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Arman Utepov

Associate Professor – Practitioner · L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University

https://researchid.co/arman-utepov
@enu.kz
6Scopus Publications
54Google Scholar Citations
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Biography

Environmental governance and sustainability expert with 24 years of experience in public administration, ecosystem management, and water policy reform. Combines hydro-ecological engineering, law, and strategic governance to advance ecosystem-based solutions in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. Recognized for bridging science and policy through projects with GIZ, UNDP, FAO, and USAID and for founding the public foundation EcoMind https://react-9b1mbw.onspace.app , a leading platform for Nature-based Solutions and civic engagement. Author of peer-reviewed articles indexed in Scopus on ecosystem services, climate adaptation, and environmental institutions. PhD in Public Administration | Environmental Governance & Sustainability Expert

Education

• 2021, PhD in Public Administration, Academy of Public Administration under the President of Kazakhstan (2018 – 2021) Dissertation: Development of the Ecosystem Approach in Managerial Decision-Making in Kazakhstan. • 2010, Master of Public and Local Administration, National School of Public Policy (2009 – 2010) Dissertation: Integrated Water Resources Management in Central Asia. • 1999, Specialist (Engineer – Hydro-Ecologist), Kyzylorda State University (1994 – 1999) Thesis: Improvement of the Environmental Condition of Lands on the Left Bank of the Syr Darya River. • 2005, Sp...

Recent Scopus Publications

  1. Dual Education as an Institutional Bridge: Closing the Policy-to-Competence Gap in Kazakhstan’s Water Sector
    Sustainability Switzerland, 2026
  2. Integrating Shelterbelts with Conservation Tillage (Potapenko–Lukin) to Reduce Household Vulnerability: Project Results from Akmola, Kazakhstan
    Sustainability Switzerland, 2025
  3. Comparative evaluation of 3D visualization systems for automated assessment of cattle exterior traits: Insights from Kinect 2.0, OAK-D, and manual measurements
    Journal of Animal Behaviour and Biometeorology, 2025
  4. MAIN TRENDS IN THE INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF SOCIAL MOVEMENTS CONCERNING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN KAZAKHSTAN
    Public Policy and Administration, 2022
  5. Investigating the relationship between tax culture and tax communication in Kazakhstan
    Problems and Perspectives in Management, 2021

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