Theoretical Mechanics 

 Experts in the field of celestial mechanics and theoretical problems involved in the dynamics of systems with variable mass, analytical mechanics, rigid body dynamics with constant and variable mass, inverse problems in mechanics. 

The mechanics of variable mass: in this direction began with the receipt of differential equations of motion and their general theorems. And they were obtained for both absolute and relative motion. A number of papers considered osculating motion of the conducting of an artificial satellite in the field of an attractive center with some of the magnetic field. Posed and partially solved the inverse problems of rigid body dynamics of variable mass with a fixed point.

The theme of several studies is the analytical theory of translational and translational-rotational motion of gravitating stationary bodies - bodies with variable mass size and shape. The problem of two, three and many-body stationary in a different setting. A perturbation theory based on specially selected new intermediate movements in different systems of variables and in different forms, including the canonical perturbation theory.

The major areas of Theoretical Mechanics include: 

- Develop methods for studying the dynamics of gravitating systems with variable mass, size and shape;

- optimization problems of theoretical mechanics and space flight mechanics;

- Development of methods for studying problems of theoretical mechanics of bodies with variable mass;

- the theory of nonlinear oscillations and control. 

Experts in the field of theoretical mechanics of reading courses in general subjects 

-Engineering Mechanics

-Theory of gyro

-Celestial Mechanics

-Perturbation theory

-Teaching Methodology of Theoretical Mechanics

Mechanics of deformable solids 

Studies on the solution of nonlinear problems in the theory of plates and shells, the propagation of elastic waves in bodies with initial stresses, theoretical and experimental work on the study of rotor dynamics, taking into account the elastic supports, the properties of liquid and gas. Scientists in the field of solid mechanics are engaged in research are protected thesis on the solution of nonlinear problems in the theory of plates and shells, the propagation of elastic waves in bodies with initial stresses, theoretical and experimental work on the study of rotor dynamics, taking into account the elastic supports, the properties of the fluid and MHD - effect solved the problem at the intersection of disciplines "MDDT" and "Theory of Mechanisms and Machines" - non-linear oscillations of elastic bodies and their application to the dynamics of some planar mechanisms and machines, etc.

Under the leadership resolved major national economic problem with considerable economic impact - industrial and contract work with the Norilsk Mining and Smelting Plant on the calculation of the stability of slopes of overburden dumps, from Chelyabinsk, and Pavlodar tractor plant in the theoretical and experimental studies of stress-strain state and strength calculation of carrier and running system prototypes of new models of tractors and motor graders, etc. 

Scientific development prof. Iskakbaev A.I. devoted to the important fundamental problem: the study of creep and long-term strength of materials with arbitrary voltage over time. The author suggested that development of the concept of functional failure Rabotnov and L.M. Kachanov. Proposed by the author of the new approach allows us to describe the deviation from the principle of linear summation of the partial times Bailey Robinson. Based on the synthesis of the theory of functional fracture-Rabotnov Kachanov and theories of brittle fracture Cherepanov, the author managed to relate the two different fracture process arising from the accumulation of scattered damage and the spread of the main crack. The author developed a mathematical model of evolutionary degradation in rock mechanics. 

On the basis of the scheme predicator - corrector Wilkins - Kukudzhanov new approach to the carrying capacity of elastoplastic and elastoviscoplastic tel. 

Reads the common course of continuum mechanics and discipline specialization - Magneto hydrodynamics and the theory of MHD jets for bachelor students and discipline - the thermo-electrodynamics of continuous media, Similarity and Dimensional Methods in Mechanics and teaching methods Mechanics - for graduate students. 

Fluid mechanics, gas and plasma 

Performed unique experimental and theoretical works on subsonic and supersonic turbulent jets and torches, Gurtler-Taylor and circular vortex flow behind the grille and flows in channels with porous walls and is engaged in theoretical research in the field of magneto hydrodynamics.

According to the theory of turbulent jets with variable density and gas flames. He established laws of the variance allowed to develop effective methods of engineering calculation of burners, the creators of aerodynamic theory of the gas plume. 

Prof. Sheryazdanov G.B. is known in the republic and CIS scientists in the field of magneto hydrodynamics (MHD). His major research interests
- Theory of thin airfoil in the MHD;
- the theory of laminar jet MHD flows of conducting media in an electromagnetic field.

Mathematical models and methods of small parameter obtained solving the flow of a thin profile of arbitrary geometry flows of a conducting liquid and revealed the influence of a transverse magnetic field on the aerodynamic characteristics.

The mathematical models and studied the hydrodynamics, heat and mass transfer in the mixing layer laminar wake of conducting media with advanced features (variable conductivity, chemically reactive environment, two-phase conducting and polarizable medium) in an electromagnetic field. 

Mechanics of machines and robotic systems 

In laboratories and the department developed a numerical, and then an analytical theory of high classes mechanisms, analytical and numerical methods for studying the dynamics of power looms and the mechanisms of variable structure, mechanics and control processes of robots and manipulators, the dynamics of rotor systems, filled with viscous fluid.

The main scientific work associated with the development of methods for studying kinematics and dynamics kinetostatiki plane lever mechanisms, taking into account the elasticity of links, the variability of the inertial parameters and dynamic characteristics of the engine by the regulations of solid mechanics and the theory of nonlinear oscillations. Much of the work related to the problems of the dynamics of rotor systems, where, in particular, the mathematical models of systems "rotor-foundation" and rotor systems with cavities partially filled with fluid, methods of damping vibrations and traffic control methods of rotor systems to ensure sustainability of their ground motion and selection of optimal system parameters. 

Teachers of the department read:       

  - Theory of Stability of Motion

  - Optimization problems of theoretical and applied mechanics

  - Synthesis of linkage with the use of computers

  - Modern methods of analysis and synthesis of mechanisms

  - Variation principles of nonholonomic mechanics

  - Vibroprotection principles and regulation of machinery

  - Dynamics of machines and mechanisms, taking into account the elasticity of links

  - Stability and Motion Control

  - Basics of control theory of mechanical systems

  - Dynamics of the controlled rotor systems

  - The theory of nonlinear oscillations

  - Classic Course of Theoretical Mechanics.

    Space Engineering and Technology 

Space activities have become one of the leading sectors of the economy. Advances in exploration and exploitation of space are one of the most important indicators of development level of countries. 

The major areas of space activities are:

- space research
- use of space technology for communications, television and radio broadcasting
- Earth remote sensing from space, including environmental monitoring and meteorology
- the use of satellite navigation systems and top geodesic; 

- manned spaceflight;
- observation of objects and phenomena in outer space;
- test equipment in space;
- production in space materials and other products;
- the creation of rocket and space technology;
- Other activities carried out by using space technology

Spacecraft remote sensing used to study the Earth's natural resources and solving problems of meteorology. Spacecraft to study the natural resources are equipped with mainly optical or radar equipment. The advantages of the latter lie in the fact that it is possible to observe the Earth's surface at any time regardless of the state of the atmosphere.

In the process of learning is a widely used modern technology of teaching. Material-technical base meets the modern requirements of this branch of science and promotes the full development of the educational program. 

Space activity includes the creation (including the design, fabrication and testing), use (operation) of space technology, space materials and space technologies and the provision of other space-related services, as well as international cooperation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the exploration and use of outer space.