Yergali Mukhtaruly Abenov, PhD and Acting Associate Professor at the Department of Management, Awarded the Lev Gumilyov Medal

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University and the Republic Day of Kazakhstan, Yergali Mukhtaruly Abenov, PhD and Acting Associate Professor at the Department of Management, was awarded the Lev Gumilyov Medal, the university’s highest distinction.

The award was presented to the scholar in recognition of his significant contribution to the university’s development, his many years of service in education and research, and his professional achievements.

Yergali Mukhtaruly is a graduate of the Department of Management. He arrived in Astana as an ambitious young man with high aspirations and went on to build a professional career that took him from student to qualified lecturer and accomplished scholar. Today, he prepares young professionals at his alma mater and contributes to the university’s academic and research development.

Education: From 2004 to 2008, he studied at the Department of Management of the Faculty of Economics at L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, specialising in 050510 – State and Local Government, and completed his bachelor’s degree.

From 2008 to 2010, he pursued a master’s degree at the same university in 6N0510 – State and Local Government. He graduated with honours and was awarded a master’s degree.

From 2017 to 2020, he completed his doctoral studies in 6D051700 – Innovation Management at the Department of Management of the Faculty of Economics at L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University.

On 10 March 2022, he successfully defended his dissertation entitled “Improving the Mechanisms for the Innovative Development of Entrepreneurship through Public-Private Partnerships” before the university’s dissertation council. In accordance with Order No. 552-p dated 17 March 2022, he was awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in 6D051700 – Innovation Management.

Professional Experience: Yergali Mukhtaruly’s professional career is closely connected with the university from which he graduated. On 24 January 2011, he joined the Department of Management of the Faculty of Economics at L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University as a lecturer.

He currently serves as Acting Associate Professor at the Department of Management and holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. Through his teaching, he contributes to the development of students’ professional competencies, encourages their interest in research, and helps prepare highly qualified specialists.

Research Activities: Yergali Mukhtaruly is an economist and scholar whose research focuses on pressing issues in the contemporary economy and the development of evidence-based approaches to addressing them.

His research interests include innovation management, public-private partnerships, the innovative development of entrepreneurship, and current macroeconomic issues. His independently authored and collaborative publications have both theoretical and practical significance.

Yergali Mukhtaruly is the author of more than 30 academic and teaching publications, including: 2 textbooks; 3 monographs; 17 articles published in academic journals recommended by the authorised body; 4 certificates of registration for copyrighted works.

The Lev Gumilyov Medal is a distinguished recognition of Yergali Mukhtaruly’s many years of service to the university, his professional excellence, and his contribution to the advancement of research and education.

The staff of the Department of Management warmly congratulate Yergali Mukhtaruly on this prestigious and well-deserved award and wish him continued success in his academic and teaching career, new accomplishments, and creative inspiration!