Faculty Directory

Meet our distinguished faculty members who are dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service

Dr. Aizat Nurmatova
Dr. Aizat Nurmatova

Chair, Educational Leadership Department

Dr. Nurmatova holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Columbia University and has over 15 years of experience in educational administration across Central Asia. Her research focuses on culturally responsive leadership practices.

Specialization:

Educational Leadership, Policy Analysis

Prof. Bakyt Asanov
Prof. Bakyt Asanov

Professor of Educational Entrepreneurship

A former educational technology entrepreneur, Prof. Asanov brings practical experience in launching and scaling educational ventures. He founded two successful EdTech companies before joining academia.

Specialization:

Educational Technology, Venture Development

Dr. Elena Kim
Dr. Elena Kim

Associate Professor of Educational Psychology

Dr. Kim's research examines learning processes in diverse cultural contexts. She has published extensively on cognitive development and educational assessment in Central Asian educational settings.

Specialization:

Cognitive Development, Educational Assessment

Dr. Marat Ibraimov
Dr. Marat Ibraimov

Assistant Professor of Educational Innovation

With a background in both education and design thinking, Dr. Ibraimov specializes in developing innovative approaches to teaching and learning in resource-constrained environments.

Specialization:

Design Thinking, Educational Innovation

Prof. Sarah Johnson
Prof. Sarah Johnson

Visiting Professor of Comparative Education

An international scholar from the University of Toronto, Prof. Johnson brings global perspectives on educational systems and practices to our institute through her comparative research.

Specialization:

Comparative Education, International Education Policy

Dr. Talant Orozov
Dr. Talant Orozov

Professor of Educational Finance

Dr. Orozov combines expertise in finance with deep knowledge of educational systems, helping students understand the economic aspects of educational leadership and entrepreneurship.

Specialization:

Educational Finance, Resource Management

Dr. Ainura Sultanbekova
Dr. Ainura Sultanbekova

Associate Professor of Educational Psychology

Dr. Sultanbekova specializes in educational psychology with a focus on motivation and learning strategies. Her research examines how cultural factors influence student motivation in Central Asian contexts.

Specialization:

Motivation Theory, Learning Strategies

Dr. Nurlan Berdiev
Dr. Nurlan Berdiev

Assistant Professor of Educational Technology

Dr. Berdiev focuses on the integration of technology in educational settings, particularly in rural and under-resourced schools. He develops innovative, low-cost technology solutions for educational challenges.

Specialization:

Educational Technology, Digital Literacy

Dr. Gulnara Ismailova
Dr. Gulnara Ismailova

Associate Professor of Inclusive Education

Dr. Ismailova's work focuses on developing inclusive educational practices for students with diverse learning needs. She has led several initiatives to improve accessibility in educational institutions across Kyrgyzstan.

Specialization:

Inclusive Education, Special Education Needs

Faculty Leadership

Meet the academic leaders guiding our institution

Dr. Aizat Nurmatova

Dr. Aizat Nurmatova

Chair, Educational Leadership Department

Prof. Bakyt Asanov

Prof. Bakyt Asanov

Chair, Educational Entrepreneurship Department

Dr. Elena Kim

Dr. Elena Kim

Chair, Educational Psychology Department

Dr. Talant Orozov

Dr. Talant Orozov

Director of Research

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