Zafar Turakulov

Associate Professor | Researcher | Web & ML/DL Developer

ABOUT ME

I am an Associate Professor at the Tashkent Institute of Chemical Technology, specializing in Process Modeling, Control and Automation. With a PhD earned cum laude from the University of Cantabria, Spain, my research focuses on decarbonization technologies and advanced separation processes.

Beyond academia, I am passionate about technology and development. I combine my engineering expertise with web development and machine learning, creating innovative solutions ranging from industrial application to smart automation projects.

My work has been published in leading international journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, with contributions to sustainability and process engineering. I actively serve as a reviewer for prestigious journals including Scientific Reports (Springer Nature), Sustainability and Processes (MDPI).

30+
Publications
16+
Scopus Articles
7
h-index (Scopus)
6
Q1/Q2 Publications

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering, Energy and Process

University of Cantabria, Spain & Tashkent Institute of Chemical Technology

2021 - 2024

Cum Laude & International PhD Recognition, Erasmus+ KA107 mobility

PhD Research Stay

Slovak University of Technology, Bratislava

March 2024 - July 2024

Slovak National Scholarship Programme

Master of Engineering (Automation and Control)

Tashkent Institute of Chemical Technology

2015 - 2017

Bachelor of Engineering (Automation and Control)

Tashkent Institute of Chemical Technology

2011 - 2015

Highest score admission

Work Experience

Associate Professor

Tashkent Institute of Chemical Technology

Department of Automation and Digital Control

September 2025 - Present

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Senior Lecturer

Tashkent Institute of Chemical Technology

September 2023 - August 2025

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Researcher

Slovak University of Technology

March 2024 - July 2024

Bratislava, Slovakia

Researcher

Tashkent Institute of Chemical Technology

January 2021 - Present

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Assistant Teacher

Tashkent Institute of Chemical Technology

September 2017 - June 2021

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Research & Publications

Research Focus

  • Decarbonization of Cement Plants - Technical and Economic Foundations
  • Advanced Separation Processes
  • Energy Management and Optimization
  • Process Modeling, Automation and Control Systems
  • Digital Twin Technologies

Research Metrics

Scopus Author ID: 58122309500
Web of Science ID: AFF-3437-2022
h-index (Scopus): 7
h-index (WoS): 4

Scopus Publications & Citations

List of peer-reviewed publications indexed in Scopus with citation counts.

# Title Publication year Citations Link
1 Decarbonization of Power and Industrial Sectors: The Role of Membrane Processes 2023 31 VIEW
2 Assessing various CO2 utilization technologies: a brief comparative review 2024 29 VIEW
3 Assessment of CO2 Emission and Decarbonization Measures in Uzbekistan 2024 10 VIEW
4 Decarbonization Challenges and Opportunities of Power Sector in Uzbekistan: A Simulation of Turakurgan Natural Gas-Fired Combined Cycle Power Plant with Exhaust Gas Recirculation 2023 8 VIEW
5 Evaluation of Potential Carbon Dioxide Utilization Pathways in Uzbekistan 2023 8 VIEW
6 Techno-Economic Feasibility Analysis of Post-Combustion Carbon Capture in an NGCC Power Plant in Uzbekistan 2024 7 VIEW
7 Assessment of the Decarbonization Pathways of the Cement Industry in Uzbekistan 2023 7 VIEW
8 Techno-economic and environmental analysis of decarbonization pathways for cement plants in Uzbekistan 2024 4 VIEW
9 Enhancing Sustainability and Energy Savings in Cement Production via Waste Heat Recovery 2024 4 VIEW
10 Field Trial of Solar-Powered Ion-Exchange Resin for the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Process 2023 4 VIEW
11 Modeling and Simulation of Chemical Absorption Methods for CO2 Separation from Cement Plant Flue Gases 2023 3 VIEW
12 Regional Resource Evaluation and Distribution for Onshore Carbon Dioxide Storage and Utilization in Uzbekistan 2025 2 VIEW
13 A Model-Based Analysis of Direct Methanol Production from CO2 and Renewable Hydrogen 2025 1 VIEW
14 Application of Quantum Computing Algorithms in the Synthesis of Control Systems for Dynamic Objects 2025 0 VIEW
15 Carbon Capture and Utilization through Biofixation: A Techno-Economic Analysis of a Natural Gas-Fired Power Plant 2024 0 VIEW
16 Modeling and Simulation of Hollow Fiber Modules of Hybrid Facilitated Transport Membranes for Flue Gas CO2 Capture 2023 0 VIEW

Reviewer Activity

  • Scientific Reports (Springer Nature) - ISSN 2045-2322
  • Discovery Sustainability (Springer Nature) - ISSN 2662-9984
  • Sustainability (MDPI) - ISSN 2071-1050
  • Processes (MDPI) - ISSN 2227-9717
  • Engineering Proceedings (MDPI) - ISSN 2673-4591

Conference Presentations

  • 6th International Symposium "Green and Smart Technologies for a Sustainable Society" - University of Cantabria, Spain
  • 50th International Conference of SSCHE - Slovakia

Projects & Development

Web Development

zafarts.uz

Personal Website

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conf.tict.uz

Conference Management System

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conf2025.tict.uz

Conference Platform 2025

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mudk.tict.uz

Educational Platform

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agrotahlilchi.uz

Agricultural Analysis Platform

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TKTI LMS

Learning Management System

Mobile Applications

INPR APP

Platform: Android

Active

IAB Cloud

Platform: Android

Closed

Digital Twin & Simulation

Aspen Custom Modeler - Process Simulation
Aspen Plus - Chemical Process Design
Aspen Energy Analyzer - Energy Management
MATLAB/Simulink - Neural Networks & Fuzzy Logic

IoT & Embedded Systems

Smart Sorting System

Year: 2020

Technology: PLC Programming

Smart Greenhouse Control

Year: 2019-2020

Technology: KaScaDa, RemoteXY, Mega2560 projects, Raspberry Pi

Skills & Expertise

Programming

PHP Python MATLAB LaTeX

Web Development

Full-Stack Development CMS Development Database Design API Development

Machine Learning

Deep Learning Neural Networks Fuzzy Logic Data Analysis

Process Engineering

Aspen Plus Aspen Energy Analyzer Process Simulation Digital Twin

Automation

PLC Programming SCADA Systems IoT Embedded Systems

Software

CAD/CAM/CAE Tools Design Software Simulation Tools

Languages

Uzbek Native
English B2
Russian Pre-Intermediate

Get In Touch

Phone

+998 94 636 63 55

Location

Tashkent, Uzbekistan