Publications

@ARTICLE{10843698, author={Balapan, Azat and Yeralkhan, Rauan and Aryslanov, Alikhan and Kalimuldina, Gulnur and Yeshmukhametov, Azamat}, journal={IEEE Access}, title={A Novel Pattern Recognition Method for Self-Powered TENG Sensor Embedded to the Robotic Hand}, year={2025}, volume={13}, number={}, pages={14101-14112}, keywords={Robot sensing systems;Hands;Thumb;Shape;Sensors;Data collection;Tactile sensors;Data visualization;Convolutional neural networks;Carbon;Dataset collection;machine learning;robot hand design;signal processing;TENG sensor}, doi={10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3530465}}

@ARTICLE{Neafie2025152, author = {Neafie, Jessica and Albakassova, Maira and Bayramov, Emil}, title = {Assessing socio-economic and natural vulnerability to oil spills: a case study of Azerbaijan’s Caspian shoreline}, year = {2025}, journal = {International Journal of Water Resources Development}, volume = {41}, number = {1}, pages = {152 – 175}, doi = {10.1080/07900627.2024.2434595}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85212235791&doi=10.1080%2f07900627.2024.2434595&partnerID=40&md5=c611e7c16efb441548a4fd839ff05a68}, affiliations = {Political Science and International Relations, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan; Department of Economics and Business, Central European University, Vienna, Austria; School of Mining and Geosciences, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan; Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence (ISSAI), Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan}, correspondence_address = {J. Neafie; Political Science and International Relations, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan; email: Jessica.neafie@nu.edu.kz}, publisher = {Routledge}, issn = {07900627}, coden = {IJWDD}, language = {English}, abbrev_source_title = {Int. J. Water Resour. Dev.}, type = {Article}, publication_stage = {Final}, source = {Scopus}, note = {Cited by: 1; All Open Access, Hybrid Gold Open Access} }

@ARTICLE{10.3389/feart.2025.1489969, AUTHOR={Shah, Zahid and Bayramov, Emil and Neafie, Jessica and Seltmann, Reimar and Rahnama, Zohreh }, TITLE={Determination of geospatial criteria and prediction of potential areas for porphyry copper deposits in Kazakhstan}, JOURNAL={Frontiers in Earth Science}, VOLUME={Volume 13 - 2025}, YEAR={2025}, URL={https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/earth-science/articles/10.3389/feart.2025.1489969}, DOI={10.3389/feart.2025.1489969}, ISSN={2296-6463},}

@ARTICLE{Karabay2025, author = {Karabay, Aknur and Varol, Huseyin Atakan and Chan, Mei Yen}, title = {Improved food image recognition by leveraging deep learning and data-driven methods with an application to Central Asian Food Scene}, year = {2025}, journal = {Scientific Reports}, volume = {15}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1038/s41598-025-95770-9}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-105003136951&doi=10.1038%2fs41598-025-95770-9&partnerID=40&md5=d72d8840dd6a35529b82f64cbbada1a8}, affiliations = {Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence, Nazarbaeyv University, Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan; Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan}, correspondence_address = {M.Y. Chan; Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan; email: yen.chan@nu.edu.kz}, publisher = {Nature Research}, issn = {20452322}, pmid = {40269053}, language = {English}, abbrev_source_title = {Sci. Rep.}, type = {Article}, publication_stage = {Final}, source = {Scopus}, note = {Cited by: 0} }

@ARTICLE{Adilmetova2025729, author = {Adilmetova, Gulnoza and Nassyrov, Ruslan and Meyerbekova, Aizhan and Karabay, Aknur and Varol, Huseyin Atakan and Chan, Mei-Yen}, title = {Evaluating ChatGPT's Multilingual Performance in Clinical Nutrition Advice Using Synthetic Medical Text: Insights from Central Asia}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Nutrition}, volume = {155}, number = {3}, pages = {729 – 735}, doi = {10.1016/j.tjnut.2024.12.018}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85215563512&doi=10.1016%2fj.tjnut.2024.12.018&partnerID=40&md5=7b14244f36c7ba33eb47360dddd3a026}, affiliations = {Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan; Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan; Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan}, correspondence_address = {M.-Y. Chan; Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan; email: yen.chan@nu.edu.kz}, publisher = {Elsevier B.V.}, issn = {00223166}, coden = {JONUA}, pmid = {39732434}, language = {English}, abbrev_source_title = {J. Nutr.}, type = {Article}, publication_stage = {Final}, source = {Scopus}, note = {Cited by: 1; All Open Access, Hybrid Gold Open Access} }

@ARTICLE{10976640, author={Keutayeva, Aigerim and Jesse Nwachukwu, China and Alaran, Muslim and Otarbay, Zhenis and Abibullaev, Berdakh}, journal={IEEE Access}, title={Neurotechnology in Gaming: A Systematic Review of Visual Evoked Potential-Based Brain-Computer Interfaces}, year={2025}, volume={13}, number={}, pages={74944-74966}, keywords={Visualization;Electroencephalography;Systematic literature review;Signal processing;Reliability;Video games;Brain-computer interfaces;Fatigue;Internet;Training;Brain-computer interfaces;visual evoked potentials;signal processing;neurotechnology;gaming accessibility;electroencephalography;virtual reality;augmented reality;machine learning;neurorehabilitation}, doi={10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3564328}}

@article{https://doi.org/10.1002/admt.202401282, author = {Issabek, Moldir and Oralkhan, Sabyrzhan and Anash, Adeliya and Nurbergenova, Nuriya and Balapan, Azat and Yeshmukhametov, Azamat and Rakhmanov, Yeltay and Kalimuldina, Gulnur}, title = {AI-Enhanced Gait Analysis Insole with Self-Powered Triboelectric Sensors for Flatfoot Condition Detection}, journal = {Advanced Materials Technologies}, volume = {10}, number = {6}, pages = {2401282}, keywords = {flatfoot detection, gait analysis, machine learning, smart sensing insole, triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG)}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1002/admt.202401282}, url = {https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/admt.202401282}, eprint = {https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/admt.202401282}, abstract = {Abstract Flatfoot is an orthopedic malformation where the inner foot arch flattens during motion, potentially leading to chronic musculoskeletal issues. Monitoring foot conditions is essential, as existing screening methods often need more objectivity and cost-effectiveness. This research develops an insole-based screening device using self-powered triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) as tactile sensors and Arduino hardware setup. TENG converts mechanical energy into electrical energy, offering simple fabrication, cost-effectiveness, longevity, and high-output power benefits. The device records the electrical output generated by foot movements via Arduino and sends data via Bluetooth to the processing tool. Machine learning algorithms employing the Random Forest Classifier process the data to detect flatfoot conditions accurately after training sessions. For data collection, 100 participants are asked to march and walk for the same duration and distance, ensuring consistent output. Analysis reveals that the insoles' middle sensors produce higher electricity levels in individuals with flatfoot, showing a uniform pressure distribution across the foot and contact in the arch area. In contrast, individuals with normal feet exert more pressure on the toe and heel foot areas. The system achieves an overall accuracy of 82\%, demonstrating the insole's potential as a commercial flatfoot detection device.}, year = {2025} }

@ARTICLE{10751786, author={Chibar, Rustam and Kostyukova, Valeriya and Khajikhanov, Soibkhon and Kenzhebek, Daryn and Zhakatayev, Altay and Orazbayev, Bakhtiyar and Kappassov, Zhanat}, journal={IEEE Sensors Journal}, title={Honeycomb-Inspired Metamaterial for Tactile Sensors With Variable Stiffness}, year={2025}, volume={25}, number={1}, pages={577-586}, keywords={Sensors;Robot sensing systems;Collision avoidance;Robots;Metamaterials;Tactile sensors;Dynamics;Honeycomb structures;Force;Magnetic materials;Collision detection;compliance and impedance control;force and tactile sensing;honeycombs;nonlinear stiffness;physical interactions;potential energy storage;tactile sensors;variable stiffness}, doi={10.1109/JSEN.2024.3492498}}

@article{https://doi.org/10.1002/eem2.12808, author = {Mubarak, Assem and Sarsembayev, Bayandy and Serik, Yerzhigit and Onabek, Abdirakhman and Kappassov, Zhanat and Bakenov, Zhumabay and Tsuchiya, Kazuyoshi and Kalimuldina, Gulnur}, title = {Quenched PVDF/PMMA Porous Matrix for Triboelectric Energy Harvesting and Sensing}, journal = {ENERGY \& ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS}, volume = {8}, number = {1}, pages = {e12808}, keywords = {N,N′-poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA), robotic tactile sensors, polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), quenching, triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs)}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1002/eem2.12808}, url = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/eem2.12808}, eprint = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/eem2.12808}, abstract = {The rapid development of nanotechnology has significantly revolutionized wearable electronics and expanded their functionality. Through introducing innovative solutions for energy harvesting and autonomous sensing, this research presents a cost-effective strategy to enhance the performance of triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs). The TENG was fabricated from polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and N, N′-poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) blend with a porous structure via a novel optimized quenching method. The developed approach results in a high β-phase content (85.7\%) PVDF/3wt.\%PMMA porous blend, known for its superior piezoelectric properties. PVDF/3wt.\%PMMA modified porous TENG demonstrates remarkable electrical output, with a dielectric constant of 40 and an open-circuit voltage of approximately 600 V. The porous matrix notably increases durability, enduring over 36 000 operational cycles without performance degradation. Moreover, practical applications were explored in this research, including powering LEDs and pacemakers with a maximum power output of 750 mW m−2. Also, TENG served as a self-powered tactile sensor for robotic applications in various temperature conditions. The work highlights the potential of the PVDF/PMMA porous blend to utilize the next-generation self-powered sensors and power small electronic devices.}, year = {2025} }

@ARTICLE{11020744, author={Kuzdeuov, Askat and Zakaryanov, Miras and Tleuliyev, Alim and Varol, Huseyin Atakan}, journal={IEEE Transactions on Biometrics, Behavior, and Identity Science}, title={OpenThermalPose2: Extending the Open-Source Annotated Thermal Human Pose Dataset With More Data, Subjects, and Poses}, year={2025}, volume={}, number={}, pages={1-1}, keywords={Cameras;Training;Annotations;Lighting;Image resolution;Pose estimation;Accuracy;Testing;Indoor environment;Biological system modeling;Thermal human pose estimation;thermal human pose dataset;YOLOv8-pose;YOLO11-pose}, doi={10.1109/TBIOM.2025.3575499}}

@ARTICLE{11006356, author={Moger, Gourav and Kakim, Alibek and Mubarak, Assem and Bushanov, Yersaiyn and Kalimuldina, Gulnur and Yeshmukhametov, Azamat}, journal={IEEE Sensors Journal}, title={Noise-Optimized Signal Processing for TENG-Based Touch Sensing Using I2C Integrated Circuits}, year={2025}, volume={}, number={}, pages={1-1}, keywords={Sensors;Noise;Signal processing;Filtering;Electrodes;Triboelectricity;Tactile sensors;Signal to noise ratio;Mechanical sensors;Etching;I2C protocol;Integrated circuits;Noise filtering;Noise reduction;Sensor optimization;Signal processing;Signal to-Noise Ratio;Touch sensing;Triboelectric nanogenerators}, doi={10.1109/JSEN.2025.3567407}}

@ARTICLE{Shakerimov2025, author = {Shakerimov, Aidar and Altymbek, Medetkhan and Koganezawa, Koichi and Yeshmukhametov, Azamat}, title = {Machine learning-based inverse kinematics scalability for prismatic tensegrity structural manipulators}, year = {2025}, journal = {Robotics and Autonomous Systems}, volume = {193}, doi = {10.1016/j.robot.2025.105102}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-105008498117&doi=10.1016%2fj.robot.2025.105102&partnerID=40&md5=b88dfbda5727c92735ddcf9fdc2c24d5}, affiliations = {Department of Robotics Engineering, School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan; Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan; Computer Science Department, SDU University, Almaty, Kazakhstan}, correspondence_address = {A. Yeshmukhametov; Department of Robotics Engineering, School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan; email: azamat.yeshmukhametov@nu.edu.kz}, publisher = {Elsevier B.V.}, issn = {09218890}, coden = {RASOE}, language = {English}, abbrev_source_title = {Rob Autom Syst}, type = {Article}, publication_stage = {Final}, source = {Scopus}, note = {Cited by: 0} }

@ARTICLE{Auyeskhan2025, author = {Auyeskhan, Ulanbek and Turysbekov, Galymzhan and Roshaven, Samuel Paul and Perveen, Asma and Talamona, Didier}, title = {Decision-making framework supported by techno-economic analysis of laser powder bed fusion: a novel approach using Retrieved Augmentation Generation (RAG)}, year = {2025}, journal = {Progress in Additive Manufacturing}, doi = {10.1007/s40964-025-01173-7}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-105007019958&doi=10.1007%2fs40964-025-01173-7&partnerID=40&md5=5b2481166b9c389d6df650984735861a}, affiliations = {Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence (ISSAI), Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan; Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan; Department of Intelligent Systems & Cybersecurity, Astana IT University, Astana, Kazakhstan}, correspondence_address = {D. Talamona; Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence (ISSAI), Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan; email: didier.talamona@nu.edu.kz}, publisher = {Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH}, issn = {23639512}, language = {English}, abbrev_source_title = {Prog. Addit. Manuf.}, type = {Article}, publication_stage = {Article in press}, source = {Scopus}, note = {Cited by: 0} }

@article{Neafie_2025, doi = {10.1088/1748-9326/addd37}, url = {https://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/addd37}, year = {2025}, month = {jul}, publisher = {IOP Publishing}, volume = {20}, number = {8}, pages = {084007}, author = {Neafie, Jessica and Kenzhetayev, Kanat and Laichinova, Aziza and Mavletova, Sabina and Tulegenova, Asem and Ramazanova, Zhuldyz and Bayramov, Emil}, title = {Energy transition governance in an emerging economy: opportunities and threats on the road to a sustainable future in Kazakhstan}, journal = {Environmental Research Letters},

author="Ziat, Mounia and Kabdsyhev, Nurlan and Topp, Sven and Duvernoy, Basil and Milroy, Jeraldine and Kappassov, Zhanat", editor="Kajimoto, Hiroyuki and Lopes, Pedro and Pacchierotti, Claudio and Basdogan, Cagatay and Gori, Monica and Lemaire-Semail, Betty and Marchal, Maud", title="Evaluation of HaptiComm-S for Replicating Tactile ASL Numbers: A Comparative Analysis of Direct and Mediated Modalities", booktitle="Haptics: Understanding Touch; Technology and Systems; Applications and Interaction", year="2025", publisher="Springer Nature Switzerland", address="Cham", pages="442--448",

@INPROCEEDINGS{10463430, author={Kuzdeuov, Askat and Mukayev, Olzhas and Nurgaliyev, Shakhizat and Kunbolsyn, Alisher and Varol, Huseyin Atakan}, booktitle={2024 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Information and Communication (ICAIIC)}, title={ChatGPT for Visually Impaired and Blind}, year={2024}, volume={}, number={}, pages={722-727}, keywords={Voice activity detection;Visualization;Source coding;Oral communication;Blindness;User interfaces;Chatbots}, doi={10.1109/ICAIIC60209.2024.10463430}}

@INPROCEEDINGS{10463261, author={Orel, Daniil and Kuzdeuov, Askat and Gilmullin, Rinat and Khakimov, Bulat and Varol, Huseyin Atakan}, booktitle={2024 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Information and Communication (ICAIIC)}, title={TatarTTS: An Open-Source Text-to-Speech Synthesis Dataset for the Tatar Language}, year={2024}, volume={}, number={}, pages={717-721}, keywords={Training;Globalization;Training data;Coherence;Speech enhancement;Linguistics;Audio recording;Text- to-speech;speech synthesis;low-resource languages;Turkic languages}, doi={10.1109/ICAIIC60209.2024.10463261}}

@INPROCEEDINGS{10463419, author={Mussakhojayeva, Saida and Gilmullin, Rinat and Khakimov, Bulat and Galimov, Mansur and Orel, Daniil and Adilbekov, Adal and Varol, Huseyin Atakan}, booktitle={2024 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Information and Communication (ICAIIC)}, title={Noise-Robust Multilingual Speech Recognition and the Tatar Speech Corpus}, year={2024}, volume={}, number={}, pages={732-737}, keywords={Codes;Buildings;Focusing;Speech recognition;Noise robustness;Artificial intelligence;Automatic speech recognition}, doi={10.1109/ICAIIC60209.2024.10463419}}

Bissarinova U, Rakhimzhanova T, Kenzhebalin D, Varol HA. Faces in Event Streams (FES): An Annotated Face Dataset for Event Cameras. Sensors. 2024; 24(5):1409. https://doi.org/10.3390/s24051409