Al-Farabi KazNU Professor Amangeldy Bissenbaev Receives the Kanysh Satpayev Award for Contributions to Science

Amangeldy Bissenbaev, Professor at the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Doctor of Biological Sciences and Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, has received the Kanysh Satpayev Award in recognition of his contributions to the advancement of science.
Professor Bissenbaev is an established scholar in molecular biology, genetics, and biochemistry, with more than 30 years of academic and research experience at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. In 1994, he defended his Candidate of Sciences dissertation on the biochemical mechanisms regulating α-amylase synthesis and secretion in the aleurone layer of wheat grain. In 2010, he earned his Doctor of Sciences degree in Biochemistry. He was elected Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan in 2012 and became an Academician in 2017.
Since 2011, Professor Bissenbaev has served as a professor at the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics. Since 2000, he has also held the position of Director of the Research Institute for Biology and Biotechnology Problems at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. His research focuses on the molecular and genetic mechanisms regulating gene activity and the development of genetic engineering research.
Professor Bissenbaev has authored more than 250 scientific and educational publications. He actively contributes to research projects, the advancement of scientific research, and the training of highly qualified specialists. Under his supervision, one Candidate of Sciences dissertation and six PhD dissertations have been successfully defended. He also teaches undergraduate, master's, and doctoral courses in molecular biology, genetic engineering, evolutionary biology, and recombinant DNA technologies.
His scientific and educational achievements have been recognized through numerous awards. He received the national “Best University Teacher” grant in both 2007 and 2020. His honors also include the Ybyrai Altynsarin Badge of Honor in 2008 and the “For Merits in the Development of Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan” badge in 2018. In 2022, he was awarded the Order of Qurmet for his outstanding contributions to scientific activity.
The Kanysh Satpayev Award recognizes Professor Bissenbaev’s longstanding dedication to research, professional excellence, and significant contribution to the development of science in Kazakhstan.

The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University warmly congratulate Professor Amangeldy Bissenbaev on this well-deserved recognition. We wish him continued good health, further scientific achievements, new discoveries, and every success in mentoring and training the next generation of researchers!