People

Dr. Almas Shintemirov    CV
Associate Professor of the Dept. of Robotics and Director of Graduate Studies,
School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Electronics, University of Liverpool, U.K., 2009
Cand.Tech.Sci., S. Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University, Kazakhstan, 2004
Dipl. Eng., S. Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University, Kazakhstan, 2001

Dr. Iliyas Tursynbek
Instructor, Dept of Computer Science, School of Engineering and Digital Sciences,
Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan
PhD in Science, Engineering and Technology, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan, 2023
MSc. Robotics, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan, 2017
BSc. Electrical Engineering, University of Minnesota, USA, 2013

Shyrailym Shaldambayeva 
Ph.D. Student, Robotics Engineering, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan (2021 – exp. 2026)
MSc. Computer Science, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan, 2021

Shyngyskhan Abylkassov
PhD Student, Robotics Engineering, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan (2023 – exp. 2027)
BEng. Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Nazarbayev University, 2021

Amantay Kapyshev
MSc. Robotics, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan, 2026
BSc. Software Engineering, AITU, Kazakhstan, 2024

Ualikhan Tukenov
MSc. Robotics, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan, 2026
BSc. Software Engineering, AITU, Kazakhstan, 2024

Dalel Abekenov
MSc. Robotics, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan, 2026
BSc. Software Engineering, AITU, Kazakhstan, 2024

Ayim Issatayeva
MSc. Robotics, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan, 2026
BSc. Software Engineering, AITU, Kazakhstan, 2024

Yerdaulet Seidizhappar
MSc. Robotics, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan, 2026
BSc. Computer Science, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan, 2024

Collaborators at Nazarbayev University
Dr. Matteo Rubagotti, Department of Robotics, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan (RCL Lab)
Dr. Zhanat Kappassov, Department of Robotics, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan (Tactile Robotics Lab)
Dr. Berdakh Abibullaev, Department of Robotics, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan (Data Science Lab)

Alumni
Aigerim Nurbayeva (2019-2024) (now – postdoctoral researcher, KAUST, Saudi Arabia)
Asset Malik (2020 – 2023) (graduated MSc. in Robotics, Nazarbayev University, 2023)
Zhan Dorbetkhany (2021-2023) (graduated MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Nazarbayev University, 2023)
Alimzhan Murzabulatov (2021-2023) (graduated MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Nazarbayev University, 2023, now – Field Engineer at SLB)
Meruyert Zhuvandykova (2020-2022) (graduated MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Nazarbayev University, 2022, now – Field Engineer at SLB)
Aldiyar Dabarov (2020-2022) (graduated MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Nazarbayev University, 2022, now – Full Stack Software Developer at Exness)
Madiyar Sharipov (2020-2022) (graduated MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Nazarbayev University, 2022, now – Customer Support Specialist, BitMEX)
Ayaulym Nurpeissova (2018-2022)
Kamila Zhumakhanova (2019-2022) (graduated BSc. Robotics and Mechatronics, Nazarbayev University, 2022)
Sanzhar Kabitkanov (2019-2022) (graduated BSc. Robotics and Mechatronics, Nazarbayev University, 2022)
Nurzhan Yesmagambet  (2019-2021) (now – PhD student, KAUST, Saudi Arabia)
Anton Kim (2017 – 2021) (graduated BSc in Robotics and Mechatronics, MSc in Robotics, Nazarbayev University, 2021 – now PhD student, KAUST, Saudi Arabia)
Sergey Soltan (2017 – 2021) (graduated MSc. in Computer Science, Nazarbayev University, 2021 – now – PhD student, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy)
Anuar Nurlybayev (2019 – 2021) (graduated BSc in Robotics and Mechatronics, 2021 – now MSc student, Technische Universität München (TUM), Germany)
Yersultan Baimukhan (2020-2021) (graduated BENG in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Nazarbayev University)
Nazerke Turtayeva (2020-2021) (graduated BENG in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Nazarbayev University)
Sanzhar Rakhimkul (2018-2019) (now – PhD. Student, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
Talgat Tursynbekov (2018-2019) (now – Software Engineer, Germany)
Artemiy Oleinikov (2019) (graduated MSc. in Robotics, Nazarbayev University, 2019 – now research assistant at RCL Lab)
Roman Kruchinin (2018-2019) (graduated MSc. in Robotics, Nazarbayev University, 2019 – now research assistant at Nazarbayev University)
Alikhan Zhilisbayev (2018-2019) (graduated MSc. in Robotics, Nazarbayev University, 2019)
Adil Sarsenov (2018-2019) (graduated MSc. in Computer Science, Nazarbayev University, 2019)
Askarbek Pazylbekov (2018-2019) (graduated BSc. in Robotics and Mechatronics, Nazarbayev University, 2019)
Bukeikhan Omarali (2014-2018) (now – Ph.D. student, Queen Mary University of London, U.K.)
Askhat Bukeyev (2015-2018) (graduated MSc. in Computer Science, Nazarbayev University, 2020)
Tasbolat Taunyazov (2014-2017) (now – Ph.D. student, National University of Singapore, Singapore)
Nurdos Omarkulov (2014-2017)  (now – Instructor of Mechanical Engineering, Qatar)
Kuat Telegenov (2013-2017) (now – Research engineer, KAUST, Saudi Arabia)
Aibek Niyetkaliyev (2013-2016) (now – Ph.D. student, University of Wollongong, Australia)
Nazgul Tazhigaliyeva (2014-2016) (now – Instructor, Dept. of Computer Science, Nazarbayev University)
Maralbek Zeinullin (2014-2016) (now – Ph.D. student, University of Glasgow, U.K.)
Aliya Burkit (2014-2016) (now – Senior lecturer, Almaty University of Power Engineering and Telecommunication)
Ainur Begalinova (2013-2015) (now – Ph.D. student, University of Manchester, U.K.)
Yedige Tlegenov (2013-2015) (now – Postdoctoral researcher, University of Cambridge, U.K.)