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1st Anniversary: achievements of the Advanced Sensors Lab at NU
2024, April 24
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In the heart of NU, a pioneering force emerged on 14th March 2023—the Advanced Sensors Laboratory (ASL) at NLA, a beacon of excellence in gas sensor research and development.
Established under the leadership of Assistant Professor Dr. Almagul Mentbayeva, the lab swiftly rose to prominence. A testament to their impact is evident in the SciVal statistics from Scopus, showcasing their dominance—accounting for nearly 50% of the nation's scholarly output in gas sensors.
Their impact resonates strongly in the premier scientific journals worldwide, firmly establishing their presence in the Top 10%. The rapid ascent of the scientific endeavors has been catalyzed by the Collaborative Research Project (021220CRP0122), a pivotal initiative championed by NU and guided by the expertise of Prof. Almagul Mentbayeva and Dr. Baktiyar Soltabayev. Their exceptional achievements have garnered significant acclaim, exemplified by the prestigious nomination by Nature for inclusion in the esteemed "Top 100 in Materials Science - 2022" collection.
In the dynamic environment of the Advanced Sensors Laboratory, students from NU, as well as ENU and KazNU, have embarked on transformative research journeys. Perizat Askar, an NU student, for instance, delved into "Sensor Design Based on 2D/3D Conducting Polymer" for her master's thesis. Utilizing the ASL facilities, she synthesized and rigorously tested conducting polymers, focusing on hydrogen gas.
Currently, the laboratory is spearheading two research projects funded by Kazakhstan's Ministry of Science and Higher Education. Under the expert guidance of Dr. Baktiyar Soltabayev, they're developing an ultrasensitive gas sensor using Ti-doped ZnO to detect NO2, while Dr. Amanzhol Turlybekuly's project aims to revolutionize diabetic state recognition with innovative metal oxide nanorods.The Laboratory has received two patents for inventions by the Kazakhstan patent Bureau in 2024 year.
Collaborations with industry titans like ArcelorMittal and KazMunayGas Engineering underscore the relevance and impact of this laboratory. Explore their journey and important research at gslab.kz — it's just the beginning of an extraordinary chapter in sensor innovation.
