Department mission
The roots of the department begin in 1963 from the department of "General Engineering Disciplines" of the Jambyl branch of KazSTI. In this year, the branch of KazSTI was reorganized into the Jambyl Institute of Light and Food Industry. The first head of the department was Mosalev V.P. (1963-1970).
From 1970, the department was headed by Kuatbekov M.K., a young educated heat engineer who defended his candidate's dissertation at the Leningrad TI named after Lensovet, Russia (scientific supervisor — Corr. Member of the USSR Academy of Sciences, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor Romankov P.G.). Kuatbekov M.K. made a great contribution to the development of the department and performed great work in preparing highly specialized personnel for the department, having trained 20 doctors and candidates of sciences.
In 1978, the department was divided into two: "Heat and Electrical Engineering" (Head of Department Kerimsheev M.R.) and "Automation of Production Processes" (Head of Department Tasbolatov Temirkhan Dzhumaseitovich). In 1980-1981, the work on preparing the faculty and teaching staff was continued in higher educational institutions of leading countries: MEI, LTI, MIKHM, MTI, and LTIHP. In 1983, Temirgaliev T.K., Tolenbaev M.S., Zhunisbekov M.Sh., Zhandarbekov L.U. defended their candidate dissertations at MTI and KazPTI.
In 1985, due to the transfer of the head of the department, Candidate of Technical Sciences Tasbulatov Temirkhan Dzhumaseitovich, to the position of Dean of the HTF, the department was headed by Candidate of Technical Sciences Zhansagimov Bauyrzhan Zhamelyevich. In 1986, Zhansagimov B.J. was sent to Germany for a 1-year internship, and was subsequently released from duty due to his transfer to a position as a senior researcher.
In 1987-1992, the department was headed by Candidate of Technical Sciences Dzhunisbekov Mukhtar Shardarbekovich. During these years, the curricula of specialties were developed, and the material base was established. In 1991, students were admitted to the newly opened specialty 3603 — "Automation of Production and Technological Processes."
In 1992-1997, the department was headed by Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor Nurgali Mukhambetsagievich Aitzhanov; currently, he serves as an associate professor and lecturer at the "TE" department of AUES.
In 1997-2001, it was headed by Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor Esenbay Ashimalievich Alpeisov. Due to a change of workplace, he served as the head of the department for accreditation of higher educational institutions at the Ministry of Education and Science of the RK, and is a professor at KazATU in Astana.
In the 1990s, specialized scientific personnel of the department moved to other institutions. Candidate of Technical Sciences Tasbolatov T.D. — Director of the Scientific-Methodological Center for Education in Almaty; Dosankulov J. — Head of the "Electrical Engineering" department of the Jambyl Hydro-Melioration Construction Institute, currently a responsible worker of the Jambyl division of RGP "Kazakhstan Temir Zholy"; others moved to different higher educational institutions and departments: Zhansagimov B.J. (AILPP), Zhandarbekov L.U., Esimbaev O.J. (moved to the EIASH department).
In 2001, the "Technical Cybernetics" department was formed on the basis of the "Automation and Electrical Engineering" department, and from this year, Professor Dzhunisbekov Mukhtar Shardarbekovich led the department.
In 2009-2010, work on expansion into the specialties "Electric Power Engineering" and "Physics" was carried out, and they were included in the department structure. Due to the increased teaching load of the "Technical Cybernetics" department, a rector's order was issued on 01.09.2012 regarding the necessity of dividing it into three departments:
The "Technical Cybernetics" department under the Institute of Oil and Gas Business and Mechanics was renamed the "Automation and Telecommunications" department; the "Physics" department and the "Electric Power Engineering" department were established.
Currently, the department of "Automation and Telecommunications" prepares bachelors in 3 EPs (Educational Programs) and 1 EP for Master's degree.
6B07122 — "Automation and Informatization in Control Systems"
6B06211 — "Multichannel Fiber-Optic Networks and Communication Systems"
6B07107 — Digital Electric Power Engineering
7M07117 — "Automation and Control" (2 years, scientific-pedagogical direction)
Currently, the faculty and teaching staff total 14, consisting of 5 candidates, 5 PhD doctors, and 4 masters.
Partners
Interaction with Enterprises of the Zhambyl Region
Special attention is paid to the practical orientation of the educational process, which is ensured through close interaction with industrial enterprises of the Zhambyl region.
The department carries out systematic cooperation with enterprises of the region, including:
LLP “Kazphosphate”,
Zhambyl Branch of JSC “Alel Agro”,
LLP “Tarazkozhobuv”,
LLP “KAZSTONEBOX”,
JSC “Zhambyl GRES named after T.I. Baturov”,
Branch of JSC “Kazteleradio” — Zhambyl Regional Directorate of Television and Radio Broadcasting,
LLP “Taraz Sugar Plant”,
Branch of JSC “Transtelecom”,
LLP “BuildSvyazKom”.
In addition, the department cooperates with enterprises of the regional energy sector, food industry enterprises, municipal enterprises of automated water and heat supply systems, as well as industrial and infrastructure organizations of the city of Taraz and the Zhambyl region.
Dual Education at the A&T Department
The A&T Department implements a dual education system in close cooperation with leading enterprises of the Republic of Kazakhstan — JSC “Kazakhtelecom” and LLP “Kazphosphate”.
Dual education combines the study of theoretical disciplines at the university with practical training at the production facilities of partner enterprises. This format allows students of the department to acquire relevant professional skills in real working conditions already during their studies.
Within the framework of dual education, students:
- undergo industrial and pre-diploma internships at partner enterprises;
- participate in the implementation of real industrial and technological projects;
- work with modern equipment and software;
- study current standards, regulations, and corporate processes.
At the enterprises, students are assigned mentors from among experienced specialists, while the department appoints academic supervisors who provide methodological support and monitor the implementation of the educational program.
Graduate model
Certificate of specialized accreditation
Scientific achievements
Research Activities
The faculty members and young scientists of the department actively implement scientific grant projects funded through state and institutional programs on the following topics:
- IRN AP22685501 “Assessment of the impact of interval train traffic control systems on the capacity of railway lines.” Grant funding under the project for young scientists “Zhas Galym” for 2024–2026 (Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan). Project leader: Zh.E. Shukamanov.
- AP19679604 “Intelligent street lighting – an optimized integrated system of controlled autonomous LED luminaires with a highly efficient and durable electronic control mechanism.” Grant funding for scientific and (or) scientific-technical projects for 2023–2025 (Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan). Project leader: M.Sh. Junisbekov.
- AP19174361 “Increasing the efficiency of wind energy conversion through the use of pneumatic damping devices in actuators (postdoctoral research).” Grant funding under the “Zhas Galym” project for 2022–2024. Project leader: PhD A.B. Kabanbayev.
Research Work of Faculty Members
The department also carries out exploratory research work of faculty members on the following topics:
- “Automatic monitoring of reservoir water parameters with real-time data transmission.”
Project leader: Candidate of Technical Sciences, Acting Associate Professor M.M. Krykbayev. - “Information-measuring and control systems of unmanned vehicles.”
Project leader: Candidate of Technical Sciences, Professor T.K. Temirgaliyev. - “Determination of parameters, structure and demodulation of signals using amplitude-phase manipulation in post-processing mode.”
Project leader: Senior Lecturer A.S. Abildayeva.
Student Research Activities
- By decision of the Academic Council No. 11 dated April 3, 2025, a second-year student of EP 6B07122 – “Automation and Information Systems in Management (AISU)” Diana Beksary was awarded the qualification “Student-Researcher.”
- First-year students of the “AISU” group Nazym Tokhtan and Anar Kelesbek received a third-degree diploma from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the scientific project “Monitoring and Adaptive Control System of Equipment Condition in the Phosphorus Production Process.”
Their work took 3rd place in the Republican Student Research Competition among 36 projects (63 students) at the second stage of the competition in Ekibastuz. - At the VII International Competition of Scientific Works “IT Technologies in Science and Education” (Karaganda, 2024), second-year student Diana Beksary took 3rd place.
- Within the framework of the University Scientific and Practical Conference of Students (2025), the department presented 16 reports.
According to the results: - 1st place — E. Akilov and D. Toropov (plenary session);
- among the sections: 1st place — 1 student, 2nd place — 1 student, 3rd place — 2 students.
- Winners of the International Competition of the National Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research Committee E.K. Akilov and Diana Beksary received a first-degree diploma in the nomination “Best Student of 2024.”
- In the project “Best Young Scientist” (December 27, 2024, Center for International Research “Endless Light in Science”), Meirkhan Shubayev won first place (First-degree diploma).
AI Idea Competition
The department organizes competitions of ideas in the field of artificial intelligence “AI Generation: Ideas of the Future.”
The purpose of the competition is to identify, develop, and support creative and research ideas of students in the field of artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analysis, and digital technologies, as well as to stimulate interest in the practical application of AI in engineering, medical, social, and other fields.
Objectives of the competition:
- development of students’ scientific and creative potential;
- improvement of digital and project skills;
- formation of creative thinking in the field of AI;
- promotion of scientific and technical creativity.
In the 2025–2026 academic year, students of 1st–4th years of the following educational programs took part in the competition:
- 6B07122 – Automation and Informatization in Control Systems
- 6B06211 – Multichannel Fiber-Optic Networks and Communication Systems
- 6B07107 – Digital Electric Power Engineering
Competition Results
According to the decision of the competition commission, the winners and prize-winners were determined.
1st place – 4th-year student of EP 6B06211 Orazaly Kunsulu
2nd place – 4th-year student of EP 6B07122 Dmitry Toropov
2nd place – 4th-year student of EP 6B07122 Svyatoslav Orlovsky
3rd place – 1st-year student of EP 6B07122 Nurgisa Aitkul
3rd place – 2nd-year student of EP 6B06211 Asset Narkyzkyzy
3rd place – 4th-year student of EP 6B07122 Ramil Yakubov
Winners in special nominations:
- “Best Engineering Idea” – 4th-year student of EP 6B07122 Mukhamedali Saskebay
- “Breakthrough of the Year” – 3rd-year student of EP 6B07122 Farabi Rysbek
- “Social Impact” – 3rd-year student of EP 6B07122 Bauyrzhan Bazyken
Department achievements
In accordance with the Rules for the development, testing, and implementation of educational programs conducted on an experimental basis in educational organizations, by the order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 237 dated May 23, 2017, the Republican State Enterprise “Taraz State University named after M. Kh. Dulati” was granted the right to implement, on an experimental basis, the training of specialists under the experimental bachelor’s educational program “Mechatronics” from September 1, 2017, for a period of four years.
Based on the above-mentioned order, TarSU named after M. Kh. Dulati carried out the training of bachelors in the specialty “Mechatronics”. The educational program in Mechatronics was implemented jointly with Lublin University of Technology (LUT, Poland), with which a Memorandum of Bilateral Cooperation was signed and supplemented by an additional agreement, according to which a dual-degree education program was agreed upon within the framework of bachelor’s and master’s programs of TarSU.
Under this memorandum, students spent the first two years at TarSU and the following two years at LUT (Poland) to complete their studies, where the most modern educational and scientific laboratory facilities are available. Upon completion of the program, graduates received European and Kazakh diplomas, which significantly expands the opportunities and geographic scope of employment for young specialists, which is especially important in a competitive labor market.
As a result of this program, the following students became holders of two diplomas in 5B070200 – Automation and Control, and Mechatronics: Markabayeva D., Sultanov D., Kiselev K., Esenova A., Krakhmaleva A., Amalbek Ä., Seilbek A.
During 2013–2015, Prof. M. Sh. Zhunisbekov won a grant from the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 20 million tenge for scientific research and served as the project supervisor on the topic “Development of Small Mobile Wind Power Installations”, with the implementation of results in the department.
The department’s faculty and young scientists actively implement scientific grant projects financed through state and institutional programs on the following topics:
- IRN AR22685501 “Assessment of the impact of interval train control systems on the capacity of railway lines,” Grant of the Young Scientists Project “Jas Ghalym” for 2024–2026 (MES RK). Shukamanov Zh.E.
- AP19679604 “Intelligent Street Lighting – an optimized general system of managed autonomous LED lamps with a highly efficient and durable electronic control mechanism,” Grant for scientific and/or scientific-technical projects for 2023–2025 (MES RK). Zhunisbekov M.Sh.
As part of this project, classroom 2.2-307 of the department was equipped with a modern next-generation computer lab, which significantly improves the quality of the educational process, allows laboratory and research work to be conducted at a higher level, and creates conditions for preparing competitive specialists.
- AP19174361 Improvement of wind energy conversion efficiency through the application of pneumatic-damping devices in actuators (postdoctoral). Grant of the “Jas Ghalym” project for 2022–2024. PhD Dr. Qabanbayev A.B.
The department’s faculty have repeatedly been awarded letters of gratitude, certificates, and honorary certificates from the MES RK (Zhunisbekov M.Sh., Eraliyeva B.Sh., Sugurova L.A.).
Prof. M.Sh. Zhunisbekov has been awarded honorary certificates from the MES RK, the Akim of Zhambyl region, “Ulagatty Ustaz” from the Akimat of Taraz, the M. Kh. Dulati Medal, is an honorary education worker of the MES RK, and was awarded the title “Best University Lecturer” in 2009 and 2023. On October 24, 2025, on the eve of Republic Day, by decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Zhunisbekov M. was awarded the Medal “For Labor Distinction”.
The team of students from specialties 5B070200 – Automation and Control and 5B071900 – Radio Engineering and Telecommunications consistently won prizes at national subject olympiads during 2018–2023.
