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Zoology

National University of Uzbekistan
named after Mirzo Ulugbek

Head of the department

RAXIMOV MATNAZAR SHOMUROTOVICH
RAXIMOV MATNAZAR SHOMUROTOVICH

Head of Department

Degree:

Doctor of Sciences, DSc

Scientific title:

Professor

Reception days:

Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00

Address:

Address: 100174, Tashkent city, Almazor district, University street, 4th house

History of the department

The department of zoology consists of two divisions – zoology of invertebrates and vertebrates. Department of Zoology was reorganized after accession of the Department of Invertebrates of the Educational Scientific Center and the Department of Zoology of Vertebrates in 2005. From the established time to 2010, Prof. I.K. Kadyrov headed the department.
Since then, the department has been named Zoology and Ichthyology. From 2010 to 2015, the department was headed by Dr. G.A.Abdurakhmanova. Since September 2015 until M.SH. Rakhimov head the department. In 1920, by the initiative of A.L. Brodsky department has been established. Since then to 1941, the department was headed by A.L.Brodsky. A.L. Brodsky took part in the research of the fauna of Syrdarya and Aral Sea, and Southern Tien Shan while published many monographs including. During 1941-1986, the department was headed by Dr., Prof. A.T.Tulyaganov. He, a scientist who founded the school of Phytohelminthology in Uzbekistan was published more than 100 scientific papers and more than 15 monographs.
The department was headed by Dr. Prof. Z.N.Norboev from 1986 to1997. Scientist has published two textbooks, more than 10 teaching aids. During 1998-2005, the department was managed by Ph.D. Assoc. Prof. B.A. Muminov. The Department of Zoology of Vertebrates was established by Prof. D.N. Kashkarov in 1920. Between 1935 and 1981, the Department of Zoology of Vertebrates was headed by zoologist-ecologist T.Z. Zahidov.
The department has signed bilateral agreements with the Institute of Genofund of the Flora and Fauna of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan, Research Center of the Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources of the Republic of Uzbekistan, research stations, farms, poultry and fish breeding centers, as well as the Society for the Protection of Birds of Uzbekistan and other organizations.
Department has Bachelor Program of “Biology-5140100” and Master Programs of “Biology (Zoology)-5A140101” and “Ichthyology and Hydrobiology-5A140103”.
There are Museum of Zoology, the Ornithological collection and student’s scientific club “Fazianus” at the department.
Since activity of the department more than 500 scientific works, textbooks, teaching aids and manuals have been published including the textbook of “Zoology of Invertebrates” which published by O.M. Mavlanov, S.Kh. Khurramov, H.S. Eshova in 2006 that awarded the State Prize of the best Textbook.
The department is actively working on the improvement of curricula and syllabuses of classical and modern disciplines which required by science and practice in the world particularly in Uzbekistan.

 

The composition of the department

Xolboyev Faxriddin Raxmonkulovich

Professor

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Eshova Xolisa Saidovna

Professor

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Elmuratova Zulxumor Urazovna

Associate Professor

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Muminov Bakidjon Alimovich

Associate Professor

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Abduraxmanova Gulnora Abduraxmanovna

Associate Professor

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Quchqarov Abdivohid Xakimovich

Associate Professor

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Sadikova Sayora Atabayevna

Associate Professor

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Yangiboyev Elmurod Chorshanbiyevich

Senior Lecturer

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Majidova Dilfuza Zubaydullayevna

Senior Lecturer

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Raxmanova Laylo Abdurahmonovna

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Baltabayev Adambay Sadullayevich

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SHODIYEVA FOTIMA OCHILOVNA

Shodiyeva Fotima Ochilovna

Senior Lecturer

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AZIZOV NABI YARASHOVICH

Azizov Nabi Yarashovich

Trainee teacher

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Ibragimov Qahramon Saparbayevich

Assistent

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Scientific activity

Researchers and Scientific Work:

The department conducts scientific research on the topic “Biodiversity of the Fauna of Uzbekistan and Issues of Its Conservation.”

 

№

 Researcher Professor-Teacher’s Full Name Academic Degree, Title  

Dissertation Topic
1 Rakhimov Matnazar Shomurotovich d.b.s., prof Fauna, Distribution, and Ecology of the Collembola Species of Northeastern Uzbekistan
2 Eshova Kholisa Saidovna d.b.s., prof. Nematodes in the Desert Areas of Uzbekistan and Their Adaptations to Environmental Conditions
3 Kholboev Fakhriddin Rakhmonkulovich d.b.s., prof The fauna, population, and ecology of birds in the cities of the Kyzylkum district.
4 Moʻminov Boqijon Alimovich PhD, Associate Professor Study of the morpho-physiology of chemoreceptors and sexual behavior of the cotton bollworm Heliothis armigera.
5 Abdurakhmonova Gulnora Abdurakhmonovna PhD, Associate Professor Phytonematodes of cotton-alfalfa agrocenoses and the significance of agronomic factors in the formation of their communities.
6 Sadikova Sayora Atabayevna PhD, Associate Professor Study of the effect of xenobiotics (dropp, butylkapstaks) on certain organs of the endocrine and immune systems of rats.
7 Qochqorov Abdivokhid Hakimovich PhD, Associate Professor Dominance of the species of mirid bugs in the Tashkent Oasis and their role in biocenotic processes.
8 Boltabayev Adamboy Sadullayev PhD, Associate Professor Mirid bugs (Hemiptera, Hetepoptera) of the southern part of the Aral Sea region.
9 Elmuratova Zulkhumor Urazovna PhD, Associate Professor Fauna and ecology of collembolans in the soils of Southern Uzbekistan
10 Rakhmanova Laylo Abdurakhmanovna PhD Assistant Professor Helminth fauna of small ruminant animals in the Tashkent Oasis and the pathways of its formation
11 Majidova Dilfuza Zubaydullayevna PhD Assistant Professor Fauna and ecology of Oribatid mites in the soils of Southern Uzbekistan
12 Yangiboyev Elmurod Chorshanbiyevich PhD Assistant Professor Fauna, ecology, and significance of reptiles in the Kashkadarya region
13 Omonov Shohrukh Normominovich PhD Assistant Professor The Fauna and Ecology of Ghost Moths (Sphingidae) in the Middle Reaches of the Zarafshan Region

International cooperation

  1. Information about local and foreign partners:
    1. Department of the Zoology Institute of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
    2. Research Center of the Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources of the Republic of Uzbekistan, livestock, poultry, fish farming research stations, farms, and centers;
    3. Uzbekistan Society for the Protection of Birds;
    4. Contacts and contracts with the Fishery Institute of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan and other organizations.

    Museum exhibition and scientific collection

    The exhibition section consists of vertebrate and invertebrate animals. In the vertebrate collection, there are wet specimens, skeletons, models, and skins (furs) of chordate animals belonging to 3 subtypes and 9 classes.

    180 skins (furs) of birds, belonging to 19 orders and 98 species, are stored;

    30 skins (furs) of mammals, belonging to 10 orders, are stored. 15 pairs of antlers of ungulate animals are stored.

    Wet specimens of fish, aquatic and terrestrial representatives of the reptile class are stored in 230 glass cylinders.

    In the invertebrate collection, there are specimens of many invertebrate species found on Earth. Most invertebrates are stored as wet specimens in glass cylinders. The insect collection is stored in special cabinets (as shown in the appendix).

    The ornithological collection is stored in closed cabinets in the museum’s storage department (as shown in the appendix).

    Museum collaboration

    The Zoological Museum closely collaborates with other zoological museums, including the Nature Museum, regularly exchanging exhibits. Additionally, within the framework of cooperation between the Department of Zoology and academic lyceums, students from the lyceums, under the guidance of their teachers, regularly visit the museum. 

    Events held at the museum and visitors.

    The museum regularly organizes tours for the listeners of the regional center for professional development and retraining of professors and teachers from the Uzbekistan State University, faculty guests, and students from academic lyceums and vocational colleges. The museum is regularly visited by foreign guests. All visitors write their feedback about the museum in the visitor’s journal

    Museum address.

    The Zoological Museum is located on the 3rd floor, in room 301 of the Faculty of Biology at Uzbekistan State University, and the scientific collection is located on the 4th floor, in room 426.