Power engineering Faculty

The Faculty of Energy at the Tajik Technical University named after Academician M.S. Osimi was established at the inception of the institution. The training of engineers began in 1956 with 50 students in two specialties: "Electrification of Industrial Enterprises and Installations" and "Thermal Industrial Energy."

Significant contributions to the development of the faculty were made by specialists and graduates from various universities of the former Soviet Union, including the Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, Moscow Power Engineering Institute, Leningrad Electrotechnical University, and others.

Over the years, the following individuals have served as heads of the faculty: Baryshnikova Taisiya Alekseevna (born in 1961), Breev V.N. (1961–1962), Boboev Toir Barnoevich (1962–1965), Tomilin S.V. (1965–1966), Kubok Dzhavada Khasanovich (1966–1969), Ikromov Rustam Ziyoievich (1969–1970), Boboev Tokhir Boboevich (1970–1973), Inoyatov Melis Burkhonovich (1973–1985, 1990–1995), Sodikov Khisrav Rizoevich (1985–1987), Rakhimov Okhunbobo Saifiddinovich (1987–1990), Dodkhudoev Mamadrizo Dodkhudoevich (1995–1996, 2010–2011), Ulmasov Khurshed Ubaidulloevich (1999–2002), Jalilov Rustam Abdukhamidovich (2002–2006, 2014–2017), Salimov Talbak Orzuoevich (2006–2010), Ikramov Mukhamadi (2011–2013), Sangakov M.G. (2013–2014), and Kasobov L.S. (2017–2020).

Since October 2020, the faculty has been headed by the Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor Rakhimzoda J.B.

In line with the requirements of the economy and the implementation of the government’s strategic plans in the energy sector, the faculty operates six graduating departments and one general education department. These include "Power Plants," "Automated Electric Drives and Electrical Machines," "Electricity Supply," "Relay Protection and Automation of Power Systems," "Theoretical Foundations of Radio and Electrical Engineering," "Engineering and Thermal Power," and "Physics."

Under these departments, undergraduate and graduate students are trained in specialties such as:

• 1-430101 – “Power Plants”
• 1-430102 – “Electric Networks and Systems”
• 1-430103 – “Electricity Supply (by industries)”
• 1-430104 – “Thermal Power Plants”
• 1-430105 – “Industrial Heat Power Engineering”
• 1-430105-05 – “Non-Traditional Renewable Energy Sources”
• 1-380202 – “Biotechnical and Medical Devices and Systems”
• 1-390101 – “Radio Engineering”
• 1-530104-03 – “Automation and Relay Protection of Electrical Installations”
• 1-530105 – “Automated Electric Drives”
• 1-530105-01 – “Automated Electric Drives of Industrial Installations and Transport.”

Each year, more than 400 students graduate from the faculty. To date, over 15,000 energy engineers have completed their studies at the faculty and are working in various sectors both domestically and internationally.

The faculty’s teaching process is supported by 100 staff and adjunct lecturers, 76% of whom hold academic degrees and titles. Employees of the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Tajikistan, OJSC "Barki Tojik," "Thermal Power Plants," "Central Electric Networks," "Dushanbe City Electric Networks," design institutes, and other enterprises and organizations are involved in teaching activities as adjunct lecturers annually.

Faculty members actively participate in conferences, symposia, and scientific seminars. To date, they have published over 2,000 articles, more than 1,000 of which have been included in peer-reviewed journals recognized by the Higher Attestation Commission of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Russian Federation. They also actively participate in schools for young scientists in Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states, including Russia, China, and Kazakhstan, as well as in international conferences in countries like Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Japan, Poland, Azerbaijan, and Iran.

Faculty members regularly take part in exhibitions and international seminars on topics such as "Reducing Electricity Losses," "Power System Operation Modes," "Green Energy," "Using Solar Panels and Energy-Saving Lamps," and become familiar with innovative industry processes.

The progress of science and technology is achieved through the daily diligent work of specialists across various fields, ultimately serving as the foundation for revolutionary advancements in technology, characterized by changes in production tools and technologies.

It is worth noting that the participation of the faculty members and staff in the development of the country's energy sector has been significant. As a result, the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan has awarded numerous faculty members with medals, orders, and other honorary and monetary awards. Professors Sodikov H.R., Inoyatov M.B., Akhrorova A.D., and Abdurassulov A.A. have been honored with the title of Distinguished Person of Tajikistan. Dodkhudoev M.D. and Abdurassulov A.A. received the Orders of Glory II Degree, Ikramov M.I. was awarded the Order of Glory, Safarov M.M. and Kasobov L.S. received the Medal of Merit, and Jalilov R.A. was honored with the jubilee medal "20th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Tajikistan." Kasobov L.S., Nematov Sh., Sa'dullozoda Sh.S., Abdullozoda R.T., Nasriddinov A.S., Potapov V.V., Mirzozoda B.M., Niyozi S.R., Sultonzoda Sh.M., Saidzoda Kh.S., Jamolzoda B.S., and Khasanzoda N. received the Ismaili Somoni Award in Science and Technology. Zarifzoda M.A. and Gulmurodzoda S.G. were honored with awards for achievements in the fields of natural sciences, exact sciences, and mathematics. Additionally, over 20 faculty members received the honorary title of "Excellence in Barqi Tojik," while others were awarded diplomas and commendations from higher education institutions in the Russian Federation and the Tajik Technical University (TTU) named after Academician M.S. Osimi.

Moreover, students, under the guidance of faculty members, actively participate in research projects and present their findings at scientific seminars and various youth creative competitions at all levels, often earning prestigious awards.

Today, young faculty members are being sent to international universities, where their research is linked to innovative processes.

Since 2014, students have been admitted to master's programs at specialized departments.

In 2015, the curriculum for the specialty 1-430101 – "Electric Power Stations" was aligned with the master's degree requirements, and in 2022, the curriculum for the bachelor's degree in the same specialty received the European Accreditation of Engineering Education (EUR-ACE®). Achieving this accreditation signifies the high level of training provided by the department, the energy faculty, and the TTU as a whole. It allows graduates of this specialty to secure employment in the Russian Federation and other European countries. The EUR-ACE® Label (European Accredited Engineer) was granted by the accreditation network European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education (ENAEE).

Each year, graduate students and young faculty members continue their studies at postgraduate schools in cities such as Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg, Novocherkassk, Chelyabinsk, and Irkutsk.

In an effort to improve the quality of education and the availability of technical literature, the faculty members have prepared and published numerous textbooks, manuals, and methodological guides. To date, over 2,500 titles have been published.

The TTU, named after Academician M.S. Osimi, has signed cooperation agreements with various ministries and organizations to enhance the quality of specialist training in the energy sector. It has also established department branches at facilities such as the Rogun Hydropower Plant, Varzob power plants, TPP-2, and the State Energy Supervision.

Most laboratories in the faculty's departments are equipped with computers, testing devices, and modern stands. Additionally, students have constructed several stands and models for laboratory work, some of which have been highly praised at exhibitions.

Faculty members annually add to the list of inventions and obtain certificates and patents.

Given the development of the country's energy sector and the implementation of modern technologies, the faculty's researchers conduct studies on the operating modes of electrical equipment, analyze the energy system modes, and study the elements of solar panels, wind installations, and hydropower plants in high-altitude conditions as part of nationally significant scientific and technical programs.

The faculty maintains close cooperation with the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Tajikistan and OJSC "Barqi Tojik" for organizing internships.

At the same time, the faculty collaborates with the Physical-Technical Institute named after S. Umarov of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan and the Educational and Methodological Center for Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Use of OJSC "Systemavtomatika" in the field of "Renewable Non-Traditional Energy Sources."

The faculty consistently strives to improve the moral education of the younger generation, maintains close ties with the university's monthly newspaper "Young Engineer," and regularly publishes articles of an ethical and educational nature. Educational activities are carried out in accordance with the university's regulations and statutes, as well as the requirements of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan. Faculty members and students actively participate in all university, city, and national events.

The participation of the faculty's students in events such as the closure of the Vakhsh River, the commissioning of TPP-2 in Dushanbe, and the operation of two units at the Rogun Hydropower Plant has further strengthened their professional awareness and dedication to their chosen field.

Several faculty graduates, including Usmonzoda U., Juma D.Sh., Sheralizoda B., Asozoda Sh., Ismoilzoda M.I., Raimov A.Y., Ubaydullozoda G., Musoeva R.G., Khoshmukhammedova R., Ochilov A.K., Aminzoda I., Rakhimova B.F., Shabdolov Sh., Boyakov G., Makhkamov R., Yorov A., Rabieva G., Kurbonov R., Kholikzoda M., Samiev Sh.Kh., Khodzhaeva U.T., Zogakov R.S., Dzhanov N., Sharipov A., Gozibekov I., Khalilov Sh.M., Mansurov J.M., Kayumov T., Isupov F.A., and others, have held and continue to hold prominent government positions, bringing pride and honor to the faculty.