Dr. Marzhan S. Kalmakhanova is an Associate Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Technology at Taraz University named after M.Kh. Dulaty, Kazakhstan.  Her research focuses on the synthesis, modification, and characterization of advanced adsorbent materials, including biochar and activated carbons derived from agricultural biomass, for the removal of heavy metals and contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) from wastewater and groundwater. Dr. Kalmakhanova has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed publications in international journals and conference proceedings. According to Scopus, her current h-index is 7, reflecting the impact and citation of her research contributions in environmental science and chemical engineering. She has completed research internships at the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, University of Barcelona, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Complutense University of Madrid, and D. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia. Dr. Kalmakhanova has successfully managed national and international research projects and currently supervises five PhD students. Her work contributes to the development of sustainable and cost-effective solutions for water purification and environmental protection in Kazakhstan.

Principal Investigator, BWPD8297 – “Science with a Purpose: Improving Environmental Science in Kazakhstani Universities”, under the U.S.–Kazakhstan University Partnerships Grants Program (01.01.2022 – 30.09.2022).

Project Coordinator, Consortium of Kazakhstani–U.S. Universities Partnership Program, sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in the Republic of Kazakhstan and administered by IIE – Steppe Global Education Foundation (01.11.2024 – 01.05.2025).

Research Internships

01.03–15.03.2021 – Complutense University of Madrid, Spain.

16.09–24.09.2022 – University of Nebraska–Lincoln, USA.

12.03–04.04.2023 – Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, Portugal.

03.02–17.02.2023 – D. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia, Russia.

27.08.2024–27.11.2024 – University of Barcelona, Spain.

Scientific Output and Metrics

H-index: 7 (Scopus and Web of Science).

Author of more than 60 scientific publications, including:

26 publications in journals recommended by the Committee for Quality Assurance in Science and Higher Education of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan;

34 articles in international peer-reviewed journals indexed in Scopus;

ORCID: 0000-0002-8635-463X
Scopus ID: 57195996688

• Kudaibergenova R.M., Baibazarova E.A., Balpanova D.T., Sugurbekova G.K., Serikbayeva A.M., Kalmakhanova M.S., Murzakasymova N.S., Kabdushev A.A., Orynbayev S.A., Design and Application of Superhydrophobic Magnetic Nanomaterials for Efficient Oil–Water Separation: A Critical Review, Molecules, 2025, 30 (15), 3313. DOI: 10.3390/molecules30153313
• Kalmakhanova M.S., Kurtebayeva A.A., Tleuova Z.T., Satybaldiev B., Orynbayev S.A., Malakar A., Gomes H.T., Snow, D.D, Environmental Impact of Wastewater on Surface and Groundwater in Central Asia, Sustainability, 2025, 17, 5370. DOI: 10.3390/su17125370
• Silva A.S., Filho P.Z., Ferreira A.P., Roman F.F., Baldo A.P., Rauhauser M., Diaz de Tuesta J.L., Pereira A.I., Silva A.M.T., Pietrobelli J.M.T., Kalmakhanova M.S., Snow D.D., Gomes H.T., Occurrence of micropollutants in surface water and removal by catalytic wet peroxide oxidation enhanced filtration using polymeric membranes loaded with carbon nanotubes, Chemical Engineering Journal Advances, 2025, 21, 100707. DOI: 10.1016/j.ceja.2025.100707
• Kama, N.M., Hamidon, N.F., Mukhair, H., Muhammad, E.F., Zaid, H.F.M., Ho, Y.C., Zain, N.N.M., Kalmakhanova, M.S., Jumbri, K., Integrating experimental and computational tools for adsorptive removal of Dicamba using UiO-66(Zr)-impregnated cholinium alanate ionic liquid, Journal of Solid State Chemistry, 2025, 348, 125386. DOI: 10.1016/j.jssc.2025.125386
• Burkitbay, A., Dyussenbiyeva, K. Z., Sarttarova, L. E., & Kalmakhanova, M. S. (2025). Development of hydrophobic cellulose textile materials. Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 2025, 40(11), 1417–1426. DOI: 10.1080/10426914.2025.2522048
• Doshibekova A., Jurinskaya I., Tashpulatov S., Zhilisbayeva R., Sarttarova L., Akbarov R., Kalmakhanova M., Effect of technological parameters on the process of copper deposition on chemically and chemical-galvanically nickel-plated fibers, 2025, Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, 29(1), 162-183. DOI: 10.1108/RJTA-03-2023-0037
• Badanov K.I., Badanova R.R., Kasymova G.A., Tulendiyeva G.O., Rakhmanova Z.S., Kalmakhanova M.S., A new method of dyeing keratin-containing substrates and the effect of temperature, 2025, The Journal of the Textile Institute, 116(1), 129–137. DOI: 10.1080/00405000.2024.2319361
• Burkitbay A, Dyussenbiyeva K.Z., Taussarova B.R., Sarttarova L.T., Sarybayeva E.E., Kalmakhanova M.S., Novel method for finishing nonwoven fabrics from domestic raw materials with flame retardant and antimicrobial properties, 2025, The Journal of the Textile Institute, 116(8), 1692-1702. DOI: 10.1080/00405000.2024.2396185
• Serikbayeva A.M., Roman F.F., Gomes H.T., Kalmakhanova M.S., Development and characterization of organically grafted clay minerals for the removal of methylene blue from water, 2024, Clays and Clay Minerals, 72:e34. DOI:10.1017/cmn.2024.34
• Baimuratova Z., Ermekov S., Silva A., Gomes H., Kalmakhanova M., New magnetic clays MnFe₂O₄/Shymkent for removal of heavy metals from wastewater, 2024, E3S Web of Conferences, 474, 01034. DOI: 10.1051/e3sconf/202447401034
• Kalmakhanova M.S., Diaz de Tuesta J.L., Malakar A., Gomes H.T., Snow D.D., Wastewater treatment in Central Asia: Treatment alternatives for safe water reuse, 2023, Sustainability, 15(20), 14949. DOI: 10.3390/su152014949
• Kalmakhanova M.S., Nyrlybayeva A.N., Seitbekova G.A., Naurzkulova S.M., Diaz de Tuesta J.L. and Gomes H.T., Pillared clay-based catalysts for treatment of 4-nitrophenol solutions by catalytic wet peroxide oxidation, Global NEST Journal, 2023, 25(2), 75-80. DOI: 10.30955/gnj.004311
• Kabdushev A., Delikesheva D., Korgasbekov D., Manapbayev B., Kalmakhanova M., Identifying applicability viscoelastic systems in the context of improving well casing processes, 2023, Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies, 6, 6(126), pp. 71-79. DOI: 10.15587/1729-4061.2023.292252
• Kabdushev A., Delikesheva D., Korgasbekov D., Manapbayev B., Kalmakhanova M., Identifying the influence of basalt fiber reinforcement on the deformation and strength characteristics of cement stone, 2023, Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies, 5, 6(125), pp. 58 - 65, DOI: 10.15587/1729-4061.2023.288551
• Kasymova G.A., Badanov K.I., Badanov I.K., Makhanbetaliyeva K.T., Badanova R.B., Togatayev T.T., Nabiyev D.S., Kalmakhanova M.S., New dispersions for pigment printing binders in the manufacture of light industry goods, 2024, Journal of the Textile Institute, 115(10), 2020 – 2030. DOI: 10.1080/00405000.2023.2277147
• Sarybayeva E., Kuramysova M., Mukimov M., Shardarbek M., Rakhmanova Z., Makhanbetaliyeva K., Tashmukhamedov F., Jurinskaya I., Kalmakhanova M., Influence of tuck stitches on the physical and mechanical properties of knitted fabrics, Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, 2024, 28(4), 798-818. DOI: 10.1108/RJTA-07-2022-0083
• Diaz de Tuesta J.L., Marques V.C., Roman F.F., Silva A.S., Silva A.P.F., Bosco T.C., Shinibekova A.A., Aknur S., Kalmakhanova M.S., Massalimova B.K., Arrobas M., Gomes H.T., Performance and modeling of Ni(II) adsorption from low concentrated wastewater on carbon microspheres prepared from tangerine peels by FeCl₃-assisted hydrothermal carbonization, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2022, 10(5), 108143. DOI: 10.1016/j.jece.2022.108143 (ISI indexed; Percentile = 86%; IF = 4.3)
• Sadiyeva K.R., Nurlybayeva A.N., Zharlikapova R.B., Seitbekova G.A., Matniyazova G.K., Baibazarova E.A., Kudaibergenova R.M., Kalmakhanova M.S., Recovery of aluminum and vanadium compounds from karatau phosphorites for application in the synthesis of aluminum-vanadium containing carbon nanoparticles, Egyptian Journal of Chemistry, 2022, 65(12), 403-413. DOI:10.21608/EJCHEM.2022.121888.5470 (ISI indexed; Percentile = 44%)
• Diaz de Tuesta J.L., Saviotti M.C., Roman F.F., Pantuzza G.F., Sartori H.J.F., Shinibekova A., Kalmakhanova M.S., Massalimova B.K., Pietrobelli J.M.T.A., Lenzi G.G., Gomes H.T., Assisted hydrothermal carbonization of agroindustrial byproducts as effective step in the production of activated carbon catalysts for wet peroxide oxidation of micro-pollutants, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2021, 9(1), 105004. DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-08473-1 (ISI indexed; Percentile = 86%; IF = 4.3)
• Kalmakhanova M.S., Diaz de Tuesta J.L., Massalimova B.K., Gomes H.T., Pillared clays from natural resources as catalysts for catalytic wet peroxide oxidation: Characterization and Kinetic Insights, Environmental Engineering Research, 2020, 25, 186-196. DOI: 10.4491/eer.2018.402 (ISI indexed; Percentile = 47%; IF = 1.087)
• Reimbaeva S.M., Massalimova B.K., Kalmakhanova M.S. New pillared clays prepared from different deposits of Kazakhstan, Materials Today: Proceedings, 2020, 31. 607–610. DOI:10.1016/j.matpr.2020.07.532 (ISI indexed; Percentile = 39%; CiteScore = 1.3)
• Silva A.S., Kalmakhanova M.S., Massalimova B.K., Diaz de Tuesta J.L., Gomes, H.T. Wet peroxide oxidation of paracetamol using acid activated and Fe/Co-pillared clay catalysts prepared from natural clays, Catalysts, 2019, 9(9), 705. DOI: 10.3390/catal9090705 (ISI indexed; Percentile = 55%; IF = 3.52)
• Tungatarova S.A., Baizhumanova T.S., Zheksenbaeva Z.T., Massalimova B.K., Kalmakhanova M. Oxidative conversion of methane of natural gas to oxygen containing compounds, Chemical Engineering Transactions, 2017, 61, 1135–1140. DOI: 10.3303/CET1761187 (Scopus indexed; Percentile = 37%; CiteScore = 1.3)

Recipient of the title “Best University Teacher – 2021.”

Recipient of the State Scientific Scholarship for Young Scientists (2025).

Member of the Republican Educational and Methodological Council in the field of Physical and Chemical Sciences (Educational and Methodological Association – UMO-RUMS, No. 25-15-131 dated 20.11.2024).

ViceChair of the Dissertation Council for the Educational Program 8D05311 – Chemistry.

External Advisor to the Akim (Governor) of Zhambyl Region on scientific issues (Certificate No. 018, 2023).

Awarded the honorary badge “For Outstanding Achievements in Teaching and Educating the Younger Generation” (Certificate No. 87, 2023).

Awarded the honorary badge “For Contribution to the Development of Science” for distinguished achievements in the field of science of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Certificate No. 00563, 2024).

Recipient of the international scholarship “500 Scientists” under the Bolashak Program; research internship at the University of Barcelona, Spain (2024).

Participation in Research Projects

2022–2024 – Scientific and Technical Project IRN AP13067715, Principal Investigator.

2024–2026 – Program BR24992867, Senior Researcher.

2025–2027 – Grant Project AP2619531, Principal Investigator.