MISS ZHADYRA GANI

Biography

Zhadyra began her scientific journey with a Bachelor’s degree, focusing on the dynamic structure of one-component thermonuclear plasma. 

Building on this foundation, she pursued a Master's degree in Physics, where her work expanded into STEM education within the field of physics. At Kazakh-British Technical University, she had the opportunity to share her interdisciplinary approach, bridging fundamental research with the development of innovative methodologies to enhance scientific learning.  

Currently, she is a PhD student at the University of Aberdeen, supported by the Interdisciplinary Institute, where she is furthering her expertise in plasma physics.

Research Overview

The project will numerically address the scalable production of green hydrogen via plasma-assisted catalysis of water vapor using novel scalable radio-frequency (RF) driven capacitive plasma sources with advanced electromagnetic control schemes.

Current Research

During my PhD, I will receive training in the development, proper use, and application of state-of-the-art numerical plasma modelling software. I will expand upon, and develop new, gas phase and surface-site hydrogen/oxygen/water/hydroxyl reaction mechanisms in collaboration within the Department of Chemistry in the School of Natural and Computing Sciences, and Chemical Processes & Materials Group in the School of Engineering, respectively.

Discrete control of plasma properties and enhanced dissociative characteristics can be achieved by utilising multi-harmonic "tailored" voltage waveforms, constructed through the superposition of multiple voltage frequencies, where modulations in the phase offset and amplitude between successive harmonics provides an additional degree of freedom.

Facilities in the School of Engineering may also be used to develop relevant experimental activities, including optical and electrical diagnostics, for the validation of numerical results.

Past Research

My scientific journey began when I delved into the intricacies of plasma physics as an undergraduate student. Attending scientific conferences such as: International Conference “Farabi Alemi”, International Conference “Energy and Resource Saving Technologies: Experience and Prospects” became a turning point for me. I developed a deep interest in plasma physics, a discovery that was largely due to the guidance of my research professor Arkhipov Yu.V. at al-Farabi Kazakh National University. He is not only an outstanding researcher, but also one of the core beginners in this field in Kazakhstan.