Department of Agrotechnology and Ecology of Industry
Head of the
Department: Professor, Doctor of Philosophy in
Agriculture, Rashidov Naim Jalolovich
Department
contact information:
Email:naimrashidov-tj@mail.ru
Address:
Khujand city, Hakim Karim str. 52, PITTU named after M. Osimi, Engineer
Technology Faculty, auditorium T 215
Website:
From the history
of the department
The
Department of Agrotechnology and Industrial Ecology was established on
September 1, 1998, directly at the initiative of its former head, PhD in
Technical Sciences. Sayfulloev T.Kh., under the Khujand branch of the
Technological University of Tajikistan, as the Department of Agrotechnology. In
2010, the Department of Agrotechnology, after the merger of two branches - the
Branch of the Technical University of Tajikistan and the Branch of the
Technological University of Tajikistan, became part of the Polytechnic
Institute of the Tajik Technical
University named after Acad. M. Osimi in the city of Khujand, in 2016 it merged
with the Department of Food Technology and was renamed the Department of Food
Production and Agrotechnology, in 2022, after the
reorganization of the Department of Food Production and
Agrotechnology, it was established as the Department of Agrotechnology and
Industrial Ecology, including two specialties.
Department
specialties:
1. 1-74.02.06 – Production, storage and
processing of plant products (bachelor's and master's degrees) has been
operating since 1998. This specialty is the only one in the field of production
and processing of plant products in the Sughd region.
21-57 01 01 01 –
Industrial Ecology and Rational Use of Natural Resources was established as a
specialty under the department in 2019, and the first graduates graduated from
this specialty in 2023.
To prepare high-level specialists in the listed specialties, students are taught by experienced teachers, candidates and doctors of science in their specialty.
Main Directions of Scientific and
Creative Research of the Department
The Department
of Agrotechnology and Industrial Ecology focuses its scientific, research, and
creative activities on studying issues related to environmental protection, the
rational use of natural resources, and the introduction of innovative
technologies in the fields of agriculture and industry.
Main areas of
scientific research
1.
Development of
ecological technologies in industrial and agricultural production
2.
– studying ways
to reduce waste, purify wastewater, and neutralize industrial and household
waste.
3.
Efficient use
of water, land and energy resources
4.
– developing
energy-efficient irrigation methods, using renewable energies, and “zero-waste”
technologies.
5.
Monitoring and
assessment of the state of the environment
6.
– development
of air, water and soil monitoring systems, use of GIS methods and environmental
modeling.
7.
Improving the
quality of agricultural products with biotechnological and environmentally
friendly methods
8.
– studying the
impact of environmental factors on crop productivity and quality.
9.
Implementation
of international environmental standards (ISO 14000)
10. – developing recommendations for enterprises to
transition to environmental management and green production.
Creative and practical activities of the department
•
Development of
practical environmental protection projects in enterprises and agricultural
farms;
•
Establishing
environmental analysis laboratories and training students in them;
•
Conducting
field and production internships in the fields of irrigation, land reclamation,
and green industry;
•
Participation
in national and international scientific programs and grants on ecology and
clean technologies;
•
Publication of
scientific and methodological articles, recommendations and guides for farmers
and students.
The overall goal of the department
The main goal
is to train qualified specialists in the fields of agrotechnology,
environmental engineering, and rational use of natural resources, as well as to
develop research aimed at improving the environment and sustainable development
of the country.
Brief
information about the department's specialties:
Specialization 1–740206–Production, storage and
processing of plant products teaches
modern methods and techniques of the production process — from the field to the
market — using advanced technologies.
•
Studying at the Polytechnic Institute means access to modern equipment,
laboratories, and digital methods.
•
Graduates of this field become not only specialists but also managers in agrotechnology
and agribusiness.
What
will students learn during the course of study in this specialty?
• Modern agricultural technologies (smart farming)
•
Intelligent irrigation and land reclamation systems
•
Storage and primary processing of agricultural products
•
Logistics and resource management
•
Standardization and quality control
What career
opportunities are available after completing this specialty?
• Agrotechnology specialist
(Agro-engineer)
• Agricultural production
manager
• Specialist in storage and
processing of products
• Expert in quality and
certification laboratories
• Agribusiness manager
Where can graduates work?
•
Modern agricultural farms
•
Storage and refrigeration centers
•
Scientific and research centers
•
Crop product processing enterprises
•
Standardization and certification laboratories
•
Agribusiness and trading companies
•
Specialist in banking institutions
•
Customs and quarantine control services
•
Food security organizations
•
International and public organizations
Main advantages of this
specialty
✅ Combination
of technology and agribusiness
✅ Training with
modern technical equipment
✅ A specialty
that covers production, storage, and processing
✅ Opportunity
to work both within the country and abroad
Possibility of
internships abroad (Poland, Germany, and others)
Specialty 1–57010101 – Industrial Ecology and
Rational Use of Natural Resources prepares students to manage and protect the
environment in conditions of industrial development.
Why
is this specialty important?
In
the modern world, issues of environmental pollution, conservation of natural
resources, and sustainable development are at the center of attention for all
countries. To address these challenges, there is a growing need for qualified specialists
in the field of industrial ecology.
Main
purpose of the specialty
Training
highly qualified specialists who can:
• Analyze and reduce the impact of
industrial activities on the environment;
•
Design systems for the protection and restoration of water and soil;
•
Ensure the rational and efficient use of natural resources;
•
Implement green and innovative technologies in practice.
What
will students learn during the course of study in this specialty?
• Fundamentals of ecology and
environmental science
•
Technologies for the protection and restoration of water, air, and soil
•
Methods for the efficient use of water, land, and energy resources
•
Work with modern laboratory equipment
•
Design and implementation of green technologies
Advantages
of the specialty:
High demand for specialists in the
labor market
Practical training and internships in
enterprises and organizations
Opportunity to participate in
international programs on ecology and sustainable development
Acquisition of a modern and in-demand
profession
Where
and when can graduates work?
Where
can graduates work?
• Industrial and energy enterprises
•
Government ministries and agencies
•
Scientific and research centers
•
International environmental protection organizations
•
Quality control laboratories
Possible
job positions:
• Environmental engineer
•
Resource efficiency manager
•
Environmental consultant
•
Laboratory specialist
International
activities of the department
The
department maintains close cooperation with universities and enterprises both
within Tajikistan and abroad, including:
Tajik
Technological University;
Tajik
Agrarian University named after Sh. Shotemur;
Institute
of Fruit and Vegetable Growing of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences of
Tajikistan;
Research
Institute of Animal Husbandry;
Sughd
Regional Research Laboratory (microbiology, veterinary, etc.);
Regional
Seed Station;
Regional
Experimental Station “Ziroatkorī”;
State
Standardization Center of Sughd Region;
as
well as international and public organizations such as GIZ (Germany), KOICA
(Republic of Korea), YGP (Tajikistan), Saodat, Sarob, Women and Society, and
the Cross-border Economic Relations Center in Sughd Region, among others.
Students
annually participate in various international programs such as Erasmus+, TEMPUS, Wainstefan,
DAAD, and Agricool (Poland), continuing their studies at leading
European universities. They also complete their industrial internships mainly
in Germany, Poland, Russia, and other foreign countries.
Master’s
Degree Programs
• 1–740206
– Production, Storage, and Processing of Crop Products (Master’s Level)
The
Master’s program in Production, Storage, and Processing of Crop Products
focuses on scientifically substantiating technologies for the production,
preservation, and processing of agricultural products. It trains specialists in
research methodology, data analysis, and evaluation based on scientific and
practical guidelines. The program aims to ensure high-quality technological processes,
determine and optimize operational parameters, and improve the efficiency and
productivity of technical and technological tools considering climate change
and environmental protection. Graduates will be able to assess the efficiency
and quality of production, improve working conditions, determine and control
product quality and storage, perform diagnostics in accordance with
international standards, interpret the results, and recommend optimal agronomic
and processing methods for production.
Doctoral
(PhD) Programs
• 06D080600
– Agricultural Engineering and Technology (PhD Program)
The Agricultural
Engineering and Technology program is a scientific and technical field
that covers areas such as mechanization technologies and tools in agriculture,
technical service systems, and their effects on agricultural production objects
(soil, plants, canned products, livestock, milk, meat, etc.). The program
addresses scientific and technical challenges related to improving the quality
and efficiency of technological processes, enhancing the productivity of
technical means, improving labor conditions, reducing energy and material
consumption per unit of production, increasing product quality, minimizing
losses, and developing mechanized processes, technical tools, and machinery for
crop production, animal husbandry, land reclamation, and primary product
processing. It also focuses on the utilization of agricultural production
waste, improving labor productivity, ensuring the reliability of agricultural
machinery, and promoting energy- and resource-efficient practices that meet
environmental safety requirements.
