Principal reseacher associate Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory of the Institute of Plant Biology and Biotechnology,of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan
Assil Nurzhanova, born on October 25, 1950, in Kazakhstan, is a distinguished Kazakh scientist specializing in plant physiology and biochemistry. Currently serving as a Principal Researcher at the Institute of Plant Biology and Biotechnology in Almaty, she has contributed significantly to phytoremediation and plant genetics. With an extensive research career spanning over five decades, Dr. Nurzhanova is renowned for her innovative work in sustainable environmental solutions.
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Education 🎓
- 2014: Professor in Biology
- 2007: Doctor of Biological Science in Genetics, Physiology, and Biochemistry, Institute of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, Kazakhstan
- 1986: Associate Professor in Genetics
- 1979: Candidate of Biological Science in Genetics, Institute of General Genetics, Moscow, Russia
Professional Experience 👩🔬
Dr. Nurzhanova has held various research positions, advancing from a Trainee Researcher at the Institute of General Genetics in Moscow to her current role as Principal Researcher. She has extensive experience managing large-scale phytoremediation projects, including collaborative projects with NATO and the United Nations, focusing on bioremediation of heavy metal- and pesticide-contaminated soils.
Research Interests 🌱
Dr. Nurzhanova’s research primarily focuses on phytoremediation and plant-microbe interactions for environmental restoration, with a particular emphasis on bioremediation of contaminated soils. Her innovative work addresses sustainable agriculture, soil recovery, and biochar application in Kazakhstan and beyond.
Awards & Recognitions 🏅
- 2020: Best Scientist of the Year, Institute of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, Almaty
- 2018: Medal “Veteran of Labor,” Ministry of Science and Education, Kazakhstan
- 2016: Charter of the Ministry of Science and Education, Kazakhstan
- 2015: Certificate of SpringerLink User Training, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Publications Top Notes:📚
Mamirova, A., Nurzhanova, A., et al. (2024). Biochar-Supported Phytoremediation of Dredged Sediments. Sustainability, 16, 9080. Link
Nurzhanova, A., et al. (2024). Novel Phyto Plant of POP-Pesticides: Energy Crop Miscanthus sinensis. Experimental Biology, 99, 140–152. Link
Nurzhanova, A., et al. (2023). PGPR-Driven Phytoremediation and Physiobiochemical Response of Miscanthus × giganteus. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30, 96098–96113. Link