Akerke Amirkhanova | Medicinal Herbs | Women Researcher Award

Ms. Akerke Amirkhanova | Medicinal Herbs | Women Researcher Awar

School of pharmacy, S.D. Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Kazakhstan

Akerke Amirkhanova is an accomplished researcher and educator in pharmaceutical sciences, specializing in the development of drugs from medicinal plant materials. Currently, she serves as a teacher at Kazakh National Medical University, where she imparts her expertise in pharmacy, pharmaceutical production technology, and phytopreparation technologies. With a Doctorate in Pharmaceutical Production Technology from Kazakh National Medical University, Akerke’s academic and professional journey is marked by her groundbreaking work on the isolation of biologically active substances from medicinal plants. Her international experience includes internships at Gdansk Medical University in Poland, deepening her knowledge in pharmacognosy. Throughout her career, Akerke has dedicated herself to advancing scientific research and nurturing future leaders in the pharmaceutical industry.

Profile

Education

Akerke Amirkhanova holds a Doctorate in Pharmaceutical Production Technology (2018) from Kazakh National Medical University, where her research focused on the preparation of extracts and isolation of biologically active substances from medicinal plants. She also holds a Master of Science in Chemistry from Kazakh National University (2014), where her research explored the environmental impact and distribution of heavy metals. She began her academic journey with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the same institution in 2010, deepening her knowledge in chemical processes related to environmental sciences. Akerke’s strong academic foundation, combined with specialized international training during internships at Gdansk Medical University in Poland, gives her a broad perspective in both theoretical and practical aspects of pharmaceutical science, particularly in phytochemistry and biotechnology. Her academic credentials and international exposure shape her multifaceted expertise in the field.

Experience

Akerke Amirkhanova’s professional journey includes significant experience in both academia and research. Since 2018, she has been a teacher at Kazakh National Medical University, imparting knowledge in pharmaceutical sciences. Her courses cover a variety of subjects such as drug development, modern phytopreparation technologies, and the preparation of biologically active additives. In addition to her teaching role, Akerke has also served as a specialist in chemistry at Kazakh National University from 2010 to 2015. During her doctoral studies, Akerke expanded her expertise with internships in the Department of Pharmacognosy at Gdansk Medical University in Poland (2016–2017). These experiences have allowed her to contribute extensively to pharmaceutical research, particularly in the extraction and use of medicinal plants for drug development. Her academic and practical experience has solidified her position as an expert in the intersection of chemistry, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical science.

Research Focus

Akerke Amirkhanova’s research focuses primarily on the development of pharmaceutical technologies based on medicinal plant raw materials. She is dedicated to isolating biologically active substances and creating effective drug formulations derived from these plant materials. A key part of her research is the preparation of plant extracts and the identification of microorganisms with probiotic activity from natural food sources. Akerke’s studies aim to explore and harness the therapeutic properties of medicinal plants, especially in the context of modern phytochemistry and biotechnology. She has published works on the development of phytopreparations, exploring the potential of various plant species to create bioactive compounds beneficial for human health. Her interdisciplinary approach combines chemistry, environmental science, and pharmacology to advance sustainable drug production technologies. Through her research, Akerke contributes to the growing field of natural medicine and its application in modern pharmaceutical practices.

Publication Top Notes

  1. Ceratocarpus arenarius: Botanical Characteristics, Proximate, Mineral Composition, and Cytotoxic Activity 🌿📑
  2. Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry Profiling of Volatile Metabolites Produced by Some Bacillus spp. and Evaluation of Their Antibacterial and Antibiotic Activities 🔬💡
  3. Molecular Characterization of Some Bacillus Species from Vegetables and Evaluation of Their Antimicrobial and Antibiotic Potency 🧫🌱
  4. Study of Phytochemical Compounds of Plantago Major Leaves Grown in Kazakhstan 🌿💧
  5. Development of Technology and Composition of Alhagi Kirghisorum Schrenk (Camel Thorn) Extracts Based Tablets 💊🌵
  6. Review of the Current Status of Study Oxytropis 🔎📚
  7. Thin-Layer Chromatography Analysis of Extract Oxytropis Glabra Lam. DC. 📖🌱
  8. Virtual-Interactive Visualization of Atomic Structures, Electron Configurations, Energy Levels in 3D Format for the Construction of Virtual-Interactive Laboratories with the Mechanisms of Chemical Reactions in Inorganic and Organic Chemistry 💻🔬