KazNU hosts first symposium "Central Asia – China"

The Al-Farabi Kazakh National University hosts the annual international scientific conference and the First symposium "Central Asia – China" on Earth remote sensing technologies and their applications.

The Forum was attended by leading scientists, researchers and experts from Kazakhstan, China and other countries to discuss modern achievements in the field of remote sensing of the Earth, geoinformation technologies, artificial intelligence and sustainable development.

During the opening, the welcoming address of the Chairman of the Board, Rector of Al–Farabi Kazakh National University, Zhanseit Tuimebayev, was read out, emphasizing the importance of developing international scientific cooperation, introducing modern remote sensing technologies and implementing joint research in the interests of sustainable development of the region.

The participants of the forum were also welcomed by the director of the Chinese-Kazakh joint laboratory from the Chinese side, Jilili Abuduvaili. After the opening ceremony, a plenary session was held, at which Jin Chen, Professor of Beijing Pedagogical University, Aliya Aktymbaeva, Dean of the Faculty of Geography and Environmental Management of KazNU, Liang Zhugao, Professor at the Institute of Aerospace Information of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Berik Iskakov, Deputy Director of the Institute of Ionosphere of the Aerospace Committee, as well as representatives of research organizations in Kazakhstan and China, delivered scientific reports.

The work of the conference continued in the framework of thematic sections on remote sensing of ecosystems and the environment, monitoring of agriculture and water resources, large geospatial data and the study of natural hazards.

The practical part of the program included workshops with the participation of Tongji University Professor Xicong Liu and representative of the Academy of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles aerial solutions Maulen Mustafayev.

On the second day of the conference, a specialized workshop, a round table at the Ionosphere Institute, as well as a visit by participants to the Orbita radio polygon and an introduction to the scientific infrastructure of KazNU, including the Earth Remote Sensing Center, the supercomputer Center, the farabi hub and the Robotics Center are planned.

Press-service of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University