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Microbiologist on microalgae

Microbiologist on microalgae

Profession will appear after 2030

Trends

Increasing environmental pressure on traditional energy

Energetics

Microalgae are a promising direction in the energy sector. With the development of biotechnology, the cultivation of microalgae becomes possible even in regions without a marine climate. Microalgae capable of absorbing harmful emissions from coal-fired power plants, be a feedstock for biofuels. The potential of microalgae has not yet been fully realized, new strains of increased productivity, resistance to climatic influences, etc. are being developed.

The novelty of the profession: improving the characteristics of microalgae that absorb CO and harmful gases from boiler houses. (The profession is new for Kazakhstan)

Key competencies:

Study of the properties of microalgae absorbing CO and harmful emissions from boiler houses
Study of the climatic conditions of the region, the level and composition of local emissions from boiler houses
Development of new strains of microalgae with improved properties: yield, fat content, resistance to climatic and natural characteristics of the region

Over-professional skills

Project and process management includes the ability to focus on the project goals, the ability to competently plan and organize team actions for the effective implementation of tasks, the ability to assess existing risks and opportunities for all parties to the interaction. A specialist who has this skill knows how to properly organize the work on the project within the specified funding framework, and is able to correctly distribute the work in order to meet the deadlines set by the project. such a specialist is constantly learning something new, is not afraid to make mistakes, is able to generate new effective ways to solve problems and tasks. the demand for specialists with knowledge and tools in the field of project management will increase, as project activities are considered by companies as the most important factor in their effective development

Project and process management

Environmental thinking is focused on achieving harmony between business and the environment. A business cycle is already developing from creation to disposal of a product, and not just its sale and consumption. Environmental thinking puts health and sustainable development at the top of the list.

The importance of environmental thinking is increasing due to the fact that industrial development has reached the limit and all further models of sustainable growth of society, the economy and business should be built on the basis of mutual interests with nature, the ecosystem, its maintenance and development.

Specialists with environmental thinking skills will be able to solve such problems as: respect for resources, achieving zero emission of harmful substances into the environment, waste management and use of secondary resources

Environmental thinking

Educational institutions

Zhezkazgan University O. A. Baikonurova