers to create new materials with improved characteristics and new applications. When studying the discipline, the following aspects are considered: current trends in the development of chemistry, physical chemistry, and physics of polymers, polymer materials, polymer nanocomposites.

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 to 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.During the study of the discipline PhD students will learn the main practical aspects of the transformation of chemical energy into electrical, electrochemical parameters of the most well-known chemical current sources.

Modern methods of synthesis and characteristics of polymers
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: to form the ability to creatively analyze and comprehend modern methods of synthesis and research of polymers. The training course forms a theoretical and methodological basis in the field of modern approaches to the synthesis of polymers with given parameters and their characteristics. Discipline examines the modern methods of targeted synthesis of (co) polymers of regular structure and a given structure; factors contributing to the fine regulation of the processes taking place in the course of obtaining the target product.

Modern problems of catalysis
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: to form the ability of doctoral students to critically evaluate the basic laws of catalytic and non-catalytic processes. The training course forms the ability of physico-chemical research and the creation of new heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysts. The course examines ways to optimize the technological schemes of catalytic production

Modern Problems of Colloid Chemistry
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The aim of discipline:to form the ability to analyze current trends in the development of applied colloid chemistry for use in scientific research. The training course forms the scientific basis for the understanding and use of modern theories of colloid chemistry in the performance of scientific research. Discipline is aimed at studying the actual problems of colloid chemistry, innovative approaches to the use of methodology and laws of applied colloid chemistry for managing of coagulation processes in industrial dispersions, food systems, medicinal compositions.

Nanoelectrochemistry
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: to form the ability of students to apply electrochemical methods to obtain nanoscale objects of functional purpose. As a result of studying the disciplines, the doctoral student will be able to apply the theoretical laws of the flow of electrochemical processes to obtain nano-objects.When studying the discipline, electrochemical methods for obtaining nanomaterials, physical methods for diagnosing nano-objects.

New Aspects of Coal Processing
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: to form the ability of doctoral students to assess the state and problems of modern technologies for processing solid hydrocarbon raw materials, the theoretical foundations of the process of hydrogenation of coal. The training course forms the ability to analyze and select catalysts for hydrotreating, hydrogenolysis and hydrogenation of coal distillates. As a result of studying the disciplines, the doctoral student will be able to: - describe the physical and chemical laws of the process of hydrogenation of coal; - perform engineering calculations for the design and optimization of coal processing processes; - to optimize hydrogenation conditions by methods of mathematical modeling; - to assess the prospects for the development of hydrogenation of coal distillates; - develop new catalytic systems for coal and shale processing. The discipline is aimed at studying: modern catalytic processes of technology of processing of solid hydrocarbon raw materials; engineering calculations for design and optimization of coal processing processes; new catalytic methods of coal and shale processing, as well as kinetics and thermodynamics of coal hydrogenation; application of ores and ore slurries as catalysts of coal hydrogenation; directions of improving the quality of liquid products of the hydrogenation process; optimization of hydrogenation conditions by methods of mathematical modeling.

New aspects of hydrocarbon processing
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The aim of the discipline:to form the ability to assess the scientific aspects of the catalytic processes for the production of commodity products based on hydrocarbons, their essence, features and place in production. The training course forms an understanding of the theoretical and practical issues of innovative technologies for the catalytic processing of hydrocarbons.The discipline is aimed at studying: problems and prospects of development of modern catalytic processes of technology of processing of hydrocarbons;main reactions of hydrogenolysis of heteroorganic compounds, new catalytic technologies of hydrogenation processing of rubber and polymer wastes.

Physico-chemical Aspects of Complexation Processes
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: is the formation of the ability of doctoral students to develop methods for the synthesis of complex compounds, to isolate them in an individual state and to establish their structure and physicochemical properties. As a result of studying the disciplines, the doctoral student will be able to: - to establish the presence and nature of the coordination of ligands to the central atom; - to show the relationship of the structure and types of reactivity of coordination compounds; - to analyze the possibilities and limitations of the use of approaches to the description of the coordination bond in complex particles; - to use a thermodynamic approach to describe equilibria involving complex compounds; - to process data obtained using modern physicochemical methods in the study of complexation processes. The following questions will be considered: modern understanding of coordination theory, theories of coordination communication, basic physicochemical methods for studying the structure and properties of complex compounds. Thermodynamic characteristics of complexation reactions, their interrelation.

Selected Chapters of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: To form the ability to innovate at the stages of development, production of drugs and assessment of their quality indicators. As a result of studying the module, doctoral students will be able to evaluate the composition of drugs, to explain the features of the structural and spatial structure of the active substances, the reason and the possibility of choosing excipients within them.The discipline is aimed at studying the innovative methodology for creating synthetic and natural medicines in accordance with the modern requirements of good manufacturing practice.

Solidphase microextraction
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The aim of the discipline: to develop skills for optimization and application of techniques based on solid-phase microextraction. The course considers methods of analysis based on solid-phase microextraction and the possibility of modeling the process of solid-phase microextraction of analytes from various samples.When studying the discipline, the theory and equipment of the method of solid-phase microextraction will be considered, as well as the effect of various parameters on analyte response and analysis accuracy.

Data for 2022-2025 years

INTERNSHIPS

Pedagogical
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - Formation of practical, educational-methodical skills of conducting lectures, seminars, creatively apply scientific, theoretical knowledge, practical skills in teaching activities, conduct training sessions in the disciplines of the specialty; own modern professional techniques, methods of training, use in practice the latest theoretical, methodological advances, make educational, methodological documentation.

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 2022-2025 years