Experience

International Ala-Too University

• Kyrgyzstan
• Technical and Vocational Training

• • Sep 2015 - Present

  • lecturing courses: Economic & Political Processes; China: economy, politics & foreign policy; Theory and Practice of Diplomacy; Democracy, Civil Society & NGOs in International Perspective;• developed course syllabuses, assessment metrics, testing and implementing innovative simulation games, role plays and models;• supervised bachelor thesis;• applied student-centric cooperative and creative teaching philosophy nurturing questioning, analytical, creative thinking and problem-solving skills by building safe, trusted atmosphere; employing a mentor-mentee approach to build capacity through simulation games with research and evidence-based content value;• organised networking events and experience sharing seminars with policymakers, implementers, ambassadors, representatives of international organizations, civil society, business associations. Show less

• • Sep 2017 - Sep 2019

  • developed network with international organizations and identified fundraising opportunities for joint projects; produced and submitted 2 multi-institution project proposals: Jean Monnet Network, Joint Erasmus + Capacity Building in the field of Higher Education;• developed network for the application of Erasmus+ KA1 academic staff and students mobility projects

• • Jun 2015 - Jun 2017

  • developed short and long term development strategy of the Center;• organized 1 international conference:3 panel discussions, 5 public lectures, 2 intellectual competitions;• developed, fundraised and managed Scientific award competition for young researchers;• developed, fundraised and managed Young researchers training initiative;• collaborated and networked with international organizations, research centres and universities;• developed, fundraised for a project promoting reading among youth. Show less

• • Aug 2009 - Sep 2015

  • instructed courses: Basics of conducting research in Social sciences; Diplomatic English, Business English• developed course syllabuses


Adam Mickiewicz University
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee
• Lane Kirkland Fellow

  • Sep 2019 - Aug 2020


Regional Institute of Central Asia

• Kyrgyzstan
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Director

  • Sep 2017 - Sep 2019

  • wrote concept note of the Regional Institute of Central Asia; • developed collaborative partnerships with embassies, international organizations; • networked with policymakers, implementers, business associations, high tech park residents, civil society activists, representatives of academia, think tanks and experts on CA issues; • participated in the organization and management of the book translation and presentation event as a team member ‘The Lost Enlightenment: The Golden Age of Central Asia from the Arab Conquest to Tamerlane’ by Dr Frederick Starr; • developed, fundraised and managed 'CA Public Discussions' project; • moderated 7 CA Public Discussions • developed project proposal of International conference: Sustainable regional development: the importance of human resources and technologies. Show less