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Aiymgul - 
PhD Researcher

Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

About the job

Main responsibilities

Energy systems analysis and modeling
Air pollution research
Environmental and energy policy
Preparation of the peer reviewed publications
Preparation of the research proposals
Presentation at the Conferences

Typical day

Work with the models and data
Writing up the papers and research proposals


Career information

Brief history since leaving University

I am currently employed as a Researcher at National Laboratory Astana and Ph.D. Candidate in School of Engineering at Nazarbayev University. I contributed to the development of energy system models for Kazakhstan to assist decision makers in energy and climate planning. I was leading research projects on the development of the TIMES Kazakhstan (one region model) (2011-2013) and on the development of the TIMES 16 regions model (2014-2016), which was implemented at Nazarbayev University. I have five peer-reviewed papers in international scientific journals and she delivered many presentations at various international and local Conferences. I am a review expert of greenhouse gases emissions projections for UNFCCC. Aiymgul Kerimray has Professional Certificate “Energy Auditing of Buildings in Kazakhstan” issued by ENSI – Energy Saving International AS. I am a reviewer for international scientific journals. In 2017 I was appointed as a country expert for Kazakhstan in EU4ENERGY Programme implemented by the International Energy Agency.

Where do I see myself in the future?

I would like to continue the research in the field of energy and environment. I would like to apply for a PostDoc position and become a Professor.


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Last updated: 17 Aug 2017