RESUME

Li Elena Sergeevna, PhD
Date of birth: 23.07.1988
Contact details: e.li@ktu.edu.kz
Education
Karaganda State Technical University (KarSTU), 050607 “Geology and Exploration of Mineral Deposits” (2006–2010) – Bachelor’s degree;
KarSTU, 6N0706 “Geology and Exploration of Mineral Deposits” (2010–2012) – Master of Engineering and Technology;
Non-profit Joint Stock Company “Karaganda Technical University” (NJSC KarTU), 6D070600 “Geology and Exploration of Mineral Deposits” (2018–2021).
In July 2022, successfully defended her doctoral dissertation at NJSC “Karaganda Technical University”.
On October 14, 2022, by the decision of the Committee for Control in the Sphere of Education and Science of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan (PhD diploma No. 00024300489), she was awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the specialty 6D070600 “Geology and Exploration of Mineral Deposits”.
Professional Experience
Assistant of the Department of Geology and Geophysics (2010–2011);
Lecturer at the Technological College (2011–2013);
Lecturer of the Department of Geological Faculty (2013–2015);
Senior Lecturer of the Department of Geology, Exploration and Mineral Deposits (2015–2025);
Since 2025 – Associate Professor of the Department of Geology, Exploration and Mineral Deposits.
Main Research Interests
Mineralogy, rare earth element (REE) mineralization, and noble metal mineralization.
Achievements
Over the past 5 years, more than 25 scientific publications, including 7 papers indexed in Scopus and 8 papers recommended by the Committee for Quality Assurance in Science and Higher Education (CQASHE).
2 Eurasian patents, 3 utility model patents, 2 invention patents, and 7 certificates of intellectual property registration.
H-index: 3.
Principal Investigator of the state-funded research project AP27510943 under Contract No. 173 KMU 25–27 dated 11.06.2025.
Project title: “Study of the Occurrence Forms of Rare Earth Elements and Noble Metals in Copper-Nickel and Copper Ores of Ulytau”.
Total funding: 89 million KZT.
Professional Development
In 2011, completed a research internship at AGH University of Science and Technology (Krakow, Poland).
Regular professional development in specialized organizations:
– “General English” course, CEFR level B1 (ASBT, 2020);
– “General English” course, CEFR level B2 (ASBT, 2020);
– IELTS preparation course (ASBT, 2020);
– “The English Language for Technology Commercialization” course (ASBT, 2020).
In 2021, completed a research internship at Belarusian State University (Minsk, Republic of Belarus).
Completed courses:
– “Enhancement of Reservoir Filtration Characteristics Using Acid Treatment” (2021, 72 hours), OilTechService Kazakhstan LLP;
– “Interpretation of Aerial and Satellite Imagery” (2022, 42 hours), Azimut Geology LLP;
– “Kazakh Language, Level A1” (2022, 120 hours) and “Kazakh Language, Level A2” (2025, 120 hours), Department for Language Development of Karaganda Region;
– “Technical and Economic Justification of Mineral Resource Cut-off Grades” (2023, 45 hours);
– “Analysis of Water Saturation Conditions of Solid Mineral Deposits” (2024, 50 hours);
– “Database Formation for Information Processing” (2025, 72 hours), Geotek LLP.
In 2025, also completed an informational seminar “Negotiation Skills in Interfaith Relations” (6 hours).
Received letters of appreciation in 2025 from the Committee of Geology of the Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan for participation in organizing the 2nd Geological Universiade, and from Nazarbayev Intellectual School (Astana) for participation in preparation for the national NIS school Olympiad in geology.
Advanced training courses in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence at SMART ANALYTIKA School (Astana Hub) (2025, 104 hours);
“Interactive Teaching Technologies in Higher Education” (2026, 36 hours);
“Modern IT Technologies and the Use of AI in Education” (2026, 72 hours).
Languages
Kazakh – A2;
Russian – Native;
English – Intermediate (certificate available).
Professional Skills
Preparation of geological maps and cross-sections;
Geological support using AutoCAD and Corel Draw software;
Mineralogy of rare earth elements and platinum group elements (PGE).