Seminar on Nuclear Physics
24.09.25
17:00 – 18:00
24.09.25
17:00 – 18:00
Dr. Aliya Nurmukhanbetova
Head of Nuclear Physics Group
Topic: Inverse Kinematics for Rare Beams

TTIK approach is an effective method for studying resonant reactions important for nuclear physics and astrophysics. This technique proves invaluable in rare beam experiments, where traditional accelerator methods are often limited.

22.10.25
17:00 – 18:00
22.10.25
17:00 – 18:00
Gulfairuz Serikbayeva
PhD student NU
Topic: Time-of-Flight method in Thick Target Inverse Kinematics approach

The Thick Target Inverse Kinematics technique has been extensively applied to search for resonances in light nuclei. The most significant challenge of this approach is to differentiate products of elastic and inelastic resonant scattering. To separate these processes the Time-of-Flight method is applied.
26.11.25
17:00 – 18:00
26.11.25
17:00 – 18:00
Kirill Ilin
Canadian International School in Astana
Topic: Muon Tomography: A Multidisciplinary Approach in Nuclear Physics

Dedicated to how nuclear physics finds interdisciplinary applications with the help of muon tomography, a method used to study colossal structures using naturally occurring cosmic muons.
24.12.25
17:00 – 18:00
24.12.25
17:00 – 18:00
Assylzhan Tenelbayev
MS student NU
Topic: The Trojan Horse Method: A Nuclear Physics Tool for Astrophysics

Trojan Horse Method (THM) is a powerful indirect technique in nuclear astrophysics. This method allows scientists to bypass the Coulomb barrier using three-body reactions, enabling the measurement of critical nuclear reaction rates at low astrophysical energies that are otherwise inaccessible to direct experiments.
29.01.26
17:00 – 18:00
29.01.26
17:00 – 18:00
Dr. Dosbol Nauruzbayev
Senior Researcher NPG lab
Topic: Electronics for Nuclear Physics

The seminar is devoted to a brief history of the development of electronics for nuclear physics experiments. Modern technologies are also examined in more detail, using equipment from the NPG.kz group as an example.
12.03.26
17:00 – 18:00
12.03.26
17:00 – 18:00
Dr. Aliya Nurmukhanbetova
Head of Nuclear Physics Group
Topic: Resonant Reactions for Nuclear Structure and Astrophysics

Resonant reactions are a well-known source of information on nuclear structure. This information is also in high demand in nuclear astrophysics for understanding the chemical evolution of the universe. In this seminar, we will talk about the study of resonant reactions in inverse kinematics.

Link to the video meeting: Google Meet

19.03.2026
17:00 – 18:00
19.03.2026
17:00 – 18:00
Aidar Tainov
Senior Program Manager
International Science and Technology Center (ISTC)
Topic: Nuclear Power and the Future of Clean Energy

This joint seminar will explore how nuclear power contributes to the global transition toward clean and reliable energy. It will introduce the basic principles of nuclear energy, its role in reducing carbon emissions, and recent technological developments such as small modular reactors (SMR). The session will also discuss how countries, including Kazakhstan, can benefit from nuclear power as part of a sustainable energy future.

Link to the video meeting: Google Meet
26.03.2026
17:00 – 18:00
26.03.2026
17:00 – 18:00
Dana Alina
Assistant Professor SSH
Topic: How astronomers detect the invisible in Kazakhstan and across the world: telescopes and data analysis

In the seminar, we will discuss astronomical capabilities in the world and in Kazakhstan, as well as the associated needs and challenges. The seminar will also give a short overview of the research directions of the astrophysics team at Nazarbayev Universits, and discuss tools and techniques we will be using during the research school.

Link to the video meeting: Google Meet
April
April
Topic: TBA
May
May
Topic: TBA