INMET
Laboratory of Renewable and Hybrid Energy Systems
The Laboratory of Renewable and Hybrid Energy Systems is a cutting-edge research lab dedicated to designing and harnessing novel solar-sensitive and multifunctional materials. The lab addresses fundamental and technical challenges in the fields of solar cells, solar fuels, biomass, hydrogen generation, hydrogen storage, and hydrogen sensor technologies. Through the development of strategic solutions, the lab aims to advance these technologies and expand their real-world applications. Its vision is to drive scientific progress in renewable energy and contribute to the development of sustainable, green technologies.
Research areas
The Laboratory of Renewable and Hybrid Energy Systems conducts advanced research across nine interconnected scientific directions:
- Hydrogen Production: Development of photoelectrochemical, catalytic, and hybrid energy systems for efficient solar-to-hydrogen conversion.
- Hydrogen Storage: Design of advanced materials and architectures enabling safe, high-capacity storage of hydrogen for clean energy applications.
- Biomass Conversion: Investigation of novel solvents, catalysts, and processes for biomass valorization and sustainable drug production.
- Computational Engineering and Materials Science: Application of classical all-atom MD simulations, DFT, and multiscale modeling to understand and optimize material behavior at the atomic and molecular levels.
- Conducting Polymers: Design and synthesis of conjugated and electroactive polymers for improved charge transport and interfacial engineering in energy devices.
- Smart Polymers and Membranes: Development of intelligent polymer architectures and membrane materials for energy storage, sensing, and fuel cell applications.
- Functional Coatings and Thin Films: Fabrication of multifunctional, electrochromic, anti-icing, and protective coatings tailored for advanced engineering and energy systems.
- Next-Generation Photovoltaics: Engineering of indoor photovoltaics, tandem architectures, dye-sensitized solar cells, and novel photoactive materials for high-efficiency solar energy capture.
- Air Quality and Aerosol Science: Characterization, modeling, and source apportionment of airborne particulate matter to assess environmental and health impacts.
Equipments
Our research laboratory has recently constructed a laboratory-scale hydrogen station capable of producing green hydrogen from water. A schematic illustration of the system, along with its fabrication at lab scale, is presented on this page. At the experimental laboratory scale, our facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation. These facilities support advanced materials synthesis, surface and structural characterization, electrochemical analysis, and catalytic reaction studies, enabling comprehensive research from fundamental investigations to applied laboratory-scale demonstrations.
Who We Are
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Prof. Nurxat Nuraje, PhD
Head of the Lab
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Dr. Vladislav Kudryashov, PhD
Leading Researcher
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Dr. Munziya Abutalip, PhD
Leading Researcher
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Dr. Yerbolat Magazov, PhD
Researcher
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Dr. Guldana Zhigerbayeva, PhD
Researcher
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Dr. Dana Kanzhigitova, PhD
Researcher
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Dr. Zhexenbek Toktarbay, PhD
Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University
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Dr. Bakhytzhan Baptayev, PhD
Leading Researcher
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Dr. Olzat Toktarbaiuly, PhD
Leading Researcher
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Dr. Minavar Shaimardan, PhD
Senior Researcher
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Dr. Aitkazy Kaisha,
PhD
Senior Researcher
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Dr. Mirat Karibayev,
PhD
Senior Researcher
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Dr. Nurlan Almasov,
PhD
Senior Researcher
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Dr. Gulden Ormanova, PhD
Senior Researcher
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Dr. Nursultan Mussakhanuly,
PhD
Senior Researcher
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Dr. Serik Zhumagazy,
PhD
Senior Researcher
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Dr. Nursaya Zhumabay,
PhD
Senior Researcher