German Professor Pavel Tarasov Delivers Guest Lecture at AIU

On 3 November, Astana International University hosted a guest lecture by Professor Pavel Tarasov, PhD, of Freie Universität Berlin, Germany.

Pavel Tarasov is an internationally recognised scholar in the fields of palaeobotany, palaeoecology and palaeoclimatology, and the author and co-author of more than 240 scientific publications. His research has been published in leading international journals, including Nature Ecology & Evolution, Science Advances, Quaternary Science Reviews and Global and Planetary Change. His work focuses on reconstructing Eurasia’s vegetation and climate using palynological data, including the study of ancient environmental and climatic changes in Kazakhstan.

Professor Tarasov delivered a lecture entitled “Learning from the Past” for students and faculty members of Astana International University. The guest lecture focused on the study of vegetation and climate change, as well as the importance of palaeoecological research.

Such events promote the exchange of international research experience, strengthen academic ties and support the development of joint research. The Astana International University community expresses its gratitude to Professor Pavel Tarasov for sharing his academic expertise and contributing to the development of international academic cooperation.