Research Center "Data Science in Astrophysics"

Named after Z. Zhanabayev

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Research Center "Data Science in Astrophysics" named after Z. Zhanabayev

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Scientific and Educational Activities

The Center was established based on the decision of the Scientific Council meeting No. 4 on December 20, 2023, following the order of the rector of KazNU named after al-Farabi No. 10 dated January 10, 2024, with the goal of bringing together leading research groups from the Kazakh National University in the fields of observational astronomy, astrophysics, and the application of data science methods (modern and innovative techniques) in these areas.

The "Data Science in Astrophysics" Center is actively involved in educational activities, including participation in the training of the next generation of specialists. The center conducts scientific research and educational projects with the involvement of undergraduate students, master’s and doctoral students from the Faculty of Physics and Technology, as well as high school students with advanced science studies.

Research Activities and Posters

The "Data Science in Astrophysics" Center conducts cutting-edge research in observational astronomy, astrophysics, and the application of data science methods to address pressing scientific problems. It is currently conducting several ongoing research projects funded by the Science Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan (SC MSHER KZ). The results of the center's research are regularly published in high-ranking international scientific journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. The center focuses on the following areas:

"Stellar Evolution" Poster
"Modeling Light Curve" Poster
"Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics & Magnetohydrodynamics" Poster
"Doppler Tomography" Poster

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Regular open seminars are held,

covering both local and international participation, attracting leading scientists from other countries for the exchange of experience and knowledge. These events contribute to the integration of the local scientific community into the global context and the development of international collaboration.


Significant Events

The center also actively participates in international scientific collaborations, presenting its research findings at world-class conferences. In addition, the center organizes scientific conferences, providing a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration among scientists from different countries. In 2024, as part of the celebration of the 90th anniversary of the university, an international conference “Hot Stars. Life with Circumstellar Matter” https://conf.astrokaznu.kz was organized and held. There about 90 scientists took part, including 50 leading astrophysicists from 20 countries (USA, Canada, Latin America, Russia, Europe, China and others).

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“Hot Stars. Life with Circumstellar Matter”
October, 2024