Internship Field: Agricultural Sciences (Agricultural Engineering and Technology)
Name of the foreign organization: Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (GSCAAS), Beijing, Nanjing Institute of Agricultural Mechanization (NIAM, MARA), Nanjing
Scientific Internship Topic: Research Capacity Development in the Study of Innovative Power-Driven Agricultural Machineries
Internship Passing period: 01.09.2024 – 01.09.2025
Internship Outcomes
The internship objectives were fully achieved in accordance with the approved program.
Key Achievements
- Studied China’s system for training highly qualified scientific personnel and the development model of agroengineering science.
- Analyzed the development of agricultural machinery manufacturing and farming practices in China.
- Collected and systematized research materials.
- Completed training courses in Discrete Element Modelling (DEM) and Wolfram Mathematica.
- Mastered strain-gauge measurement techniques and real-time data processing software.
- Designed engineering documentation and developed an experimental setup for studying innovative active soil-working tools.
- Conducted experimental research on the interaction between rotary active working bodies and soil.
- Performed simulation modeling in DEM and Wolfram Mathematica.
- Research results formed the basis of scientific publications and patent applications in Kazakhstan.
- Integrated acquired knowledge into teaching and supervision of Master’s and PhD dissertations in the educational program Agricultural Engineering and Technology.
Scientific Publications and Patents
During the internship period:
- 6 articles published in journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science
- 13 articles in journals recommended by national accreditation bodies
- 7 publications in Kazakhstani journals
- Research results incorporated into 2 monographs
- 4 patent applications submitted to the National Institute of Intellectual Property of Kazakhstan
Selected Publications (Scopus / WoS Indexed)
- Energy Efficiency and Tillage Quality Performance of PTO-Powered Rotary Tillage Tools with Elliptical Cutting Blades — AgriEngineering (WoS Q1, Scopus 81%)
- Research on a Soil Mechanical Resistance Detection Device Based on Flexible Thin-Film Pressure Sensors — Agronomy (WoS Q1, Scopus 84%)
- Design and Experiment of a Prescription Map-Based Variable Rate Fertilization System — Transactions of the Chinese Society for Agricultural Machinery (WoS Q1)
- Additional publications in Acta Agriculturae Technologica and IJABE (Q1–Q2 journals)
International Cooperation Development
With the active participation of Dr. Amantayev:
- A delegation from NIAM visited Kazakhstan to strengthen scientific collaboration with leading agricultural universities.
- Representatives of Kostanay Agromechanical Plant LLP visited Chinese agricultural machinery manufacturers to explore production partnerships.
Implementation of Results in Kazakhstan
- Joint PhD supervision launched in the educational program Agricultural Engineering and Technology at Baitursynuly University. Domestic supervisor: Dr. Amantayev International consultant: Professor Jun Chen (China)
- Strain-gauge sensors and experimental equipment with innovative active working bodies were acquired in China.
- The equipment is currently deployed at Kostanay Agromechanical Plant LLP for doctoral experimental research within the framework of an Industrial PhD program.
The internship results have been integrated into the educational process and research activities, including the training of young researchers.
Joint academic supervision has been initiated for a PhD doctoral student of the “Agricultural Engineering and Technology” educational program at Akhmet Baitursynuly Kostanay Regional University. The domestic scientific supervisor is M.A. Amantayev, and the foreign scientific consultant is Professor Jun Chen (China). This collaboration contributes to strengthening international academic ties with leading Chinese research schools, enhancing the quality of young researcher training, and advancing national agroengineering science.
During the internship, modern strain gauge sensors with signal converters were acquired, and an experimental setup with innovative power-driven working tools was designed and manufactured. The equipment is temporarily installed at the production site of Kostanay Agromechanical Plant LLP to conduct experimental research work of the doctoral student (ERWD) within the framework of implementing and supervising an industrial PhD in the “Agricultural Engineering and Technology” program at Akhmet Baitursynuly Kostanay Regional University.
