Ayaz Belkozhayev | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ayaz Belkozhayev | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award 

Associate Professor at Satbayev University | Kazakhstan

Dr. Ayaz Belkozhayev, an accomplished molecular biologist and bioinformatics researcher from Kazakhstan, is an Associate Professor at Satbayev University with a strong academic foundation and impactful scientific contributions. He earned his Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics from Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, where his dissertation focused on the interaction of microRNAs with mRNA genes containing nucleotide repeats. His earlier studies include a Master’s degree in Biophysics and Biomedicine and a Bachelor’s in Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology, reflecting a consistent dedication to advancing biomedical and agricultural sciences. Professionally, Dr. Ayaz Belkozhayev has served as a research scientist at the M.A. Aitkhozhin Institute of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, a lecturer at the Kazakh National Medical University, and has steadily advanced within Satbayev University from assistant to senior lecturer and now associate professor. His research interests span molecular biology, bioinformatics, extracellular vesicles, microRNA biomarkers for cancer and neurodegenerative diseases, hydrogen production by genetically engineered cyanobacteria, and phytoremediation of heavy metals. He is skilled in advanced laboratory techniques such as cell culture, transfection, Western blotting, immunofluorescence microscopy, and high-throughput genomic analysis, which support his innovative projects on diagnostics and sustainable biotechnology. His international experience includes academic internships and collaborations in South Korea and the United Kingdom, broadening his expertise and networks. With publications in high-impact journals such as Current Neuropharmacology, Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience, PeerJ, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, and Plants Basel, he has established a strong global research presence, supported by patents in biomedical diagnostics and biotechnological innovation. To date, his work has achieved 148 citations across 138 documents, with 16 publications and an h-index of 7, reflecting growing influence in his fields. In conclusion, Dr. Ayaz Belkozhayev is a dynamic and forward-looking researcher whose blend of academic rigor, innovative projects, and international engagement positions him as a deserving candidate for recognition, with significant potential to lead future advancements in molecular biology, bioinformatics, and applied biotechnology.

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Featured Publications:

  1. Belkozhayev, A. (2022). Extracellular vesicles, stem cells and the role of miRNAs in neurodegeneration. Current Neuropharmacology, 20(8), 1450–1478.

  2. Belkozhayev, A. (2022). Bioinformatics analysis of the interaction of miRNAs and piRNAs with human mRNA genes having di- and trinucleotide repeats. Genes (Basel), 13(5), 800.

  3. Belkozhayev, A. (2024). Differential microRNA expression in the SH-SY5Y human cell model as potential biomarkers for Huntington’s disease. Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience, 18, 1399742.

  4. Belkozhayev, A. (2020). Combination of circulating miR-145-5p/miR-191-5p as biomarker for breast cancer detection. PeerJ, 8, e10494.

  5. Belkozhayev, A. (2024). Biotechnological production of hydrogen: Design features of photobioreactors and improvement of conditions for cultivating cyanobacteria. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 49(Part A), 413–432.

  6. Belkozhayev, A. (2024). Spectral insights: Navigating the frontiers of biomedical and microbiological exploration with Raman spectroscopy. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B, 252, 112870.

  7. Belkozhayev, A. (2024). Reducing heavy metal contamination in soil and water using phytoremediation. Plants (Basel), 13(11), 1534.