Aldar Gorbunov, D.Sc., Prof.
Principal Research Scientist, Kazakhstan Alpine Permafrost Laboratory
Tel.: 8 7272 71 32 63
Email: aldar.gorbunov@mai.ru
Educational Background
- M.S. (Geography), Alma-Ata State Pedagogical Institute, 1950
- Ph.D. (Geography), Institute of Geography USSR AS, 1954. Dissertation: Sketches on the History of Physico-geographical Studies in Kazakhstan (the 17th, 18th and 19th Centuries)
- D.Sc. (Geography), Moscow State University, 1974. Dissertation: The Permafrost Belt of the Tian Shan
Research Interests
- Geocryology and periglacial geomorphology of mountain regions
- Toponymy and history of geographical investigations in Central Asia
Field Work
Field investigations of the environmental conditions, permafrost structure and periglacial landforms in:
- Tian Shan and Pamir Alai, 1956 to present
- Kazakhstan Altay, 1998-2006
- Argentinian Andes, 1991
- Swiss Alps, 1990
- Mongolia (Khangai Mountains, Darkhad and Khovsogol Depressions), 1986-1987
- Kola Peninsula, 1985
- Transbaikal Mountains, Chara River Basin, 1982-1983
- Dzungarian Alatau, 1975-1978
- Lower Yenisey, Ledyanaya Gora site, 1977
- Caucasus Mountains, 1974
Teaching Involvement
Dr. Gorbunov has fifty two years’ teaching experience. He is presently an associate professor at the Kazakhstan State Pedagogical Institute and a professor at the Turan Institute. Five Ph.D. students have successfully completed their degrees under his supervision.