Kurokhtina Irina Alekseyevna 

Position

Senior Lecturer

Affiliation

Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering / Department of Building Materials and Technologies

Academic Degree: Master of Technical Sciences in Civil Engineerin

Education

2001- Karaganda State Technical University. Specialty: Urban Construction and Economy (Engineer).

2014–2016 Karaganda State Technical University. Specialty: Civil Engineering (Master of Technical Sciences).

2018–2021 Karaganda Technical University. Specialty: Civil Engineering (Doctoral Studies).

Scientific Internships:

2015г – Slovak University of Technology (Bratislava, Slovak Republic)

2021г. – Novosibirsk State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (Russia). Topic: «Specifics of Deformation of Reinforced Concrete Structures during Reconstruction of Residential Buildings»

Professional Experience

2011г.	Professional development in “Construction Expertise, Technical Inspection, Supervision, and Conformity Assessment of Buildings and Structures,” and “Design and Construction Expertise of High-Rise and Technically Complex Objects (Seismic and Non-Seismic Areas).”
2013г.	Professional development at the Kucherenko Research Institute (Moscow) on “Methods and Tools for Calculating the Strength, Stability, and Vibration of Structures and Facilities Using Software (STARK ES).”
2017г.	Professional development at Lira Service LLC on the practical application of LIRA-SAPR: “Calculation of Buildings and Structures Using LIRA-SAPR for Experienced Users.”
2018г.	Professional development at KSTU “Center for Engineering Pedagogy” on “Strategic Development Planning of the University.”
2018г.	Industrial internship at “KKK Beton” LLP (180 hours).
2019г.	Industrial internship at “Power Beton” LLP from April 10, 2019, to May 2, 2019 (72 hours).
2023г.	Professional development in “Specifics of Corporate Governance in Higher Education Institutions” (36 hours), December 20–26, KarTU.
2024г.	Training seminar: “Specialized Accreditation of Educational Programs in Higher Education Institutions,” February 2024. Central Asian Association for Accreditation of Education.
2025г.	Training seminar: “Negotiation Skills in Interconfessional Relations,” January 10, 2025.
2026г.	Professional development: “Modern IT Technologies and the Use of AI in Educational Activities,” January 12–24, 2026 (72 hours).

Professional Experience

2016 – Present: Senior Lecturer, Department of Building Materials and Technologies, Karaganda Technical University.

2007 – 2014: Lecturer, Department of Urban Construction and Economy, Karaganda State Technical University.

2001 – 2007: Assistant, Department of Buildings and Structures, Karaganda State Technical University.

2001 – Present: Certified Expert at KazMIRR Institute. Technical inspection, reliability, and stability of buildings and structures

 

Scientific Interests

Technical Inspection and Assessment: Evaluating the reliability and stability of buildings and structures.

Reinforced Concrete Analysis: Studying the deformation characteristics of reinforced concrete structures, specifically during the reconstruction of residential buildings.

Computational Automation: Automated structural analysis utilizing specialized software packages (LIRA-SAPR, STARK ES).

Structural Strengthening: Development of calculation and design methods for reinforcing building structures (steel, reinforced concrete, and masonry).

Specialized Engineering: Design and expertise of high-rise and technically complex facilities, including those in seismic regions.

 

Research Area

Ensuring the Operational Reliability and Durability of Building Structures. (An integrated approach: from technical expertise and inspection to the development of design solutions for structural strengthening using modern automated calculation methods).

 

Publication Activity

More than 30 scientific works published, including:

Study Guides: 3.

Journal Articles (Scopus/Web of Science/CCSON): Over 15.

Patents/Certificates of Authorship: 7.

Courses Taught

Automated Calculation of Building Structures

Metal Structures

Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Structures

Design and Calculation of Reinforcement for Building Structures

Building Structures

Fundamentals of Scientific Research

 

Awards and Honors

2014г.	Letter of Appreciation from the Committee for Construction and Housing and Communal Services of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
2018г.	Certificate of Honor from the Ministry of Investment and Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan for contribution to the development of the construction industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Contact Information

Phone: +7 (7212) 56-59-32 (ext. 1031)

Email:i.kurohtina@ktu.edu.kz.

Address: 56/1 N. Nazarbayev Avenue, Office 219, Karaganda, Kazakhstan