Zhanar Kasymbekovna Rysbekova

1. Area of Responsibility

Defines the priority directions of the University’s academic, scientific, and international activities, ensures the development of global partnerships, enhances competitiveness, and promotes integration into the international educational space. Coordinates external relations, international programs, and the work of departments and institutes on foreign initiatives. Performs duties in accordance with the University Charter.

2. Professional Experience

1) TOP manager in national and state universities (2019–2025).

2) Head of the Research Center for Anti-Corruption Studies.

3) Head of academic programs, branch director, professor.

4) Government service experience (Anti-Corruption Agency, Ministry of Education).

5) OSCE expert and trainer for national and international educational programs.

6) Head of law enforcement agencies.

3. Education

1) Two higher education degrees: technical and legal.

2) Master of Laws.

3) Candidate of Legal Sciences (PhD equivalent).

4. Achievements

1) Implemented strategic and international development programs in universities.

2) Contributed to advancement in international rankings and development of academic mobility.

3) Author of scientific publications, methodological recommendations, and projects for government bodies.

4) Developed and introduced innovative processes in management, academic development, and digitalization.

5) Awarded medals and honorary distinctions from government agencies and universities.

5. Professional Development

1) Moscow School of Management “Skolkovo”.

2) Danube Business School (Austria).

3) Certifications in ISO 21500, ISO 37001, ICU coaching.

4) International programs including Erasmus+, Samruk-Kazyna Corporate University, HCMC Turkey, and others.

6. Membership and Expert Activity

1) OSCE expert.

2) Expert of the National Center for Science and Technology Evaluation.

3) Trainer of the Eurasian Center for Civil Service Training.

4) Speaker at international conferences.

7. Key Publications

1) More than 20 scientific articles in Kazakhstani and international journals.

2) Works on environmental law, anti-corruption regulation, and public administration.

3) Author of a pocketbook and several expert recommendations.

8. Major Research Projects (Externally Funded)

1) Anti-corruption project in the public sector — supported by international organizations.

2) Research in environmental law and sustainable development — funded by foreign partners.

3) Project on academic integrity and ethics in higher education — implemented jointly with international experts.

4) Internal audit development program (grant funding).

5) Research on compliance and risk management for government and educational institutions.

6) Participation in cross-border research initiatives within international forums and network projects.