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Department of "Technology of Light Industry and Design"

Head of the Department

Bayzhanova Zhazira Bolatbekovna

Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor

Tel:

+77078330977

Ext.:

124

E-mail:

zhazira79@list.ru

Office:

3/307А

About the department

The Department of Technology of Light Industry and Design of K. Kulazhanov Kazakh University of Technology and Business provides training for highly qualified specialists in the field of Art under the educational program Design, as well as in the areas of technology and construction of light industry products

The training of specialists is carried out within the following educational tracks:

  • architectural design, graphic design, fashion design, as well as the fashion industry, including technology and construction of light industry products.
  • The educational process is focused on the formation of professional, artistic and creative, and technological competencies, as well as the development of project-based thinking, creativity, and practical skills.
  • Special attention is given to the integration of traditional artistic approaches with modern digital technologies of design, modeling, and visualization
  • Graduates of the department are in high demand in the labor market and are well prepared for professional activities in the fields of design, the fashion industry, design and production of light industry products in the context of digitalization and the development of the creative economy.

Goal of the Department

Training competitive, creative, and professionally mobile specialists capable of:

  • carrying out artistic, project-based, and design activities in various fields;
  • developing and implementing design projects with consideration of contemporary trends and technologies;
  • applying digital and innovative methods in design and the light industry;
  • adapting to changes in the fashion, design, and manufacturing industries;
  • demonstrating professional ethics, social responsibility, and an active civic position.

Our Methods and Activity Priorities

Educational Activities

Developing an effective educational system focused on fostering students’ creative potential and individual abilities..

Continuous improvement of teaching quality and the methodological level of instructional activities.

Comprehensive instructional and methodological support for academic disciplines, including:

  • development and regular updating of educational programs;
  • creation of electronic instructional and methodological complexes (IMCs);
  • preparation of textbooks, study guides, and methodological recommendations in design and light industry technologies
  • Implementation of project-based, practice-oriented, and digital learning methods.
  • Use of modern software tools for the design, modeling, and visualization of design solutions.

Research Activities

Development of students’ and master’s students’ research and project-based activities.

Engagement of students in participation in:

  • scientific and creative projects;
  • national and international scientific and practical conferences
  • design competitions and creative exhibitions.
  • Research into current issues of design, ethno-design, sustainable fashion, and innovative technologies in the light industry.

Educational and Social Activities

Fostering in students:

  • artistic, aesthetic, and humanistic values;
  • orespect for national culture and traditions;
  • professional responsibility and design ethics.
  • • Support for creative initiative and participation in exhibitions, fashion shows, and socially significant projects.
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Development of Academic Staff

  • Implementation of the principle of continuous professional development and lifelong learning.
  • Professional development of faculty members in the fields of design, digital technologies, and pedagogical innovation.
  • Study and adoption of best national and international educational practices.
  • Methodological and professional support for early-career faculty members.

Department Development

  • Creating conditions to stimulate the creative and research activity of faculty members.
  • Development of the material and technical base of educational and project laboratories.
  • Attraction of extrabudgetary funding to implement modern educational, research, and digital technologies..
  • Expansion of cooperation with industry partners, design studios, and light industry enterprises

Achievements of the TLPiD Department:

    KazUTB educational programs are among the leaders of the rating of educational programs in 2022 of Kazakh universities of the chamber «Atameken».

    4 educational programs of the department «Technology and Design of Light Industry» took part in the rating:

  • «Technology and assembly of light industry products» leading place;
  • «Architectural design», «graphic design» 2nd place;
  • «Fashion Design» took 4th place.

The direction of personnel training:

"6B021 - Design" and "6B072-Technology and design of light industry products".

Bachelor's Programs

6В02100 - Design

Training of specialists in the development of planning solutions, detailed interior design, preparation of drawings, execution of calculations and promotion of design projects, creation of original design works.

6В07224 - «Technology and design of light industry products»

The purpose of the OP is to train highly qualified and competitive personnel in the field of technology and design of sewing products in accordance with the requirements of the regional, national and international labor markets.

Field and sphere of professional activity: Design, production, innovative activities aimed at creating competitive products of light industry and fashion industry (clothing, footwear, fur and leather products), and providing the population of the Republic of Kazakhstan with competitive products.

6B07232 Fashion industry: technologies and construction

The purpose of the OP is to train highly qualified and competitive personnel in the field of technology and design of sewing products in accordance with the requirements of the regional, national and international labor markets.

Master's Programs

7M07242- Technology and design of light industry products

Preparation of highly qualified masters in the field of technology and design of sewing products.

Documents of the department

Accredited educational programs of the Department:

Bachelor's Programs

Technology and design of light industry products - 29.12.2025-29.12.2030.

Master's Programs

Technology and design of light industry products –29.12.2025-29.12.2030.

Technology and Design (Engineering) of Light Industry Products –29.12.2025-29.12.2030

The “TLPI&D” Department is assigned 16 facilities, including lecture halls, workshops, creative studios, and sewing laboratories.

Currently, the department employs 22 full-time faculty members and 14 part-time instructors.

In the 2025–2026 academic year, 25 faculty members completed professional development and advanced training programs.

6 teachers of the department joined the Eurasian Union of Designers - Sigabatova B.B., Tungatarova D.T., Musakhanova M.A., Kulgaraeva A.A., Naetova G.A., Ospanov G.

The best artists, sculptors of Kazakhstan were accepted for the 2020-2021 academic year:

Mullashev Kamil Valiakhmetovich – artist, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
Bayarlin Azat Khambetovich - associate professor, sculptor;
Kazakhbai Azhibekuly Kazbek - artist, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
Smagulov Sembigali - artist, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
Baitenov Magit - associate professor, artist.

Teaching staff

No.

Full Name

Academic Degree, Title and Affiliations

Full-time Staff

1

Baizhanova Zhazira Bolatbekovna

Cand. Tech. Sci., Acting Associate Professor of KazUTB, Academician of IAIT, Member of the Eurasian Designers Union

2

Kozhabergenova Kalamkul Doktyrbekovna

Cand. Tech. Sci., Acting Associate Professor of KazUTB, Member of the Eurasian Designers Union

3

Kazangap Toleutai Makhmetovich

Cand. Ped. Sci., Assistant Professor of KazUTB, Member of the Eurasian Designers Union

4

Borankulov Erkinbek Kagazbekovich

Cand. Ped. Sci., Acting Associate Professor of KazUTB, Member of the Eurasian Designers Union

5

Dildabek Duysen Sarsenbekuly

Cand. Tech. Sci., Professor of KazUTB named after K. Kulazhanov

6

Baltabaev Makhambet Sultanovich

Cand. Tech. Sci., Assistant Professor of KazUTB

7

Omarova Yerkezhan Omirkhankyzy

Cand. Tech. Sci., Assistant Professor of KazUTB

8

Baisbay Murat Mukatayuly

Assistant Professor of KazUTB named after K. Kulazhanov

9

Asilov Abdimomyn Manapuly

Assistant Professor of KazUTB, Cultural Worker, Member of the Union of Designers of Kazakhstan, State Award – medal "For Distinguished Labor"

10

Burdesbekov Bakhytnur Baikanuly

Assistant Professor of KazUTB, Honored Worker of RK, "Excellent Worker of Culture", Member of the Union of Artists of Kazakhstan, Member of the Eurasian Designers Union, Academician of the Academy of Artists of RK, Academician of the National Academy of Design, Excellent Worker of Culture 2022, Member of the Mondial Art Academy (France, 2018).

11

Ziyat Akbota

Assistant Teacher, Master

12

Musakhanova Meruert Abytkhankyzy

Senior Lecturer, Master, Member of the Eurasian Designers Union

13

Zholamanova Marzhan Zhanatovna

Senior Lecturer, Master, Member of the Eurasian Designers Union

14

Erkin Arman Erkinuly

Senior Lecturer, Master

15

Koldashev Tursingali Yerkobaevich

Senior Lecturer

16

Tungatarova Dinara Turyszhanovna

Senior Lecturer, Master

17

Toleukul Aitolkyn Askhatkyzy

Senior Lecturer, Master

18

Davenova Gulnur Tolegenovna

Assistant Teacher, Master

19

Shakirova Mukhabbat Akimbekkyzy

Assistant Teacher, Master

20

Zhumazhan Nazerke Madikyzy

Assistant Teacher, Master

21

Kanafina Saule Askarovna

Assistant Teacher, Master

22

Isabekova Ayan Talgatovna

Assistant Teacher, Master

Part-time and Industrial Practitioners

1

Bekzat Aikumis Borikhankyzy

Senior Lecturer, Master, Member of the Eurasian Designers Union, 1st year PhD student

2

Naetova Gulnur Abudillaevna

Senior Lecturer, Master, Member of the Eurasian Designers Union, 1st year PhD student

3

Dzhusupova-Parfilkina Irina Maratovna

Senior Lecturer, Master, Member of the Eurasian Designers Union

4

Zheterbaeva Raigul Abilkhasymovna

Senior Lecturer, Master, Member of the Eurasian Designers Union, 1st year PhD student

5

Baisengirov Zhanatbek Bakhtiyarovich

Senior Lecturer, Master, Practitioner at "Palitra" Design Studio, Branch of the Department

6

Asanova Zhanar Abdrakhmanovna

Senior Lecturer, Practitioner at "Zeinep" Atelier

7

Azhitaev Nurlan Ermekovich

Senior Lecturer, Master, Practitioner at "Agaiyn" Design Studio

8

Kulgaraeva Ainura Amangeldievna

Senior Lecturer, Practitioner at "Nur" Atelier, Dual Education

9

Alimbekova Sandugash Tolymbek

Senior Lecturer, Practitioner, Costume Department of "QAZAQSTAN" Central Concert Hall

10

Kalmurzina Liza Karimovna

Senior Lecturer, Practitioner, "Nursaulet" LLP Design Studio

11

Baimyrza Toleukhan Kaldamanuly

Senior Lecturer, Practitioner, Architect-Designer

12

Mukibek Gulbayan Kenzhegalikyzy

Senior Lecturer, IE "SAT", Constructor-Fashion Designer

13

Igembekova Aigerim Kenzhebekovna

Assistant Teacher, Designer-Architect

14

Abisheva Asem Kairatovna

PhD, Senior Lecturer, Architect-Designer

International Faculty

1

Omer Zaimoglu

Cand. Ped. Sci., Professor, International Faculty (Turkey)

2

Khudayberdieva Dilfuza Bakhramovna

Dr. Tech. Sci., Professor, International Faculty (Tashkent)

Scientific Projects

Throughout 2024 and 2025, the department has been implementing one major project funded by the Science Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education (MSHE) of the Republic of Kazakhstan:

  • Topic: "Commercialization of effective technology for fiberizing textile production waste with use in the production of yarn and non-woven materials".
  • Funding Amount: 350 million tenge.
  • Implementation Period: 2023–2026.
  • Project Leaders: B.I. Umraliyeva, Zh.B. Baizhanova, B.T. Nurmukhambetova, and K.D. Kozhabergenova.

Publication Activity

The department demonstrates steady growth in publications, particularly in journals recommended by the Committee for Quality Assurance in the Sphere of Education and Science (CQASES/KKSON).


International Publications (Scopus/WoS)

  • 2024: 2 articles were published in Q1 journals. The topics cover historical research in the Orangay region and geometric figures in the facades of the Khoja Akhmet Yasawi Mausoleum.
  • 2025: 1 article was published in a Q1 international journal (IKENGA International Journal of Institute of African Studies) regarding cultural memory and national values in the Art Education system.

CQASES (KKSON MSHE RK) Publications

  • 2024: 1 publication focusing on the analysis of school uniform accessibility for children with special needs.
  • 2025: The number of publications increased to 5 units. Research topics include the deformation properties of materials, "slow fashion" clothing collections, student psychology, and wool processing technologies.

Monographs

Two monographs were published during the reporting period:

  • 2024: "Application of renewable energy sources for the design of tourist sites in Kazakhstan".
  • 2025: "Research and development of the concept of multifunctional eco-furniture in the national style".

Intellectual Property and Implementation

The department actively protects copyrights for software products and implements research results into the real sector.

  • Copyright Certificates: 4 certificates were obtained in the 2024–2025 academic year , and 5 certificates for computer programs were obtained in 2025. Developments include innovations in light industry design, eco-style hotel interior design, and dance costumes.
  • Industrial Implementation: In 2025, 5 acts of implementation of R&D results and dissertation work were recorded. Partner organizations included IP "Palitra," LLP "BM Medik," IP "ZINNATI," and others.
  • Patents: No patents were registered during this specific period.

Outstanding graduates of the department

Adilova Aizhan is an expert of the Department of Light Industry of the Committee for Industrial Development and Industrial Safety under the Ministry of Investment and Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Shyrshykbaeva Venera is an expert of the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Nukenova Ainur is the manager of the Kazakh women's clothing brand SAMIDEL.

Akpayev Kairat is a specialist in printing production at the Office of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Prospects for the development of the department

  1. Expanding the boundaries of the realization of the creative potential of future designers through participation in international competitions, exhibitions, festivals in various categories.
  2. Solving the issues of design education within the framework of educational, research and scientific and methodological activities from the point of view of its internal (in relation to the field of design) and external functions.
  3. The opening of a master's degree in the field of training «6B021 - Design».