Batyrkhan Azimkhanovich Buralkhiev is a highly qualified specialist in the field of animal husbandry, biotechnology, and agricultural science. He graduated with honors (Lenin Scholarship recipient) from the Alma-Ata Zooveterinary Institute in 1986. From 1990 to 1994, he completed postgraduate studies at the All-Russian Research Institute of Physiology and Veterinary Medicine (Borovsk, Russian Federation), specializing in biotechnology. He also holds a diploma from the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation as a “Research Biotechnologist” (specialty 23.03.00 – Biotechnology).

Professor Buralkhiev has made a significant contribution to the training of highly qualified specialists. Under his supervision, more than 30 undergraduate theses have been completed, 18 master's students and 3 PhD students have been successfully trained. He currently supervises doctoral students in the specialty “Livestock Production Technology.” His H-index (Scopus) is 3.

He continuously enhances his professional competencies through international and national training programs, including:

• Professional development program “Innovation in Teaching and Learning,” National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (2015);
• Higher education management program, Nazarbayev University, Astana (2015);
• Advanced training program “Management of an Educational Organization for Executives,” Association of Higher Educational Institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2020).

Academic and Professional Experience

• 1986–1989 – Assistant Lecturer, Department of Farm Animal Nutrition, Alma-Ata Zooveterinary Institute
• 1989–1993 – Postgraduate Researcher, All-Russian Research Institute of Physiology and Biotechnology
• 1993–1996 – Assistant Lecturer, Department of Genetics and Biotechnology
• 1996–2000 – Deputy Dean, Kazakh National Agrarian University
• 2000–2007 – Deputy Dean, Faculty of Animal Husbandry Technologies; Associate Professor
• 2007–2012 – Deputy Head, Department of Livestock and Fish Farming Production Technology
• 2012–2013 – Chief Academic Secretary, Kazakh National Agrarian University
• 2013–2022 – Dean, Faculty of Technology and Bioresources
• 2022–2024 – Professor, Departments of Livestock Production Technology and Zooengineering
• Since September 2024 – Professor, Department of Zooengineering and Biotechnology

Research Interests

Professor Buralkhiev’s research focuses on:

• Animal biotechnology and genetics
• Reproductive biology and productivity of livestock
• Molecular-genetic selection methods
• Sustainable livestock production in arid environments
• Beekeeping and animal breeding technologies

He has participated in major international and national research projects, including:

• ICARDA–IFAD GRISP global livestock research project
• International space biotechnology project on embryo viability in microgravity (Baikonur)
• Development of national strategies for animal genetic resources (Turkey)

He has led and contributed to multiple grant-funded research projects supported by the Ministries of Education and Science and Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Achievements and Awards

• “Honored Worker of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan” (2014)
• Certificate of Honor, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2015)
• “Honored Veteran” Medal, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2020)
• Medal named after Efim F. Liskun (Russian State Agrarian University)
• KazNAIU Badge “For Contribution to Agricultural Education, Science and Production” (2021)
• KazNAIU Medal “For Distinguished Service” (2022)
• Winner of the Republican Competition “Best Dean of the Year” (2021)