Nizamatdin Mamutov
@karsu.uz
Ecology department, GIS Center
Karakalpak State University
1974-1976 Intern-researcher of Karakalpak Branch of Complex Institute of Natual Sciences (KBCINS) Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan
1976-1980 Researcher in Karakalpak Branch of Complex Institute of Natural Sciences (KBCINS) Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan
1984-1991 Senior researcher in Karakalpak Branch of Complex Institute of Natural Sciences (KBCINS) Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan
1994-2002 Senior researcher in Karakalpak Branch of Institute of Bioecology Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan
2002 Senior lecturer of the Ecology Department of Karakalpak State University
I am dealing with plant ecology, biodiversity dynamics, structural-functional changes of phitocenosii in the destabilized environment, esp. meadows near non-stable lakes, forming of halophitic plants communities in dried bottom of Aral Sea and endangered and endemic species preservation. I studied ecosystems state in a catena with human ecology.
EDUCATION
1969 -1974 Karakalpak State Pedagogical Institute. Major study: chemistry- biology
1974-1976 Fellowship in Botanical Institute named after V.L. Komarova
1980-1983 Post-graduate student of Karakalpak Branch of Complex Institute of Natural Sciences (KBCINS) Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan 1980-1983 Worked as a fellow in the Botanical Institute named after V.L. Komarova, Sankt-Petersburg, Russia
1991 Candidate of biological sciences, 1991, 'Meadow plants transformation in Amudarya delta in aridization conditions' Biology Dep. Moscow State University named after M.V.Lomonosov
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Geobotany, populaton ecology, landscape science, phitocenology, applied geoinformatics, environment protection, Aral Sea, wetlands in arid environment
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Scopus Publications
P. Reymov, Yakhshimurad Khudaybergenov, V. Statov and N. Mamutov
Wetlands are vital ecosystems that provide numerous ecological services, including water purification, flood control, and wildlife habitat. However, wetlands are under threat due to human activities and climate change. Accurate mapping and monitoring of wetlands are crucial for effective conservation and management. Remote sensing techniques have revolutionized wetland mapping by providing detailed and up-to-date information on wetland extent, vegetation composition, and hydrological patterns. Wetlands play a crucial role in global ecosystems, providing numerous ecological services such as flood control, water purification, and habitat for diverse flora and fauna. Monitoring of the wetland dynamics are essential for effective conservation and sustainable management. This research paper provides a detailed examination of recent advances in remote sensing research of wetlands, focusing on the utilization of inventory geoecological mapping. Wetland ecosystems are dynamic and sensitive to environmental changes, making their monitoring a challenging but imperative task. Remote sensing technologies offer a unique opportunity to observe and analyze wetland characteristics at various scales. We explore the use of remote sensing in wetlands mapping, highlighting its benefits, challenges, and future prospects with a special emphasis on vulnerability assessment and vulnerability prediction using ELSA (Essential Life Support Area) approach.
A. V. Smagin, N. B. Sadovnikova, K. O. Prokopyeva, T. G. Kalnin, and N. K. Mamutov
Pleiades Publishing Ltd
N. M. Novikova, Zh. V. Kuz’mina, and N. K. Mamutov
Pleiades Publishing Ltd
Lorant Foldvary, Victor Statov, Nizamatdin Mamutov, Sanjar Khikmatullaev, and Muxammadyusuf Ergashev
EDP Sciences
The GRACE large-scale sequent GRACE-FO gravity satellite mission is providing monthly gravity field solutions for almost 20 years enabling a unique opportunity to monitor large-scale mass variation processes. The gravity anomaly time series for the Aral Sea region has been derived for the period of April 2002 to January 2022. The method of determining gravity anomaly time series from GRACE and GRACE-FO monthly solutions has been improved by taking into account the mass variations of the Caspian Sea. The gravity anomaly time series then has been compared to mass anomaly estimates. For deriving mass anomaly, beyond the available water volume data, density variations were determined by taking into account salinity and temperature changes. Unfortunately, no reliable information either on the salinity or on water temperature changes is available or accessible. Furthermore, not only the data but also the methodology of determining the density is not reliable. Still, the tests suggest that slight improvement in correlation due to the involvement of salinity information occurs.
Mamanbek Reimov, Nizamatdin Mamutov, Polat Reymov, Viktor Statov, Yakhshimurad Khudaybergenov, Oralkhan Sultashova, and Bibigul Tleumuratova
EDP Sciences
The possibility of building a regional system for assessing the climatic potential and agroclimatic zoning using geoinformation approaches and specialized description language CSML (Climate Science Modelling Language) for the Southern Aral Sea basin. Modern approaches to the construction of agroclimatic zoning systems using ground-based and space-based monitoring are discussed. The necessity of combining geoecological and bioclimatic zoning of the territory using spatial databases is shown.
A. K. Kurbaniyazov, , S. K. Berdibayeva, N. K. Mamutov, P. R. Reimov, K. A. Kosnazarov, E. U. Sagindykova, , , ,et al.
National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakshtan
The article discusses the results of the study of sandy deserts, which allowed us to obtain and reveal a number of important laws and mechanisms of formation, formation, movement and development of Aeolian landforms. The establishment of these patterns helps to solve a number of practical tasks to combat sand drifts in the sandy desert of various objects. In connection with the prospects for the development of this territory, it is very important to know the direction and intensity of the development of these processes. The obtained data on the mechanism and structure of the entire air-soil flow, starting from the moment of its formation, i.e. in the blowing zone, and ending with the transfer and deposition of soil particles by wind in the accumulation zone, make it possible to increase the level of scientific validity of the rational use of soil resources, as well as to take timely measures to protect the environment.
Lorant Földváry, Victor Statov, and Nizamatdin Mamutov
LLC Kartfond
The GRACE gravity satellite mission has provided monthly gravity field solutions for about 15 years enabling a unique opportunity to monitor large scale mass variation processes. By the end of the GRACE, the GRACE-FO mission was launched in order to continue the time series of monthly gravity fields. The two missions are similar in most aspects apart from the improved intersatellite range rate measurements, which is performed with lasers in addition to microwaves. An obvious demand for the geoscientific applications of the monthly gravity field models is to understand the consistency of the models provided by the two missions. This study provides a case-study related consistency investigation of GRACE and GRACE-FO monthly solutions for the Aral Sea region. As the closeness of the Caspian Sea may influence the monthly mass variations of the Aral Sea, it has also been involved in the investigations. According to the results, GRACE-FO models seem to continue the mass variations of the GRACE period properly, therefore their use jointly with GRACE is suggested. Based on the justified characteristics of the gravity anomaly by water volume variations in the case of the Aral Sea, GRACE models for the period March–June 2017 are suggested to be neglected. Though the correlation between water volume and monthly gravity field variations is convincing in the case of the Aral Sea, no such a correlation for the Caspian Sea could have been detected, which suggests to be the consequence of other mass varying processes, may be related to the seismicity of the Caspian Sea area.
RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Publications
ZV Kuz’mina, SE Treshkin, NK Mamutov An Influence of Climatic Changes on Formation of Vegetation Modeled in Dry Area of the Aral Sea
Aridnye Ekosistemy 10 (21), 82-94
ZV Kuz’mina, SE Treshkin, NK Mamutov The Results of Modeled Natural Vegetation on the Saline Lands of the Dry Area of the Aral Sea
Aridnye Ekosistemy 12 (29), 27-39
GRANT DETAILS
Name of task or project: “Aral Sea project UNESCO and BMBF” Fulfillment period: 1995-2000
Place of work: Republic of Karakalpakstan
Customer: UNESCO and BMBF
Name of task or project: “Create green strip in Nukus” Fulfillment period: 1996-1998
Place of work: Republic of Karakalpakstan Customer: UNDP and Republic of Karakalpakstan Name of task or project: “Sudochie GEF/WB” Fulfillment period: 1999-2003
Place of work: Republic of Karakalpakstan
Customer: GEF/WB
Name of task or project: “Sustainable development of ecology and land and water use through implementation of a GIS and remote sensing center in Karakalpakstan? Uzbekistan” Fulfillment period: 1999-2003
Place of work: Republic of Karakalpakstan
Customer: NATO SIP 974101
Executed work “planned, organized and supplied newly-opened areas with water in the region Nukus” Name of task or project: Create national park
Fulfillment period: 2003-2004
Place of work: Republic of Karakalpakstan
Customer: UNDP and Republic of Karakalpakstan
RESEARCH OUTPUTS (PATENTS, SOFTWARE, PUBLICATIONS, PRODUCTS)
I have about 165 publications among them proceeding of the “New appoad and metods of nature protection activity management in Aral Sea region” VIII INTECOL International Congress of Ecology. Seuol, Korea, 2002, p.176, “Aquatic flora of south of Aral Sea region as biological indicator of antropic pollution”. Second International Conference of Ecological. Chisinau, Moldova, 2002, “Optimal Size For Nature Reserve in Amu-Darya Delta and Biodiversity Conservation Problem” 4th International Exhibition & Conference on Environmental Technology Athens (HELECO’03) Greece, “Productivity of pastures in conditions of artificial watering at the Amudarya river delta” African Journal of Range & Forage Science 2003, 20(2): “The modern state of vegetation cover of the Amudarya Delta and problems of biodiversity conservation” XVII International Botanical Congress Vienna, Austria, Europe 17-23 July 2005
CONSULTANCY
UNDP, Ministry of agriculture of Karakalpakstan, State Commeettee for Nature protection of Uzbekistan.
Member of Scientific Council at South Usturt National Park.
Member of Scientific Council at Lower Amudarya State Biosphere Reserve.
Industry, Institute, or Organisation Collaboration
Scientific reviewer in International Scientific Journal "Central Asian Journal of Water Research" (CAJWR)
Collaborated in ecological expertise with Royal Haskoning DHV Engineering (Netherlands) and Mott MacDonald (GB) as an invited expert.
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Consulting in oil industry on environment issues and geoecological analysis (Lukoil, Gazprom, Petronas).
SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, or ACADEMIC BENEFITS
Nature protection activity, multiple appearances in media (TV, radio, newspaper) as ecology speaker.