Department history
Based on Resolution No. 408 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated June 30, 2021, “On Measures to Organize the Activities of the Uzbekistan–Finland Pedagogical Institute under Samarkand State University,” the Uzbekistan–Finland Pedagogical Institute was established within Samarkand State University and became an independent institute in 2022. In accordance with Presidential Decree No. PF-73 dated April 28, 2025, the name of the Uzbekistan–Finland Pedagogical Institute was changed to Samarkand State Pedagogical Institute.
By Decision No. 9 of the Institute Council dated July 23, 2023, the Department of Chemistry was established within the Faculty of Natural Sciences. The Head of the Department is Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Associate Professor Jamshid Shermatovich Bobojonov. The Department of Chemistry employs 17 academic staff members on a full-time basis and 5 faculty members on a part-time basis. Currently, the department consists of 2 professors, 7 associate professors, 2 Doctors of Philosophy (PhD), 1 senior lecturer, and 10 assistants.
The main research focus of the department is “Current Issues in Teaching Chemistry in the Educational Process.” Faculty members actively participate in the public and administrative activities of the institute. In particular, Professor Noryigit Hasanovich Musulmonov serves as Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs of SamSPI and is a member of the Institute Council, while Associate Professor (PhD) Jamshid Shermatovich Bobojonov is also a member of the Institute Council. Department members actively participate in events at the institutional, regional, and city levels.
In the 2025–2026 academic year, the department provides education and training to nearly one thousand students in full-time and evening study modes in the following academic programs: 60110800 – Chemistry (Bachelor’s degree), 60530100 – Chemistry (Bachelor’s degree), and 70530104 – Teaching Methodology of Exact and Natural Sciences (Chemistry, Master’s degree).
Currently, the department maintains extensive international cooperation with higher education institutions such as Kemerovo State University (Russian Federation), Atyrau University of Oil and Gas (Republic of Kazakhstan), and Afyon Kocatepe University (Republic of Türkiye). Four faculty members of the department completed professional development programs at foreign higher education institutions during 2023–2025. In addition, cooperation has been established with research institutes of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Main Functions and Responsibilities of the Department:
- implementation of educational and instructional-methodological, spiritual-educational, scientific, and scientific-methodological activities;
- teaching students the theoretical foundations of chemistry, developing their ability to apply acquired knowledge in practice, as well as forming laboratory work skills;
- enhancing the functional literacy of future chemistry teachers;
- developing students’ logical and critical thinking skills;
- participation in projects proposed by chemical industry and manufacturing enterprises, as well as contributing scientific proposals aimed at solving existing problems;
Courses Offered at the Undergraduate (Bachelor’s) Level:
“Inorganic Chemistry”, “History of Chemistry”, “General Chemistry and Physics”, “Chemical Calculations”, “Inorganic Chemistry”, “Structure of Matter”, “Analytical Chemistry”, “Physical Chemistry”, “Computer Modeling in Chemistry”, “Chemistry of Complex Compounds”, “Mechanisms of Organic Reactions”, “Organic Chemistry”, “Polymer Chemistry”, “Bioorganic Chemistry”, “Chemistry Teaching Methodology”, “Quantum Chemistry”, “Chemical Technology”, “Chemistry of Coordination Compounds”, “International Assessment Methods in Chemistry Teaching”, “Chemistry of Elements” and for non-specialized fields of study “Chemistry” and “General Chemistry and Physics”.
Courses Offered at the Master’s Level:
“Physicochemical Methods of Analysis”, “Methodology of Conducting Experiments and Analyzing Results”, “Chemistry of Coordination Compounds”, “Theoretical Foundations of Inorganic Chemistry”, “Methodology of Solving Problems in Chemistry”, and “Interdisciplinary Integration in Chemistry Education”.
Scientific Potential:
In the 2025–2026 academic year, the department employs 1 professor holding a Candidate of Sciences degree, 6 associate professors with Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees, 2 Doctors of Philosophy (PhD), 1 senior lecturer, and 9 assistant lecturers. The scientific potential of the department amounts to 47.4%.
By the Department in 2025:
- 1 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) dissertation;
- 17 textbooks, study guides, monographs, and instructional-methodological manuals;
Also,
- 67 — in HAC;
- 83 — in international scientific journals;
- 22 — in journals indexed in the “Scopus” database;
- 91 — articles and abstracts published in international and national scientific conferences.
Our Programs and Projects:
One scientific club operates under the department:
“Young Chemistry Researchers” club. Within this club, more than 30 students conduct scientific research under the guidance of faculty members within a mentor–mentee system, working on their own research and startup projects.
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Haydarov Gayrat Shoyimovich Candidate of Technical Sciences. Since 2023, he has been continuing his professional activity as an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry of Samarkand State Pedagogical Institute. In 1998, he defended his Candidate of Sciences dissertation entitled “Development of Defoliants Based on Chlorates, 2-Chloroethylphosphonic Acid, and Ethanolamines.” G. Haydarov is the author of approximately 100 scientific articles. |
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Kuchkarov Otabek Artikovich Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical Sciences. Since 2023, he has been continuing his professional activity as an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry of Samarkand State Pedagogical Institute. In 2023, he defended his PhD dissertation entitled “Development of Sensors for the Detection of Ammonia and Amines Based on Polyaniline and Metal Oxides.” O. Kuchkarov is the author of more than 50 scientific articles, 1 monograph, and 4 methodological manuals. |
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Tilyabov Makhsudjon Umurzokovich Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pedagogical Sciences. Since 2023, he has been continuing his professional activity as an Assistant at the Department of Chemistry of Samarkand State Pedagogical Institute. In 2025, he defended his PhD dissertation entitled “Improving the Methodology for Preparing Future Chemistry Teachers for International Assessment Studies Based on the Development of Functional Literacy.” M. Tilyabov is the author of more than 50 scientific articles, 2 textbooks, and 2 methodological manuals. |
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Isaqova Dilnoza Tashevna Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical Sciences. Since 2023, she has been continuing her professional activity as an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry of Samarkand State Pedagogical Institute. In 2024, she defended her PhD dissertation entitled “Voltammetry of Natural and Technogenic Objects Using Modified Screen-Printed Electrodes.” D. Isaqova is the author of approximately 100 scientific articles, 1 patent, and 3 DGUs. |
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Isokov Yusuf Khoriddinovich Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Technical Sciences. Since 2025, he has been continuing his professional activity as an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry of Samarkand State Pedagogical Institute. In 2024, he defended his PhD dissertation entitled “Development of Technology for the Use of Activated Carbon in the Process of Extracting Non-Ferrous Metals from Hydrometallurgical Solutions.” Y. Isokov is the author of approximately 100 scientific articles, 1 monograph, and 2 methodological manuals. |
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Khusanov Eldor Safariddinovich Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Technical Sciences. Since 2024, he has been continuing his professional activity as an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry of Samarkand State Pedagogical Institute. In 2024, he defended his PhD dissertation entitled “Development of Technology for Producing Defoliants Based on Chlorates and Physiologically Active Substances Containing Carbamide (Urea).” E. Xusanov is the author of more than 50 scientific articles, 1 monograph, and 1 methodological manual.b |
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Eliboyev Ilyos Askarovich Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical Sciences, Acting Associate Professor. Since 2024, he has been working as Acting Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry of Samarkand State Pedagogical Institute. In 2024, he defended his dissertation entitled “Electrochemical and Adsorption Properties of Supramolecular Complexes Based on Cyclodextrins.” I. Eliboyev is the author of more than 50 scientific articles, 1 monograph, and methodological works. |
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Mamirzayev Mashrab Abdumalikovich Senior Lecturer in the Chemistry Department at Samarkand State Pedagogical Institute. Since 2023, he has been working as a senior lecturer in the Chemistry Department at Samarkand State Pedagogical Institute. In 2007, he was awarded the "Ministerial Scholarship" from the Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialized Education, and in 2008, he won the "Student" Science Olympiad. As part of his research, he conducts research on the topic "Study of the technology for producing mesoporous carbon from methane using catalysts obtained from local raw materials." M. Mamirzayev is the author of more than 55 scientific articles, 16 instructional and methodological works, 6 study guides, and 5 monographs. |
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Kosimova Khurshida Rajabboyovna Chemistry Instructor. Since 2023, she has been working as an Assistant at the Department of Chemistry of Samarkand State Pedagogical Institute. She is conducting scientific research on the topic “Development of Sorption–Spectrophotometric Methods for the Determination of Zinc(II) and Copper(II) Ions Using Immobilized Organic Reagents of the Azo and Anthraquinone Series.” X. Kosimova is the author of more than 30 scientific articles and 1 methodological manual. |
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Kholmirzayev Mehroj Murodullayevich Chemistry Instructor. Since 2023, he has been working as an Assistant at the Department of Chemistry of Samarkand State Pedagogical Institute. He is conducting scientific research on the topic “Synthesis and Chemical Transformations of Isoquinoline Alkaloids.” M. Xolmirzayev is the author of more than 20 scientific articles and 2 methodological manuals. |
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Khudoyberdiyev Bekzod Shermatovich Chemistry Instructor. Since 2023, he has been working as an Assistant at the Department of Chemistry of Samarkand State Pedagogical Institute. He is conducting scientific research on the topic “Development of Technology for the Synthesis of Physiologically Active Substances Based on Biuret and the Production of Inorganic Defoliants Based on Them.” B. Xudoyberdiyev is the author of more than 20 scientific articles and 1 methodological manual. |
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Ravshanov Maksud Iso oglu Chemistry Instructor. Since 2023, he has been working as an Assistant at the Department of Chemistry of Samarkand State Pedagogical Institute. He is conducting scientific research on the topic “Voltammetric Determination of Sulfur-Containing Compounds in Fuels Using Modified Screen-Printed Electrodes.” M. Ravshanov is the author of approximately 25 scientific articles and 1 monograph. |
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Erdanov Fazliddin Fakhritdinovich Chemistry Instructor. Since 2023, he has been working as an Assistant at the Department of Chemistry of Samarkand State Pedagogical Institute. He is conducting scientific research on the topic “Development of an Ion-Selective Electrode for the Determination of Certain Components in Food Products.” F. Erdanov is the author of approximately 25 scientific articles and 1 monograph. |
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Tukhsanov Feruz Sadullayevich Chemistry Instructor. Since 2023, he has been working as an Assistant at the Department of Chemistry of Samarkand State Pedagogical Institute. He is conducting scientific research on the topic “Reaction and Technology of the Addition of Phosphite Acid to Quinazoline and Quinazolone Rings in the Presence of Aldehydes and Ketones.” F. Tuxsanov is the author of approximately 20 scientific articles and 2 methodological manuals. |
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Arzimuradova Khonbuvi Jamol kizi Chemistry Instructor. Since 2024, she has been working as an Assistant at the Department of Chemistry of Samarkand State Pedagogical Institute. She is conducting scientific research on the topic “Photochemical and Electrical Properties of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles.” X. Arzimuradova is the author of more than 15 scientific articles and conference abstracts. |
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Togayeva Maftuna Akramovna Chemistry Instructor. Since 2024, she has been working as an Assistant at the Department of Chemistry of Samarkand State Pedagogical Institute. She is conducting scientific research on the topic “Methodology for Developing Innovative Professional Competencies of Future Chemistry Teachers through the Use of Chemical Experiments.” M. Togayeva is the author of more than 20 scientific articles, 1 textbook, and 3 methodological manuals. |
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