From a graduate of the Faculty of Geography to an Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Kazakhstan and a two-time laureate of the State Prize.

From a graduate of the Faculty of Geography to an Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Kazakhstan and a two-time laureate of the State Prize.

One of the outstanding graduates of the Faculty of Geography of Al-Farabi Kazakh State University is Akhmetkal Medeu, Doctor of Geographical Sciences, Professor, Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

After graduating from the Faculty of Geography of Al-Farabi Kazakh State University in 1977, Akhmetkal Medeu devoted his professional life to the development of geographical science in Kazakhstan.

His main areas of scientific research include modern geomorphogenesis, natural hazards and emergency risks, water resources, environmental and water security, as well as atlas mapping.

His contribution to the development of fundamental geographical works is particularly significant. A.R. Medeu served as the Editor-in-Chief and responsible contributor to the National Atlas of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as the Atlas of Natural Hazards and Emergency Risks of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

His scientific legacy includes more than 230 scientific publications, including 24 monographs, 4 atlases, and 2 dictionaries of geographical terms. Under his supervision, 6 doctoral and 14 candidate dissertations were successfully defended.

Among his numerous achievements, a particularly noteworthy distinction is that A.R. Medeu is a two-time laureate of the State Prize of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Science and Technology.

In 2013, he was awarded the State Prize for a series of scientific works in the field of atlas mapping of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

In 2019, he received the State Prize for a series of scientific works devoted to sustainable water supply of natural and economic systems of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the context of national security.

His other distinguished awards include the international Crystal Compass Award of the Russian Geographical Society, the Order of Kurmet, the Fleischmann Medal, and numerous other state and professional honors.

Today, Akhmetkal  Medeu continues his active scientific and public work at JSC “Institute of Geography and Water Security.”

The career of A. Medeu is a remarkable story of a KazNU graduate who devoted his life to science and made a significant contribution to the study and sustainable development of Kazakhstan’s natural systems.

We are proud of our graduates, their achievements, and their contribution to the advancement of science in Kazakhstan!