Dr. Yerbolat Mukanov, Eurasian National University, Kazakhstan
Yerbolat Mukanov is a Kazakhstani scientist with a PhD in Physical Geography from Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography (China). His research focuses on climate change, agriculture, and hydrology in Central Asia, particularly drought monitoring and forecasting in the Esil River basin. Yerbolat holds a Master’s in Applied Meteorology from Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (China) and a qualification in Agronomy from S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrarian University (Kazakhstan). He has worked in KazHydroMet and is currently a lecturer at Eurasian National University. His work combines scientific research with international cooperation and project coordination. 🌍📊🌱
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Suitability
Yerbolat Mukanov’s work reflects the qualities sought in the Best Faculty Award: academic excellence, research innovation, practical impact, and international collaboration. His contributions to climate change and agriculture research, combined with his dedication to teaching and mentoring, make him an ideal candidate for this award. 🌍📚🏆
Education and Experience
- PhD in Physical Geography (2016-2020)
- Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Urumqi, China
- Dissertation: Drought monitoring and forecasting in Esil River basin, Kazakhstan 🌍📚
- MSc in Applied Meteorology (2012-2014)
- Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, China
- Thesis: Soil moisture and drought characteristics in Southern China 🌧️🌾
- Qualification in Agronomy (1998-2003)
- S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrarian University, Astana, Kazakhstan
- Thesis: Productivity and quality of wheat grain 🌾📑
- Lecturer (Sep 2023–Present)
- Eurasian National University, Astana, Kazakhstan
- Department of Physical and Economic Geography 🎓🏫
- Head of Agro-meteorological Forecasting (2010-2023)
- KazHydroMet, Kazakhstan 🌱💧
- Grant Project Coordinator (2015-2017)
- Ministry of Education and Science, Kazakhstan 💼🌍
- International Experience
- World Bank project on climate change and ecosystem impact (2022) 🌏💡
Professional Development
Yerbolat Mukanov has developed a diverse skill set through international and national collaborations. He participated in climate system seminars and disaster risk reduction training, enhancing his expertise in climate change and its regional impacts. Yerbolat’s involvement in the World Bank project on climate change and rangelands as well as a Kazakhstan Ministry of Education project on agro-climatic resources demonstrate his dedication to sustainable resource management. His continuing work in climate modeling, agriculture, and hydrology aims to develop strategies for sustainable agriculture and water resource management in Central Asia. 🌍🌱📈
Research Focus
Yerbolat Mukanov’s research primarily focuses on the intersection of climate change, agriculture, and hydrology in Central Asia, particularly in Kazakhstan. His PhD research on drought monitoring and forecasting in the Esil River basin addresses water resource challenges under future climate scenarios. His other research includes soil moisture analysis, drought characterization, and the impact of climate change on agricultural water demands. He utilizes advanced modeling techniques and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to assess climate impacts on water and agriculture, aiming to inform sustainable resource management strategies and climate adaptation policies. 🌾🌧️📊
Awards and Honors
- Certificate of Completion
- International Seminar on Climate System and Climate Change, Beijing, China (2013) 🎓🌏
- Workshop Certificate
- Climate Change, Water Resources, and Food Security in Kazakhstan (2015) 🇰🇿💧
- Training Certificate
- Technology Application for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in Central Asia, Urumqi, China (2019) 🌍🚨
Publication Top Notes
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“Estimation of annual average soil loss using the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) integrated in a GIS of the Esil River basin (ERB), Kazakhstan”🌾📊 (Cited by: 26)
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“Agricultural water demands in Central Asia under 1.5°C and 2.0°C global warming”💧🌍 (Cited by: 67)
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“The assessment of climate change on rainfall-runoff erosivity in the Chirchik-Akhangaran Basin, Uzbekistan” 🌧️🌱 (Cited by: 29)