The Institute of New Materials and Energy Technologies
About INMET
The Institute of New Materials and Energy Technologies (INMET) is a private research institution at Nazarbayev University dedicated to advancing energy technologies, advanced materials, and sustainable innovation.
The Institute was established in 2025 on the basis of the Center for Energy and Advanced Materials Science of the National Laboratory Astana, Nazarbayev University, with the support of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The Institute was established in 2025 on the basis of the Center for Energy and Advanced Materials Science of the National Laboratory Astana, Nazarbayev University, with the support of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Mission
To advance cutting-edge research in energy technologies and advanced materials by fostering innovation, education, and strong national and international collaboration in support of sustainable development.
INMET Key projects
Description of key projects implemented by INMET laboratories. Goals and results of the projects that contribute to the advancement of science.
This project identifies the micropollutant concentrations at different stages of Astana urban water system, studies their effect on human health and ecology, and assesses the micropollutant removal efficiency of available water/wastewater and waste (sludge) disposal technologies.
This project explores how natural nemalite–serpentinite and technogenic serpentinite rocks can be used as low-cost, mineral-based materials for capturing, absorbing, and permanently storing carbon dioxide.
Central to this research is an patented sulfation roasting–water leaching process, which enables efficient transfer of nickel and cobalt into solution while suppressing excessive iron dissolution. Optimization of this patented roasting–leaching route resulted in high leaching efficiencies for nickel and cobalt (˃90%) and the formation of a pregnant leach solution (PLS) suitable for downstream purification and metal recovery.
The first domestically developed green hydrogen production facility in Kazakhstan has been launched, utilizing solar and wind energy, marking an important step toward clean energy and a low-carbon economy.
New biotechnologies for medicine and agriculture
Kazakhstani scientists have, for the first time in the world, developed a technology for producing life-saving pharmaceutical drugs from rice husk residues and corn cobs, combining the principles of green chemistry with pharmaceutical manufacturing.
The project investigates the fabrication of YBa₂Cu₃O₇₋ₓ (YBCO) superconducting layers on biaxially textured substrates using RF magnetron sputtering as a practical alternative to conventional industrial methods such as pulsed laser deposition (PLD), chemical vapor deposition (CVD), reactive co-evaporation (RCE), and metal–organic deposition (MOD).
Battery for electric car
Battery group developed, optimized, scaled up, and integrated LiFePO4 (LFP)-graphite pouch cells produced on a semi-automatic pilot line. Processes ranging from electrode formulation to pouch cell fabrication, electrolyte optimization, module assembly, and system integration were systematically developed. Battery block prototype has been tested in electric car JAC e-JS4 (JAC Motors Qazaqstan, Almaty)
Study of Artificial Intelligence
Development of algorithms and methods for applying artificial intelligence to scientific and practical tasks.
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Leadership
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Zhumabay Bakenov
General Director, Doctor of Engineering,
Professor School of Engineering and Digital Science, Nazarbayev University
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Aliya Mukanova
Deputy General Director, PhD in Science Engineering and Technology
Leading Researcher
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Dulat Buketov
Deputy General Director on Commercialization
Collaborations
The Institute of New Materials and Energy Technologies (INMET) is open to broad collaboration and welcomes partnerships with industrial, academic, and governmental organizations. We invite interested companies to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with INMET to strengthen long-term cooperation in research, innovation, and technology development.
CONTACTS
Tel: +7 (7172) 69-47-55
E-mail: inmet@nu.edu.kz
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Address: 010000 Astana, 53 Kabanbay Batyr Ave., С4 block, office 216
The Republic of Kazakhstan
E-mail: inmet@nu.edu.kz
Instagram: inmet.official
Linkedin: inmet-official
Address: 010000 Astana, 53 Kabanbay Batyr Ave., С4 block, office 216
The Republic of Kazakhstan